Montgomery County Planning Department is actively seeking four (4) highly motivated undergraduate and graduate Planning Interns with an interest and anticipate careers in urban planning and design, architecture, landscape architecture, and graphic design to work with us this summer. Joining our paid internship program means you will have the opportunity to dive into exciting plans and projects, apply smart growth strategies to cultivate dynamic urban centers and encourage great community design!
The Montgomery County Planning Department is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a 90-year old, nationally recognized organization serving the vibrant and culturally diverse populations of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties on the border of Washington, D.C. We provide county-wide planning functions including long range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in a diverse built environment of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We at Montgomery Planning have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at www.montgomeryplanning.org.
We believe that diversity in all dimensions of the organization support and bolster the innovative thinking essential to its success. We do not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology, or status as a Veteran. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation.
Program Dates & Additional Information
- Internships will run from May 31 to August 5, 2022;
- Interns can work up to 37 hours/week (max);
- Relocation and housing are not provided.
- Examples of Important Duties
-
Planning Interns will assist with:
- Outreach support for the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment
- Outreach support for the Great Seneca Science Corridor Master Plan Amendment
- Online support for the Purple Line Development Tracking tool
- Data collection and analysis for master plan work
- Community engagement events
- Development inquiries, property research and prior entitlements
- Preparing GIS maps, graphs, and illustrations
- Report writing for regulatory applications
- Graphic creation of informative design guidelines for planning staff, property owners, and the development community.
Student Eligibility
Students must currently be enrolled in one of the above-mentioned subject areas at a college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level and must have a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
Intern I
Currently enrolled in college pursuing either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or attending a technical school pursuing a professional license in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned. This position pays at a rate of $15.00/hr to $20.05/hr dependent on qualifications and experience.
Intern II
Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master's Degree Program in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned. This position pays at a rate of $15.25/hr to $23.63/hr dependent on qualifications and experience.
Helpful Skills and Software Proficiency: Excellent oral and written communication skills, research/analytical skills, quantitative skills, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with GIS, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office 365 is a plus.
Additional Instructions
- Students must attach a copy of a college transcript to the application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
- Students must attach a personal statement to the application, indicating goals and aspirations that may be enhanced by participating in the program. Statements must be at least one page long.