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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Summer 2021 Internship Opportunity, Park District of Highland Park

Who: Park District of Highland Park

What: Under the supervision of the Planning and Projects Manager, the Planning and Projects Intern will participate in a planning initiative to evaluate the District’s outdoor properties and develop recommendations to improve level of service at the parks.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop a data collection instrument,

  • Visit and record existing qualitative conditions at the District’s 44 park properties,

  • Taking photos of existing conditions and cataloguing photos,

  • Recording findings in a presentable format.

  • Develop visuals to map existing conditions.

  • Develop a list of recommended improvements.

Qualifications:

Current junior or senior level college student majoring in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, natural resource planning, or other related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and ESRI GIS (preferred). Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Apply here. 

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