Planning Intern

Job Title: Planning Intern

Department: Planning & Development Services

Location: 415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range: $15.55 – $20.01

About the Role

The College Intern performs a wide range of activities and projects of varying levels of professional complexity within their area of specialty.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative and clerical support to assist with the department’s daily operations.
• Communicates professionally with staff, clients, and other internal or external contacts to support smooth and efficient workflows.
• Assists with entry-level tasks and services aligned with the department’s goals and projects.
• Receives training, guidance, and mentorship from experienced staff to support professional growth.
• Conducts basic research and helps prepare summaries, reports, or recommendations based on findings.
• Contributes to the planning and execution of special projects that support skill development and hands-on learning.
• Collaborates with other departments and acts as a liaison as needed to support communication and coordination.
• Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive documents, information, or discussions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Equipment typically used:

• Telephone
• Photocopy machine
• Fax machine
• Computer terminal
• Computer printer
• Computer keyboard
• Calculator

Materials and products handled:

• Files
• Forms
• Reports
• Various other paperwork
• Wide variety of basic office supplies

Open Space Specific Equipment (if applicable):

• Shovels
• Hoes
• Rakes
• Pitchforks
• Pruning shears
• Assorted hand tools used in the care and maintenance of growing spaces
• Gloves
• Boots
• Eye protection

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Class schedule, transcripts, or other documents verifying enrollment must be submitted with the application.

Screening and Compliance

The offer of this position requires compliance with the following:

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Working Conditions

• All essential duties are performed indoors.
• May be required to work flexible hours (weekends and nights).
• Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile.
• Working surface is typically dry.
• Successful program completion overseen by Intern Coordinator.