Planning Intern

Overview

Hudson County Division of Planning – Seasonal Planning Support Staff Opening

About Hudson County and the Division of Planning

Hudson County, NJ experienced the highest county population increase in the tri-state region, at 14% from
2010 to 2020. Uniquely positioned on the west side of the Hudson River across from Manhattan, (New
York, NY), the County is the densest in the State of New Jersey. The county consists of twelve
municipalities with a total of 720,000 residents and a robust business sector. The County’s Division of
Planning is spearheading multiple planning initiatives and studies including the development of a new
Comprehensive Plan, a Public Engagement Plan, a West Hudson Circulation Study, and leads the County’s
Vision Zero and Greenway Planning initiatives.

Position Description
The Hudson County Division of Planning is seeking to hire a seasonal employee to assist with a variety of
ongoing projects. The Division of Planning provides information and recommendations for the orderly
and proper development of the County. The Division provides support and technical assistance to the
Hudson County Planning Board, the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund, the Comprehensive
Economic Development Strategy “CEDS” and conducts studies and makes recommendations regarding
circulation, transportation, and environmental efforts within the county. The seasonal employee will
perform basic research and writing and assist with various office tasks. The nature of the job will also
include some field work as needed. The ideal candidate should be very familiar with Hudson County.

Essential Education/Experience Qualifications We’re Looking For:
• Currently enrolled in a planning graduate program or possesses an undergraduate planning
related degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of developing content for social media
• Knowledgeable working with Census Data and other publicly available data
• General understanding of land use and transportation in New Jersey
• Hudson County Resident (strongly preferred)

Preferred Skills
• A working understanding of planning principles
• Excellent communication, time-management, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to research and write professional documents
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and supervisors
• Ability to think creatively
• Community involvement, engagement and HC Planning marketing to the public.

Overview of Roles and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Help staff in collecting and preparing data for planning projects
• Maintains complete, accurate, and well-organized records at all times
• Review and compile planning documents and various sources of data
• Assist the Planning team at planning and community events
• Take pictures of various site conditions and events in the field
• Assist in distribution and delivery of planning documents to various County departments and
municipalities
• Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public
relationships as a representative of Hudson County Government
• Conduct basic office functions as necessary, including filing and recordkeeping.

Hours, compensation, and additional details
• Temporary position not to exceed 6 months
• Up to 35 hours per week, all hours are in-office or community events.
• Hourly pay of $20 of per hour
• Office is located at 830 Bergen Avenue in Jersey City, NJ

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and references to the Planning Team’s
hiring committee: Mark Serrano at mserrano@hcnj.us with a cc to gjaramillo@hcnj.us, kforce@hcnj.us
and sschroeder@hcnj.us Successful candidates will be subject County’s vaccination policy and a preemployment medical screen.