Part Time Intern - Area Plan

Tippecanoe County Government • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Area Plan Commission is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented intern to support ongoing planning and transportation projects and daily operations. The position offers hands-on experience in municipal planning, data analysis, and report preparation. The intern will assist with research, data entry, and planning document preparation while gaining exposure to local government processes, interagency coordination, and land use regulations.

Requirements

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, pursuing a degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Be able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have an interest in municipal government and community planning.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GIS, data management, or CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the Annual Rental Report, including data collection, organization, analysis, and formatting.
• Assist with developing and maintaining the internal traffic count database.
• Conduct basic research related to land use, zoning, housing, transportation, and community development.
• Support staff with data collection, quality control, mapping, and document preparation.
• Help organize and maintain digital and physical planning records.
• Coordinate with local government engineers and other planning partners.
• Attend staff or public meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed