Public Works and Planning Intern - Village of Robbins

Who: Village of Robbins

What: The Public Works and Planning Intern will play a critical role in supporting the Public Works and Planning departments in assessing existing assets and preparing data in support of future planning for the Village of Robbins. The ideal candidate will have interest and some educational or professional background in land use planning, civil engineering, public works or a related field of study or employment. The candidate will live in Robbins or otherwise have a strong commitment to the advancement of the Village.

This unpaid position requires 15-20 hours/week. Stipend to cover travel costs is available.

Primary duties will include:


1. Research the ownership and tax payment history of parcels throughout the Village.
2. After training, assess the condition of vacant land and storm infrastructure and record observations in the field.
3. Work collaboratively with representatives of both the Public Works and Planning departments to develop a shared database; transfer field observations into the shared database.

Important skills and competencies include:

1. Self-starter - comfortable managing own time; problem solving independently and collaboratively; and elevating concerns to supervisors.
2. Respectful approach towards co-workers and Village residents.
3. Familiarity using Excel and/or Google Sheets.
4. Ease with conducting internet research.

Through the experience, the intern will improve in:

1. Understanding about how local government manages infrastructure and public land.
2. Understanding about how different governmental departments interact.
3. Problem solving, research, and data management skills.

Please send resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager, Jarret Johnson at jarrettj@robbins-il.com.