Community Development Intern: Planning & Outreach

Why Work for the City of Millbrae?

Located in the heart of the Peninsula, the City of Millbrae is a vibrant community with a rich history and an exciting future. We are seeking motivated, curious, and service-oriented individuals who are interested in gaining firsthand experience in municipal community development.

• Real-World Community Development
  
  Experience:
  
  Work alongside experienced professionals on projects involving land use planning, zoning, building, code enforcement, and community development initiatives.
• Professional Development:
  Develop valuable skills in planning research, project coordination, data analysis, development review, and community outreach.
• Exposure to Local Government:
  Gain insight into how a municipal Community Development Department operates by collaborating with planning, building, and code enforcement staff, as well as other City departments.
• Meaningful Work:
  Contribute to projects that directly support responsible growth, economic development, and quality services for Millbrae residents, businesses, and visitors.

This position is limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year, averaging approximately 20 hours per week. Work schedules are based on business needs and candidate availability and are typically during normal business hours.

The Community Development Intern will support the CDDDepartment by assisting with planning, building, code enforcement, administrative, and data collection projects. Under close supervision, the Intern will gain hands-on experience with a variety of community development activities while supporting the department's daily operations.

• Assisting with meeting preparation, community outreach, and departmental initiatives
• Conducting research, collecting data, and preparing reports to support planning, zoning, building, and code enforcement activities
• Assisting with development review, permit processing, community outreach, and other CDD projects
• Responding to requests for information and assisting with day-to-day office operations

Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, an accredited college or university.

• Urban and Regional Planning
• Public Administration
• Community Development
• Public Policy
• Sociology
• Geography/GIS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A can-do attitude
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and work independently
• An interest in planning, community development, and local government

Tentative recruitment timeline:

• Final date to receive applications:
  Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12:00p.m.
• Interviews:
  Week of August 24, 2026

Fine Print: The City of Millbrae is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.