Planning Intern

About the role

The City Mount Holly Planning Department is seeking a part-time intern for Fall 2026. The intern will work up to 16 hours per week and will be either a junior/senior in a bachelor program or a master’s student studying planning, public administration, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Project work: Examples include text amendments, rezonings, assisting with events, story map creation, etc.
• Routine office work: Research, filing, taking meeting minutes, proofing documents, and assisting with customer greeting.
• Shadow other departments and work units in the City.
• Attend City Council and advisory board meetings.

Requirements

• Junior/Senior in a bachelor program or Master’s student studying planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Ability to work in-person from August 17th to November 20th.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Projects in mind preferred, but will be assigned by the Planning Department if not provided.
• Experience in all four Planning Department sections: Administration, Planning, Permitting & Code Enforcement, and GIS Mapping.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid internship experience.
• Pay range: $14.00 to $16.00 an hour based on educational attainment.
• Computer and phone provided by the City for work facilitation.

Pay

• $14.00 to $16.00 an hour.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, August 17th to November 20th.

Benefits

• Background check and drug screen required.

Contact

Applications are due by Friday, July 10th, and should be submitted via the City’s website. Any questions on the application process/applying should be directed to Guadalupe Verde, HR Coordinator, by email guadalupe.verde@mtholly.us. For questions regarding the position, please email or call Paul Lowe, Assistant Planning Director, at paul.lowe@mtholly.us - 704-951-3014.