MC Planning Board Intern II

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission•Wheaton, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montgomery County Planning Board is seeking a highly motivated graduate Intern for the 2026-2027 academic year with an interest and anticipated careers in Urban/Community Planning, Land Use and/or Real Estate Development, Public Policy, or Communications. The Montgomery County Planning Board is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a 98-year-old, nationally recognized organization serving the vibrant and culturally diverse populations of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties on the border of Washington, D.C. The Montgomery County Planning Board works to manage physical growth, plan communities, protect and steward natural, cultural and historical resources; and provide leisure and recreational experiences. The Board achieves these goals through various activities including preparing master plans, reviewing development applications, advising on zoning ordinances, making recommendations on zoning map amendments and special exceptions, advising agencies on construction projects, providing feedback on land-use laws, and reviewing park plans.

Requirements

Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and will be enrolled in a Master's Degree Program pursuing a degree in urban/community planning, public policy, communications, or a related field in Fall 2026.
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for undergraduate studies if Fall 2026 is the first semester at the graduate level.
Experience using Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Wordpress.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with project managers.

Responsibilities

Support staff in Community Engagement, including responding to resident and public inquiries via email and phone, planning events, providing test sessions for public testimony, and assisting with gathering materials for Public Information Act requests.
Serve as a backup clerk for hearings, assist in compiling correspondence for the public record, and support compliance with Open Meetings Act requirements for Planning Board Meetings.
Monitor state-level bills, conduct research, prepare written and/or oral comments for testimony, and support responses to inquiries from legislative and executive offices for Public Policy.
Draft social media content, assist in preparing testimony, and review transmittals for completeness for Communications.
Perform general administrative duties as assigned.