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Showing posts with label California. Show all posts
Showing posts with label California. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Internship, Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)

The Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) is hiring interns! Apply by February 10th, 2022. Students from diverse disciplines are encouraged to apply. Also, we strongly encourage BIPOC, people with disabilities, women, and people with other underrepresented identities to apply. For more info, visit https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/oakland-department-of-transportation-internships

 

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Graduate Internship - Legislative Analyst's Office of California

Who: Legislative Analyst's Office of California

What: The Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) provides nonpartisan fiscal and policy analysis to the California Legislature. The primary activities of the LAO are to:
  1. Assist the Legislature in all aspects of the budget process through its analytical and oversight activities.
  2. Respond to legislative requests for information about and analysis of the state’s budget and programs.
  3. Conduct independent studies and produce self-generated reports on topics of importance to the state.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

Interns apply the analytical techniques learned in their graduate programs to a practical issue facing the State of California.

QUALIFICATIONS

The LAO internship program is a rigorous analytical experience open to individuals who:
  1. Have completed the first year of a two-year graduate program that includes curriculum that is both quantitative and policy based. 
  2. Are interested in becoming a full-time fiscal and policy analyst at the LAO after graduation.

MORE INFORMATION

Please visit our website, www.lao.ca.gov/careers, to: 

  • Sign up to attend a virtual recruitment panel presentation featuring analysts from our office.
  • Find opportunities to attend informal “office hours” and have your questions answered. 
  • See detailed instructions for submitting an application.

Applications due: February 12, 2021

Program length: 12 weeks

Positions available: 3-4

Compensation: $3,200 per month

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Land Use Planning Internship - Modus (San Francisco)

Who: Modus is an industry leader in wireless site development across the western United States. Our services include site acquisition, land use planning, architecture and engineering, and construction.

What: Modus is currently searching for highly talented and driven Land Use Planning Interns (full-time or part-time) to support the Project teams at our downtown San Francisco headquarters to gain local land use planning knowledge as it relates to the wireless telecommunication industry. Interns will perform or assist with the following:
  • Conducting research and reviewing multiple jurisdictional zoning ordinances as it pertains to wireless telecommunication facilities. 
  • Preparing preliminary zoning/permitting analyses in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. 
  • Providing site-specific design, zoning & permitting analyses for selected sites.   
  • Preparing zoning and permit applications.   
  • Reviewing architectural drawings and other zoning collateral. 
  • Working diligently to expedite jurisdictional approval processes & project timelines.   
  • Attending and presenting at site design visits, community meetings and hearings.   
Work will be split between office and field.
Dynamic and fast-paced team-based projects.
$18 - $20/hour, depending on experience

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Sustainable Streets Summer Intern Program - SFMTA (San Francisco)

Who: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Sustainable Streets Division’s summer internship program

What: Gain valuable on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. Interns will participate in a variety of transportation planning and engineering activities including:
  • Designing and implementing transportation safety improvements and multimodal complete streets 
  • Performing community outreach and engagement, responding to community requests for transportation improvements 
  • Coordinating with other city agencies, contractors and communities on transportation-related projects 
  • Field trips and seminars