CO-OP/INTERN 2 (CITY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT)

CO-OP/INTERN 2 (CITY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT) Print ( Apply ufeff CO-OP/INTERN 2 (CITY PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT) Salary $33,321.60 - $38,787.84 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Part-time Unclassified Job Number 26-02583 (U) Department City Planning Department Opening Date 02/26/2026 Closing Date 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties The City of Cincinnati is recruiting for a CO-OP/INTERN 2 to join the Department of City Planning and Engagement. The candidate will contribute and participate in Short & Long Planning projects, Community Engagement, and interact with outside departments by way of meetings related to zoning, permitting, historic preservation, City Council sessions, and City Planning Commission meetings. These fields may include office level work, deliverables, field work, and/or civic services. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must: + Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States + Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit + Be enrolled in an accredited institution + Submit a City job application for employment Required Education and Experience EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Any one position within this classification may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all the tasks which may be performed. + Create, mail and email notices for City Planning Commission meetings + Write a staff report and create a presentation on an item for the City Planning Commission + Create maps in ArcGIS + Analyze Census data + Assist in the creation of Neighborhood Plan documents, including mapping, data analysis, plan drafting, and engagement + Work in the Adobe Creative Suite, include applications such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop + Help with the Environmental Review and Coordinated Site Review process + Participate in a variety of community engagement meetings and events + Attend sessions of the City Planning Commission, City Council, and a variety of meetings with other departments (zoning, permitting, historic preservation, and others). Project Descriptions and Deliverables The CO-OP/INTERN 2 Internship opportunity in the Department of City Planning and Engagement will provide a unique experience to a student interested in learning and mentorship from City Planning and Engagement staff. The student will ultimately be responsible for contributing to the following projects and associated work products. + Short-Range Planning: The student will have the opportunity to work on planning projects such as zone changes, subdivisions, real estate, and transportation items, and will take at least one item through the City Planning Commission process. The students will prepare and send notices, create maps, write a staff report, and prepare a presentation for the City Planning Commission, in the same way as a full-time planner. In addition, students will help in the Environmental Review and Coordinated Site Review process. + Long-Range Planning: Students will play a crucial role in assisting in long-range planning projects, especially neighborhood plans. The student will be able to help with mapping, writing, data analysis, research, and using products such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to help create the plan. + Community Engagement: Students will be able to participate in the many community engagement sessions conducted by the department, including attending Public Staff Conferences, Community Engagement Meetings, neighborhood plan sessions, and working with the departmentu2019s Community Engagement Specialists. + Experiences with Different City Functions: Students will have the opportunity to work and sit in on meetings outside of the department, including learning about zoning, permitting, historic preservation, City Council sessions, and from other departments. Human Resource Contact: Kelli R. Wright; The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a

Created: 2026-03-02