Community Development Intern

CITY OF WAUKESHA

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN

The City of Waukesha has an immediate opening for a Community Development Intern. This is a paid position in the Planning Division with a focus on current planning, downtown revitalization, and events.

This position would be an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for exposure to a wide variety of planning and community development tasks, as well as those considering work focusing on Downtown revitalization, such as a Main Street community or Business Improvement District.

The primary duties include:

• Assisting staff with Riverside Rhythms, our weekly downtown summer lunchtime concert series, and Wauk-Tober, our fall wine and beer walk.
• Reviewing current planning applications, preparing staff reports, and presenting findings to the Plan Commission and other boards and commissions.
• Answering zoning and planning related questions.
• Zoning and sign code interpretation and enforcement.
• Conducting research on planning and economic development related topics.
• Assisting staff with weekly Downtown business visits as part of our business recruitment and retention and Downtown marketing strategy.
• Assisting staff with our Affordable Housing loan program.
• Developing Downtown design guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants should be currently enrolled in, or entering a bachelor's degree or master’s degree program in urban planning, geography, urban studies, public administration, or a closely related field by the fall of 2026.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of ESRI ArcMap desirable.
• Knowledge of basic urban planning and zoning principles.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills to be able to field questions from various stakeholders and assist staff at public meetings.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to create reports, letters, and presentations and documents.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Availability to attend periodic evening meetings.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Maria Pandazi, Deputy Director

Department of Community Development

City of Waukesha

201 Delafield Street

Waukesha, WI 53188

Application materials may also be submitted via email: mpandazi@waukesha-wi.gov

Application Deadline is Friday, April 24, 2026