UIC CUPPA Careers Blog: Planning Intern, Community Development, Village of Hanover Park

Welcome to CUPPA Careers!

The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.

In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.

Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog

Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu

Planning Intern

Community Development Department

Summary:

The intern selected for this position will be assigned to the Department of Community Development. This Department is responsible for economic development, zoning and site plan review, and long-range planning. The ideal candidate will have an interest in economic development and the ability to utilize technology, including GIS, websites, and graphic software to promote development in the Village.

The intern will assist the Village Planner with various projects and daily duties, including but not limited to:

- Integration of Village and county data into GIS, including creation of new Zoning and TIF maps

- Creation of marketing materials for TIF properties and Village economic development, particularly related to International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conferences

- Update website content and design to reflect current activities and available properties

- Respond to resident and business inquiries related to zoning, available properties, and TIF incentives

- Perform research and special projects as assigned, including site visits and photography

- Preliminary review of sign, zoning, and building permits, as well as variance and special use applications

- Scanning of files and other clerical duties as needed

- Other duties as requested or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Description of organization:

Hanover Park, Illinois is a suburban community located 30 miles northwest of Chicago. The Village has a population of 38,278 with a land area of over six square miles. The Village is located in both Cook and DuPage Counties. Hanover Park is a diverse community, with a wide range of incomes, races, businesses, and housing. The Village has strong economic development goals and works to make Hanover Park an attractive place to live and do business.

Rate/Stipend (if applicable): $10/hour

Expected start date and hours per week: The expected start date for this position is Monday, May 7, 2012 with an average of 22.5 hours per week.

Contact person:

Name: Village Planner Katie Bowman

Email: kbowman@hpil.org

Telephone: 630.823.5780

PLEASE RESPOND BY APRIL 23, 2012.