Long Range Planning Intern

INTERNSHIP IN PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION

The City of Las Cruces' Community Development department is requesting applications for a paid long-range Planning Intern position. Applicant(s) would preferably be a Senior or Graduate-level student who can assist with various tasks related to city planning projects. Graduate students in any field with relevant education and/or experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions (two or more of the following): 

· Using a variety of tools and methods to identify data sources, gathering, collecting and assessing quality, cleaning, organizing, preparring, and packaging data for analysis;        

·  Collecting and analyzing demographic, land use and development-related data;  

·        Researching various topics on healthy community design, context sensitive street design, land use policies, plan implementation and tracking;

·        Performing “windshield surveys,” making site visits, taking photographs, etc.;

·        Creating tables, charts, maps or graphics to present research and data collection;

·        Creating press releases, newsletters, web-based information and other public outreach materials;

·        Coordinating meetings for projects; and

·        Carrying out other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

·        Excellent writing abilities

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

·        Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and/or other ESRI products

·        Skilled in graphic design and photography

·        Proficiency in data collection and analysis

A successful candidate should recognize that this position is likely to involve a significant amount of public interaction and therefore, interpersonal skills are important

Salary

Minimum salary will be based upon college years completed (i.e. Senior, Graduate Level) with a pay range of $14.25 to $16.25 per hour.

Work Setting

This position will primarily be office work with occasional assignments in the field. 

Deadline: This position will be open until filled which may be prior to September 12, 2025.