Montgomery County Planning Summer Internships

The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking multiple highly motivated Undergraduate and Graduate Interns with an interest and anticipated careers in the following areas:

• Urban Planning, Architecture, Design

• Environmental Studies, Geography

• Public Policy, Real Estate

• Human Resources, Psychology, Industrial Relations

• Journalism, Communications, English

Joining our paid internship program means you will have the opportunity to dive into exciting plans and projects, apply smart growth strategies to cultivate dynamic urban centers, and encourage great community design!

Program Dates & Additional Information:

• Internships run from approximately late May to mid-August 2025.

• The projected pay for this position is from $19.50 per hour to $22.50 per hour depending on level and qualifications.

• Interns may work between 20 and 40 hours per week.

Application Instructions:

• Students must attach a copy of a college transcript to the application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.

• Students must attach a personal statement to the application, indicating goals and aspirations that may be enhanced by participating in the program. Statements must be at least one page long.

The Montgomery County Planning Department is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a 97-year-old, nationally recognized organization serving the vibrant and culturally diverse populations of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties on the border of Washington, D.C. We provide county-wide planning functions including long-range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in a diverse built environment of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We at Montgomery Planning have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at https://montgomeryplanning.org/.

We are conveniently located in downtown Wheaton, MD, and easily accessible to Wheaton Metro Station (red line) and several bus lines. Enjoy our bike-friendly environment and the proximity to Washington, DC, just minutes away. Commuter reimbursement is available. Learn about our LEED Platinum-rated headquarters building here!

Student Eligibility:

Students must currently be enrolled in urban planning and design, architecture, geography, history, anthropology, public policy, real estate, human resources management/development, psychology, industrial relations, communications, journalism and/or English at a college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level and must have a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Intern I:

Currently enrolled in college pursuing either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree or attending a technical school pursuing a professional license in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.

Intern II:

Student who has received a Bachelor's Degree and accepted or enrolled in a Master's Degree Program in a field of study related to the discipline of the area to which assigned.

• This position does not provide benefits.

• Relocation and housing are not provided.

• A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.