The Hillsborough County Planning Commission is offering an internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students studying urban & regional planning and related disciplines such as, but not limited to, public administration, geography, environmental studies, transportation engineering, and economics.

Term: Summer 2016 (start/end dates are flexible, but may not exceed 3 months)

Compensation: $12/hour (up to 40 hours/ week)

Contact:

Please send a cover letter stating your interest, resume, unofficial transcript and references to Allison Yeh at yeha@plancom.org.  Email or call 813-272-5940 with additional questions.

Deadline:  To be considered for the position please submit all required documents by April 25^th.

Typical Internship Tasks

• Provide support to planners on public outreach and public input for community meetings and other planning commission events (as needed)
• Conduct field work, collect data, and assist planners with projects and studies as assigned.
• Conduct basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service

Desired Knowledge/Skills

• Basic understanding of planning principles
• Competency in various computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Internet applications
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently
• Flexibility and desire to work on a variety of planning projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Organized and able to work independently