Development Services Intern

Description

• Collaborate with Development Services staff on projects focused on community redevelopment, brownfield revitalization, and sustainable land use planning.
• Develop graphics, maps, and visualizations that illustrate environmental constraints, redevelopment opportunities, and planning scenarios for diverse audiences such as residents, elected officials, and project partners.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings from environmental assessments, community feedback, and redevelopment feasibility studies.
• Support environmental and site analysis efforts by researching historical land uses, environmental conditions, and regulatory frameworks impacting redevelopment projects.
• Conduct research and create planning documents, including site diagrams, conceptual redevelopment plans, and environmental impact summaries under the guidance of senior staff.
• Compile and analyze data related to social, economic, housing, environmental, and land use trends to inform redevelopment strategies and policy recommendations.
• Assist in community engagement activities, including preparing materials for public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder sessions to communicate redevelopment concepts and gather input.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, other graphics programs, and GIS software is a plus, but not necessarily required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Have a reliable means of transportation to travel to office locations and project sites.
• Be in pursuit of an environmental engineering, community/urban planning, design, landscape architecture or related degree.
• Familiarity with regulations, practices, and approaches to complex redevelopment initiatives for environmentally challenged sites.
• Self‐directed, motivated, collaborative, and professional, with the ability to manage project deliverables, deadlines, and budgets.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Gain exposure to project management fundamentals, including proposal development, budgeting, and scheduling for redevelopment and environmental planning projects.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance