Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Department of Planning and Development works in collaboration with communities to promote, plan, preserve, and develop successful neighborhoods for all. Reaching these goals requires city agencies to work together with residents, businesses, developers, advocates, funders, and each other. Planning and Development has a team of agencies that do just that. Our agencies include:

Philadelphia Art Commission

Philadelphia City Planning Commission

Division of Development Services

Division of Housing and Community Development

Philadelphia Historical Commission

Zoning Board of Adjustment

We also partner with the PHDC

Job Description

This internship will assist the Department with the administration of the Mixed Income Housing program through process improvements and data management. The person in this position with collaborate with staff in different units to organize files and data, while optimizing a new database and sorting through project histories.

Working hours are generally 10-15 hours per week.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include collaborating with staff in different units to organize files and data, optimizing a new database, digging through project histories, and making recommendations on how to best process MIH projects and associated documents and data.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Interest in affordable housing programs and/or public administration, a positive attitude, and proficiency with excel. There may be additional opportunities to apply skills related to Quickbase, data processing, and report writing.

Qualifications

Student must be currently enrolled at an accredit college or university during the Fall 2024 Semester. majors include

Public Administration, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Real Estate Development, Data Processing, Economic Development

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $15/hour

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx