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City of Long Beach Accepting Applications for Urban Planning and Design Internship
By Staff Writer
Published on Wed, Oct 14, 2026
The City of Long Beach Department of Economic Development & Opportunity (EDO) is welcoming aspiring urban planners to join the third cohort of its Urban Planning and Design Internship, a paid initiative designed to provide college students with real-world experience in urban planning, design, architecture and civic engagement.
The program is led by EDO’s Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN) Youth Career Services Center, in collaboration with its partnerships with the Long Beach Community Design Center and Civic Confidence LLC. Throughout the eight-month immersive program, interns will gain experience through hands-on projects, interactive workshops and mentorship opportunities with professionals across public, private, and nonprofit. Interns will be placed at worksites such as the City’s Community Development Department, local nonprofit, and private firms.
The program is open to students ages 18 to 30 who are currently enrolled in a community college or university program in urban planning, architecture or related fields. Priority will be given to Long Beach residents and students who reside in low-income or underserved communities. Participants will be compensated $22 per hour for a maximum of 500 hours.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online through Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
This is the third consecutive year the City has offered the program. Past cohorts have supported 20 emerging professionals whose work contributed to major City planning efforts. Several graduates have transitioned into full-time roles related to planning, civic engagement and public service, a testament to the program’s strong workforce development outcomes.
For additional information about the program and other youth and adult employment services, visit https://longbeach.gov/edo/talent-workforce/youth-services/ or contact Reza Perl, Youth Programs Specialist, at 562.570.4577 or Reza.Perl@longbeach.gov.
