- Location
- Lafayette, IN
- Type
- Part-time, Internship
- Seniority
- Internship
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Position Overview
The Area Plan Commission is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support ongoing planning and transportation projects and daily operations. This position provides hands-on experience in municipal planning, data analysis, and report preparation. The intern will assist with research, data entry, and preparation of planning documents, while gaining exposure to local government processes, interagency coordination, and land use regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of the Annual Rental Report, including data collection, organization, analysis, and formatting.
- Assist with developing and maintaining the internal traffic count database.
- Conduct basic research related to land use, zoning, housing, transportation, and community development.
- Support staff with data collection, quality control, mapping, and document preparation.
- Help organize and maintain digital and physical planning records.
- Coordination with local government engineers and other planning partners.
- Attend staff meetings or public meetings as appropriate.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); familiarity with GIS, data management, or CAD software is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Interest in municipal government and community planning.
Skills
Excel