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The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) is seeking a qualified Intern to assist in several projects of a diverse nature. Undergraduate seniors and/or Master’s level students in programs such as community development and planning, geography, public administration, public policy, political science, environmental studies, or another related field are encouraged to apply. Interns may choose to work exclusively in the CMRPC offices in downtown Worcester or a hybrid combination of both home and office. Interns should have reliable internet access if working from home and feel comfortable working independently with regular check-ins from supervising staff.
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in regional and municipal planning work including economic development, comprehensive planning, housing, zoning, climate resilience, clean energy solutions, data services, and GIS. This internship is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a dynamic team on a variety of exciting projects including long-range master plans, a regional plan for Southern Worcester County, housing production plans, regional plan on climate pollution reduction, Green Communities program support, hazard mitigation plans, municipal vulnerability preparedness plans, zoning bylaw amendments, economic development studies, public engagement activities, open space and recreation studies, grant administration support, and website and report design.
Interns should possess strong communication, organizational, analytical, and writing skills, particularly for report preparation and editing. Familiarity with MS Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, comfort with data collection and analysis, experience with GIS, and overall organization are preferred.
This position will begin October 2024 and run for approximately 12 weeks. The range for this position is $15.00 – $18.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. Interns are expected to work 10-15 hours per week. An opportunity may exist to extend the internship through the full academic year.
Interested applicants should email their cover letter and resume to jobinquiry@cmrpc.org by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. For more information, please visit our website: www.cmrpc.org
CMRPC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran’s status and/or ancestry. Reasonable accommodation will be provided where needed.
