Planning Intern

Planning Internship
Spring/Summer 2026

Pay: $21.75 - $25.35 per hour, DOQ
Temporary/Seasonal Internship, Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

Embark on Your City Planning Career in Eagan!
Join us for an internship where you’re not just an observer, but an active participant in Eagan’s development!

As the City of Eagan's next Planning Intern, you’ll be a valuable contributor to our team, assisting with a variety of projects that keep our city thriving. You’ll get hands-on experience with land use applications and permit review, writing reports, landscape inspections, and conducting special research projects. Imagine yourself in a collaborative, vibrant office environment, where every day offers a chance to gain skills and experience in your field.

Why pick Eagan?
Because we’re not just co-workers, we’re a community. We value different viewpoints and experiences, all to make Eagan the ultimate place to be.

Schedule & Hours:
Position available from May – September, approximately 12 to 18 weeks.
Typical shifts are Monday – Friday, 28 – 32 hours per week. Office hours 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This position requires occasional work after 4:00 p.m.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview.

Review land use and zoning permits.
Plan review and report writing.
Special projects and research.
Perform site and landscape inspections.
Participate in Economic Development activities.
Assist in general zoning enforcement as needed.
Planning file maintenance.
Other duties as apparent or assigned.

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and have completed at least two years of coursework related to urban planning, landscape architecture, community development, geography, or closely related field.
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Must be 18 years of age by employment start date.
Must have excellent customer service skills including use of office components such as telephone and email.
Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn various software applications.

Work experience in local government; familiarity with municipal ordinances and principals of zoning and land use.
Work experience in a customer service setting.
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and GIS software.

Knowledge of:

Urban planning principles and practices.
Research methods and data collection techniques related to land use, community development, and site analysis.
Mapping and visualization tools, such as GIS systems, site plans, and landscape design concepts.

Skills in:

Writing clear, concise, and well-organized reports, memos, and correspondence.
Using software applications including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and basic GIS platforms.
Customer service and communication.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively, in written and oral form.
Work independently and as a member of the team.
Write professional letters and reports.
Conduct research and analysis.
Attend daytime meetings when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with disabilities to perform the essential functions by:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, write, and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions:

60% office, 40% field.
Primarily office environment with occasional field work and site inspections.
FLSA non-exempt, temporary/seasonal internship position lasting approximately 12-18 weeks. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 28-32 hours per week.

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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