Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Planning and Development’s Citizens Planning Institute Unit is searching for a Summer 2026 Intern. The intern’s duties may include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Interview alumni and draft Citizen Planner in Action stories for the CPI website

• Develop quarterly CPI newsletter and alumni newsletter

• Assist with Neighborhood Tour program – (part of the Comprehensive Plan engagement)

• Create promotional videos for the program and the CPI in a Box Resource

• Assist with alumni group programming

• Assist with Comprehensive Plan –Phila2050-- engagement tactics and data analysis

The maximum number of hours allocated for this role is a maximum of 20 hours per week. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Essential Functions

The essential functions for this internship may include:

• Interviewing Alumni

• Drafting Citizen Planner Action stories

• Developing CPI and Alumni Newsletters

• Assistance with Neighborhood Tour program

• Creation of promotional videos

• Assistance with Alumni Group programming

• Assistance with Engagement Tactics and Data Analytics

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The position would suit an enthusiastic detail-oriented student interested in community planning and citizen advocacy issues with good communication skills. Basic MS Office proficiency required. GIS (Geographic Information System) skills are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Education:

Applicants should be enrolled in Graduate Level Program (preferred) in the fields of Regional or City Planning, Urban Studies, Social Work, or Preservation Planning

Experience:

Applicants should have experience in outreach and community engagement.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Hourly Rate: $16.82

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