ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide research support for individual scholars and projects in areas of expertise (e.g., just transition, geopolitical impacts on oil markets, U.S. state-level climate policy, etc.)
• Assist in preparing briefing materials and creating PowerPoints for senior staff presentations
• Provide logistical support to the Program staff for administrative tasks as needed, including drafting email correspondence and routine office work
• Attend events and lectures, by CSIS and external organizations, to write de-brief summaries

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least a college junior in good standing, an advanced student, or a recent graduate
• Excellent research skills required
• Strong computer skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Good judgment and ability to complete projects independently and with a team
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple projects & priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work in a team environment

The Planning Director for the Town of Lewisville, NC is looking to hire a summer intern (job description attached). Under immediate supervision, supports the functions of the Planning Director while gaining knowledge of basic planning functions; and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Tasks:

• Assist in the review of development applications for completeness including site, landscape and elevation plans, interpretation of zoning codes and Town ordinances.
• Provide technical support to planning staff by conducting research and preparing maps and graphics.
• To make presentations to various Boards & Committees.
• Assist in the enhancement of the department’s record keeping system by organizing and computerizing files.
• Create and update material pertaining to the Town of Lewisville development approval process.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; research information and assist higher level planning staff with inquiries pertaining to current or comprehensive planning.
• Participate in a variety of special projects as assigned.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and concepts of planning.
• Basic report writing, research methods and data compilation.
• Principles of record keeping.
• General knowledge of operating a personal computer, various software programs such as ESRI ArcMap and MS Office and operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions and written communications.
• Good technical writing skills, the ability to research statutory requirements, and good organizational skills.

Ability to:

• Communicate in both written and verbal forms.
• Respond effectively to difficult and sensitive public inquiries.
• Speak and present information to various audiences.
• Provide high quality customer service.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Desirable Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and a valid North Carolina driver license. Additionally, the candidate should be currently enrolled in, or have recently completed, an undergraduate or graduate program in geography, environmental science, engineering, urban planning, or a related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; operate motorized vehicles.
• This position may involve fieldwork.

For application information, a letter of interest along with a resume shall be sent to: Stacy Tolbert.  They may be emailed to planner@lewisvillenc.net or mailed to PO Box 547, Lewisville, NC 27023 at my attention.

Stacy Y. Tolbert
Town Planner
Town of Lewisville

Upson County, Georgia announces the opening of its 2021 Planning internship position, which will be considered to be a staff member of the Building and Zoning Department (B&ZD). Applications with resumes and a cover letter are now being accepted. The position is open to college students currently enrolled in accredited graduate urban and regional planning and public administration programs. Enrolled undergraduate students, studying in those disciplines, who possess exceptional skills and/or experience, may be considered. This is a paid, full time (40 hrs/wk) position for twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks, depending upon the availability of the student intern. The 12-16 week employment period shall fall between May 3 and September 1, 2021. The position is open until filled.

The intern will be under the direct supervision of the Director of Building and Zoning, a career Planner, who served as an intern himself and supervised intern programs for six years. The successful internship candidate will become an employee of Upson County, Georgia. Partial funding for this position is from a Kundell Environmental Grant from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Civic Affairs Foundation, Inc. Due to that funding, certain reporting and availability requirements must be fulfilled and two deliverables must be provided by the end of the internship – a first draft, riverine corridors overlay district and wellhead protection ordinance and a first draft of group homes and reasonable accommodation zoning ordinance amendments. The intern will also assist with the day-to-day operations of the B&ZD and perform other duties as assigned. Covid-19 circumstances may alter the grant-related portion of this internship.

The B&ZD offices are located at 305 S. Hightower Street, Suite D-100, Thomaston, Georgia 30286 in the Thomaston-Upson County Government Complex, the former, repurposed, R.E. Lee Institute buildings. The intern position has its own dedicated work space, computer and phone. It is the intention of Upson County to provide the successful candidate with a rich educational experience, while benefitting Upson County with enhanced skills and staffing in those areas of responsibility of the B&ZD.

