Internship Opportunity at Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Via the YIPPS listserve:

"...the Department of Transportation Planning at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments is seeking an intern to provide assistance on a variety of projects within the department, including but not limited to web-based communications and public outreach, and with programs that are designed to promote coordination between land-use and transportation at the local level.

The posting may be found here:

http://www.mwcog.org/resources/opportunities/detail.asp?JOB_ID=328

Please feel free to pass this along to those who might be interested!  Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled."

International Economic Development Council Internship Opportunity

Via the YIPPS listserve:

"The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2013 Intern Program. Internships are offered to graduate and undergraduate students in economic development, city and regional planning, public administration, and public policy programs. The internship will be located at our Washington, DC office; graduate-level internships are paid positions, but undergraduates are unpaid. The deadline for submitting applications is November 15.

Working on varied research-related projects, interns will:
· Gain practical work experience
· Become familiar with a wide range of economic development programs and issues
· Have an opportunity to have work published
· Contribute to technical assistance projects for communities throughout the U.S.
· Prepare reports, case studies, and presentations on economic development issues and trends

For complete details of the intern program and the application process, please visit our website: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Job_Center_Students.

Applicants should have:
· Excellent writing and organizational skills
· The ability to work independently
· Familiarity with research and reporting methods
· General knowledge of economic development programs and issues
· Willingness to work in a team environment
· Flexibility and desire to work on multiple projects

Applications should include the following materials and must be sent electronically to intern@iedconline.org:
· One-page cover letter stating interest and availability
· Detailed resume
· Brief writing sample, no longer than 6-pages. This can be an academic paper from a school project or other writing regarding relevant development issues. It is not required that the paper is related to economic development.
· Recommendation letters and transcripts are optional.

Please feel free to contact us at the above address if you have any questions."

International Economic Development Council Internship

From the YIPPS Listerve:

"The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is currently accepting applications for a Fall 2012 internship position to work on updating content for our professional development courses. Topics range from economic development to marketing to managing economic development organizations. This position is open until filled.

Qualifications: The intern should be pursuing a degree or already hold a degree in urban planning, economic development, public administration, business, or an allied field. Previous work experience in an economic development organization is preferred, although not required. The intern will work an average of 20 hours per week from September to the end of December in our Washington, DC office. Applicants should also have:

• Excellent writing and organizational skills
• The ability to work independently
• Familiarity with research and reporting methods
• General knowledge of economic development programs and issues
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Flexibility and desire to work on multiple projects

Applications should include the following materials and must be sent electronically to intern@iedconline.org:

• One-page cover letter stating interest and availability
• Detailed resume
• Brief writing sample, no longer than 6-pages. This can be an academic paper from a school project or other writing regarding relevant development issues. It is not required that the paper is related to economic development.
• Recommendation letters and transcripts are optional.

Please contact us at intern@iedconline.org if you have any questions."

VT-ARC Fall Internship Available

Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is accepting applications for our Fall 2012 Internship Position. See attached flyer for more information.

Visit http://vt-arc.org/employment-opportunities/fall-intern to apply.

For questions, contact Taylor Nurmi at taylor.nurmi@vt-arc.org or (571) 435-4297.

Environmental Interpretation Internship/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge

Environmental Interpretation Internship/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge

Dates of employment:
September 15, 2012 - June 15th, 2013, 2012 (dates are negotiable)

Qualifications:
Must have well-developed communication skills and leadership ability; be able to work independently and as part of a team; experience working with children and adults preferred. A Bachelor's degree (or pursuing) in education, natural resources, or related field is desired. A valid driver's license necessary.

Duties:
Individual will primarily work off-refuge at a large public school system, and will provide quality environmental educational experiences for students, technical expertise to teachers and faculty, and promote the National Wildlife Refuge System's role in creating environmental awareness among urban populations. Employee will work with public school system and its partners to deliver value added environmental education programs; assist senior FWS and public school staff with development of internal and external partnerships; and assist with development/promotion of opportunities for service learning projects, such as recycling, schoolyard habitats, citizen science, etc. Individual will work primarily in Fairfax County, but may have to report periodically to Patuxent Research Refuge for specific assignments, training opportunities, etc. Day to day supervision will be by Fairfax County Public School System staff

Internship Available at Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County

Sent via the YIPPS listserve:

"Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County

Unpaid College Internship 

Work Topic: The Redevelopment Authority is the principal development agency for a metropolitan county of 800,000 residents. It operates with a specific focus on mixed income, public/ private partnership real estate projects in targeted communities. The Intern will experience firsthand real estate development practices while gaining exposure to both private and non-profit developers and key government officials.

