City Planning Intern: Impact & Public Engagement

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SEPTA transit

Parental leave

Health coverage

Wellness program

Vacation and holidays

Retirement options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Planning and Development offers a Fall 2026 internship with the Citizens Planning Institute. This in-person role supports communications, course development, and community engagement for up to 20 hours per week.

You will interview alumni, draft stories, and assist with newsletters, outreach, and data analysis for the Phila2050 plan. A strong interest in planning and communications is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in Graduate Level Studies in Community Development, Public Administration, Social Work, or Communications.
• Internship is in-person and up to 20 hours per week.
• Hourly Rate: $17.62.
• Fall 2026 internship with CPI program.

Responsibilities

• Interview alumni and draft Citizen Planner in Action stories for the CPI website.
• Develop quarterly CPI newsletter and alumni newsletter.
• Assist with Fall course development and logistics.
• Create promotional videos for the program and the CPI in a Box resource.
• Assist with alumni group programming.
• Assist with Comprehensive Plan – Phila2050 engagement tactics and data analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

GIS

Detail oriented

Constant contact

Wordpress

Videography

Education

Graduate studies in Community Development/Public Administration/Social Work/Communications

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Planning and Development offers a Fall 2026 internship with the Citizens Planning Institute. This in-person role supports communications, course development, and community engagement for up to 20 hours per week.

You will interview alumni, draft stories, and assist with newsletters, outreach, and data analysis for the Phila2050 plan. A strong interest in planning and communications is required.