Job Description

The Progressive Companies Summer Internship Program is a paid, full-time experience where classroom learning meets real-world impact. You'll dive into hands-on projects, sharpen your problem-solving and communication skills, and gain a front-row seat to the world of architecture, design, engineering, and construction. Along the way, enjoy community outings, wellness events, service-learning projects, and lunch-and-learns that fuel both your career and your curiosity.



As a Planning Intern, you will work collaboratively with the Urban Planning Practice Leader, Project Managers, and Planners to develop master plans, transportation plans, urban placemaking and development proposals, conduct research and perform data analysis, attend community engagement sessions, and develop visually rich content that conveys important planning information.



This position requires a commitment to continued learning - including interest in topics such as transportation, housing, economic development, community engagement, environmental planning, zoning and land use law, and other pertinent topics. Your education and work experience should include enrollment in land use planning coursework or planning-adjacent coursework.

Responsibilities:

Exhibit strong technical writing skills for inclusion in planning documents such as master plans, zoning ordinances, research reports, and other professional documents Provide graphically rich content for community engagement sessions, plans, proposals, project webpages, grant applications, and other documents as needed Participate in generating digital and social media outreach content Collect and gather data, synthesize findings for useful analysis, demonstrate paths for implementation, and share recommendations in a manner that garners support Utilize a strong attention to detail for review and proofing of presentations, written reports, graphic boards, transmittals, and other client-facing materials Follow project scope for accurate milestones and strong adherence to project deadlines Maintain composure and multi-task, while working under deadlines and pressure. This includes estimating time needed to complete various project tasks and prioritization Attend night and evening meetings as required Maintain professional tone in correspondence with clients and stakeholders; exhibit empathy, humility, and active listening in meeting with community residents and stakeholders Maintain positive working relationship with Practice Leader, Project Managers, and Planners and coordinate tasks and provide project updates

Qualifications:

Enrollment in land use planning college coursework or planning-adjacent college coursework such as architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, public administration, or environmental science. Completion of at least one (1) year of coursework is required. Strong technical writing experience, as well as an understanding of graphic design principles for infographics, document layouts, and social media posts. Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs including but not limited to the following: Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) ESRI ArcGIS Pro Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

People Matter

Each individual's background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.



Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.



Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.



The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today's needs and preparing for what's to come. We live by the idea that design isn't simply about beauty, it's about improving strategic outcomes--what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.



Sustainable and Inclusive



We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.



Employee Owned



We act like owners--because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.



Culture of Excellence



The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.

Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.