Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. is seeking a summer intern to assist in our planning division.

The successful candidate should be a Masters level student studying Urban Planning, preferably with a concentration in housing and community development. The intern will be tasked with creating a comprehensive revitalization needs assessment and recommendations for strategies to address those needs for the Glen Burnie Area, one of Anne Arundel Countys designated neighborhood revitalization areas. The intern will work independently to research various data sources, including recently released 2010 Census data and existing County planning documents, and develop a report outlining current demographics, data trends, and housing and community development needs. The report should include maps, data charts and a narrative summary of findings. Based on that information, the intern will work with Planning staff to develop an action plan, which will include strategies and programs to address those needs using federal, State, and private housing and community development resources. While development of the needs assessment will be the primary responsibility of the intern, as time allows, the intern may be asked to assist with other planning tasks as needed and desired by the intern. Planning staff will include the intern in a variety of housing and community development planning and policy activities to ensure the intern is exposed to a broad range of our agencys work. For example, the intern may assist in the application for competitive housing and community development funds, accompany and assist staff during CDBG or HOME monitoring visits at a wide range of project and program sites, sit in on Regional Fair Housing and Sustainable Communities Initiative meetings and attend regular staff meetings where the day to day housing program administration decisions occur. In addition to being enrolled in a Masters level program at an accredited university, the ideal candidate will have the following skills: Strong data analysis experience Familiarity with GIS mapping software Strong written and oral communication skills Familiarity with housing and community development issues and programs

The position will be up to 30 paid hours per week for 10 weeks at the rate of $10/hour with an option to work additional volunteer hours if the intern wants to further their experience. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to Miranda Darden, Projects Planner, at mdarden@acdsinc.org or mail to 2666 Riva Road, Suite 210, Annapolis, MD, 21401. This position is open until filled. ACDS is an equal opportunity employer.
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