Planning & Community Development Intern

City of College Park • College Park, MD

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of College Park is seeking a motivated Planning & Community Development Intern to support the City's Department of Planning & Community Development. This paid internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in municipal planning, sustainability, grant research and administration, community development, public park design, and other initiatives that help advance the City's goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in urban planning, community development, sustainability, public administration, public policy, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or a related field to gain practical experience working in local government.

Requirements

• Current college/university student, preferably junior or senior level, or pursuing graduate studies.
• Interest or coursework in urban planning, community development, sustainability, environmental studies, public policy, public administration, geography, landscape architecture or a related field.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, preferably at junior or senior level, or pursuing graduate-level studies.
• Ability to work on-site at College Park City Hall or other designated City locations.
• Ability to work approximately 14–20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule based on the student's availability and departmental needs.

Nice To Haves

• GIS, data analysis, grant writing, procurement, project management or sustainability experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the City's Sustainable Communities and LEED for Cities initiatives through research, data collection, documentation, and tracking.
• Research grant and funding opportunities and assist with applications, reports, and tracking.
• Conduct research on planning, sustainability, community development, and local government best practices.
• Collect, organize, and analyze planning and community data.
• Assist with reports, presentations, maps, community outreach, procurement, project management, open space design and special projects.
• Maintain project files and research materials.
• Work independently while collaborating with City staff.

Benefits

• Paid, flexible internship experience in local government.
• Hands-on experience with planning, sustainability, LEED for Cities, grants, and community development.
• Professional development and exposure to municipal projects and career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree