Community Development Intern: Shape Local Growth & Policy

Skokie; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of Skokie, IL, seeks a part-time, paid intern to assist the Community Development department onsite at Skokie Village Hall. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, permitting, and community outreach, supporting the department's Strategic Plan and cloud-based software transition.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong research, writing, and communication skills, and prefer coursework in urban planning or public administration.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with diverse communities preferred.
• Undergraduate or graduate studies in urban planning or public administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research planning, zoning, and economic vitality topics.
• Manage data collection to support outreach to local businesses.
• Translate findings into clear materials for community members and assist with public meetings.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

Urban planning coursework

Public administration coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Village of Skokie, IL, seeks a part-time, paid intern to assist the Community Development department onsite at Skokie Village Hall. You will gain hands-on experience in planning, permitting, and community outreach, supporting the department's Strategic Plan and cloud-based software transition.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong research, writing, and communication skills, and prefer coursework in urban planning or public administration.