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Department Intern - Metropolitan Area Planning Department

Salary

$29k - $41k

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States

JobType

part-time

About the job

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About the role

About the Department

Step into the engine room of city-building with the Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Department, where ideas transform into streets, spaces, and thriving communities. This internship offers hands-on exposure to real planning projects that shape growth, infrastructure, and development across the region. You will contribute to active initiatives, support data-driven decisions, and collaborate with experienced planners, gaining practical insight that extends far beyond the classroom. Designed for motivated, detail-oriented students, this role builds technical, analytical, and communication skills while delivering meaningful impact.

Workdays and Hours - This is a part-time position with hours scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with the exact schedule determined at the time of hire.

Bargaining Unit: No Union Representation  

**Posting may close at any time **

Position Duties

  • Performs intern-level work assigned by the department.
  • Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
  • These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Level of knowledge appropriate to the work being assigned.
  • Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
  • Ability to lean and reach as needed to read and interpret plans and specifications from a print that may be as large as 36 by 48 inches with information printed as small as 20 characters per inch
  • May require ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings
  • May require ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
  • May require ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds, construction and windy conditions
  • May require ability to cover uneven terrain, go up and down stairs, and otherwise maneuver around construction sites
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and/or the public
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to safely perform the physical requirements for the specific internship assignment
  • May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
  • An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Other Qualifications


Required Experience and Training

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training

  • Current enrollment in a degree program in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, or Public Policy.
  • A current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • One (1) year of experience working in a professional office, public sector, or customer-facing environment.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.  

About the company

Provides municipal services and public administration for Wichita residents

Skills

communication skills