ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Community Development Department (CDD) is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge. Encompassing the Community Planning, Economic Opportunity and Development, Transportation Planning, and Zoning & Development divisions, CDD’s mission is to foster a livable, sustainable, just, and equitable community. CDD engages and collaborates with community partners, other government agencies, businesses, and residents to make Cambridge a desirable place to live, work, learn, play, and innovate. Position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City’s Telework Policy, depending on operational needs

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Community Planning Division guides growth and development to improve quality of life in the city by providing planning and design services related to citywide and neighborhood planning, development review, and parks and public space planning, design, and programming.

This position is an opportunity for individuals interested in urban design and planning to gain first-hand experience in a very active planning and design office, working directly with urban design staff.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Urban Design Intern will provide general support for the urban design staff. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Assist in reviews of major development projects.
• Assist in preparing urban design guidelines.
• Research, analyze, and summarize urban design/architecture best practices and precedents.
• Prepare 3d drawings, maps, illustrations, reports, meeting materials, and presentations.
• Participate in meetings related to urban design policies and projects.
• Prepare three-dimensional massing studies and area planning studies.
• Other design and planning duties may be assigned, as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
• Current student pursuing a degree in urban design, architecture, urban planning, or landscape architecture, or a recent graduate.
• Professional experience, or an interest in architecture or urban design, is highly desired.
• Proficiency in 3d modeling software such as Rhino, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other rendering software.
• Basic knowledge of architectural design, methods of construction, and materials.
• Basic understanding of urban design principles and theory.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the below documents to complete your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter