Internship at American Planning Association (APA)
The American Planning Association (APA) has an opening for an intern position at its national headquarters in Washington, DC.
The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit, educational organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
The intern will work primarily on the preparation of AICP Exam Results Reports for accredited planning programs. AICP is APA’s professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners. The AICP Exam is a critical step in the certification of individuals who satisfy APA’s educational and employment criteria for professional planners (http://www.planning.org/certification/index.htm).
Tasks will include: preparing descriptive statistics of data sets (e.g. mean, median, mode); preparing histograms and other charts for presentation; brainstorming meaningful ways to present complex data to individuals. Other duties may include assisting staff on other APA programs and initiatives as needed.
APA seeks graduate-level candidates who have an interest in community planning and engagement. Applicants must possess excellent quantitative analysis skills, solid research and organization skills, writing and verbal skills, a keen eye for detail, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and an eagerness to learn. Sufficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook are a must.
This is an unpaid internship. Hours are flexible, between 14 and 21 hours per week (2 or 3 days a week). Start date immediately and continue through mid-October.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and short (1-3 pages) writing sample via email to jmacdonald@planning.org with “Internship” in the subject line. Deadline to apply: August 10, 2011. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Monica Groh
Director of Certification and AICP Member Programs
American Planning Association
p: 202-349-1027
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