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Intern

Job Req ID: 584 

Division: Plan Implementation 4 

Salary Range: $19.47 to $22.75 

Job Type: Unclassified     

Business Area: City Planning 

Personnel Area: City Planning 

Closing Date: 12/29/2025 

 

The intern position with the City Planning Department is for up to 20 hour a week for a total up to 800 hours. This internship with the Community Planning team will include the following job duties:

  • Support existing conditions research for Community Planning initiatives, such as Community Plan Updates. 
  • Assist with urban design research, including identifying case studies. 
  • Help prepare summaries, reports, and graphics to document findings. 

Ideally, the intern candidate will have experience or interest in city planning and urban design. 

Strong organization and writing skills and the ability to synthesize research are preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp are preferred.

All work needs to be supervised by and assisting a Senior Planner. 

 
OVERVIEW:
The City of San Diego consists of more than 30 operational departments. Internships are available when project-based opportunities arise amongst departments. With general supervision, an internship provides part-time employment opportunities for students enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program to gain hands-on experience related to their career interests or area of study.
 
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Duties and responsibilities assigned to interns will vary depending on the department they are assigned; these include but are not limited to: assisting with planning events, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with projects, preparing reports and presentations, attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings, and field work. Work will be project-based, temporary, and not compromise the work of a bargaining unit employee.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • 15 ½ years of age or older.
  • Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
  • Requirements vary and are based on the department and specific internship role.
  • Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
  • Internships may be paid or unpaid, based on availability of funds. Paid internships will be compensated at an hourly rate consistent with Exhibit C of the Salary Ordinance and commensurate with an applicant’s education level.
  • Not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, paid holidays, and/or any type of City-sponsored insurance.
  • Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
  • Will receive a free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
  • Will accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment).

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