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

GIS intern - Metropolitan Planning Council

Who: Metropolitan Planning Council

What: Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is looking for an intern with GIS skills to help work on a dataset of parcel-based projects for conducting outreach. Below you may find a brief description of tasks to be performed. Knowledge or experience about Python scripts or data query would be a plus but optional. This is an unpaid position, although resources might become available as the project progresses. We do have a great network at MPC; several of our MUPP alumni are affiliated with or currently working at MPC. If you are interested, please send me a copy of your resume and some GIS work samples. If you would like to use this experience to fulfil your internship requirements and register for UPP590 this spring, I would suggest you respond to me indicating your interest asap.

To be successful, it's important to be able to quickly run basic analysis (e.g identify clusters, proximity to rivers or water bodies, etc), and conduct visual assessment of project aerials for landscape character (e.g. does it look maintained? Is there Green Infrastructure or other stormwater assets on-site?). The outcome would be a map-based dataset that MPC staff will run queries of a basic set of characteristics, and can use to update fields in the dataset.

 

Contact Ning Ai for more information.

Management Fellow - City of Wichita

Who: City of Wichita

What: The Public Management Fellowship program allows current or recently graduated Master of Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field student the opportunity to gain valuable career-related experience in virtually all areas of municipal operations. Fellows will be involved in research, analytical work and managing special projects. Management Fellows perform their work in the City Manager's Office and are offered opportunities to work with various government departments. Public Management Fellow positions are for a 12-month period. Fellows are eligible for City health and dental insurance, holiday pay and Sick Leave (not subject to the six-month probationary rule). Professional leave associated with their academic program is also available.

For additional information please visit: https://wichita.gov/CMO/Fellowship/Pages/default.aspx

Examples of Work Performed

• Assists the City Manager's Office in researching high-level current issues.
• Acts as a liaison between the City and the community at City events.
• Attends meetings on behalf of or in conjunction with management.
• Plans and coordinates various meetings and conferences.
• Attends conferences and seminars that develop skill and knowledge.
• Participates in developing the City budget and Capital Improvement Program.
• Reviews, updates and implements operations policies and procedures.
• Assists in employee conflict remediation, Accident Review Board, and other employee-related issues.
• Conducts financial studies, and develops and presents recommendations.
• Develops portions of financial reports.
• Completion of work assignments may require operation of a vehicle.
• Reports directly to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
• Meets weekly with the City Manager regarding assignment status and workload.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
  

 

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge obtained from academic study and/or experience of the principles and practices of Public Management.
• Knowledge of the functions, practices and principles of information processing, analysis and management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of financial and management analysis.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information, including developing spreadsheets involving basic mathematical and statistical operations.
• Ability to work with the four functions of mathematics.
• Ability to research, analyze, summarize and report findings.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• An employee will not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

 

Required Experience and Training

Applicants must be nearly completed in coursework toward a Master of Public Administration degree.

 ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:

• A cover letter stating interest and intent attached to the application under the attachments section
• A current resume including education, universities attended, degree awarded and completion dates attached to the application under the attachments section
• Scanned or an electronic copy of your undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Three references with daytime phone numbers and email addresses
•  LGMF Management CaseStudy Assessment attached to the application under the attachments section

 

LGMF Management Case Study

Assignment: In no more than 900 words (about three (3) double-spaced pages), developed an approach that is analytical and inclusive that recognizes the explosive political climate.  Be sure to proofread and eliminate or correct any special characters that may be generated when you paste in your assignment.
 
