Fall Intern - Planning Department Chesapeake

The paid intern will provide basic planning support in assigned area and will work within a general outline of work and under general supervision.

The intern will be provided with valuable experience within the Comprehensive Planning Division
.

Typical tasks, but are not limited to:

• Project Suppor
  t:
  Provide support to planning staff on various projects, including the Deep Creek Area Plan, South Norfolk Historic District Guidelines, and other comprehensive planning efforts.
• Research and Analysis
  :
  Conduct research on land use, zoning regulations, and development trends. Analyze data to support planning initiatives and projects.
• Community Engagement
  :
  Assist in organizing and participating in community meetings, workshops, and outreach events to gather public input on planning projects. Participation is schedule dependent.
• Mapping and GIS
  :
  Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to create maps, analyze spatial data, and support planning activities.
• Document Preparatio
  n:
  Assist in the preparation of planning documents, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Administrative Tasks
  :
  Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry.

Must be a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation).