Policy and Analysis Intern

Position Summary
Interns will gain exposure to a broad range of planning tasks and responsibilities including general work and specific projects. PA Team Interns also conduct independent staffguided research that results in a series of work products that can serve as portfolio pieces in future job applications while advancing long term planning goals of PCPC.

Essential Functions
The Policy and Analysis team seeks an intern to advance medium and longterm projects and ideas that are core to ongoing work and comprehensive plan priorities through research and creative problemsolving.

The core goals of PA internships include:
Exposure to municipal government operations and PCPC priority areas
Interaction with city staff across DPD PDPH and partner agencies
Advance medium and longterm projects and ideas

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Applicants should have demonstrable experience in conducting independent research and be capable of communicating clearly through both conversation and writing. Applicant should indicate knowledge of current and historical planning practices in Philadelphia and the ability to evaluate them in a professional manner.

Qualifications :

Applicants shall be currently enrolled in an academic program in City Planning or a related field and must be willing commute into Philadelphia preferred. The position is open to both undergraduates and graduates. Possible majors include Urban Planning Urban Studies Urban Affairs Community Development Public Health Sociology Public Administration Government Political Science Architecture/Architecture Studies or a related field.

Additional Information :

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

Hourly rate: $16.35

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTAs Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses subways trolleys and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster As a qualifying employer City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10 to 40 on your educational expenses extending not only to City employees but in some cases spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial wellbeing and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in nonmedical nonemergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that  are patientfacing medical care (ex: Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race ethnicity color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status familial status genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations ator send an email to

For more information go to: Human Relations Website: Work :

No