City of Bettendorf, Iowa

Community Development Intern

Under direct supervision of the Senior Planner & the Community Development Director, the Community Development Intern provides research and reporting, planning, GIS, and other technical support to the Community Development Department. Work assignments are introductory-level, supporting professional staff project teams.

Potential projects include housing affordability analysis, code best practice research, zoning ordinance update drafting,  floodplain buyout park design, and GIS App development.

Essential Functions

• Assist the department staff with development review.
• Assists department staff with researching and writing updates to the Bettendorf Zoning Ordinance.
• Assists with staff report preparation and special planning projects including the preparation of maps & exhibits.
• Attends various meetings which may include: the Development Review Committee, Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, City Council, Trails Committee, and various project meetings; some meetings are held outside regular work hours.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Good research skills, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand project goals and objectives, and ability to work independently towards those goals is essential to fulfilling requirements of the position.
• GIS and planning skills, including a working knowledge of ArcGIS and of land use planning principles is desirable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, or experience with the preparation of online publications or reports is desirable.

Wage and Hours: $17.24 per hour. Maximum 32 hours per week. Ideally late Spring start. Flexibility on weekly schedule and start date.  

Questions and interest may be directed to:

Taylor Beswick

Senior City Planner, AICP, CFM

City of Bettendorf

Phone: 563-344-4079; Email: tbeswick@bettendorf.org