Planning Intern

City of Dublin; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OPERS enrollment

PSLF eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

20% class discount at Franklin Univ.

DCRC membership discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

City of Dublin is offering a Planning internship program to provide students with real-world public sector planning experience in Dublin, Ohio. The role is part-time and designed to complement ongoing studies, aiming to prepare you for entry-level planning work after graduation.

Responsibilities include updating the Planning Division webpage, supporting special projects, reviewing development plans, and assisting with public meetings and data gathering. In-person work is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of urban planning concepts, methods and practices.
• Ability to work under supervision on assigned projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Regulating and updating the Planning Division webpage with graphics, reports and materials for public meetings.
• Participating in and/or managing special planning projects under supervision.
• Managing planning/development cases under supervision.
• Researching and responding to zoning inquiries as the Planner on Call under supervision.
• Drafting Zoning Compliance Letters under supervision of Planners.
• Assist with preparing presentations for public meetings
• Support with reviewing proposed development plans for compliance with zoning and regulations.
• Data collection and field assessments
• Assisting with detailed reports and plans
• Setting up and conducting public meetings
• Assembling and maintaining permanent records
• Providing training to newly hired Planning Interns

Skills

Urban planning

Land use concepts

Design principles

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Planning degree program

Tools

ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The purpose of the Planning internship program is to provide students studying Planning or a related field with professional planning experience in the public sector.

This program is intended to provide part-time employment in the planning field as a complement to the student's graduate and/or undergraduate studies. Upon the student's graduation and completion of the Planning Internship, the student should have received adequate training and experience necessary for an entry-level planning job.

Intern Pay Structure

• Undergraduate Freshman: $17.00/hour
• Undergraduate Sophomore: $17.50/hour
• Undergraduate Junior: $18.00/hour
• Undergraduate Senior: $18.50/hour
• First Year Graduate Student: $19.50/hour
• Second Year Graduate Student: $21.00/hour

Availability/Scheduling

• Currently seeking applicants available to work through the 2026-2027 academic year
• Interns are expected to work 20 hours per week during their academic year
  • Interns may be permitted to work a full-time schedule during summer, winter and spring breaks subject to the approved budget
• Must be available to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities available)

Beyond the Paycheck

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20% discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Discounts on memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament, Dublin Irish Festival, etc.)
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Regulating and updating the Planning Division webpage with graphics, reports and other materials for public meetings
• Participating in and/or managing special planning projects under the supervision of Planners
• Managing planning/development cases under the supervision of Planners
• Researching and responding to zoning inquiries as the "Planner on Call" under the supervision of Planners
• Drafting Zoning Compliance Letters under the supervision of Planners and the Zoning Compliance Inspector
• Assist with preparing presentations for public meetings
• Support Planners with reviewing and evaluating site, building, and other proposed development plans for compliance with zoning, landscape and/or other applicable municipal regulations
• Data collection and field assessments
• Assistance with the preparation of detailed reports and plans
• Setting up and conducting public meetings
• Assembling and maintaining permanent records
• Providing training and guidance to newly hired Planning Interns

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree seeking program in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a degree in another related field
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Knowledge of urban planning, land use and design concepts, methods, principles and practices
• Ability to work on assigned projects under the supervision of planning staff
• Excellent collaboration and problem solving skills
• Ability to assemble, organize and analyze relevant information
• Strong technical writing skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical skills in software applications such as Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS
• Prior planning, development, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or other related experience (professional, volunteer, student, etc.)
• Prior experience in an office environment and/or prior experience with GIS, graphic/rendering software, report writing, customer service and/or project management
• Ideal candidates are assertive, comfortable with multi-tasking, and have the ability to prioritize their responsibilities and manage deadlines with minimal supervision

Availability/Scheduling

• Must be available to work through the 2026-2027 academic year
• Must be regularly available to work 20 hours per week
• Must be available to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities at this time)

Supplemental Information

All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.

THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER