Intern

About the Role

The City of San Diego's City Planning Department is seeking candidates for two Planning Intern openings, supporting Environmental Analysis and Housing Policy. These internships offer hands-on experience in municipal planning, supporting projects and initiatives that impact San Diego's communities, environment, and housing needs. Each position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, for a total of up to 800 hours.

Environmental Analysis Planning Intern

This internship provides experience in environmental planning, review, and regulatory compliance.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with environmental review under CEQA and NEPA.

• Researching environmental regulations, legislation, and planning practices.

• Supporting preparation of environmental documents, notices, reports, and meeting materials.

• Assisting with project coordination and program resources.

• Performing related research and duties as assigned.

• Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Coursework or experience in environmental planning, environmental studies, urban planning, natural resources, or a related field.

• Strong research, writing, organization, and analytical skills are preferred.

• Work will be supervised by and performed in support of an Associate Planner.

Housing Policy Planning Intern

This internship provides experience in housing policy, research, and municipal planning.

• Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting research and data analysis related to housing policy.

• Supporting preparation of plans, policy documents, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.

• Researching housing programs and initiatives.

• Assisting with development proposal reviews and community engagement.

• Performing related research and duties as assigned.

• Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Coursework or experience in urban planning, housing, public policy, geography, urban studies, or a related field.

• Strong research, writing, organization, and communication skills are preferred.

• Work will be supervised by and performed in support of a Senior Planner.

General Internship Duties & Responsibilities

Depending on the department assignment, duties may include:

• Assisting with planning events.
• Conducting research.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Assisting with projects.
• Preparing reports and presentations.
• Attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings.
• Field work.

Work is project-based and temporary.

Requirements

• 15 ½ years of age or older.
• Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
• Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.
• Requirements vary based on the department and specific internship role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $19.47 to $22.75 per hour.
• Internships may be paid or unpaid.
• Paid internships are compensated hourly, commensurate with education level.
• Not eligible for paid vacation, paid holidays, or City-sponsored insurance.
• Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Will receive a free transit pass (MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, Rapid, and Rapid Express).
• Will accrue paid sick leave (eligible for use after 90 days of employment).