Summer 2026 Master’s Urban Planning Intern

Help Us Make a Difference This Summer 

Inspire is a mission-driven firm, partnering with local governments to create great places, safe streets, and thriving communities. Our approach is interdisciplinary, promoting extensive collaboration, and keenly focused on implementation.

Our work spans across nine specialties, including Comprehensive Planning, Land Development Codes, Redevelopment Planning, Downtown Master Planning, Complete Streets, Trails, Parks & Plazas, Streetscapes, Municipal Branding & Wayfinding.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking students currently enrolled in an accredited Urban/City Planning Master’s degree program to join us in Orlando, Florida for our Summer 2026 Get Inspired Internship program.

The internship is 40 hours a week and is tentatively scheduled from May or June 2026 until August 2026. To maximize your internship experience, you will be expected to be in the office for most of the program.

What You’ll Do

As a Summer 2026 Master’s Urban Planning Intern, you’ll make a meaningful impact by:

·        Actively participating in community engagement events to assist communities with environmental, social, and economic challenges.

·        Collecting and evaluating data from field investigations and sources, including censuses, market research, and environmental studies.

·        Utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) software to incorporate spatial data into comprehensive, digital maps.

·        Reviewing and evaluating site plans submitted by developers and making recommendations on adjustments or approvals.

·        Interpreting government policies, including zoning laws, building codes, and environmental regulations.

·        Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across the organization.

·        Completing additional duties as assigned. Some travel may be required depending on assignments.

Skills and Abilities

·        Microsoft Office Suite experience. Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) experience is a plus.

·        Comfortable using team collaboration and communications platforms, particularly Microsoft Teams.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·        Dedication to learning new skills, programs, and processes.

·        Organized, innovative, and ambitious.

Minimum Requirements

·        Currently enrolled in an accredited Urban/City Planning Master’s degree program.

Preferred Qualifications

·        GIS experience.
·        Adobe CC experience.

Ready to Get Inspired? Come Join Us!

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and two to three writing samples to jobs@inspireplacemaking.com. All digital pdf should be <10 MB. 

EEO Statement

At Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. (Inspire), what we do is impactful and important. We are committed to cooperation and collaboration across disciplines to advance our mission. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Inspire is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment irrespective of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc. (Inspire) is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Director at jobs@inspireplacemaking.com and let us know the nature of your request. All accommodation requests are handled confidentially and will not adversely affect your application or consideration for employment.