City of Richmond Mayor's Fellows Program - Department of Planning & Development Review Permits and Inspections Intern

The City of Richmond Mayor's Fellows Program provides internship opportunities for undergraduate students and graduate students with an interest in a specific field to apply principles and theory learned in the classroom in a professional environment.
 

The Planning & Development Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting the Elevator Program and related customer service operations within the department. This internship provides exposure to land management processes, development review documentation, and data management systems. The intern will assist staff with administrative tasks, learn how planning and development records are managed, and develop practical skills using industry software and data tools.

**The duration of the Mayors Fellow Program is 10 weeks, June 1 - August 7,2026**

Duties include but are not limited to

• Working with department teams to learn the various elements of the Elevator Program and assist with related customer service duties
• Perform basic clerical tasks such as entering data into the land management software systems (EnerGov), maintaining spreadsheets, filing documents, and organizing records
• Assist with generating, compiling, and distributing reports related to departmental activities and projects
• Gain hands-on experience with the EnerGov system and develop an understanding of its role in permitting, inspections, and operational workflow.
• Utilize spreadsheets and databases to support data tracking, organizations, and analysis for departmental projects
• Learn and assist with the review and organization of planning and development documents such as site plans, permits, inspection records and technical reports
• Support staff with specialist projects and other administrative task as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

EDUCATION FIELD: 

• Public Administration, Urban Planning, City Planning, Regional Planning

 To be considered for an internship in this program, applicants must adhere to the following criteria:
 

• The student must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program, be in good academic standing (as defined below), and be registered for courses during the internship period. Summer Interns do not have to be enrolled in summer school but must be enrolled for the upcoming Fall semester.
• After graduating from a degree program, the student no longer qualifies for an internship with this program unless they have been accepted into a graduate program which is scheduled to begin within twelve (12) months of the hire date. 
• Students must provide a college transcript and approval from the Academic Advisor or Career Development Counselor prior to the interview date.
• Students must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States and are required to present proof of such eligibility prior to beginning work.
• Undergraduate students must have completed 60 credit hours and have a 2.0 overall grade point average.
• Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution and have a 3.0 overall grade point average. 
• No special certification or license is required.

**A cover letter and resume are required and must include the following information; academic major, area of professional interest, and City department(s) in which the applicant would most likely complete an internship.  If you are interested in being considered for more than one internship, a separate application package is required for each.  **