Summer Intern Area Plan
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview
The Area Plan Commission is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support ongoing planning and transportation projects and daily operations. This position provides hands-on experience in municipal planning data analysis and report preparation. The intern will assist with research data entry and preparation of planning documents while gaining exposure to local government processes and land use regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of the Annual Rental Report including data collection organization analysis and formatting.
Enter and verify traffic count data in spreadsheets or internal databases.
Assist staff with transit planning including transit desert analysis and first/last mile analysis.
Conduct basic research related to land use zoning housing transportation and community development.
Support staff with data collection and management mapping and document preparation.
Help organize and maintain digital and physical planning records.
Attend staff meetings or public meetings as appropriate.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Current undergraduate graduate student or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Urban Planning Public Administration Geography Civil Engineering Data Analytics or a related field.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); familiarity with GIS or data management software is a plus.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in municipal government and community planning.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position to Ryan OGara at by March 27 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
