City of Wood Dale
The City of Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Community Development intern to join our team. The intern will have the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience working alongside experienced planning professionals. The position will provide exposure to a wide diversity of projects including zoning reviews, economic development, long-range planning, City commissions and more.
The Community Development department has 8 employees responsible for supporting elected and appointed bodies such as the CDC, SEEC, and Planning Zoning and Building Committee (PZB), and City Council. Staff review building permit applications to ensure compliance with applicable zoning, engineering, and building codes. Several programs are housed in Community Development like rental housing registration and business licensing. The department also administers economic development initiatives to support local businesses. A façade-improvement program is available for commercial properties, while TIF districts help promote redevelopment in key areas. Staff often work collaboratively with other departments, such as Public Works, to realize complex development projects. Therefore, many Wood Dale staff are “generalists”, with experience in different aspects of the development process.
The most qualified candidates will be matriculating college or graduate school students with strong writing, research, and communication skills. Opportunities may be available to present at public hearings, such as the Community Development Commission (CDC), and Streetscape and Economic Enhancement Commission (SEEC), so effective public presentation skills are also strongly desired. This position is ideal for students pursuing a career in local government, city planning, or public administration.
This position pays $18 per hour depending on qualifications. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The successful candidate must be able to work approximately 40 hours per week over the summer and also over college breaks if possible. Depending on the candidate’s availability, up to 20 working hours per week during the school year, with flexibility offered to accommodate their class schedule, is available.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. The anticipated start date is May 2025.
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received.