Planning Intern: Data, Research & Policy Projects

City of Manhattan, Kansas; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Planning Intern to gain hands-on experience outside the classroom, assisting with research, data analysis, and presentations; duties include development and zoning administrative tasks and exposure to land use and policy planning.

You will attend meetings, transcribe minutes, prepare charts and reports for the Senior Planner, and support various projects including updating the Comprehensive Plan; enrollment in planning/geography or related field is

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a university curriculum for community and regional planning, public administration, geography, or similar field.
• Eligible students gain real-world planning experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend administrative and committee meetings.
• Transcribe minutes of Planning Board/Board meetings from video recordings.
• Perform research, synthesize data, and create charts, tables, graphs, and reports for the Senior Planner.

Skills

Data analysis

Minutes transcription

Research

Office software

Education

Planning/geography student

Job description

The City of Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Planning Intern to gain hands-on experience outside the classroom, assisting with research, data analysis, and presentations; duties include development and zoning administrative tasks and exposure to land use and policy planning.

You will attend meetings, transcribe minutes, prepare charts and reports for the Senior Planner, and support various projects including updating the Comprehensive Plan; enrollment in planning/geography or related field is