Job Description

Internship Opportunity

The City of West Hollywood is looking for undergraduate or graduate students to join the Community Development Department. There are several internship opportunities available under the Current & Historic Preservation Planning (CHPP) and Long Range Planning (LRP) Divisions.

We are interested in students passionate about the linkages between various planning elements, such as equity, land use, housing, historic preservation, environment, and sustainability. The ideal candidate is a curious self-starter with excellent analytical research and writing skills, knowledge of urban planning principles and practices, strong graphic abilities, and comfort working with the general public and making public presentations. Students looking for internships beginning in Fall 2025 and beyond are encouraged to apply. Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in planning, architecture, or a related field. Proof of school enrollment is required. Candidates should be able to work up to 20 hours per week in the office and be interested in working with either of the Divisions for a full academic year at a minimum.

The Long Range Planning (LRP) Division manages policy development and strategic planning activities for Sustainability, Housing, Land Use, and special strategic planning projects. LRP works with the community to set a clear vision through the City's General Plan to enhance and preserve West Hollywood's special built environment. The division creates more inclusive, affordable, sustainable, connected, vibrant, and opportunity-rich West Hollywood neighborhoods by balancing the goals of the City's diverse communities with its needs for the future.

The Current & Historic Preservation Planning (CHPP) Division prepares and administers the City's General Plan, all zoning and subdivision ordinances, and reviews and makes recommendations on land use development applications in order to guide the future growth and development of the City. It also provides public information regarding planning issues, manages inter-jurisdictional review, promotes historic preservation, and performs environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the positions are filled. Submit all required materials as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

If you have problems creating a user account or submitting your online application, please contact NEOGOV applicant support directly at 855.524.5627 (Applicant Support Hours: 8am- 5pm, Monday through Friday).

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and samples of any visual or graphic design work (i.e., poster design for an academic project, community outreach flyer, project communication materials, etc.).

This position is not eligible for remote work.

The City of West Hollywood is an equal opportunity employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age and pregnancy. Applicants must submit an online City job application with the Human Resources Division by the filing deadline. To apply and view additional job information please visit . AA/EOE. If you have questions or need special accommodations with the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at HR@.

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