Planning Intern

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 apply for a Student Intern assignment, please submit an application 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.