Orinda is a delightful place in which to live, work and play! Join the Orinda Planning Department on a part-time basis in order to build your knowledge and skills working with a professional staff and make a positive impact in our community!
DEFINITION
The City of Orinda Planning Department seeks a responsible and enthusiastic college student or recent college graduate to assist the Department with a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate will have interest in local government, be able to work both independently and collaboratively, and represent the City in a manner that is professional, effective, and tactful. Working a flexible schedule of up to 20 hours per week, the Planning Intern will perform responsible work in the areas of both current and long-range planning.
The Planning Intern will be paid on an hourly basis for actual hours worked - up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS
- Responds to public inquiries regarding zoning and related matters on the phone, via email, and at the Planning Counter.
- Conducts field work, including Planning Final Inspections, site visits, and code-enforcement.
- Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects and provides support at community meetings as necessary.
- Conducts basic office functions such as data entry and file management.
- Researches and prepares routine graphic displays/exhibits for use by the Department, Planning Commission, and City Council.
- Drafts reports of limited or variable complexity.
Required Qualifications:
- Strong communication (written and oral), research, and analytical skills.
- Competency in basic computer programs/applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Box, etc.
- Basic understanding of planning principles.
- Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 30 lbs.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and an occupational medical pre-employment physical exam which includes a pre-employment drug screen.
- Ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework and/or experience with aspects of urban planning, long-range planning, urban redevelopment, public policy, civic engagement, stakeholder participation, and governance.
- Ability to remain flexible and work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly without comprising the quality of work.
- Competency in ESRI ArcGIS.
How to Apply
To be considered for this internship, applicants must submit a completed application, resume, and a supplemental questionnaire online at CalOpps.org before the deadline. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
A limited number of applicants with the most desirable qualifications, as determined by initial screening of applications and resume, will be invited to participate in an interview. Applicants will be notified by email if they are invited to participate further in the selection process. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (925) 253-4214 or at humanresources@cityoforinda.org.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Orinda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with Federal law, the City of Orinda will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Candidates with a disability which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should submit a request for accommodation with the application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
