PLANNING INTERN SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Oct 13, 2025 - The Planning Intern has experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and may also be familiar with GIS and/or InDesign. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, initiative to meet deadlines, and the ability to contribute to a collaborative and goal-driven environment. The intern also has exposure to CEQA and NEPA documentation, technical report preparation, research for planning projects, agency coordination, and public involvement.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Planning Intern Resume
- Data Analysis
- Production Planning
- Inventory Management
- Business Analysis
- Market Research
- Data Visualization
- Process Improvement
- Supply Coordination
- Report Writing
- Financial Modeling
- Team Collaboration
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Customer Support
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Negotiation Skills
Summary of Planning Intern Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Supply Chain Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Possess a strong interest in planning, environmental sciences, public outreach, and/or emergency management.
- Possess strong analytical skills, excellent writing and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Access.
- Experience in hazard resiliency, floodplain management, community outreach and planning, and/or transportation planning.
- Must have proficiency in GIS.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
2. BS in Industrial Engineering
- Willingness to relocate to the Czech Republic for the duration of the internship.
- Must have an advanced level of English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of the team/company culture and goals, and acting upon them.
- Capable of being entrusted with confidential information.
- Capable of grasping end-to-end processes and making them as efficient and effective.
- Sense of the stakeholder management responsibilities and ability to work with multiple deadlines.
- Excellent team player, able to develop strong relationships with colleagues and his/her key contacts.
3. BS in Operations Management
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands and solve problems for clients.
- Positive attitude and an impressive work ethic.
- Must have a clear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines.
- Able to pay attention to details and ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
- Passion and demonstrated drive to achieve goals.
- Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience with GIS and/or InDesign.
- Exposure to/experience in CEQA and NEPA documentation, reading technical documents, and preparing environmental reports.
- Exposure to/experience in researching project-related information, supporting agency coordination efforts, public involvement, and preparation of land use planning documents.