 NOTICE: This is a professional assessment case study; it is an assessment of your professional management ideas not an academic paper, and may not be reviewed by a professor, writing center, peer or other individual or group.  No outside resources may be used or consulted.
Transit was a long-time responsibility of the local government.  The jurisdiction of some 100,000 residents was free-standing and full-service and was located about an hour from a metro area.  The jurisdiction owned and operated the bare bones transit system.  Financially, it was losing money consistently.  Recently, a newly elected member of the governing body had taken office, pledging to the voters that she would run a tight ship and that all "sacred cows" would be scrutinized in an effort to save tax dollars.  She replaced a member of the governing body who had supported transit, and now a bare majority, including the chair, was known as fiscally conservative even though the chair could go either way (the chair is a voting member of the governing body). 
At budget time, the new member requested detailed information about the transit operation.  The staff gave her a lot of information, but she clearly was most interested in whether the transit operation was making or losing money.  It was losing money.  No doubt.  She asked whether it was appropriate for the county to be running transit when there were potential private providers.  "We could be using this money to fund a fleet of taxis at half the cost," she claimed during a study session.  There were nods of approval from a group attending the study session as observers.
The issue began to attract a lot of attention, including letters to the editor and the threat of a packed house during the budget hearing.  People were split on the issue, but the most active citizens were those who favored the status quo. 
The challenge was that too many of the transit users could not afford the true cost of their transportation.  Under the present arrangement, the jurisdiction had no choice but to subsidize the financial losses.  Further, slowly but surely there was a steady influx of new residents, taking service industry jobs, who were dependent on public transit.  There was no foreseeable end to the financial loses given the economic profile of the transit users.
The chief administrative officer presented a staff report that examined two options.  The first would seek a contract with a private provider.  He did not include the taxi option believing that a majority of the governing body was not in favor of it. The second option would sell the transit operation outright. 
Critics of the proposals contended that it was unfair to show this kind of "callous disregard" for those least able to come to their own defense.  "What will happen to these people?"  "They will not be able to afford the cost of transit." But the financial facts could not be denied, and voters were not in a sympathetic mood, according to the majority of the commission.
A further concern was with what would happen to the transit employees-which included many minority workers.  Considered public employees, they had benefits that would not be matched if transit was privatized in some fashion.  Their spokesperson, a respected member of the clergy, pointed out that "some are long-time, dedicated public employees."  "Don't these employees deserve to be treated better?"
An editorial in the newspaper criticized the local government for failing to protect tax dollars.  "The voters have spoken!" was the headline to the editorial.  A few days later, a racially diverse coalition of respected clergy, responded with a strong letter raising an equity issue and arguing that the governing body's decision would speak loudly to the minority community.
When the transit budget came up for review and public comment, the room was packed.  There were placards in the back of the room blasting the governing body.  There also was a grim faced group of citizens who had previously accused the jurisdiction of wasting money.  Everyone knew it was going to be a tough evening.
At the end of the meeting it was clear that no decision would be made.  The council was divided, citizens were divided, and the staff was exasperated.  A majority of the governing body agreed that a "cooling off period" was needed.  They would revisit the issue in two months, which still would give plenty of time to approve the budget.  There were groans from all parties except several members of the governing body who were glad for the breathing room.  To his credit, the chair announced "We are going to use this period to revisit the issue.  We will try to develop a proposal during this time that is the result of an analytical and yet inclusive approach. And, if we need more than the six weeks, so be it.  This issue is not going to go away."

Academic Hourly Assistant - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center

Who: Illinois Sustainable Technology Center

What: The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. ISTC integrates applied research and technical assistance to advance efforts in the areas of pollution prevention; water and energy conservation; renewable energy, greenhouse gas mitigation, materials recycling and beneficial reuse. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.  For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

An Academic Hourly Assistant position is available to work directly with manufacturing, industrial and public sector entities throughout Illinois to provide technical assistance in identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to improve efficiency associated with materials, processes, water and wastewater, and energy utilization. This position will focus on providing waste minimization and diversion assistance to our clients.  Work 20 hours per week at $25 per hour.

