CLC - Planning & Implementation Intership

The City of Las Cruces Planning and Implementation is requesting applications for three paid intern positions. Applicant(s) would preferably be a Senior or Graduate-level student who can assist with various tasks related to city planning and implementation 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 utilizing ESRI tools such as ArcGIS 

·        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.; 

  ·       Assisting operational staff with evaluating new software acquisitions 

·        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