Deliverables: Best practices research, research papers and reports for internal and external publication, memos, presentations, request for proposals and outreach including the collection and management of key development data.

Area of Specialization: Mixed use real estate development, community revitalization, urban planning, public policy and public administration.

Minimum hours/week: 10 -12 hours/per week

Dates of Internship: TBD

Supervisor: Howard Ways, AICP, Executive Director

Work Description: The Redevelopment Authority Intern will assist on a variety of neighborhood revitalization projects. The intern will assist in the following areas:

• Data collection and reporting
• Existing conditions assessments
• Preparation of reports and memos
• Land use and zoning analysis
• Project management support
• Researching best practices
• Benchmarking/comparative studies and analysis
• Public policy analysis
• Developing and implementing social media strategies for community engagement

Required Skills:

Qualified candidates should possess analytical skills, be a good writer and excellent communicator, be self motivated, be highly familiar with managing spreadsheets, databases, social media programs and be interested in learning about development issues in metropolitan regions.  

For more information or to submit a resume for consideration, contact:

Tanya Diggs

Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County

9201 Basil Court, Suite 155

Largo, MD 20774

tdiggs@co.pg.md.us

301-883-7405 "

Center for Housing Policy seeking Fall Intern

From the YIPPS listserve:

The Center for Housing Policy (Center) is seeking a fall research intern.  See the job announcement at this link: http://www.nhc.org/media/files/2012_Center_Fall_Research_Intern.pdf

Internship Opportunity at American Planning Association (APA)

From APA:

"The American Planning Association (APA) has an opening for an intern position at its national headquarters in Washington, DC.

The APA 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 American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is APA’s professional institute.

The intern will primarily support AICP’s certification and advanced specialty certifications (ASC) programs (http://www.planning.org/certification/index.htm). The AICP Exam is a critical step in the certification of individuals who satisfy APA’s educational and employment criteria for professional planners.

The ASCs enable AICP–credentialed planners to be recognized for their knowledge, experience, and leadership skills in specialized areas of planning. APA is initiating the development of an advanced certification in Urban Design.

For the AICP exam, responsibilities include:

• Preparation of AICP Exam Results Reports for accredited planning programs including preparing descriptive statistics of data sets (e.g. mean, median, mode) and histograms and other charts for presentation
• Brainstorming meaningful ways to present complex data to individuals. 

For the ASC exams, responsibilities include:

• Conducting research on subject matter experts
• Manage the scheduling of and coordinating travel and logistics for meetings.

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 urban design. Applicants must possess excellent writing, analytical and verbal skills, solid research and organization skills, a good eye for detail, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and an eagerness to learn. Applicants must be able to make recommendations regarding issues they research as well as their areas of responsibility. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are a must.   Since the intern will be responsible for compiling various reports, he or she must be very adept at lay out and formatting in the listed computer programs.  The candidate should be extremely detailed oriented.  

This is an unpaid internship. Hours are flexible, between 14 and 21 hours per week. Start date immediately. 

How to Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and short (1-3 pages) writing sample via email to fbraunstein@planning.org with “Internship” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis."

Paid Internship Available at National Recreation and Parks Association

The National Recreation and Parks Association has a position open for an intern to capture GIS data from a variety of state and local park systems.  Intern will identify parks, trails, and park facilities and enter into a pre-prepared GIS model for uploading to a national data base.  Position is 10-12 weeks for pay and perhaps class credit.

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=1406791&t=1

Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Internship Program - Fall 2012 Applications Now Being Accepted

The National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is an early career educational and training opportunity.  It is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy.  Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.

See: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/policyfellows/index.htm.

MI Summer Internships

The Metropolitan Institute is currently seeking interns for two programs – Policy Informatics and Sustainability. Internships with the Metropolitan Institute provide opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the research enterprise at Virginia Tech. Interns can contribute to research projects, assist in media outreach such as blogging, and work with out team to organize events and roundtables.

Undergraduate students (especially juniors and seniors) and graduate students majoring in public policy, urban planning, public administration, information systems, and management, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Please review the complete description of the positions for more information.

Internship Opportunity - City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department

From the City of Virginia Beach:

"City of Virginia Beach

Summer Internship for Students

 Department of Public Works

Summary: 

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Works Internship Program is designed to recruit diverse college students majoring in Public Administration, Government, Political Science or related field.  The program provides viable full-time work experiences during the summer that assist students in making connections between textbook knowledge and real world experiences. 

