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 Summer 2025; in-person 15-25 hours per week. The position is available for 12 weeks during the summer.

The intern will be involved with a variety of projects and responsibilities at any one time. Interns will observe or participate in a variety of meetings whenever appropriate.

The intern will be involved with several projects and key responsibilities during the internship:

• Assisting Department staff with Recreation Strategic Plan implementation.
• Assisting with the Van Aken Bikeway Design & Engineering and Lee Road Action Plan implementation.
• Grant research and writing for a variety of grants.
• Assisting Department staff with Landmark Commission meetings and special projects.
• Project assistance including community and stakeholder engagement, data collection and organization.
• Research for the Architectural Board of Review and Board of Zoning Appeals.
• Create graphics, maps, and geospatial data for both illustrative and analysis purposes.

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.

Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Please visit the City's website at www.shakerheightsoh.gov for general City information, and the full position description can be viewed here.

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