Research Assistantship - Government Finance Research Center

Who: Government Finance Research Center

What: Work on a research project funded by UIC’s Government Finance Research Center:

1.   Prepare literature reviews on topics related to municipal revenue forecasting, debt management, and capital assets
2. Assist with quantitative data collection using sources like Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFRs) and the EMMA-MSRB database
3. Gather qualitative data from newspaper articles, published reports, and key informants in local government, consulting, and bond underwriting
4. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data   
5. Attend weekly project meetings with supervisors
6. Assist with writing research reports and blog posts  
7. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned  
   

Minimum Qualifications  

1. Enrolled graduate student at UIC   
   

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   

1. Excellent data management and analytical skills
2. Persistence in gathering raw data from different public and proprietary sources   
3. Ability to meet deadlines and work independently and expediently  
4. Ability to work effectively with supervisors
5. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Excel (and basic knowledge of Tableau) 
6. Ability to code and analyze qualitative data using software (e.g., NVivo; Scrivner)  
7. Knowledge of and interest in the following topics: public finance, asset management, municipal debt, revenue projections, tax policy, capital budgeting
   

Supervisors:   Rachel Weber, Professor of Urban Planning and Policy
Renee Tapp, Urban Studies Foundation Post-Doctoral Scholar, Urban Planning and Policy
 

Work hours and Benefits    

Hours: 20 hours per week (50% RA Position)  
Monthly salary of $2,290 + tuition waiver   
Position is for Spring semester 2021 and will be renewed for the Summer term 2021 based on
satisfactory work performance and funding availability  
 
For priority consideration, please submit a resume and brief letter of interest to Dr. Weber
(rachelw@uic.edu) by December 4, 2020.  
 
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  
   
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance
of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit
Reporting Act.

Summer Fellow Program - Montgomery County, Maryland

Who: Montgomery County, Maryland

What: The Montgomery County Council’s ten-week Summer Fellows Program is a unique opportunity that enables graduate students to gain real world local government experience across multiple fields. Summer 2021 will be our fifth consecutive year hosting the program. We welcome students in policy-related graduate programs (policy, public administration, planning, public health, law, etc.) who will have completed their first year of study by summer 2021 to apply.

The program is a collaboration among four independent organizations:

• Montgomery County Council
• Council's Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO)
• Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
• Montgomery County Executive Branch

This alliance provides multiple access points to innovative leaders who are shaping the future of Montgomery County in new and exciting ways (virtual or in-person). It also enables participants to build an experience specifically tailored to their field of study. Participants will work directly with decision makers (elected officials, senior management staff, and more) on ongoing projects, policy analyses and self-selected research projects. Fellows will present their independent research and policy recommendations to the full Council at the conclusion of their program. No matter if the program is virtual or in-person, Fellows will also be able to explore the County through weekly field trips. 

Dates of Fellowship: June 7, 2021 - August 13, 2021

Summer Fellows Brochure

Our updated brochure will be posted soon. In the meantime, please review last year's program brochure for additional information on the placements, work scope, eligibility criteria, and the application/selection process.

Summer Fellows Application

The Stage 1 application is now open and is due December 13, 2020 at 11:59 pm. We will update this webpage if we extend the deadline.

The Stage 2 application will be emailed directly to selected applicants who successfully complete and meet certain requirements in the Stage 1 application. Learn more about both stages and the selection process in the brochure.

Contact our Program Coordinators

Nicole Rodriguez-Hernandez
Pamela Dunn

Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Justice, Equity, and Opportunity Initiative - State of Illinois

Who: Office of the Lieutenant Governor

What: The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is currently seeking students who want to become involved in governmental work with the Justice, Equity, and Opportunity (JEO) Initiative. The JEO Initiative centralizes the state’s criminal justice reform efforts and promotes economic opportunity in communities most impacted by a broken criminal justice system. JEO Initiative staff advise the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor on justice reform policy and legislation, oversee several criminal justice-related agencies, and convene advocates and stakeholders to advance equity-focused policies and practices. This internship is unpaid, but college credit may be applicable depending on your university's programming and work hours are flexible.

Overview of Internship Role: The JEO Initiative is accepting an intern to work closely with Initiative staff on key projects, including implementation of the Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) grant program, the establishment of more robust reentry systems, and the planning process for events hosted by the office and the Lieutenant Governor’s public engagements.

