Fall / Spring Internship

Interested in learning more about the planning profession, how data is collected and analyzed, and looking for a chance to prepare plans and reports?

Strafford Regional Planning Commission is looking for two interns to assist our planning team over the course of the fall and spring semesters. Ideally, candidates will be available for 10 to 12 hours per week. Must be available to work in person.

The intern will:

• Assist with collection of bicycle and pedestrian counts.
• Collect culvert and stormwater infrastructure data.
• Analyze the collected data.
• Assist with other planning projects in the environmental, land use, transportation, and/or economic development fields. Projects to align with the candidate’s interests.

Salary: $17-19 per hour, Commensurate with undergrad or grad status

Requirements

• Work outdoors
• Manual labor
• Inquisitive
• Eager to learn
• Responsible
• Dependable
• Data analysis

Why Intern at SRPC?

The SRPC region has a little bit of everything that New Hampshire has to offer. Home to UNH, the Tri-Cities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth and many suburban and rural communities, the region offers outdoor dining in vibrant downtowns, kayaking on beautiful lakes, and many hiking opportunities. We are centrally located to mountains, skiing, and beaches. Hop on Amtrak’s Downeaster with stops in Dover and Durham and be in Boston or Portland, Maine in about an hour.

The intern will have the opportunity to network with existing staff in all SRPC program areas including economic development, housing, land use and environmental planning.

Our culture:

• Small, collaborative, award winning staff team https://straffordrpcnh.gov/about/staff/
• Celebrate your alternative commute – walk, bike, or ride the COAST bus there’s a stop outside our door
• Dress for your day, professionally comfortable to field work friendly (plan to get dirty)
• Join in the office puzzle build or share some music
• Learn and network with our team and many partners
• Explore the many facets of the planning profession