Planning Intern

Logan Simpson•Tempe, AZ

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in interning for an award-winning, multidisciplinary consulting firm where you can contribute to our diverse, collaborative, and innovative team? At Logan Simpson, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skillset, while bringing new tools and ideas to the table. The Opportunity: We have an opening for a temporary part-time or full-time Planning Intern during the Summer 2026 based out of our downtown Tempe, Arizona office. What We Offer: Compensation – This position may be filled as either part-time or full-time and is paid on an hourly basis between $20 - $24 per hour, depending on experience and education. Benefits – Full-time temporary staff members are eligible for paid sick leave, paid holidays, and eligibility for a healthcare program through ACRA (American Cultural Resources Association). Who We Are: Founded in 1990, Logan Simpson is made up of a team of 150+ talented professionals across six offices in the western United States. We are experts in environmental planning, cultural resource management, community planning, and landscape architecture design services. Our mission remains simple: working together to guide responsible change. From the beginning, our founders were focused on protecting natural resources and advancing the wellbeing of our communities. We take pride in adding new staff members to our team who share our values of integrity, creativity, excellence, empowerment, stewardship, and teamwork. If interested, please apply and include a resume and a cover letter. To learn more about our firm culture and the work we do, check us out on social media: LinkedIn – Instagram – Facebook – Our Website Inclusion, belonging, and respect are at the core of our values. Here at Logan Simpson, we believe we have a responsibility as a firm to promote and guide responsible change. To do that, we embrace the unique perspectives and experiences of each of our talented staff members. We strive to create an inclusive workplace to connect us closer to our clients and the communities we serve. Logan Simpson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. No staff member or applicant is ever denied equal opportunity or discriminated against because of race (including hair style), color, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, or any other prohibited factor. We provide equal pay for staff members who perform equal work. Staff members are recruited, hired, and promoted based on the individual who is the most qualified for that particular position.

Requirements

Some experience and basic knowledge of community planning principles and practices, including land use planning and land development codes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign and Illustrator.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, or a closely related field.
Be able to work cooperatively in a positive team-oriented setting.
Ability to work in the office 3 days per week on average, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
1-2 years of demonstrable experience in a related role (internships qualify).
Experience at a design or planning consulting firm, or in a municipal planning department.
Detailed experience in key plan components (for example, housing, recreation, water).
Experience in physical land use planning and design at a range of scales and levels of detail.
Experience working with social media and website content.
Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD, with example mapping and graphics products.
Self-starters with an eye for detail, a dedication to accuracy, and a passion for not just incorporating best practices, but identifying and testing new planning ideas, practices, and technologies are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform planning research and documentation.
Support preparation of comprehensive and general plans, land development and zoning codes, specific area plans, and other long-range planning projects.
Create graphics and document layouts for plans, reports, and outreach materials.
Coordinate, monitor, and summarize outreach activities.
Support preparation of materials and logistics for public meetings and events.
Assist project managers and senior staff with a variety of planning and design tasks.
Attend occasional evening meetings and public events, with possible out-of-state travel for project site visits and public events.