Placer County Planning Services is seeking a motivated intern to support the Long-Range Planning (LRP) team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in planning projects, including contributing to the General Plan Update.
The most qualified candidates are students majoring in land use and community planning, or other related fields. Candidates should demonstrate interest in urban and regional planning, have strong writing skills and attention to detail, and a proactive, organized, and collaborative approach to work. Hybrid remote schedules may be available.
All students or recent graduates (up to 1 year after graduation) will be considered for Planning Student Intern, but students with the following majors/degrees are desirable:
Geography
Urban Planning
GIS
Public Policy
Architecture
Sustainable Design
City & Regional Planning
Community Development
Environmental Planning
Related or similar degrees
As a Planning Student Intern, you can expect to assist County staff with the following tasks:
General Plan Update, Placer Legacy, Sustainability Plan, and other ongoing LRP projects
Conduct research on planning policies and regulations
Support coordination efforts for community engagement and stakeholder meetings
Data acquisition and organization
Develop flyers, brochures, and other materials for public information purposes
Update and maintain County websites
The Long-Range Planning (LRP) team is looking for interns with certain knowledge and skills. If you have any of the following, you are encouraged to apply:
Microsoft Suite with special emphasis on Excel
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication 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
To be eligible for this internship, you must fall into one of these three categories:
1. Current Undergraduate College/University Student
a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university program.
b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.
2. Recent College Graduate – up to 1 year after graduation
a. Recent graduate must submit proof of graduation (diploma, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.
3. Current Graduate College/University Student
a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.
b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.
To apply for a Student Intern assignment, please submit an application at JOBSATPLACERCOUNTY.COM and complete the supplemental questionnaire outlining your goal(s) for the internship. Please submit your resume and proof of eligibility (unofficial transcripts, current class schedule, confirmation of enrollment, etc.) with your application.
The Student Intern is unclassified and assignments are extra help/temporary compensated at an hourly rate of $16.87 - $21.07 per hour (specialized skillsets may be paid at the higher end of the range). Work hours are limited to no more than 28 hours per week and cannot exceed a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
