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United City Of Yorkville
Location: Yorkville, IL 60560 Document ID: AA194-4Y6RAd Number: 1187475 Published on: 2016-05-1205/12/2016 Job Type: Regular
Job Schedule:Part-time
Published in: Shaw Media
Minimum Education: Not Specified2016-06-11
Part Time Planning Intern
As seen in Shaw MediaThe United City of Yorkville is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Planning Intern.
Under the direction of the Community Development Director and the Senior Planner, the Planning Intern is responsible for research and data collection related to zoning, development and public policy matters; mapping, including internal preparation of maps using the City's GIS data; scanning and file organization of agreements, plans, documents, application submittals related to development projects; and limited attendance at public meetings such as the Plan Commission and Zoning Commission. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualified applicants are expected to have the basic understanding of planning principles in areas such as zoning, urban planning/ design or land use, and competency in various computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Graphic design capabilities are desirable, but not required. Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in urban planning, urban design, or a related field, or a recent graduate from such program is required. Prior experience in a municipal or private sector setting is also desired, but not required. Applicant must possess a valid Class D driver's license.
The position will be for a maximum of twenty (20) hours a week for up to four (4) months. Salary offered is $10.00/hour.
Submit cover letter, resume, and application to United City of Yorkville, Human Resources, 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560 or via e-mail to: Rachel Wright at rwright@yorkville.il.us by 4:00 p.m. on June 3, 2016.
Visit http://www.yorkville.il.us/Jobs.aspx for a full job description, application and position details.