CDD Planning Intern - PDM

City of San Mateo, Community Development Department, Planning Division

San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.

You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.

The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is looking for one (1) Planning Intern.

The City of San Mateo is a progressive City that encourages staff and community engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the current and future needs of our community. You’ll be joining a talented team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. The Community Development Department's core function is to ensure a quality commercial and residential environment, healthy neighborhoods, and a strong economic base that aligns with community objectives.

The Community Development Department’s Planning Division provides a broad range of services, including review of applications for current development and long-range planning.

The intern must have an interest in pursuing planning as a career and will gain practical experience to be competitive in the job market. Enthusiasm, respect, accountability, collaboration, critical thinking, willingness to learn are attributes we are seeking in the candidates.

This paid internship will involve supporting research regarding a variety of activities, and assignments performing duties and responsibilities related to the daily functions of Planning Division as required.

• gather and present data for special assignments
• create illustrative graphics, flyers, and informational handouts
• work on a variety of projects including housing and general plan updates
• assist with current development and long-range planning projects
• investigate and propose responses to questions or inquiries from residents
• provide planning customer support at the public counter/virtual counter

• A positive professional attitude with effective verbal and written communication skills
• strong research and analytical skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Illustrator
• In Design
• web-based resources or ArcGIS experience
• ability to plan, organize, and coordinate workload
• experience with interpretation of technical information and statistics

Must be in the process of earning an undergraduate or master's degree in the fields of Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field.

Flexible Schedule, up to 30 hours a week. Each intern is able to work a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

All applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a virtual interview.