Job Description

Intern - Planning and Development

Department

Planning & Development

Department Description

The Chicopee Department of Planning and Development was established "...to administer governmental and municipal functions and responsibilities in the field of city planning; to coordinate efforts directed toward the future development of the city; to assure its continued improvement, consistent with its physical, social and economic conditions and resources..," from Chicopee City Code Chapter 75.

About the Job

The City of Chicopee's / Planning & Development Department plans to hire two (2) Planning Interns to assist the Department with several on-going and upcoming projects throughout the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024 and throughout Fiscal Year 2025 (May 2024 - June 2025) pending approval of the Department's Fiscal Year 2025 budget request. All activities & expectations will be aligned with those of an entry - level Planning Intern as determined by the American Planning Association (APA). Both positions will contribute to and gain experience from the following projects and activities during this IN - PERSON internship.

Qualifications

To be minimally qualified, one must meet the following criteria:

Recent graduates and individuals planning to return to an academic program of study during the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 semesters are encouraged to apply. Planning Staff and any selected individuals(s) will develop an appropriate work schedule to accommodate class schedules as needed.

Licenses (If Applicable)

N/A

Essential Duties Include

Research and develop proposals for various grant programs (federal, state & private foundations) the Department plans to pursue.
Assist in the management of on-going Department - led grant-funded projects.
Assist with the implementation of the City's first Comprehensive Plan: "Envision Our Chicopee: 2040".
Assist with the adoption and implementation of the City's updated Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Assist with the development of an update to the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Assist with the development and maintenance of Departmental webpages (across different platforms) and social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
Assist in the project management of on-going Brownfields assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment projects through Chicopee's Brownfields Program including the Willimansett Brownfields Area-wide Plan.
Other duties as assigned per the full job description.

Salary/Compensation

Employment Status: Non-Exempt; Part - Time, Temporary

Salary: Chapter 7 Ordinance, $17.50 per hour / $350 per week

Expected Hours of Work

This is a Part - Time, 20 hours/week position with a schedule to be determined based on the needs
of the selected individual and The Planning Department to accommodate class schedule as needed.

Location(s)

274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013

Benefits & Perks

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, 12+ Paid Holidays, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans (457b), a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

Contact & Application Information

If this position aligns with your goals, experience, or skills, apply today using one of the following methods:

Apply online via our 'Employment Opportunities' page, select a position and click 'Apply Now'.
OR

Select 'Download Application', fill it out, and mail it or hand deliver it (along with your resume) to the City of Chicopee Human Resources Department, located at 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.


Questions?

Call, Email or Text:    

ChicopeeCAREERS

P: (413) 594 - 1584

C: (413) 523 - 2394

E: resume@chicopeema.gov

How To Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and employment goals, apply today by one of the following: - Apply online by selecting ‘Apply Now’ on the City of Chicopee website - Select ‘download application’ and either email it or deliver it along with your resume to resume@chicopeema.gov or the Department of Human Resources, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA. 01013.