Part-Time Urban Planning Intern: Hands-On Community-Focused

Hattiesburgms; Hattiesburg (MS); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Hattiesburgms is seeking a Planning Intern (Part-Time) in Urban Development. The role involves observing and analyzing planning and land use projects, working with city staff and the public, and assisting with parcel data, zoning, and historic districts.

The internship emphasizes organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while serving the public in a dynamic city planning environment.

Qualifications

• College courses relating to pertinent specialties such as affordable housing, transportation, land use, architecture, geography, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of planning principles.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, GIS and other relevant applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to a team of planners.
• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for planning projects.
• Conducts field work site visits for inspections and analysis; collects photographs.
• Prepares maps, collects parcel data, and searches land records.
• Assists planning staff at community meetings.
• Presents report findings at community meetings.

Skills

Planning principles

Teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Research & analysis

Education

College courses in related fields

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hattiesburgms is seeking a Planning Intern (Part-Time) in Urban Development. The role involves observing and analyzing planning and land use projects, working with city staff and the public, and assisting with parcel data, zoning, and historic districts.

The internship emphasizes organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task while serving the public in a dynamic city planning environment.