Intern Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with writing briefs and talking points for the Lieutenant Governor
• Assist with planning for the office’s criminal justice-focused events
• Conduct policy and legislative research
• Attend meetings with advocates, service providers, government leaders, and other criminal justice stakeholders
• Provide administrative support to the team
  

If students have any questions, please feel free to email Ariana Correa (ariana.correa@illinois.gov) and have the subject line read: JEO Internship

Applications can be submitted HERE. Please include your resume, writing sample, and references (we highly suggest the most recent reference to be from a supervisory role).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 22, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Housing Policy and Analysis Intern - City of San Francisco

Who: City of San Francisco

What: The San Francisco Planning Department plays a central role in guiding the growth and development in our City. The Department works with other City agencies and the community to help achieve great planning for a great city.  

Our mission, under the direction of the Planning Commission, shapes the future of San Francisco and the region by: generating an extraordinary vision for the General Plan and in neighborhood plans; fostering exemplary design through planning controls; improving our surroundings through environmental analysis; preserving our unique heritage; encouraging a broad range of housing and a diverse job base; and enforcing the Planning Code.  

The Department serves a broad range of constituents, including the citizens of San Francisco, community organizations, elected and appointed policymakers, builders, architects, property owners, tenants, and advocacy groups. All rely on the City’s General Plan and the Planning Code to achieve the City’s development goals.  

This is an opportunity to intern in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative department and share in our vision to make San Francisco the worlds’ most livable urban place – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally. For more information about the San Francisco Planning Department, please visit www.sf-planning.org. 

Internship Information
This is a full-time position. The duration of this internship is six months, with an opportunity to extend the duration for up to one year. The extension may be possible contingent upon City budget conditions and demonstrated competence and professionalism in the first six months of employment.

Housing Analysis: San Francisco and the Bay Area have one of the most unaffordable housing markets in the United States. Extreme income disparities, lack of housing production, limited public control of residential properties, and limited funding for affordable housing at the federal, state, and local levels result in ongoing challenges with housing affordability and displacement of low and moderate income households. San Francisco has implemented many important policies to produce and preserve affordable housing and protect tenants. We need to understand to what extent the existing tools are meeting their objectives, where enhancements can be made, and what additional tools are needed.

The intern’s work will support the Housing Element Update 2022, the Recovery Strategies, and additional housing data and policy support. This would include assisting in the completion of the Needs Analysis for the Housing Element Update which requires knowledge of data gathering and narrative development. Additional tasks may include a constraints analysis, site inventories, implementing programs and policies analysis, policy writing, and outreach support.

The Community Equity Division intern would help with the following tasks:

1. Data Analysis for Housing Element: Identify data sources; compile, organize and interpret/analyze data; conduct and transcribe/synthesize interviews; GIS mapping; write summary documents; create charts, tables, graphs, maps and other graphical display of information; and, create presentations.
2. Policy and Program Assessment and Research: The candidate may contribute to the assessment of some existing programs and policies to protect, produce, and preserve housing affordable to low and moderate-income people. Assessments of existing policies and programs include data analysis, challenges and recommendations. The assessment of potential programs and policies will consider benefits, process, and barriers associated with implementation of potential programs and policies in San Francisco. Assessments are developed in collaboration with Project Team members, City agency, and community stakeholder partners. 
3. Community Engagement: Support the development and implementation of community stakeholder and public meetings. This could include meeting facilitation, note taking, writing meeting summaries, and logistical support.
   

A letter of interest should include a description of the candidate’s experience and interest in the position.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires completion of three years (equivalent to 90 semester units or 135 quarter units) of education from an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Studies, or a related field specific to the internship.

