CO-OP/INTERN 2 (CITY PLANNING)

City of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati Department of City Planning and Engagement offers a Co-Op/Internship to learn through hands-on support of the City Planning Commission, neighborhood plans, and data-driven projects. The role provides mentorship from City Planning staff and exposure to cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities include drafting staff reports, creating maps in ArcGIS, analyzing Census data, and assisting with community engagement sessions and presentation preparation.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited institution.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible to work in the United States.
• Submit a City job application, resume, and portfolio.
• Students must be at least 18 years old or have a work permit.

Responsibilities

• Support City Planning Commission activities and meetings.
• Assist with neighborhood plans, zoning, and real estate items.
• Create maps and analyze Census data.
• Prepare staff reports and presentations.
• Engage with communities during engagement sessions.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS analysis

Report writing

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Co-Op/Intern for the City of Cincinnati Department of City Planning and Engagement will perform duties related to supporting the City Planning Commission, ongoing Neighborhood Plans, data analysis, map creation, engagement, and assistance with other special projects within the department under the guidance of a Senior City Planner. The Intern/Co-op will also have the ability to work with larger teams of professionals both from other internal city departments and external partners. The Co-Op/Intern is required to handle these duties in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.

SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Project Descriptions and Deliverables

The Co-Op/Internship opportunity in the Department of City Planning and Engagement will provide a unique experience to a student interested in learning and mentorship from City Planning and Engagement staff. The student will ultimately be responsible for contributing to the following projects and associated work products.

• Short-Range Planning: The student will have the opportunity to work on planning projects such as zone changes, subdivisions, real estate, and transportation items, and will take at least one item through the City Planning Commission process. The students will prepare and send notices, create maps, write a staff report, and prepare a presentation for the City Planning Commission, in the same way as a full-time planner. In addition, students will help in the Environmental Review and Coordinated Site Review process.
• Long-Range Planning: Students will play a crucial role in assisting in long-range planning projects, especially neighborhood plans. The student will be able to help with mapping, writing, data analysis, research, and using products such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to help create the plan.
• Community Engagement: Students will be able to participate in the many community engagement sessions conducted by the department, including attending Public Staff Conferences, Community Engagement Meetings, neighborhood plan sessions, and working with the department’s Community Engagement Specialists.
• Experiences with Different City Functions: Students will have the opportunity to work and sit in on various meetings about zoning, permitting, historic preservation, City Council sessions, and from other departments.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Any one position within this classification may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all the tasks which may be performed.

• Create, mail and email notices for City Planning Commission meetings
• Write a staff report and create a presentation on an item for the City Planning Commission
• Create maps in ArcGIS
• Analize Census data
• Assist in the creation of Neighborhood Plan documents, including mapping, data analysis, plan drafting, and engagement
• Work in the Adobe Creative Suite, include applications such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Help with the Environmental Review and Coordinated Site Review process
• Participate in a variety of community engagement meetings and events
• Attend sessions of the City Planning Commission, City Council, and a variety of meetings with other departments (zoning, permitting, historic preservation, and others

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit
• Be enrolled in an accredited institution
• Submit a City job application for employment
• Submit a resume
• Submit a portfolio of work that displays skills with GIS tools and the Adobe Creative Suite

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