GRADUATE INTERN

City of Milwaukee • Milwaukee, WI

281d • $15 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce committed to providing exemplary service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity. The Department of City Development (DCD) is seeking graduate students interested in urban planning, zoning, and community engagement to serve as Graduate Interns within the Planning Division! Graduate Interns are provided with valuable career development opportunities to work on a variety of planning projects, including working closely with professional planners, residents, developers, and community partners to support DCD Planning projects and initiatives. An internship with DCD provides exposure to the operations of a large city planning and development department and allows interns to help shape the future of Milwaukee neighborhoods in partnership with community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Master's program or PhD program in urban planning, architecture, geography, urban studies, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Enrollment must be maintained throughout employment as a Graduate Intern.
• Eligible candidates must have at least two academic semesters remaining prior to anticipated graduation date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis and prepare reports on land use, zoning changes and overlay zones, neighborhood and economic development, zoning code updates, and urban design to support zoning and development review.
• Assist Planning Staff with the review of zoning and design related development proposals.
• Prepare materials for City Plan Commission meetings including PowerPoint presentations, staff reports, referral letters, and social media posts.
• Assist Planning Staff with neighborhood engagement efforts and note-taking at in-person public meetings and City Plan Commission meetings.
• Assist Planning Staff with the review of Board of Zoning Appeals cases.
• Assist the Planning Division with website updates, file management, and related tasks.

Benefits

• Current pay rate is $15.92 per hour, and the resident incentive pay rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $16.40 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree