Planning Intern

Research Foundation of The City University of New York • New York, NY

1d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. CUNY is embarked on multi-billion dollar and multi-year capital design and construction program at its 25 campuses. The Planning Interns, as members of the Department of Design, Construction, and Management in the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), play a vital role in the successful implementation of this program. Interns will be: Performing space needs analyses, programming, and feasibility studies throughout CUNY Central Office locations across Manhattan. Involves physical, in-person work throughout multiple CUNY locations in Manhattan. Managing and updating the space inventory system, working with facilities lifecycle assessment for all CUNY campuses. Providing database and report development support for all FPCM departments through the updating and optimizing of space records and management in Archibus, our Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) This is an opportunity for those interested in getting involved with institutional administration, project management, planning, architecture, and interior design. This can also be an opportunity to gain credit in categories of NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP) program – a requirement in the process of achieving Licensure as an Architect.

Requirements

• Must be a CUNY student
• Enrolled in a CUNY college with at least 45 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree
• Architectural, Interior Design, Planning, or related education, experience, or background
• Experience with: AutoCAD Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Able to work under existing, as well as create new, project schedules and plans
• Ability to shift between working independently and setting internal goals, to working closely with a small team
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Ability to shift between working independently and setting internal goals, to working closely with a small team

Responsibilities

• Performing space needs analyses, programming, and feasibility studies throughout CUNY Central Office locations across Manhattan.
• Managing and updating the space inventory system, working with facilities lifecycle assessment for all CUNY campuses.
• Providing database and report development support for all FPCM departments through the updating and optimizing of space records and management in Archibus, our Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS)

Benefits

• RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern