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Description
~ Smart Growth America advocates for people who want to live and work in great neighborhoods. We believe smart growth solutions support businesses and jobs, provide more options for how people get around and make it more affordable to live near work and the grocery store. Our coalition works with communities to fight sprawl and save money. We are making America’s neighborhoods great together. ~
Internship Overview
Smart Growth America is seeking a paid intern to support the Leadership Institute’s technical assistance program: A workshop program to support state and local governments’ planning goals and vision.
The Intern will be an integral part of the team and will play a vital role in managing the day-to-day operations of Smart Growth America’s technical assistance workshop program for local communities around the country.
This internship is a six-month position based in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include:
- providing logistical and research support for workshops and policy summits;
- coordinating with workshop instructors and communities receiving workshops;
- authoring blogs; and
- promoting our technical assistance through social networking.
Qualifications
Candidates should:
- be self-motivated and detail-oriented;
- possess excellent writing, oral communication, and organizational skills;
- be able to coordinate logistics associated with event planning;
- be able to work independently with minimal supervision and track and manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
- have a strong interest in smart growth, economic development, transportation, community growth or related areas; and
- have at least a bachelor’s degree and an educational background or work experience in public policy, community planning, or a related field.
Compensation: Interns receive a stipend of $1820 per month ($11.50 per hour).
To Apply
- Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to send a cover letter, resume, three references, and two short writing samples (no more than five pages).
- Please include "Leadership Institute Internship" in the subject line.
- Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Internship is available in early January.