TJCOG is looking for an intern over the next couple of months to provide assistance with 160D compliance review and updates. This will be a paid internship and the candidate must be willing to provide at least 20 hours per week. There may be opportunity to provide assistance in other planning-related assignments as well as the potential of the internship being extended into a full-time Planner position, pending upcoming projects in the new fiscal year (beginning July 1). We are seeking a candidate that is able to start in the very near future and work will be conducted remotely.

If interested, reach out directly to Lindsay Whitson at lwhitson@tjcog.org or at 919.558.9319.

The Transportation Planning Division is seeking a motivated and organized self-starter to fill the role of Transportation Planning Assistant.  The position startes in mid-to-late-May and going through the next academic school year. Please encourage the students to apply! Posting closes on 3/5.

This position is responsible for working with Town staff on transportation planning projects, multimodal count data analysis, transportation demand management (TDM), demographics studies, and GIS data management.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This is a grant funded position that  offers two types of employment opportunities:

Summer employment only: This option offers a full time (40 hours per week) position beginning mid-May/early June 2021 and ending mid-August 2021.
Summer employment extending into the academic year: this option offers a full-time (40 hours) position beginning mid-May/early June 2021, and converts to part-time (10-15 hours per week) beginning mid-August 2021.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with data collection activities and analysis in the office and/or field
• Analyze and map data in an engaging and user-friendly manner
• Assist with transportation demand management projects and outreach
• Collect, enter, tabulate and analyze demographic and performance data

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate should have one of the following qualifications:

1. completed a BA/BS in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Policy, Geography or a related degree;
2. be currently enrolled in a graduate planning program; or
3. recently completed a graduate planning program.

Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe products (including Illustrator and InDesign), Google SketchUp, AutoCAD, and GIS is strongly preferred.  Please note your availability in the supplemental questions during the application process.  There is no preference given to one option over the other in the Town’s selection process. 

This opportunity will expose students to experiences in career fields of interest in a local government setting. These positions are classified as temporary and do not qualify for benefits. Each department will have its own internship job description and duties.

THE COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING THE FOLLOWING INTERN: 

An individual who has an interest in and focus on photo/visual work. This internship would seek to focus on photo/visual work, specifically gathering stock photos and videos to supplement the stories we are publishing. We are seeking someone has a  strong portfolio of work that portrays the ability to tell a story in photo and video.  You must be able to work remotely due to COVID-19.

Each intern will be paid an hourly rate of $8.33 per hour up to $1,000 total per semester.

Job Number: 20/21-01325-01
Note: This posting is subject to close without notice.

Essential Functions

Some of the tasks that interns will be involved in will include:

• Managing special projects
• Research
• Data analysis
• Creating correspondence
• Conducting surveys
• Clerical work including data entry tasks, filing, copying, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for an internship position with the Town of Chapel Hill, candidates must:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program from an accredited college or university
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Be proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Be eager to learn and able to work independently

Supplemental Information

Each intern will be paid an hourly rate of $8.33 per hour up to $1,000 total per semester.

Students will work on average 12 to 15 hours per week depending on schedules and the needs of the department. Each department can be flexible depending on the schedule availability of the student, but hours will generally fall between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

The Philadelphia Water Department is recruiting candidates for their summer internship opportunity with their Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Landscape Design Team. More information on the opportunity is linked in the attached PDF. To apply for the internship, visit http://water.phila.gov/jobs/ and click on Apply for Internship.

The deadline for applications is March 19, 2021.

The Program Support Group’s Landscape Design team is seeking a highly qualified undergraduate or graduate student with experience in any of the following academic departments: Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Science

The intern will work closely with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Landscape Design staff within in the GSI Unit. The team’s primary responsibilities are design reviews, resource development, landscape contract management, data analysis, field research, and innovation to streamline the GSI Implementation Program. The Landscape Design team also works closely with the GSI Planning, GSI Design, Green Stormwater Operations (Maintenance), and Construction groups.

The candidate will assist landscape architects, engineers, and city planners in the unit with ongoing efforts to plan, develop, and promote green infrastructure; identify, design, and manage green infrastructure projects; and research and implement innovative green stormwater management techniques.

Experience with following programs is advantageous:

• AutoCAD (version 2019)
• Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• ArcGIS (version 10.7.1)
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Interns may be involved with any of the following:

• Developing & drafting landscape plans
• Landscape installation oversight & field inspections
• Plant species identification
• Field collection & data analysis
• GSI landscape & GSI design research
• Composing and editing GSI practice documents
• GSI schematic concept development
• GSI design plan review
• Mapping & graphic images development

Please provide a cover letter, resume, a 1-3 page writing sample (preferably showcasing a relevant topic in professional memo format) and/or design work, as applicable. The duration of the internship is expected to run from June through September of 2021, pay is $16.15/hr.

