The Shaker Heights Planning Department is seeking a part-time intern to assist planning staff with ongoing projects and department responsibilities. This is a paid position for Spring 2025; in-person 15-25 hours per week. The position is available for 12 weeks during the spring semester.

The internship is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on planning experience with professional planning staff on the implementation of daily planning administration activities as well as current city projects.

The intern will be involved with several projects and key responsibilities during the internship including, but not limited to:

• Working on a Recreation Strategic Plan with Department staff that will include assisting with research, community engagement, and data and documentation organization.
• Assisting with the Van Aken Bikeway Design & Engineering and Lee Road Action Plan implementation.
• Grant research and writing for a variety of grants. This will include research, documentation, organization, and writing grant applications with a focus on grants for the Doan Brook Restoration project near Horseshoe Lake Park. There will also be opportunities to participate in grant administration activities.
• Assisting Department staff with Landmark Commission meetings and special projects which may include fieldwork and inspections, research and documentation of buildings/sites, and drafting meeting minutes.

Essential Qualifications, Credentials and Technical Skills required:

• Interest in and experience with research and data organization.
• Strong writing skills that can be applied to drafting grant applications and grant administration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to professionally interact with a variety of individuals at the City and within the community.

Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Architecture, Sustainability, Historic Preservation, Political Science, or a related field.

The City of Shaker Heights does not hire individuals who use any form of tobacco or nicotine products. Background and drug test is required prior to employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. EOE

Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

For the full position description visit the City of Shaker Heights website.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample for consideration to human.resources@shakerheightsoh.gov.