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Location: Wheaton, MD

Montgomery County Planning Intern I / II

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Description
The Montgomery County Planning Department is actively seeking four (4) highly motivated undergraduate and graduate Planning Interns with an interest and anticipate careers in urban planning and design, architecture, landscape architecture, and graphic design to work with us this summer. Joining our paid internship program means you will have the opportunity to dive into exciting plans and projects, apply smart growth strategies to cultivate dynamic urban centers and encourage great community design!

Program Dates and Additional Information

  • Internships will run from May 30 to August 4, 2023;
  • Projected pay for this position is from $17.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour depending on level and qualifications.
  • Interns can work up to 37 hours per week (max).

Application Instructions

  • Students must attach a copy of a college transcript to the application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
  • Students must attach a personal statement to the application, indicating goals and aspirations that may be enhanced by participating in the program. Statements must be at least one page long.

Examples of Important Duties

  • Assist with conducting research and planning analysis to support our Master and Sector Plans
  • Community engagement events
  • Development inquiries, property research and prior entitlements
  • Preparing GIS maps, graphs, and illustrations
  • Report writing for regulatory applications
  • Graphic creation of informative design guidelines for planning staff, property owners, and the development community.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Student Eligibility: Students must currently be enrolled in urban planning and design, architecture, landscape architecture, and/or graphic design at a college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level and must have a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Intern I: Currently enrolled in college pursuing either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or attending a technical school pursuing a professional license in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.
  • Intern II: Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master's Degree Program in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.
  • Helpful Skills and Software Proficiency: Excellent oral and written communication skills, research/analytical skills, quantitative skills, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with GIS, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office 365 is a plus.

How to Apply
Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc/jobs/3948572/montgomery-county-planning-intern-i-ii-seasonal