City of Oakdale · 20 hours ago
Community Development Intern
Oakdale, MN
Internship
Onsite
InternThe City of Oakdale is dedicated to providing high-quality services and fostering a welcoming community. They are seeking a full-time summer intern in the Community Development department to learn about local land use through practical applications and assist with various planning and economic development tasks.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with other staff to provide excellent and responsive public service
Review requests for land use and subdivision applications, with guidance from the City Planner
Assist the Planning Manager and Community Development staff to write and present staff reports, memos, and correspondence
Assist City Staff in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update process, with special attention to land use, housing, and economic development content
Attend Planning Commission meetings, Development Review Committee meetings, Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) professional development events, and public engagement events as needed
Assist in administering economic development programs, including the Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction Program
Work with the City Planner and the Code Enforcement Officer to initiate actions necessary to enforce any deficiencies or violations of regulations
Conduct in-person site visits to ensure development projects conform to approved plans, with guidance from the City Planner or Community Development staff
Maintain land use record management
Ability to research and analyze data and information
Monitor local economy, housing legislation, and neighborhood needs to improve economic development / housing programs and policies
Provide routine customer service including reception support
Represent the city in a courteous, responsive, and professional manner in all interactions
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Able to communicate tactfully and professionally to a variety of stakeholders and interested parties
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Recent degree or currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program with a concentration in urban planning, land use planning, economic development, housing, public administration or closely related field
Customer service experience including working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Working proficiency with spatial analysis: map interpretation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Ability to research and analyze data and information
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Able to communicate tactfully and professionally to a variety of stakeholders and interested parties
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Masters degree in a closely related field
Office/professional workplace experience including working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Company
City of Oakdale
The City of Oakdale provides fiscally responsible, quality services to ensure a thriving, secure and desirable community that embraces its heritage.
Founded in 1871
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase