GRADUATE INTERN

Introduction

The Department of City Development (DCD) is seeking graduate studentsinterested in urban planning, analysis, zoning, and community engagement toserve as Graduate Interns within the Planning Division!

Graduate Internsare provided with valuable career development opportunities to work on a widevariety of planning projects, including working closely with professionalplanners, residents, developers, and community partners to support DCD Planningprojects and initiatives.

An internshipwith DCD provides interns with wide-ranging exposure to the operations of alarge city planning and development department and allows interns to contributeto helping shape the future of Milwaukee neighborhoods in partnership withcommunity stakeholders.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ adiverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to theCity’s residents.

If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive teamof public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

TheGraduate Intern supports the Planning Division of the Department of CityDevelopment (DCD) by carrying out a variety of research, analysis, andcommunity engagement tasks related to land use, urban design, zoning, andneighborhood planning and engagement.

Graduate Interns work approximately 19 hours per week and cannot exceed1,019 hours per year.

Essential Functions

Urban Planning Research andAnalysis

• Carryout data analysis and / or geographic information system (GIS) mapping to supportdepartment planning projects.
• Conductresearch and analysis and prepare reports on topics including land use, zoningchanges and overlay zones, neighborhood and economic development, zoning codeupdates, and urban design to support zoning and development review.
• Assist Planning Staff with the review ofdevelopment proposals as they relate to zoning and design.

Administrative Support

• Prepare materials for City Plan Commission meetingsincluding PowerPoint presentations, staff reports, referral letters, and socialmedia posts.
• Assist Planning Staff at in-person publicmeetings and City Plan Commission meetings, including supporting neighborhoodengagement efforts and note-taking.
• Assist Planning Staff with the review ofBoard of Zoning Appeals cases.
• Support the Planning Division by assistingwith website updates, file management, and related tasks.

We welcome qualified individuals withdisabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonableaccommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans withDisabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with DisabilitiesAct Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

Hybrid workarrangements may be available; however, eligible candidates must be able towork in-person from the office, including attending City Plan Commissionhearings and community meetings.

Minimum Requirements

1.Current enrollment in a Master’s or PhDprogram in urban planning, architecture, geography, urban studies, public administration,or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Enrollmentmust be maintained throughout employment as a Graduate Intern.

2.Eligible candidates must have at least twoacademic semesters remaining prior to anticipated graduation date.

NOTICE : Please do not attachyour academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring departmentwill verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening processprior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience with GIS mappingapplications, Adobe Creative Suite, and / or SketchUp3D design software.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of urban planningprinciples.
• Proficiency using standard computersoftware and programs such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and use job-relatedprograms and applications.
• Ability to read and interpretwork-related documents.
• Strong research, writing, andpresentation skills.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

• Verbal communication skills to beable to clearly present information and respond to others appropriately.
• Written communication skills,including the ability to create reports, letters, and highly graphicalpresentations and documents.
• Ability to support communityengagement in racially and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• Customer service skills and abilityto establish and maintain good relationships with others.
• Ability to interact effectively withcolleagues, business owners, developers, and residents.
• Ability to work well both independentlyand as a member of a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively andeffectively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Ability to organize assignments andmanage time to complete tasks based on departmental deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgmentand a strong sense of integrity.
• Ability to be professional,dependable, flexible, and adaptable.

Current Salary

The current startinghourly rate (Pay Range 9PN) is $15.92, and the resident incentive startinghourly rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $16.40.