Intern- Planning and Urban Design

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is seeking a part-time employee to provide customer service and assist with administrative duties in their office. Key responsibilities include interacting with the public, managing land use cases, and supporting database management.

Desired qualifications include customer service experience, strong communication skills, and relevant coursework in social sciences or urban planning. The position offers a flexible schedule with up to 20 hours per week at a rate of $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a non-profit or governmental office is preferred.
• Spanish language skills are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Customer service including calls and walk‑in interactions with the public.
• Assisting with administrative duties of the office, including but not limited to database management, reporting and filing.
• Increasingly autonomous management of land use cases such as Sign Permits, Special Use Permits, and Plan Reviews.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong written/oral communication skills

Ability to manage projects independently

Education

Undergraduate coursework in Political Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or other social sciences

Graduate coursework in Urban Planning or Public Administration

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post‑offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Customer service including calls and walk‑in interactions with the public
• Assisting with administrative duties of the office, including but not limited to database management, reporting and filing
• Increasingly autonomous management of land use cases such as Sign Permits, Special Use Permits, and Plan Reviews

Time Requirement: Summer hours/seasonal—up to 20 hours per week, including occasional evenings or school‑year hours—up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Customer services experience
• Office/clerical experience
• Strong written/oral communication skill
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Prior experience in a non‑profit or governmental office is preferred
• Undergraduate coursework in Political Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or other social sciences is a plus
• Some graduate coursework in Urban Planning or Public Administration is preferred, but all educational backgrounds are welcome to apply
• Spanish language skills are preferred, but not required

Salary Range: $15.00/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].