Position Description: 

Compile statistical data into routine reports; prepare basic informational reports in support of the director and administrative staff; participate in division or department projects by researching or providing relevant information; assist in the budget process by providing performance measure reports on departmental or divisional operations; and conduct research in order to gather information and data needed to correctly analyze division or department projects.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Candidates must possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina Driver’s license.  Must have basic knowledge of public administration or business administration theories and practices and be able to use basic Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint, etc.).  Students can be enrolled in either an undergraduate or master program in public administration, business administration, or management or related field.

Work Hours: 

Candidates will work a 40 hour internship between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately 12 weeks (May 14, 2012 – August 3, 2012).  Normal work hours may vary depending on the position.  Flexibility for school schedules is allowable.  The applicant is responsible to provide their own transportation to work and housing during the summer internship.

Compensation:  Paid Internship

Application Procedure: 

All interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter and transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) to Susan L. Perry, Public Works, at pwinternship@vbgov.com.  Incomplete applications will not be considered for the internship program.  Interviews will be scheduled for qualified applicants during the weeks of March 5th-16th.  References may be requested at time of interview. If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Susan Perry at (757) 385-1355 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Application Deadline:    February 15, 2012

Note:  The individuals selected will be employed through a temporary services agency and assigned to the City of Virginia Beach.  A drug test and criminal background check, performed by this agency, is required before employment.  Interns must also provide a recent DMV driving record prior to employment.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, national origin, race, disability or political affiliation."

White House Internships

Please see this message below from the Office of Public Engagement at the White House. The deadline for applications is next Sunday, January 22. Student can apply at www.whitehouse.gov/internship.

The deadline to apply for the White House Internship Program is January 22, 2012. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to work at the White House.

Interns work in key offices like the Office of the Vice-President, the Office of the First Lady, Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and the Domestic Policy Council and get the chance to attend meetings with government officials, conduct research, staff events, and write memos. If you or anyone else you know is interested, make sure to apply now!

Wash DC Internship: Part Time Communication/Media Intern

Position Available: Part Time Communication/Media Intern

Organization Description
Founded in 1971, the Washington Youth Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum provides a unique year-round environmental science and food education program for youth and families via four core environmental science and food education programs Garden Science, Seed To Supper, Growing Food…Growing Together and SPROUT and a one acre teaching  and demonstration garden at the U.S. National Arboretum.

Through garden exploration, the mission of the Washington Youth Garden is to inspire and engage youth and families in self-discovery, explore relationships with food and the natural world, and contribute to the health of the environment and their communities.

Responsibilities:
Seeking an energetic, creative individual with strong communication and social media skills to assist small staff with managing and advancing the organization’s communication systems.  The Communications/Media Intern will have the opportunity to work on a variety of communication projects involving website and blog maintenance, newsletter development and writing, coordinating presence on social media networks, communications database development and maintenance, writing articles and organizational communications, as well as assisting with programs and special events. Intern would report to WYG’s Program Director.

Primary responsibilities will include:
•    Managing website, blog and other social networking sites (i.e., Facebook, Flickr);
•    Assist with ongoing development, design, editing and dissemination of WYG’s e-newsletter;
•    Assist with development and maintenance of communications database;
•    Cultivate WYG’s electronic and print media contact database (and place stories in print, blogs and other online sites where applicable);
•    Assist with creation and maintenance of garden signage;
•    Photographic documentation of programming and special events; and
•    Occasional program and special events support.

Qualifications:
At minimum 1-2 years of media/communications operation experience.
•    Excellent written communications skills; excellent interpersonal skills;
•    Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); experience or willingness to learn Non-Profit Soapbox, and Emma Email Marketing Service;
•    Experience with social networking sites such as Facebook, Flickr;
•    Creative self-starter; proven ability to work independently and as a team player; manage details and complete assignments in an efficient and effective manner;
•    Enthusiasm for sustainable food movement; interest in nonprofit communications, and marketing;
•    Arts/creative experiences, photography and bilingual skills are highly recommended.

Time commitment:
Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) three month position beginning early February through April 2012.  The start and end dates and hourly commitment of the internship are flexible and can be adjusted in response to both organization’s and intern’s needs.

Compensation:
The internship is unpaid, but WYG can arrange for the intern to earn academic credit through one’s college or university if applicable.

