Pay Range: $20/hour
Internship Timeline: September 2 – November 21, 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Shaker Heights Planning Department is seeking a part-time intern to assist planning staff with ongoing projects and department responsibilities. This is a paid position for Fall 2025; in-person 15-25 hours per week. The position is available for 12 weeks during the fall.
The intern will be involved with a variety of projects and responsibilities at any one time. The internship is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on planning experience with professional planning staff on the implementation of daily planning administration activities as well as current city projects. Interns will observe or participate in a variety of meetings whenever appropriate.
Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Architecture, Sustainability, Historic Preservation, Political Science, or a related field.
EOE. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample for consideration to human.resources@shakerheightsoh.gov.