City of Wentzville · 2 months ago
Parks Intern II - Park Development (56081)
Wentzville, MO, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.29/hr - $18.29/hrCity of Wentzville is offering a structured, extended-term internship for upper-level college students in Landscape Architecture and related fields. The role focuses on providing hands-on experience in park design, planning, and construction project management, contributing to projects that enhance the community's park system.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide technical and administrative support for park development projects across multiple disciplines
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate project progress and outcomes
Attend staff and stakeholder meetings to contribute to planning and collaboration efforts
Ensure assigned tasks are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with City standards
Provide professional, respectful service in all interactions with staff, contractors, and community members
Maintain compliance with City and departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards
Prepare detailed planting and irrigation plans with accuracy and adherence to regional standards
Create 3D visualizations and renderings using tools such as CAD, Photoshop, Lumion, and SketchUp
Conduct field verification of existing site conditions and translate findings into design updates
Research and recommend sustainable design solutions, including native plant palettes and stormwater strategies
Collaborate on presentation materials for elected officials, commissions, and public engagement events
Learn to perform survey and staking tasks for internal construction projects
Assist in drafting long-range master plan components, including maps, analysis, and narrative sections
Support public engagement efforts through survey creation, visual materials, and workshop presentations
Evaluate development proposals and parkland acquisitions, preparing staff-level recommendations
Contribute to grant applications, including writing narratives, compiling budgets, and preparing attachments
Maintain and update GIS-based inventory datasets for capital planning and environmental stewardship
Track project budgets, schedules, and deliverables, and assist in variance reporting
Coordinate with contractors and consultants on submittal reviews and minor RFIs
Document project progress through photography, field notes, and journals
Support issue and risk management by maintaining active project logs
Conduct site inspections and report on grading, planting, and accessibility compliance
Prepare construction drawings (site, grading, drainage, planting, hardscape) with minimal corrections required
Integrate survey data and as-built conditions into CAD/GIS systems
Produce technical specifications and details for smaller park improvement projects
Maintain consistent file standards and data management across CAD, GIS, and Adobe platforms
Develop composite mapping products overlaying zoning, utilities, and environmental data to support planning
Follow all City and departmental procedures to meet operational and project goals
Provide timely progress updates to supervisors
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Enrollment as an upper-level student (completion of three years at a four-year institution) in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Design, or a related degree program requiring an extended internship
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
Minimum of 100 hours of prior related work, internship, or volunteer experience
Valid driver's license required
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and design specifications
Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and implement solutions
Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team environment and maintain effective relationships with staff and the public
Competency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and project management software
Ability to work independently with limited supervision while meeting deadlines
Reliability, professionalism, and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers
Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize routine and robust tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to work under established processes and solve problems within defined parameters
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or GIS software is desired
Company
City of Wentzville
Located in America’s Heartland, at the intersection of Interstates 70 and 64, and less than an hour’s drive from St.
Founded in 1872
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase