JOB DESCRIPTION

The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking eight (8) highly motivated Undergraduate and Graduate Summer Interns who are passionate about shaping communities and building a better future.

Joining our paid internship program means you will have the opportunity to dive into exciting plans and projects, apply smart growth strategies to cultivate dynamic urban centers, and encourage great community design. Our internships offer hands-on experience for students pursuing careers in:

• Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design
• Environmental Studies, Sustainability
• Transportation, Geography
• Public Policy
• Finance, Business, Accounting
• Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Journalism, Communications

Dates & Additional Information:

• Internships will run from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
• The projected pay for this position is from $20.50 per hour to $23.50 per hour depending on level and qualifications.
• Interns may work between 20 and 40 hours per week.

Application Instructions:

• Students must attach a copy of a college transcript to the application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
• Students must attach a personal statement to the application, indicating goals and aspirations that may be enhanced by participating in the program. Statements must be at least one (1) page long.

Examples of Important Duties

The Internships We’re Hiring For:

Applicants should already have the skills or relevant experience noted for each internship when they apply.

Transportation Planning Intern

• Basic understanding of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit best practices
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro

Planning Intern

• Experience with community engagement and public speaking
• Experience with GIS

Environmental Planning Intern

• Strong research skills
• Ability to assist with data collection

Planning Research and GIS Intern

• Strong data cleaning and analysis skills
• Experience with GIS

Housing Intern

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Experience with GIS

Urban Design Intern

• Experience with 3D modeling software
• Skills in photo-editing software

Human Resources Training Intern

• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to analyze data

Communications Intern

• Written communication and copyediting skills
• Familiarity with Adobe and Microsoft programs

Minimum Qualifications

Student Eligibility:

Students must currently be enrolled in urban planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, history, anthropology, public policy, environmental studies, sustainability, business, finance, accounting, communications, or journalism at a college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level and must have a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Intern I:

Currently enrolled in college pursuing either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or attending a technical school pursuing a professional license in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.

Intern II:

Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master's Degree Program in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

• This position does not provide benefits.
• Relocation and housing are not provided.
• A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

BENEFITS

This position does not provide benefits.

BENEFITS

This position does not provide benefits.