Planning Intern

The City of Bangor is seeking a motivated university student for a Fall 2026 internship supporting city planning and sustainability initiatives. This position provides practical, applied experience that complements academic programs across engineering, environmental sciences, climate studies, planning, data analytics, public policy, and related fields.


Working closely with City staff, the intern will assist with research, analysis, and project development. Hours are flexible to accommodate academic schedules.


This is a temporary paid internship at $20 per hour with a schedule of 10-20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling around classes and exams. Funding supports approximately 16 weeks of work during the Fall 2026 semester. The internship may be extended into Spring 2027 if the budget allows. Academic credit may also be arranged. Please see more information about this internship opportunity here: Planning Internship Description

Candidate Requirements

• Must be enrolled at a local college or university during Fall 2026.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, graphically, as well as oral and written.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly in a professional setting.
• Experience with GIS, data visualization, renewable energy concepts, engineering methods, or environmental analysis is helpful but not required.
• Interest in urban or environmental planning, local government, sustainability, energy systems, and/or climate action.

How to Apply

Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!

About the City of Bangor

The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments in the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.

Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicknamed the "Queen City", we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.

Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.