Policy and Analysis Intern

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Planning and Development’s Policy & Analysis Unit is in search of a Summer 2026 Intern.
The intern who fills this role will work to advance medium and long-term projects and ideas that are core to the ongoing work of the Policy and Analysis Unit. Work may include:
Letters of Plan Consistency analysis
Youth Engagement Workshop coordination
Growing interest and understanding of government functions and municipal responsibilities, especially in Philadelphia
Fostering pride, planning integrity, and professionalism
The maximum number of hours allocated for this role is a maximum of 20 hours per week. Please submit a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited University or College toward their degree. Degree majors include Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Government, Geography, Public Health, History, or Sociology.
• The Intern should have completed at least one year of undergraduate schooling experience or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Awareness of priority topics identified in the Philadelphia2035 comprehensive plan
• Background in research, data gathering, summarizing complex topics, drafting professional language, and editing
• Curiosity, open-mindedness, interpersonal skills, an eagerness to learn, and experience in customer service

Responsibilities

• Project management
• Historical and comparative research, analytical skills, and writing
• Sharing knowledge across professional disciplines
• Creation of basic archives and/or databases
• Ability to make SWOT evaluations and apply findings to improve outcomes

Benefits

• City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees