Long-Range Planning Intern

Job Description

Assist with research and writing of policy reports and plans for the Philadelphia Metropolitan region. Issues to be addressed may include scenario planning, trends analysis, and air quality planning. Intern may be responsible for policy research, quantitative analysis, and GIS production depending on interests and ability.

Responsibilities

The student will assist professional staff with research, data collection, graphic design, report preparation and public outreach. Intern may also participate or assist in meetings with stakeholders, study committees, and other government agencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and interest in regional planning issues in the Delaware Valley.
• Ability to perform in-depth research.
• Excellent writing and verbal skills.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and in teams.
• High level of professionalism.

Availability

This position requires a minimum commitment of 8-15 hours per week (1-2 days/week) during the spring and fall semesters and 37.5 hours per week during the summer semester.

Compensation

Students with Work Study grants preferred.

Minimum Education and Training

Must have completed at least THREE YEARS of a college/university program or (preferably) be enrolled in a master’s program in planning or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.