Internships
Internships on this site are posted for three months or until the posted deadline. There is no cost to members. To submit an internship ad, email the description to avansen@planningmi.org and place "internship ad" in the subject field.
Posting requirements: Ads shall be submitted in word, and contain no more than 250 words. We are happy to add links and/ or one pdf attachment.
05/07/2025
Student Assistant
Michigan Department of Transportation
Student Assistant Position
Michigan Department of Transportation
This not to exceed two-year Student Assistant Position allows for a maximum of 129 hours/month and can be flexible and/or reduced throughout the school year. This position, housed in the Statewide Planning Section (SPS) of the Bureau of Transportation Planning, is comprised of a team of 14 professional transportation planning staff that work on a wide variety of programs and projects to help advance MDOT’s mission of “Serving and connecting people, communities, and the economy through transportation.” SPS works closely with Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Regional Planning Agencies partners on statewide and metropolitan planning processes and programs. SPS also administers the Rural Transportation Planning Program, Rural Task Force Program, Small Urban Program, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and Byways Program.
This opportunity would allow the student to gain vast knowledge on a variety of programs as well as create and build relationships with transportation planning and engineering partners at the state, regional, and local levels throughout the entire State of Michigan. The student must be able to research, and respond to reports, memos, letters, and other materials, travel independently by commercial transportation or automobile to attend meetings or other work-related activities, ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time using a computer and must be able to work independently if choosing to work remotely.
Posted May 7, 2025
04/29/2025
Planning Intern
Williams & Works
Planning Intern - Grand Rapids, MI
Williams & Works
Williams & Works is seeking an intern to assist our award-winning planning group. The ideal candidate will have graduated (or be on track to graduate) with a bachelor’s degree or higher in urban or regional planning or a related field, with a strong interest in community master planning, zoning, economic development, transportation and non-motorized planning, GIS, and/or demographic research and analysis.
This is an in-office position that requires the ability to foster and maintain strong working relationships with other professionals and clients and the ability to participate in multi- faceted planning and zoning assignments.
Projects include work on master plans, zoning ordinances, parks and recreation plans, development reviews, special projects, and similar tasks. This internship offers abundant opportunities to participate in a variety of challenging and exciting planning tasks with our public and private sector clients.
It is anticipated that this will be a temporary position from May through August 2025, although opportunities to extend the position may be explored, as needed. A transition to full-time employment is also possible, but not guaranteed.
Williams & Works is an award-winning consulting firm providing planning, engineering, design, and survey services. We are an employee-owned company that is committed to excellence in service to our clients and to building our organization from within. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Additional information regarding the firm is available at williams-works.com.
To apply, please email contact@williams-works.com with a cover letter and resume with “Planning Intern” as your email subject.
The position remains open until filled.
Posted April 29, 2025
04/14/2025
Planning and Zoning Intern
City of Big Rapids
Planning and Zoning Intern
City of Big Rapids
The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications for a Planning and Zoning Intern. This position will report to the Community Development Director and will assist staff with coordinating community events, handling community development concerns, assisting the public with housing and zoning enforcement, and other duties as assigned.
Interest or work towards a degree in public administration, architecture, urban planning/development, engineering, or another related field is required. Office or clerical experience is preferred.
The pay for this position is $15.74 an hour.
For more information on this position, please visit the job posting on the City of Big Rapids website at Planning and Zoning Intern.
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete a full-time employment application located at [City of Big Rapids] Full Time Employment Packet.
Posted April 14 2025
02/25/2025
College Intern - Transit
Oakland County
Oakland County, Michigan has an exciting College Intern – Transit employment opportunity.
General Summary –
Under close supervision, performs entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the County. Performs assigned duties to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for successful performance. May perform duties such as gathering and organizing data to provide information for departmental special projects or reports; basic arithmetic computations; assist in preparing written reports; accompany professional level employees on assignments; conduct interviews with clients or County personnel to obtain basic information for departmental use; contacts other County departments or outside agencies by phone to request or give information and other related duties as assigned. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to the County's organizational structure. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Salary Range:
USD $17.89 - USD $20.87 /Hr.
All interested parties must visit the following link to apply –
Posted February 25, 2025
02/13/2025
Planning Services Intern (Variable Hour)
Canton Township
The Canton Township Planning Services Division will be hiring interns soon! This summer, our interns will be working on urban forestry (including updating our tree inventory in the field), reviewing site plans for several major developments, and transportation planning.
More information: https://canton.applicantpro.com/jobs/3646874
02/06/2025
Transportation Planning Temp (Intern)
City of Ann Arbor
Transportation Planning Temp (Intern)
City of Ann Arbor
Temp 8 Hourly Rate: $19.63
Work Schedule: up to 29 hours hours per week
(This is a temporary part-time position and can work for no more than 10 months)
Role Summary
The Transportation Unit is responsible for transportation infrastructure planning for the city. Its companion unit, Engineering, is responsible for the engineering of infrastructure in the city.
Complete position description and how to apply at this website.
Posted February 6, 2025
