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Salary: $16.50 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : City of West Covina, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2026-025
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This Planning Intern position is a part-time, limited-service role without benefits, working up to 28 hours per week and not to exceed 1,456 hours in any fiscal year.
Examples of Duties
Working a flexible schedule of up to 28 hours per week, the Planning Intern performs responsible technical work in the field of current planning, advanced planning, environmental analysis. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: assist in the review of application; perform work related to the administration of the City zoning program; respond to public inquiries regarding zoning, signing, and related matters; research and prepare zoning and land use maps, plot plans and related routine graphic displays for use by the Department, Planning Commission, City Council and others; assist in research and preparation of complex written reports for Planning Commission, City Council and others; take photos, videos and field notes as required.
Typical Qualifications
Must be a college junior, senior or graduate student majoring in Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture or a closely related field. Competency in computer word processing and spreadsheet programs, Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
Physical Requirements:
Physical Profile
This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard. It also requires physical abilities associated with the ability to read, write and communicate in a work environment requiring no extraordinary physical strength or other special physical qualifications.
License Requirement:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Supplemental Information
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: The City provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a position on this site due to a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling (626) 939-8450.
Benefits Available to Intern
Although this is an unpaid internship, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Build resumes and explore career options.
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace.
• Fulfill college/university internship requirements.
• Network in their field of interest with professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in local government.
• Intern with one of the premier employers in the region.

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Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with major course work in Urban Planning or related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Please describe your interest in urban planning and explain why you are pursuing a Planning Intern position. Include any coursework, volunteer work, or personal experiences that influenced your interest in the field.
03
Please describe any relevant academic coursework, research projects, GIS skills, or technical abilities that have prepared you for this internship. Include software programs you have used and your level of familiarity.
04
Planning Interns frequently assist members of the public at the counter, by phone, and through email. Please describe your experience providing customer service or explaining complex information to others.
05
Please describe a project-academic, professional, or volunteer-where you worked as part of a team. Explain your role, how you communicated with others, and how you helped the team achieve its goals.
06
This position requires accuracy when reviewing documents, tracking information, and preparing materials. Please describe an example that demonstrates your attention to detail and organizational skills.
07
Please describe your availability, including days and times you are able to work up to 28 hours per week. Note any ongoing commitments (school, other employment, etc.) that may affect scheduling.
Required Question