Planning Intern Position
Posted: August 19, 2014
Closing: Open until filled, but submittals are desired by September 2nd.
About Farr Associates
Farr Associates is an architecture and planning firm in Chicago that is known nationally for creating sustainable, urban places. Within the firm there is an architecture studio and a planning studio. Work in the planning studio includes planning for neighborhoods, downtowns, and corridors, sustainability consulting, and zoning codes.
Job Description
The Planning Intern will support the members of the planning studio with various tasks including creation of maps and graphics, document editing, creation of presentation and meeting materials, research, and administrative tasks as necessary. The work environment is fast-paced with short deadlines. The successful applicant must have excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Candidates must be available to work at least 24 hours per week, between 9am and 6pm. The ideal candidate has a flexible schedule and is looking for hours in excess of 24 hours per week.
This position is hourly; salary is commensurate with experience.
Job Qualifications
Applicants must have experience in Adobe InDesign creating document layouts. The position also requires experience with GIS, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to create maps and diagrams. Preference will be given to those with knowledge of the following programs: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, GIS, Microsoft Office, and Google SketchUp. Graduate-level coursework in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or another planning-related field OR a bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of direct job experience is required. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience in a professional environment are also preferred.
Please send a cover letter, resume, and portfolio/work samples to Jeanette Velazquez atjeanette@farrside.com with “Planning Intern Application” in the subject line. Please indicate how many hours a week you are available to work in your cover letter. No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.