Long Range Planning Intern

INTERNSHIP IN PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION

The City of Las Cruces' Community Development department is requesting applications for a paid long-range Planning Intern position. Applicant(s) would preferably be a Senior or Graduate-level student who can assist with various tasks related to city planning projects. Graduate students in any field with relevant education and/or experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions (two or more of the following): 

· Using a variety of tools and methods to identify data sources, gathering, collecting and assessing quality, cleaning, organizing, preparring, and packaging data for analysis;        

·  Collecting and analyzing demographic, land use and development-related data;  

·        Researching various topics on healthy community design, context sensitive street design, land use policies, plan implementation and tracking;

·        Performing “windshield surveys,” making site visits, taking photographs, etc.;

·        Creating tables, charts, maps or graphics to present research and data collection;

·        Creating press releases, newsletters, web-based information and other public outreach materials;

·        Coordinating meetings for projects; and

·        Carrying out other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:

·        Excellent writing abilities

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

·        Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and/or other ESRI products

·        Skilled in graphic design and photography

·        Proficiency in data collection and analysis

A successful candidate should recognize that this position is likely to involve a significant amount of public interaction and therefore, interpersonal skills are important

Salary

Minimum salary will be based upon college years completed (i.e. Senior, Graduate Level) with a pay range of $14.25 to $16.25 per hour.

Work Setting

This position will primarily be office work with occasional assignments in the field. 

Deadline: This position will be open until filled which may be prior to September 12, 2025.
1) All NMSU students need to have a current Handshake account and MUST
be registered with the Cooperative Education and Internship office.
Registration with the Co-op/Internship office requires orientation with
Coordinator or Student Peer Advisor. For orientation appointment, please call
646-4115.
2) If student has completed orientation with the Co-op/Internship office, please
apply to position by requesting a referral to the City of Las Cruces via e-mail
to the NMSU Cooperative Education/Internship office at: coop@nmsu.edu.
Please address your e-mail as follows: SUBJECT LINE: Referral Request: City
of Las Cruces.
BODY: MUST include JOB # (type in Job ID), Job Title, and your name and Aggie
ID number.
3) Student must have CURRENT resume posted on Handshake for completion of the
referral.

Important Message from the NMSU C0-0P / Internship Program:

When you apply for this position, your application will be SCREENED by the C0-0P/Internship Office to confirm you meet co-op/internship program eligibility requirements. If you don't meet the minimum co-op/internship program requirements, your application will be withdrawn from the applicant pool.

This position is highly competitive and you MUST have a CURRENT resume posted on Handshake. We recommend you revise your resume to improve the possibility of being selected for this position. To request a resume review, please schedule your virtual appointment via Handshake.

If SELECTED for the position, you will need to register with the C0-0P/Internship Program PRIOR to being hired. Your first step to register will be to complete a C0-0P/Internship orientation course via Canvas. To request access to the Canvas orientation course, please e-mail coop@nmsu.edu. If you have further questions, please call 575-646-4115.