The City of Lake Charles Office of Planning and Development is seeking to
hire a paid intern to work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Learn more
about this employer at:
http://www.cityoflakecharles.com/department/index.php?fDD=13-0

All qualified students are encouraged to apply. Desired Class Level(s):
Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, Alumni

This internship may qualify for academic credit in the following
disciplines:

Natural Resource Conservation Management - BS, Master of Science
(Statistics), Master of Arts - English, Government, Master of Engineering
(concentration in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Engr Mgmt),
Civil Engineering, General Studies - AGS, Computer Science - BS, English -
BA, History - BA, Liberal Studies - BA, Liberal Studies - BA -
(concentration in Louisiana Studies), Computer Information Technology -
AS, Computer Science - BS - (Statistical Computing), General Studies -
BGS, Master of Science (Computer Science); Management, Business
Administration and Business Administration with a concentration in
Construction Mgmt; Master of Business Administration

Job Qualifications

.         Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

.         Excellent writing skills

.         Experience working as a team

.         Organizational skills

.         Graphic design capabilities

.         Experience with computer software programs such as SketchUp and
GIS is preferred

*Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Description
This intern position provides a unique opportunity to apply a wide skill
set to local government. Possible job tasks include:

.         Internet research

.         Conducting administrative duties

.         Writing grant proposals

.         Conducting field work

.         Assisting planning staff in committee support (Team Green and
Beautification Committees)

.         Producing quantitative and qualitative analyses to understand
and solve community issues

.         Coordinating with other City departments and other agencies

.         Producing sketches and renderings

.         Graphic design using Google SketchUp,

.         Preparing maps and planning reports using GIS.

Application Procedure

Interested, qualified applicants immediately forward a resume and a
minimum of three references to Russell Adams, Director of Planning and
Development for the City of Lake Charles, at russell.adams@cityoflc.us.
Qualified applicants will be interviewed and the successful candidate will
be selected by the employer.