A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Department of Planning and Development works in collaboration with communities to promote, plan, preserve, and develop successful neighborhoods for all. Reaching these goals requires city agencies to work together with residents, businesses, developers, advocates, funders, and each other. Planning and Development has a team of agencies that do just that. Our agencies include:

Philadelphia Art Commission

Philadelphia City Planning Commission

Division of Development Services

Division of Housing and Community Development

Philadelphia Historical Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

We also partner with the PHDC

The intern will support two ongoing studies. The first study is focused on recent development in neighborhood commercial zoning districts. The second study is a joint effort by PCPC and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to develop a Philadelphia-specific trip generation model for estimating the transportation demands associated with new buildings.

Essential Functions

The intern will conduct field observations, conduct intercept surveys, participate in regular group discussions, and help identify successful zoning practices in peer cities.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have a basic familiarity with Philadelphia neighborhoods, and will be comfortable with talking to people and outdoor field work.

The ideal candidate will have had some coursework in urban design, zoning, and basic statistics, and experience with customer service or interaction with the public, such as retail or organizing work.

Undergraduate level studies

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Hourly Rate: $15/hour

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. 

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx