Applications Open for the Third Cohort of the Long Beach Urban Planning & Design Internship Program

In partnership with the Long Beach Community Design Center and Civic Confidence LLC, the Program offers an eight-month course consisting of hands-on projects, workshops and mentorship opportunities with professionals in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Interns will be placed at worksites such as the City’s Community Development Department, local nonprofits and private firms.

Participants will be compensated $22 per hour for a maximum of 500 hours. 

The Program is open to students ages 18 to 30 who are currently enrolled in community college or university program in urban planning, architecture or related fields.

Priority will be given to Long Beach residents and students in low-income or underserved communities.

To support prospective applicants, EDO will host a virtual information session onWednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Applications are open through Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. Apply today by visiting longbeach.gov/youthurbanplanning.