Job Description
Work with the Planner Supervisor and Community Health Planner to help build staff knowledge of Public Health literature as it intersects with City Planning, esp. relating to housing quality, transportation, physical health, nutrition, and mental health. Topic assignment will be based on current research by full-time staff but may include research and analysis related to economic opportunity, land use, transportation, Health, Reconciliation, Capital Projects, and more
Working hours are generally 10-12 hours per week.
Essential Functions
· Historical and comparative research, analytical skills, writing, ArcGIS Online
· Sharing knowledge across professional disciplines.
· Creation of basic archives/data bases
· Ability to make SWOT evaluations and apply findings to improve outcomes
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Public Health as planning concern and potential policy avenues to address it
· Awareness of Priority topics identified for the comprehensive plan
· Research, data gathering, and summarizing complex topics. Drafting language and editing
Qualifications
Student must be currently enrolled at an accredit college or university during the Fall 2024 Semester. The student should have at least one year of undergraduate schooling experience or higher. Qualifying majors include
Urban Planning, Architecture, Spatial Design, Public Administration.
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range: $15/hourly
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