Urban Planning Intern - Architecture Emphasis

Job Type
Internship
Description
(Intern: Seasonal, Non-Exempt)
Starting Salary: $13.50/hour Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Shift/Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 12 - 16 hours per week, variable / 40 hours per week (during the Summer)
How to apply: Using the "apply now" button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.
The City of Manhattan values diversity and draws strength from the diversity of the team. The City is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The City is always seeking qualified Minority, Veteran, Women and Disabled applicants to fill available employment vacancies. The City of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Summary/Objective
The purpose of the Planning Intern position is to provide the student with work experience outside of the classroom. Experience includes architectural design, digital/illustration modeling, development modeling, zoning administration, land use, community planning, grant administration, historic preservation, housing and urban design in the context of municipal government.
Essential Functions

• Conducts architectural design work using various methods - 2D/3D modeling software, hand drawing, photo editing, etc.
• Illustrates using a variety of methods, including Adobe Suite and hand sketches, conceptualizations and ideas as they relate to area plans or site-specific communications.
• Performs research and analysis related to best practice and architectural innovation based on goals of a specified project.
• Visits sites and areas of interest to study and record existing conditions.
• Perform research, write memos and staff reports, present before boards and committees.
• Draft minutes of the Planning Board, Historic Resources Board, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and/or Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Attend administrative and committee meetings.
• Perform basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service.
• Participate in a variety of special projects as assigned.
• Research, collect, compile, record and summarize technical data; assist higher level planning staff assemble documentation for projects and presentations.
• Assist with preparation, review and monitoring of grants and grant proposals for projects as assigned.
• Work with local officials, interested citizens, and non-governmental organizations in the public planning process.

• Understand and apply the principles and practices of municipal and regional planning.
• Present well-organized thoughts using proper grammatical structure.
• Work cooperatively with other City employees, other government and private entities, and the general public.
• Complete assignments and exhibit a desire to continually improve upon new and learned skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enrollment in a university curriculum for architecture, landscape architecture, land use/regional/community planning, public administration, civil engineering, or another similar field.

• Preference will be given to students enrolled in an architecture or landscape architecture program.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling, rendering, and illustrative software such as Twinmotion, Revit, ArcMap, and Adobe Products.
• Familiarity with GIS.