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CDD Planning Intern - PDM (20773187)
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What they do
A Personal Financial Advisor advises clients on financial plans and investment strategies. Discusses the client's financial objectives, researches and recommends investment options, advises on tax strategies, monitors client accounts. May be licensed to buy and sell financial products such as stocks and bonds.
$107,221 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
CDD Planning Intern - PDM
CDD Planning Intern - PDM (20773187)
Category
Planning
Region
San Francisco/Peninsula
Job Type
Part-Time
Close Date
Until filled
Salary
$25.08-$30.02 Hourly
Additional Questionnaires
Pre-qualification and About San Mateo
San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City's strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.
You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.
Look at some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work, /_GTIzeSpc_g.
Location
330 West 20th Avenue San Mateo, 94403
Description
City of San Mateo, Community Development Department, Planning Division
Planning Intern
Paid Internship
The City of San Mateo Community Development Department is looking for one (1) Planning Intern
Why Join our Department?
The City of San Mateo is a progressive City that encourages staff and community engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the current and future needs of our community. You'll be joining a talented team in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment dedicated to serving the San Mateo community. The Community Development Department's core function is to ensure a quality commercial and residential environment, healthy neighborhoods, and a strong economic base that aligns with community objectives.
The Community Development Department's Planning Division provides a broad range of services, including review of applications for current development and long-range planning.
The intern must have an interest in pursuing planning as a career and will gain practical experience to be competitive in the job market. Enthusiasm, respect, accountability, collaboration, critical thinking, willingness to learn are attributes we are seeking in the candidates.
What You'll Be Doing
This paid internship will involve supporting research regarding a variety of activities, and assignments performing duties and responsibilities related to the daily functions of Planning Division as required.
•Please visit our What's Happening in Development page to review some of the exciting projects happening in San Mateo.
Examples of Duties
Essential job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: gather and present data for special assignments, create illustrative graphics, flyers, and informational handouts, work on a variety of projects including housing and general plan updates, assist with current development and long-range planning projects, investigate and propose responses to questions or inquiries from residents, provide planning customer support at the public counter/virtual counter
Job PDF:
CDD Planning Intern - Job Posting_8.31.2026
Additional Job PDF:
COSM Planning Intern Flyer Final_8.31.2026
Ideal Candidate
Desired Qualifications
A positive professional attitude with effective verbal and written communication skills, strong research and analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, web-based resources or ArcGIS experience, ability to plan, organize, and coordinate workload, experience with interpretation of technical information and statistics.
Experience, Education and Training:
Must be in the process of earning an undergraduate or master's degree in the fields of Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field.
Time Commitment
Flexible Schedule, up to 30 hours a week. Each intern is able to work a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.