Planning Intern- City of Lewiston

Start Date: March 27, 2024 | End Date: May 31, 2024
County: Androscoggin County
Job Type: Code Enforcement, Planning

Accepting applicants for Planning Intern with the City of Lewiston. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:           Division:          Planning & Code Enforcement

Barg. Unit:      Non-Union, Temporary

Status:             Full-Time, 37.5 hours/week

Schedule:        Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30p

Grade:             $15-16/hour

WORK ACTIVITIES: Answer questions and provide information to the public via telephone, front counter in-person interactions, and/or email. Perform a variety of routine clerical work including updating planning files/records and scanning documents. Assist with processing of development review applications and correspondence with the public. Assist with responding to requests for information from other departments and the public. Research and writing, including preparation of reports and graphics. Perform site visits and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a degree program in: Public Policy, Geography, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related area of study. Strong communication skills, both written and in-person are required. Experience with Microsoft word and basic computer skills are essential. Valid class C (non-commercial) driver’s license preferred.

Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application, cover letter and complete resume via email, fax or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Additional Human Resources contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Heather Theriault

Applications will be reviewed as received.  Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.