Urban Planning Student Intern
Position: Urban Planning Student Intern
Job Details
Website: www.chw-inc.com
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Employment status: part-time, on-site or remote
Experience: entry level
Skills: completed coursework may include comprehensive planning, land development regulations, permitting, site design, persuasive writing, presentations, GIS
Industry: urban and regional planning
About CHW
For over 30 years, CHW has been transforming our communities through positive change and innovation. We are also united by our ambition to improve and grow positively the communities in which we work. We share a common vision with our diverse clients ranging from prestigious universities and government agencies to some of the nation’s largest private developers: a passion for a better tomorrow. We strive for this vision by being purpose driven and providing our professional services with passion, excellence, integrity and dedication.
CHW’s professionals focus on providing the following services:
Civil and Transportation Engineering;
Surveying and Mapping;
Landscape Architecture;
Land Use and Planning;
Urban Design; and
Construction Administration and Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI).
We have offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville and Ocala, Florida. In addition, our headquarters in Alachua County supports the operations of our business including marketing, human resources, legal, finance, tax and community relations.
Summary Job Description and Requirements:
CHW is looking for a student intern to support the Planning group through presentation graphics and plan production. We work in a collaborative atmosphere where teamwork and innovation are important. We also place great importance on our core company values of integrity, excellence, responsibility, stewardship, and dedication while being passionate client advocates dedicated to improving and growing communities.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Geomatics, or other related program at an accredited university. Additionally, applicants must have strong computer and hand graphic skills as well as proficiency in software programs relevant to the industry.
Minimum skills for this position include:
- Enrollment in a Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Geomatics, or other related program
- Skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software
- AutoCAD experience not required but strongly preferred
- Ability to work in a part-time capacity, minimum 10 hours per week but no more than 30
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to meet task and project specific deadlines
- Planning and business computer applications with working knowledge of the following software and skills: Environmental Systems Research Incorporated (ESRI) ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Bluebeam, and Adobe software
Summary of Duties / Responsibilities includes but is not limited to:
- Provide assistance for specific project related tasks
- Perform planning calculations to support applications such as, but not limited to, site distances, site areas, setbacks, population projections, impact analyses, concurrency reservations, etc.
- Interact and communicate with the project team, agencies, and possibly clients
- Prepare justification reports for application submittals
- Attend meetings
- Data collection and research to support applications and due diligence efforts
- Perform miscellaneous duties as requested
We want to hear from you if:
You are passionate about making positive impacts in your community.
You can work independently but want to be part of an engaged, dynamic team.
You want to help drive wider team goals in a fast-paced work environment.
You are an enthusiastic communicator and insatiable learner.
You have a strong attention to detail, are organized and goal oriented
Your approach to work is cheerful and inclusive.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter through www.chw-inc.com/careers/
CHW embraces diversity. We believe in creating an inclusive environment and it’s an essential part of our culture. We’re committed to implementing our Diversity Policy and we expect all employees to treat each other equally, honestly and with respect.