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Volunteer Planning Intern/Assistant
City of Temple City / Temple City, CA
Posted on: February 4, 2019
Application Deadline: February 15, 2019
Job Description
THE POSITION(S): Under general supervision, provide entry-level professional planning activities and services of the Community Enhancement Division (Planning). Assist planning staff performing a wide variety of entry-level current and long-range planning activities; provide professional and technical support; and provide administrative support to become familiar with the overall functions of planning. Applicants are asked to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours per week for a period of at least six months.
SALARY: Volunteer
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Assist the public with inquiries at the counter and over the phone;
- Assist with reviewing architectural plans for new residential construction;
- Assist with the new zoning code;
- Write draft letters, reports, and other materials; and
- Perform special projects and assignments as requested.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be a registered student (undergraduate or graduate) or a recent graduate (within the last six months) from an accredited university in a planning program or a related field. Applicants should have a basic understanding of planning principles, and possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
PREFERRED SKILLS: Knowledge of Adobe graphic programs, Sketchup, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. Ability to read architectural plans.
EXAMINATION: Those applicants who appear best qualified based on resumes and cover letters will be invited to an interview to further evaluate their abilities.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter (in PDF format) addressed to Sandra Scott, Planning Secretary, [email protected], or a hard copy can be mailed to the Planning located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California, 91780. A short writing sample (three to four pages) and graphics (e.g., drawings, sketches, maps, etc.) are encouraged.
