Intern- Planning and Urban Design

Unified Government of Wyandotte County

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City Hall Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 10, 2026 Last posted April 10, 2026
Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Job Description:

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS (UG) is searching for a Planning Intern for the Department of Planning and Urban Design. The UG and its Planning Department are a collaborative team focused on creating livable neighborhoods through the design of a socially just, economically accessible, culturally diverse, and environmentally sustainable community. Responsibilities include: Customer service including calls and walk-in interactions with the public, assisting with administrative duties of the office, including but not limited to database management, reporting and filing, increasingly autonomous management of land use cases such as Sign Permits, Special Use Permits, and Plan Reviews.

Time Requirement: Summer hours/seasonal-Up to 20 hours per week, including occasional evenings or school year hours-up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications:

A successful candidate will have customer services experience, office/clerical experience, strong written/oral communication skill, and the ability to manage projects independently. Prior experience in a non-profit or governmental office is preferred. Undergraduate coursework in Political Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or other social science(s) is a plus. Some graduate coursework in Urban Planning or Public Administration is preferred, but all educational backgrounds are welcome to apply. Spanish language skills are preferred, but not required.

Salary Range:
$15.00/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please call (913) 573-5660 or email jobs@wycokck.org.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS

About this role

Summary

Assist with land use cases, customer service, and administrative duties in urban planning.

Job title

Intern- Planning and Urban Design

Experience level

none or entry level

Industry

government

Location requirements

onsite at City Hall, Kansas City, KS, no remote work

Salary

$15.00/hr.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

customer serviceoffice clericalcommunication

Preferred skills

spanishurban planning courseworkpublic administration

Specializations

land useurban designcommunity planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Wetaskiwin, AB, Canada

On-site City