Planning Intern – Land Use and Environmental Planning

Overview

Type: Temporary, Available January 2022, Up to One Year, Full or Part-Time

Area of Expertise: Planning, Environment, Sustainability

Job Details:

Full-time | Part-time | Temporary

$13 per hour for college graduates

Our office is partially open due to the pandemic. Staff and interns are working remotely and may schedule time to work in the office.

Qualifications:

* College Graduate in Planning, Environmental Studies, Sustainability or Geography

* Strong Research and Writing Skills

* Excel, Word and PowerPoint Expertise

* Skilled in Data Analysis and Interpretation

* Experience with ArcGIS and/or Canva a plus

Full Job Description:

Interns working at The Land Conservancy of New Jersey are immediately engaged in hands-on planning work developing detailed plans covering topics including land preservation, farmland viability, environmental justice, and sustainable stewardship of our public lands.

From helping towns and counties preserve land for open space and farmland, to working with local municipalities to deal with the impacts of severe storms, an internship at The Land Conservancy o presents the chance to make a difference. With a first-class reputation, our creativity and our people deliver positive change to the environment and the communities where we work. If you want to be part of something bigger, this is your chance.

Our multidisciplinary team addresses local and state issues from a unique perspective, which enables us to provide comprehensive solutions to tackle the open space challenges facing our communities today.

Our Planning Team is at the forefront of land conservation planning in the state. In working with our public sector partners, our recommendations are framed in a visually compelling way that is accessible to government leaders and understandable by the lay person.

An accredited land trust, The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is celebrating its 40th year of protecting and preserving land in New Jersey. We have completed 170 land conservation plans and preserved over 28,600 acres of land for recreation, agriculture, and open space. Our employees are problem-solvers tackling the issues that are most relevant to our communities and region. More information is available at https://tlc-nj.org/municipal-services/.

The Land Conservancy’s Planning Team is seeking a graduate-level, full-time or part-time intern to work with us. Our interns are exposed to a wide range of exciting projects involving planning and policy, land management, and sustainable design.

Our strength is in our diversity, and you will join a team that thrives on openness, respect and collaboration. Your expertise will be recognized, your opinion valued, and your passions supported. You will be challenged, and you will also be enabled to deliver your best, boldest and most creative work.

Interested? Intrigued? Inspired?

Please email us to be considered for this role. We are looking forward to your application!

PLEASE SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE OR PROJECT EXAMPLES ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME to hr@tlc-nj.org

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey is proud to be an organization of a diverse range of professionals that reflects the communities in which we operate. The Land Conservancy actively promotes inclusivity to enable every individual to reach their full potential. This begins with a fair and inclusive recruitment process which focuses on skills, competencies and experiences in relation to the role. We understand that through collaboration, diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.