Intern - Planning and Design

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks is offering an internship position to assist the Planning and Design Group with graphic design, planning and design of park resources. 

The intern will work under the direction of Licensed Landscape Architects and will be involved in site planning, landscape design, development of presentation graphics and production of contract documents.

Performs graphic design and planning related functions. Graphically lays out interpretive and educational signs.

Creates construction documents and site plans.

Collects and manages data.

Conducts research and other administrative tasks as needed for the Planning and Design Department.

Coordinates closely with landscape architects, park planners and resource management staff to provide base maps and topographical surveys for site/facility design, planning projects, and other tasks related to conservation, land management, biological surveys.

Performs special projects and related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:  Students currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduates within two quarters/semesters preferably in related field of graphic design, geographic information systems, computer aided drafting and design, Landscape Architecture or a related field and some experience in graphic design, digital mapping software, GIS applications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired qualifications include: Knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe, Creative Suite, Sketchup. Graphic Design skills.  Excellent computer skills and experience with Adobe Suite, ESRI's GIS software package (ArcGIS for Desktop and extensions, ArcGIS for Server), and global positioning systems preferred. Ability to produce professional grade graphics preferred. Experience with Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) required. Proficiency in Adobe Suite needed. 

Team-Oriented:  Works on a team. Outstanding customer service, communications and interpersonal skills.

Attendance:  Being present at work is an essential function of the position.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to deal with symbols in formulas, equations or graphs; ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; ability to calculate fractions, decimals, percentages; ability to recognize errors and make corrections. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Language Skills:  Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, general public, contractors, zoning officials, planning and design professionals, community/citizens groups, and officials from various public agencies; ability to prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; ability to make presentations. 

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret a variety of technical materials in books, journals and manuals.

Licenses, Registrations:  Possession of a valid Ohio driver license, insurable by the Metro Park's insurance carrier, and ability to conform to the driving standards policy.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time, stand, walk, talk and hear.  The employee is required to use hands and fingers to gather data, survey, prepare drawings, sketches, and models and use instruments utilized in such preparation.  Employee is required to use computer, calculator, prepare reports, file paperwork, etc.

Work Environment:  While performing the regular duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment and in the field.  The employee is frequently required to travel to parks throughout the District.

Any Additional Information:  Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers, other professionals, and the general public.

The above Description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position.  It is not intended to exclude other work duties, assignments and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks' employees and to the security of the organization's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment. 

Due to the temporary nature of these roles, local applicants are preferred.

Salary : $15