City Planning Internship

Job Description:

City Planning Internship

Description

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

03-15-2026

Job Summary

Salary: $15.00

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at [email protected] or 407-246-2062.

The City of Orlando is seeking college/university students (graduate level preferred but not required) to work on various initiatives currently underway in the City Planning Division. This is the perfect opportunity for students to learn more about the role of urban planning from the governmental perspective and to gain practical knowledge as they further refine their career path.

Internships will run for approximately 6-12 weeks, between 15-20 hours per week on-site with an expected start date in early June. Aside from standard office hours, interns should also expect to take part in evening and/or weekendneighborhood and community meetings. Interns will be paid at a rate of $15 per hour.

Students in the following programs are encouraged to apply: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Historic Preservation and Public Administration.

Examples of Duties

The internship topic area is land use planning focused.

Past projects have included:

• Creating a photographic inventory of urban design concepts
• Drafting website language for City Planning projects
• Using GIS to prepare maps of neighborhood study areas
• Evaluating development patterns to identify trends in various parts of the City
• Tracking and comparing job and housing growth in various metro areas
• Evaluating innovative community engagement techniques and evaluating past development successes and pitfalls.

Minimum Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree with a declared major in Public Administration, Urban/Regional Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Historic Preservation or a relevant field required. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, an ability to work independently to meet deadlines and be able to convey information clearly both orally and in writing. Experience with Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite and GIS is encouraged

THIS IS A PART_TIME_POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEEED.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

Salary:

USD 15.00 per hour