For a complete job description and job application, please contact the Building and Zoning Department at 706/647-1297 or find the materials on the county’s website.

The position will be open until filled. First evaluation is expected to be around April 16.

The Office of Transit Performance Management (PERF) uses data analytics and problem-solving to drive actions to improve performance. The intern would support several efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Metro’s operations, research other transit properties’ practices to identify good ideas that could be implemented at Metro and develop performance reporting and visualizations for staff to improve daily service for customers.

Please note, this position may require the intern to work virtually and/or physically onsite at a WMATA approved office or potentially in the field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency certificate.  Applicant must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position intern is seeking.

For students hired as Summer College Interns, the following distinctions are made from the above provisions of the Student Intern description.

1. The intern’s major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied.
2. The intern should at minimum be a rising college sophomore.
3. The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
4.  In cases where the internship is a progressive internship offering the consecutive summer opportunities through graduation, the intern must receive a favorable performance evaluation for the prior summer in order to be considered for each subsequent summer.

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required.  The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY:

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands-on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment.  The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:

Compiles, reviews and analyzes data.  Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.

Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports.  Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.

Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.

Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.

Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.

Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

A team of UNC researchers has developed a non-commercial, open-access website called Vaping Prevention Resource (VPR). This website is led by Dr. Kurt Ribisl, Professor and Chair of Health Behavior, Dr. Seth Noar, Professor of Journalism and Media, and Hannah Prentice-Dunn, Project Manager at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Communities across the country are grappling with the youth vaping epidemic – with 1 in 4 U.S. high schoolers reporting that they currently vape. VPR’s goal is to respond to the vaping epidemic by empowering communities with the resources and information they need to communicate with the public about the harmful effects of vaping.

Health Communication & Policy: The VPR website includes key resources to help practitioners communicate with youth about the harmful effects of vaping, as well as comprehensive policy resources for stakeholders who want to advocate for change in their communities. The website includes a Media Gallery that offers free, open access vaping prevention ads and materials for practitioners and community members to download and use. VPR also hosts a Policy Playbook for E-Cigarettes developed in Fall, 2020 in partnership with the Public Health Law Center.

We are seeking a graduate student to support VPR’s continued growth and outreach to public health practitioners in the 2021-2022 academic year

Major activities:

• Support VPR’s collaboration with the Public Health Law Center to launch Version 2.0 of the Policy Playbook for ECigarettes in fall, 2021.
• Assist the planning and launch of a VPR newsletter to reach public health practitioners across the country.
• Work with leading vaping prevention experts at UNC and other institutions to collect and summarize best practices for public health practitioners.
• Work with the VPR team to survey public health agency websites, identify vaping prevention and cessation ads, and enter these ads into the Media Gallery database.

Education and Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in communication, public health, social sciences, or related area
• Must possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Attentive to detail, organized, and able to seek advice when project concerns arise
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Preference will be given to candidates with graphic design experience and proficiency in related software (examples: Adobe InDesign, Canva, Adobe Photoshop)

The ideal candidate will be available to work 10-15 hours per week from August, 2021 through May 2022.

Compensation will be $20-$25/hour. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, April 23rd.

For more information and to apply for this opportunity, please contact: Hannah Prentice-Dunn, Project Manager for Cancer Prevention & Control at hannahpd@unc.edu

This Research Assistant opportunity will support the activities of a groundbreaking collaboration between the Fort Bragg Department of Public Health, Cumberland County Department of Public Health, and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Fort Bragg, located in eastern North Carolina, is the largest military installation in the world, with 55,000 soldiers stationed at the base. An additional 150,000 family members and beneficiaries live on base and in an 8-county region surrounding Fort Bragg. For the past two years, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center has partnered with the Fort Bragg and Cumberland County Departments of Public Health to address the pressing health issues of tobacco use, healthy food access, HPV vaccinations, and COVID-19 response. We are seeking a Research Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year to support this work.

