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Position Description The department of Community Planning and Economic Development currently has one (1) full-time Summer Internship opportunity, in the area of Planning. Schedule: The hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pay: Anticipated hourly rate of $17.05 depending on qualifications. A resume and cover letter are required with your application. Work Location: This position currently works on-site only. Job Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Planning Division in a variety of duties such as: Collecting and preparing data for various planning projects Researching best practices for land use regulations Conducting field work, collects parcel data and searches land records Prepares maps and planning reports of limited or variable complexity Producing sketches and renderings of limited or variable complexity Assisting planning staff at community meetings Conducting basic office functions as needed, such as data entry or file management. Additional project duties assigned if needed. Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Current graduate students, or recent graduates within a year of this announcement, with an educational focus in Building or Housing Inspections, Urban Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Housing Program, Urban Planning, Geography, Architecture or other related fields. Minimum Experience: No experience required. Licenses/Certifications: None Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: The following must be attached to your application. Without, your application may be deemed incomplete. Proof of current student status Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Union Representation: This is a non-represented position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong written and oral communication skills Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Hmong, Vietnamese and/or Lao highly desired. Strong research and analytical skills Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. Motivated self-starter able to work independently Ability to work effectively in a team environment Flexibility and desire to work on varying planning projects As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.