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Collegiate Internship Program

Sponsored by Prince George's County Planning Board, the COLLEGIATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM is designed to provide job training in planning and urban development to qualified college students who anticipate careers in these areas. Interns will be assigned to work with Planning Department staff at The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) in Prince George's County. Internships will be available for the summer. Interns will work full-time (40 hours per week) and will be compensated.

The Prince George's County Planning Department has a wide variety of opportunities that will provide students with a realistic work experience. Selected students will have the opportunity to work with experienced individuals in their respective disciplines. The Prince George's County Planning Department will be seeking students pursuing degrees or disciplines in the following areas of planning:
  • Regional and Community Planning
  • Neighborhood Revitalization
  • Transportation Planning
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Urban Design/Studies
  • Geography
  • Environmental Planning
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Historic Preservation
  • Economic Development
  • Sociology

Student Eligibility

  • Students must currently be enrolled in a planning program at a college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level.
  • Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
  • Students must have at least a junior-class standing.

Additional Criteria Used For Selection

  • Strong writing skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity and/or experience with computers.
  • Work or volunteer experience that might be applicable.
  • Leadership experience.
  • References from past supervisors and/or professors.
  • Self-motivation; ability to work well with minimal supervision.

Program Dates

  • Summer internships will run May 24 through August 13, 2010.

Deadlines

Application Instructions and Brochure

  • Students must submit an M-NCPPC employment application to be considered for employment.
  • Students must submit a college transcript. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
  • Students must submit a personal statement indicating goals and aspirations that may be enhanced by participation in the program. Personal statements must be at least one page long.
  • View/download brochure. Download application form.
  • Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Personal statements must accompany applications. Interviews for positions will be conducted.
  • Mail applications to :
    The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Planning Board Office,
    4th Floor, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
    Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
    Attn: Robert E. Clarke III, Internship Coordinator (301-952-4504)

Other Internship Opportunities

  • For information on all other internship opportunities (high school), contact Ellen Brous by email or by phone, 301-952-4674.