Planning Internship, Village of Hanover Park, IL

Hanover Park is looking for a planning intern at $10/hr for appx 3 days/week.  The intern would have a great opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and would get lots of experience!  Hanover Park is a diverse suburban community that is taking active steps through community and economic development to grow and improve.  We are accessible by the Metra.


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:

- Respond to resident and business inquiries related to zoning, available properties, and TIF 
incentives 
- Preliminary review of sign, zoning, and building permits, as well as variance and special use 
applications 
- 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 
- Integration of Village and county data into GIS, including creation of new maps 
- Perform research and special projects as assigned, including site visits and photography 
- 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:  $10/hour
Intern is requested to work 3 days, or an average of 22.5 hours per week.   
Contact person:  
        Name: Village Planner Katie Bowman 
        Email: kbowman@hpil.org 
        Telephone: 630.823.5780

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Planning Intern Job Description
Department:    Community Development  
Cost Control Center:   920    
Pay Group:    Part-time 
Reports To (Job Title):  Community Development Director 
FLSA Status:    Non-exempt 
Classified Status:    Exempt 
Prepared Date:    3/22/2012 
SUMMARY  
The intern selected for this position will be assigned to the Department of Community Development.  
This Department is responsible for the economic development, the reviewing of plans relating to 
economic development and administering zoning and long range planning.   
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
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

QUALIFICATIONS  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential 
functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  
Master’s degree in progress in Urban Planning, or a related field; or one to two years related experience 
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical 
procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and 
procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of 
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Planning Intern Job Description

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply 
concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
REASONING ABILITY  
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only 
limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, 
diagram, or schedule form. 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  
Valid Illinois driver's license. 
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 
Good writing, math and computer skills (i.e. working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet 
applications, preferably Word and Excel).  Experience with desktop publishing and web content 
management software desirable.  Experience with ArcGIS mapping software required. 
  
PHYSICAL DEMANDS   
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, 
handle, or feel objects, tools or controls such as computer keyboard, scissors, paper cutter, and other 
office equipment; and talk or hear on the phone or in person.  The employee is occasionally required to 
stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel to reach lower level file drawers.  The employee 
must occasionally lift and/or move boxes up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job 
include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
The employee must be available and present for work as scheduled.  The employee must perform all 
functions of the job safely and efficiently at all times in compliance with all safety regulations and 
policies for the safety and welfare of the employee, co-workers, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT   
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters 
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable 
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment 
is usually moderate.