Overview
Position Description
Reporting to the Director of Urban Design & Policy and under the supervision of an urban planner and planning fellow, the planning intern will:
● Contribute to research and assist in the preparation of written, graphic, and oral presentations and reports on a wide range of MAS initiatives ranging from housing and the public realm to climate, infrastructure, cultural heritage and preservation;
● Assist in the development of technical documents and presentation materials including data-visualizations, maps, massing studies, graphic presentations and other forms of deliverable communication;
● Assist in the evaluation of both City and community proposals and policies related to MAS initiatives and advocacy;
● Assist in organizing and promoting MAS-sponsored events related to their planning work, including both public convenings and educational programs;
● Assist with organizational aspects of the MAS Planning Committee; and
● Attend evening and weekend meetings and events on occasion.
● Interns can expect to gain experience working with and presenting to a variety of audiences. The internship will provide ample opportunities for technical skill development and new applications for urban design and land-use analysis, as well as mapping, research, and advocacy.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program focused on city and regional planning. Exposure to urban studies, public policy, urban design, real estate development, economics, community development, historic preservation, or related fields is a plus. This is a paid internship, though unpaid positions will be considered for candidates eligible for either course credit or a stipend through their educational institution.
Ideal Qualifications
● Familiarity with urban design and planning policy and programs within New York City, New York State, and the United States;
● Familiarity with New York City agencies and processes related to the public realm, housing, climate, land-use, and zoning;
● Broad understanding of current issues in city planning and urban design (local and national).
● Excellent research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills, including a working knowledge of academic research standards and ethics;
● Extremely organized, detail-oriented, accuracy-driven, and responsible;
● Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team context;
● Proficiency in in GIS software including ArcMap™, ArcScene™, ArcGIS Pro, and MapBox™; and
● Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modeling software such as SketchUp™.
Application Deadline: April 24th.
Please send the following as attachments via email to jobs@mas.org:
● Letter of interest
● Resume
● A portfolio comprising 2-3 visual work samples.
Address all correspondence to “Planning Intern Hiring Committee.”
Please do not call or reach out to MAS staff directly.
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@mas.org
About The Municipal Art Society of New York
The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS) works towards the creation of a livable city, to enhance the lives of all New Yorkers, and to use the municipal arts of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, preservation, and public art to improve and protect the built environment of New York.
MAS envisions a future in which all New Yorkers share in the richness of city life. For over 130 years our advocacy efforts have led to the creation of the New York City Planning Commission, Public Design Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, and the Tribute in Light; the preservation of Grand Central Terminal, the lights of Times Square, and the Garment District; the conservation of more than 50 works of public art; and the founding of such civic organizations as the Public Art Fund, the New York Landmarks Conservancy, P.S. 1, the Historic Districts Council, the Park Avenue Armory Conservancy, and the Waterfront Alliance.
