Intern in Spatial Planning as well as Urban Development / Open Space 80 – 100%

About the job

Your new role

You will gain exciting insights into the fields of activity of the four departments of urban planning and related specialist areas. You will assist in the procedural support of special use plans, zoning plan amendments, local planning revisions as well as urban studies, prepare planning bases and maps, and support us at events and occasions.

You are suitable for this position if

• You are planning to study urban, transport and spatial planning at OST - Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil and require a preliminary internship for this, or you wish to gain practical experience alongside your spatial planning or geography studies.
• You enjoy working on spatial planning, urban development and open space issues and are interested in planning processes and building and planning law.
• You are a team player, enjoy working independently, and are communicative and reliable.

Good reasons to work for the City of St. Gallen:

Your department

Urban planning is responsible for the structural and spatial development of the city. We handle a variety of tasks in the four departments of spatial planning, urban development / open space, monument preservation, and area and site development. We maintain professional exchange both within our team and with colleagues from other departments and offices. The short distances to important interfaces within the city administration and the collegial interaction among each other support our work. We create an environment for new ideas and independent work.

What we offer

You will gain an exciting and instructive insight into the processes and instruments of urban planning and can help shape the spatial development of the City of St. Gallen. You will find a varied activity with challenging projects, interesting contacts with internal and external specialists as well as other influential actors in urban development. Your new workplace is located in the heart of our beautiful old town. The internship position is limited to six months.

Our selection process

We confirm your application immediately upon receipt.

After reviewing the documents, you will receive feedback from Samuel Rudolf, Project Manager of the Spatial Planning Department. If you have any questions, Samuel Rudolf is happy to assist you at telephone 071 224 46 95 or email samuel.rudolf@stadt.sg.ch. Please submit your complete application documents exclusively online.

Do you want to advance St. Gallen? We look forward to your application – regardless of your origin or life situation.