How We Put You First:
Looking for meaningful work and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the community? The City of Lee’s Summit is committed to expanding student engagement in the workforce and supporting the development of local government professionals. We are seeking a Plan Services Intern to join our dynamic team in Development Services! This position will provide a variety of planning and development work related to current development proposals, assisting business owners and residents, as well as city wide initiatives related to our Communities for All Ages Plan, Housing, and the Ignite! Comprehensive Plan.
 
Who We Are:
The Development Services Department is a multi-disciplinary team focused on enhancing our community’s quality of life through the facilitation of private development, business, and community services. We thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment working towards solutions that are beneficial to all concerned. We engage and work with residents and businesses through the complete project lifecycle from conception to long-term maintenance. We are the one-stop shop for all things private property and business related and we value service excellence, integrity, and stewardship in all our actions. We cultivate a fun, supportive environment where each individual’s perspective is a welcome addition to the team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a college student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy Administration, or related field.    
• A valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is also required.

What you’ll do:

• Provide support to the Plan Services team in administration of planning and zoning cases and engineering reviews.  
• Conduct research related to a variety of development initiatives such as housing, neighborhood planning, social equity, and sustainability such as floodplain management, stormwater, and other environmental issues. 
• Perform on site data collection.
• Assist the public and development community with zoning, planning, engineering, and land use questions and understanding the review process.
• Collaborate with others across the organization as a member of the Development Review Committee.
• Assists in the preparation and research for long range plans, studies, and amendments to ordinances.

Where You Will be Working:
The City of Lee’s Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With a population of over 101,000, Lee’s Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city.  Lee’s Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee’s Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. 

Named America’s Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee’s Summit’s historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee’s Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity.  We continue to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages and have received Gold Certification from MARC as a Community for all Ages and was also recognized as a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.