The City of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota's sixth largest municipality, is seeking applicants for a Planning intern within the Community Development Department. These positions provide a great opportunity to work with a motivated and active staff to learn how development and redevelopment is done in a large suburban city.

This position provides a great opportunity to be involved in a wide range of projects and activities that promote development in this diverse, growing city. The Intern will experience a variety of community development projects that will prepare him/her for future employment in local government planning. The work can vary based on the intern's particular interests, including various aspects of planning, research and analysis, development review, transportation planning, policy and ordinance changes, and urban design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in various projects within the Planning Division as needed and per the interest of the intern
• Provide customer service by responding to resident requests for zoning information
• Assist with review of development proposals
• Process data entry
• Assist with landscaping checks for new home or business construction
• Research zoning codes
• Attend evening Planning Commission meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

Undergraduate or graduate level studies in community development, urban and regional planning, urban affairs, public administration, environmental policy, architecture or related field

Experience

Experience with Microsoft Office programs and applications

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate, specifically in written formats
• Ability to conduct research and apply organizational and analytical skills
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectations
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Graduate level studies in community development, urban and regional planning, urban affairs, public administration, environmental policy, architecture or related field
• ArcMap GIS experience
• Adobe Indesign experience
• Current involvement in community development or civic organizations and activities
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Resume Requested: Please attach your resume to your online application before submitting your application for consideration.

Department/Division: Community Development Department/Planning and Development

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $19.00 Hourly

Start Date: Early June; flexible starting date may be available

Online applications accepted through the City of Brooklyn Park website at www.brooklynpark.org/jobs through 11:59 p.m. April 20, 2025.