The Research Assistant will work with Lieutenant Colonel Teresa Pearce, Director of the Fort Bragg Department of Public Health, Dr. Kurt Ribisl, Professor and Chair of Health Behavior, and Hannah Prentice-Dunn from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Military Health Research Assistant will:

• Support the research and practice activities of a 5-year, CDC National Tobacco Control Program grant to reduce the tobacco use rate on Fort Bragg from 26-17% by 2025.
• Work with UNC and Fort Bragg leaders to implement HPV vaccinations as routine care across base.
• Collect relevant information and resources to support Fort Bragg’s COVID-19 response and vaccination rollout.
• Work with the UNC and Fort Bragg teams to connect with national Military health leaders across the country to disseminate this work.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on public health experience, and to learn about the most pressing health issues in the US military. The position will require 15 hours/week, will be funded at an hourly rate of $20/hour. The Research Assistant position is planned for August 2021 – May 2022, with an optional earlier start date.

Education: The position should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related area.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements: This position requires a substantial capacity to work independently in a complex, fast-paced research environment. The
candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The candidate must possess the ability to work in teams and independently. The candidate must be attentive to detail, organized, and able to seek advice when project concerns arise.

If interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Hannah Prentice-Dunn; hannahpd@unc.edu by 5pm on Friday, April 23rd, 2021.

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.

POSITION SUMMARY

Biodiversity loss. Climate change. Sustainable development. Challenges for which the world needs solutions. Fast. International agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Paris Climate Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals represent the global community’s ambitions for rising to meet these challenges, but governments, companies, and international organizations need better information to guide their decisions. To meet this need, Conservation International and partners are:1) mapping the natural capital around the world that is most critical for providing the ecosystem services that support human well-being and 2) using computational models to explore scenarios of change, both in terms of alternative management strategies and external trends. By revealing hidden opportunities for conservation, restoration, and improved management, this project enables public and private sector actors to meet their diverse objectives in ways that better support both humanity and the planet. The successful applicant will support this effort by using their technical and subject matter expertise to advance the research and identify/support strategic engagement with key stakeholders, particularly by leveraging existing spatially explicit modeling frameworks to evaluate the outcomes of alternative conservation, restoration, and improved management scenarios in geographic contexts of relevance to key public and private sector partners.

This position is a 12-week paid summer internship (Hourly Rate: $15.00 USD)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will work closely with CI’s Associate Scientist for Nature and Sustainability to identify and leverage opportunities to incorporate critical natural capital and ecosystem services into global investment and policy decision-making, particularly within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goal framework.

Activities may include:

• Configuring and using existing geospatial ecosystem service models to design and explore diverse scenarios of land/water management and/or trends in economic patterns, climate change, etc.
• Providing support on GIS analysis, policy engagement, and scientific manuscript preparation (literature review, data collection/analysis, drafting recommendations).
• Describing decision contexts of diverse types of international actors (investors, agenda-setters), identifying key leverage points, and making recommendations.
• Conducting literature review, engaging with internal and external collaborators, and connecting with field programs to explore the concept of criticality as it pertains to ecosystem services and human well-being.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The internship will be based in CI’s Arlington VA office. Remote work options are possible. No travel is expected. This is a 12-week summer internship.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program (doctoral students preferred). The intern will possess strong technical skills in numerical modeling, GIS, statistics, programming, and/or remote sensing, as well as subject matter expertise in land use/land cover change, human geography, international development, and/or policy/governance/finance.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.

Conservation International Values

We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization.

• Passion: Inspired by people and by nature, we are urgently compelled to drive change for a sustainable future.
• Integrity: We are honest, transparent and accountable for our actions.
• Teamwork: We work together as one CI, recognizing that inclusion, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all.
• Respect: We respect each other and work to earn trust, valuing our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences.
• Courage: We pursue our vision, taking bold action, persevering and overcoming challenges.
• Optimism: We are optimistic about the capacity of people to be caring, generous and brilliant, and believe that with partners, we can inspire humanity to create a better future.