Position Summary
Interns will gain exposure to a broad range of planning tasks and responsibilities, including general work and specific projects. P+A Team Interns also conduct independent, staff-guided research that results in a series of work products that can serve as portfolio pieces in future job applications while advancing long term planning goals of PCPC.Essential Functions
The Policy and Analysis team seeks an intern to advance medium and long-term projects and ideas that are core to ongoing work and comprehensive plan priorities through research and creative problem-solving.
The core goals of P+A internships include:
Exposure to municipal government operations and PCPC priority areas
Interaction with city staff across DPD, PDPH and partner agencies
Advance medium- and long-term projects and ideasCompetencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Applicants should have demonstrable experience in conducting independent research and be capable of communicating clearly through both conversation and writing. Applicant should indicate knowledge of current and historical planning practices in Philadelphia and the ability to evaluate them in a professional manner.