Planning Intern Job Description

Salary:

This is an unpaid internship. 

General Description: 

The Southwest Georgia Regional Commission has an opportunity for a unique candidate that has an interest in planning as a career path.  This position will offer a wealth of experience in the planning profession. 

Typical Functions

• Provides support to a team of community planners

• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects

• Manages a full meeting calendar, creates and mails committee meeting packages

• Conducts field work, collects parcel data and searches land records

• Prepares maps and planning reports of limited or variable complexity

• Produces sketches and renderings of limited or variable complexity

• Assists planning staff at community meetings

• Presents report findings at community meetings

• Researches funding sources and writes grant proposals

• Conducts basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service

  Typical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of planning principles

• Specific knowledge relating to pertinent specialty, such as affordable housing, transportation, or land use

• Competency in various computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office and Internet applications

  Typical Skills

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Motivated self-starter able to work independently

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Flexibility and desire to work on varying planning projects

  Minimum Qualifications:

  The Planning Intern will possess a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience.  Applicant can be enrollment in a graduate level program. 

  Postition Requirements:

  Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a writing sample prior to the interview.  Job candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check, educational degree check, and reference checks.