How to Apply
Application due January 19th, 2012
Please email resume, cover letter, and references to outreach@washingtonyouthgarden.org

No phone calls please

The Washington Youth Garden

3501 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002-1958
Phone 202-245-2709    Fax 202-544-5398
www.washingtonyouthgarden.org

White House Internship Program Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2012

OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS www.oup.org

December 5, 2011

Greetings, The White House internship program is now accepting applications for summer 2012 positions! This program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. Although unpaid, this hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The application period for the summer 2012 White House internship program is now open until January 22, 2012. All White House interns are expected to intern full-time for the entire term of the program. To learn more about the White House internship program, please visit us online at www.oup.org/news/whatsnew.asp?id=784.

www.twitter.com/HUDOUP University Partnerships Clearinghouse // 1-800-245-2691 // oup@oup.org

Brookings Metro Internship Announcement

Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program Spring 2012 Internship

General Information

The Metropolitan Policy Program offers spring semester internships for qualified candidates. Interns will work closely with staff providing research and administrative support for Metro’s current projects and day to day office functioning. Semester interns typically devote at least 20 hours per week to the Metro Program, but alternative schedules will also be considered.

Undergraduate students (especially upperclassmen), graduate students, and recent college graduates majoring in public policy, urban policy, statistics, economics, other liberal arts, or related fields are encouraged to apply for our research internships.

Our most successful applicants balance high level quantitative research proficiency with strong writing skills, demonstrated through previous research experience. Experience with Excel, ArcGIS, SAS, STATA and/or Access is strongly recommended, but not required.

Metro also offers a communications internship for an individual interested in communications, public relations, or journalism and how these fields relate to Metro’s operations. Duties include: pitching stories about Metro Program reports to regional and national media; assisting in coordinating and staffing outreach events such as press conferences, forums, and policy roundtables; updating press lists; compiling clip reports; and other miscellaneous office duties.

Please note that all positions are unpaid. Spring semester internships generally run from January or February through early May, however, some flexibility exists.

How to Apply

Send the following materials to “Intern Coordinator” at: cpitman@brookings.edu

1. Cover letter, indicating your availability (approximate number of hours per week, and approximate start/end dates). Discuss specifically why you are interested in interning with the Metropolitan Policy Program and highlight quantitative skills mentioned above.

2. Resume

3. Writing sample, brief, no more than 3 pages

City of Phoenix Management Intern Program

The City of Phoenix Management Intern Program is a nationally-recognized program that has been training future municipal leaders since 1950. More than 171 former participants have achieved success in all levels of government as well as in the private sector. If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging public service career, this is an excellent opportunity to work in an award-winning, world-renowned municipal corporation in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S.

Our full-time program is designed to attract, develop, and retain talented individuals with an interest in a local government management career. This program gives selected participants the opportunity to observe firsthand the efforts of a large city government working to resolve some of its most pressing issues. Our program is unparalleled in terms of the opportunities participants will have to meet and network with executives and managers. Successful participants are highly recruited by departments to fill available City jobs, and many of our top-level executives, including our current City Manager, began their career with the City in this program.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit http://phoenix.gov/interns for more information.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes January 31, 2012. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This program starts on Monday July 2, 2012. Individuals holding a master’s degree or those who will have satisfactorily completed all coursework for a master’s degree by this date are eligible to apply. City employees are encouraged to apply.

Application packets will be evaluated based on all completed materials submitted. This will include successful presentation of requested information and job-related factors such as writing skills and commitment to public service or local government.

HOW TO APPLY

Only online applications are accepted for this position. The results of the initial screening process will be sent to your primary email address. We anticipate narrowing the pool of candidates and inviting finalists to interview in March 2012. Selections are expected to be made in April 2012.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• For other important information related to employment with the City of Phoenix, please visit: www.phoenix.gov/jobs/info.pdf
• For more information related to the Management Intern Program, please visit: www.phoenix.gov/interns
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Center at (602) 262-6277 or email management.intern@phoenix.gov

Call for Applications: Spring 2012 Internship at Henrico County Planning Dept

We're glad to share news about the Henrico County Planning Department's Graduate Student Internship Program
The due date for applications for Spring 2012 is December 9, 2011

About the program
"The Henrico County Planning Department Graduate Student Internship Program is a great way to gain first-hand experience in the land use planning field. Our interns are exposed to all aspects of the land use planning process—from comprehensive planning and long range planning issues, to site plan review and zoning administration. Program participants rotate through the department and are assigned a variety of responsible tasks that put classroom experience into real-life practice."

Read more at http://randolph.co.henrico.va.us/planning/pdf/gradprog.pdf

Sustainability and Energy Internship - National Association of Counties

The National Association of Counties is looking for an intern to work on local government energy and sustainability issues. The position is full-time and will go from mid-October to December. More
information is can be found here.

Eligible candidates must be able to make the commitment to stay on until late-December.

Paid Internship at the American Planning Association - International Program Intern

The APA is hiring a paid intern to assist with various international and
professional practice programs. Deadline to apply is October 28, 2011.
Please see find a position description here.