Desirable Qualifications: The desired candidate should have experience conducting policy analysis and quantitative data analysis.  The candidate should be familiar with, and preferably experienced in geo-spatial research and analytical methods and have familiarity with housing and land use policy and practices.  Candidates should be able to work independently, must have excellent organization and written and oral communication skills including production of data tables, charts, and other graphics; and have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, other common data software, GIS, Office and familiarity with Adobe InDesign. Experience with coding for data analysis and python preferred but not required.

The desired candidate will be enrolled in or have completed a master’s program in city planning, public policy, geography, or a related field with a demonstrated interest in housing and community development. Education may be supplemented with 1-2 years of experience in a position that involves research, data analysis, graphics, and GIS skills.

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Notes: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

How To Apply

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Human Resources Analyst listed on this announcement.

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process.
Select the desired job announcement
Select “Apply” and read and acknowledge the information
Select either “I am a New User” if you have not previously registered, or “I have Registered Previously”
Follow instructions on the screen

Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Michael Eng, by telephone at 628-652-7522, or by email at Michael.Eng@sfgov.org.
 

Selection Procedures

Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ - Qualifying)
All applicants must complete and the Supplemental Questionnaire along with the application by the filing deadline. The information provided on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be consistent with the information on the application and is subject to verification. Applicant responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to assist in determining if applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Only those candidates who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.
Conviction History

As a selected candidate for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a selected candidate. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as:
Candidates for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.
Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.

If you are a selected candidate, the hiring department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
Disaster Service Workers
All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Conclusion

General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures:

Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor.

Terms of Announcement:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at http://www.jobaps.com/sf

Copies of Application Documents:

Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Submitted documents become a permanent part of the exam record and will not be returned. The hiring department may require applicants to submit the same documents and/or additional documents at a later date.

Right to Work:

All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

Requests:

Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this job announcement can find information on requesting a reasonable ADA Accommodation at:

http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#applicantswithdisabilities

Federal Policy Intern - The League of American Bicyclists

Who: The League of American Bicyclists

What: We believe bicycling brings people together. When more people ride bikes:

• Life is better for everyone;
• Communities are safer, stronger and better connected;
• Our nation is healthier, economically stronger, environmentally cleaner and more energy independent.

To create a more Bicycle Friendly America for everyone, local organizations, volunteers and members are the foundation for our success. Our job is to create tools that fuel local success while representing bicyclists on Capitol Hill to ensure more resources and better policies that will make bicycling safer, more comfortable, and open to all.

Who We Are Looking For

Someone interested in transportation policy and politics, and how it affects bicycling. This position will be involved with researching and reporting policy debates around transportation funding and self-driving cars, and organizing events (on-line) for bicycling and walking advocates and Congressional staff. 

Job Responsibilities

The League of American Bicyclists represents the voices of everyday bicyclists in the halls of Congress, to federal agencies and with national partners in Washington D.C. We seek to ensure the most bicycle-friendly federal policies, regulations, and funding priorities to enable state and local governments to get more people riding — and riding safely. 

A Federal policy intern will be involved in:

• Researching new members of Congress
• Tracking federal funding for bicycling and walking
• Writing fact sheets and blogs on key bicycling issues for use with Congress. (with a focus on health programs that promote bicycling.)
• Organizing online events for advocates and Congressional staff.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Interest, understanding, and commitment to communicate the mission, goals of the League.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages, abilities, cultural groups, economic status or sexual orientation

Reporting Relationships

The Federal policy intern reports to the Vice President, Government Relations and may work with the Policy Director as well.

Hours, duration and pay:

The internship is 15 hours a week for six months. Pay is $15/hour 

Application Instructions

Please email a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to jobs@bikeleague.org with Federal Policy Intern in the subject line.The League of American Bicyclists is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age.

Internship - Chicago Community Trust

Who: The Chicago Community Trust

What: The Chicago Community Trusts internship program will provide interns with the opportunity to work on projects designed to provide a better understanding of the field of philanthropy and the work of a community foundation. This comprehensive internship will provide an in depth look at our strategic initiatives, programmatic giving areas, the inner workings of the grant making process, and the role of development within a community foundation.