Planning Intern
About The Position
LaBella Associates is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Intern to join its Planning Team in the Glens Falls office for the winter. The internship offers hands-on experience in community planning, brownfield redevelopment, and downtown revitalization projects throughout Upstate New York. The intern will work directly with planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and landscape architects on projects that shape communities. LaBella Associates is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm serving public and private clients across the Northeast and beyond. The Planning Team works on Comprehensive Plans, Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) plans, waterfront revitalization strategies, grant applications, corridor studies, zoning updates, and implementation strategies that help communities move from vision to action. The intern will support active planning and revitalization projects and gain exposure to real-world planning challenges, contributing to deliverables used by municipalities and state agencies.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Experience with GIS; ArcGIS preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
Responsibilities
- Conduct background research, data collection, and demographic analysis.
- Assist with GIS mapping and spatial analysis.
- Support public engagement efforts, including meeting preparation, materials, and summaries.
- Contribute to plan writing, graphics, and presentation materials.
- Assist with grant writing.
- Participate in project team meetings and client discussions.
- Conduct site visits and document existing conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