Any questions about the position can be directed to Lindsay Reul at Lindsay.Reul@phila.gov

I am pleased to announce that I am now accepting applications for my Summer 2021 paid Internship Program in my Durham and Washington offices.  If you know an undergraduate student interested in government or the legislative process, please encourage them to apply. The application deadline for the Summer 2021 Internship Program is March 5^th.

This program will allow undergraduate students to learn first-hand about the workings of the House of Representatives and constituent services. Interns will have the opportunity to experience the legislative process, develop research skills, interact with constituents, and assist with administrative responsibilities.

My staff will be hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, February 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for undergraduate students. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the internship application process and get questions answered in real time. Please RSVP here to join the event.

Sign-Up for the Internship Program Information Session

Interested individuals can find the Internship Program description, eligibility requirements, and an application form, on my website. Click here to download a PDF of the Internship Program description.

Sincerely,
David Price
Member of Congress

Please note that last summer our internships were virtual. Sponsored by Prince George’s County Planning Board, the Collegiate Internship Program is designed to provide job training in planning and urban development to qualified college students who anticipate careers in these areas. Interns will be assigned to work with the Planning Department staff at The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) in Prince George’s County. Internships will be available for the summer. Interns will work full-time (40 hours per week) and will be compensated.

Areas of Opportunities:  The Prince George’s County Planning Department has a wide variety of opportunities that will provide students with a realistic work experience. Selected students will have the opportunity to work with experienced individuals in their respective disciplines. The Prince George’s County Planning Department will be seeking students pursuing degrees or disciplines in the following areas:

Civil Engineering
Communications/Public Relations
Economic/Community Development
Environmental Planning/Science
Geography/Geographic Information Systems
Historic Preservation
Landscape Architecture
Public Policy/Administration
Sociology
Transportation Planning
Urban Design/Studies
Regional and Community Planning

Nokia Bell Labs has open internship positions in three areas at its lab in Cambridge UK:

1. Data Visualization
2. Mobile Sensing and Ubicomp
3. Machine Learning and Data Science

See PDF attachments below for more information on each opportunity and how to apply. The application deadline is February 6th.

Candidates (preferably final-year PhD students) who have the aspiration to work in a highly-dynamic research environment are particularly valued. More info on the team and on how to apply can be found under http://social-dynamics.net/opportunities.html

Environment for the Americas coordinates over 30 paid internship opportunities for Latino youth interested in careers in natural resources, environmental education, communications, history, and more with the National Park Service through the Latino Heritage Internship Program.

Browse the website here for opportunities in 2021. The website contains a map to view internship locations and the job listings and contain more information about each position and how to apply.

Questions? Contact us at LHIP@environmentamericas.org with any questions or for more information. The Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP) is accepting applications for its internship programs with the National Park Service from now until February 7, 2021.

The Chatham 250 Historical Content Internship is a paid internship and opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a curatorial and community engagement. Interns will work with Chatham County government, the Chatham County Historical Association, and many community volunteers on the Chatham 250th anniversary committee. They will be responsible for helping intake, register, and manage incoming loans/donations. Additionally, intern will digitize material and work with local organizations and anniversary committee to curate materials for online exhibits. Intern will report to the Chatham County Community Partnerships Analyst.

This 10-week internship begins on March 1st, 2021 and consists of 100 hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate: rising seniors and current seniors (class of 2021) or Graduate: entering first or second year of graduate school in fall 2021
• Interest in/ experience with American history, architecture, visual and material culture, American studies.
• Completion of at least one American history course favorable
• Archival experience helpful
• Detail-oriented
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Proficiency with virtual communication programs (i.e. Zoom, Google Meet)
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Salary: $12 – $15/hour based on experience

See the attached job posting for more details and information for how to apply. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Applications are due on Friday, February 12^th, 2021 at 5PM.

The Pavel Molchanov Scholars Program is an endowed internship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for the Environment. The program is a partnership between the UNC Institute for the Environment and environmentally-focused small businesses, non-profit organizations and government institutions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Each year undergraduate students are matched with an environmental internship where they gain hands-on, professional training. Each Molchanov Scholar receives a $5,000 stipend to support their summer experience.

The UNC Institute for the Environment addresses environmental challenges by developing collaborations among diverse academic fields, public and private partners, and an informed and committed community. Undergraduate students in any environmentally-themed degree program who are interested in tackling complex environmental issues can apply for the Molchanov Scholarship.

Molchanov is a director and equity research analyst at Raymond James & Associates. He joined the firm in 2003 and has since been working as part of the Energy Group, researching oil and gas, renewables, and clean technology. He joined the UNC Institute for the Environment Board of Visitors as a member in 2019, and he also serves as a member of the advisory board at Cool Effect, an environmental project-funding charity.

Applications are due: 2/01/2021

Learn more and apply: https://ie.unc.edu/education/awards-scholarships/molchanov-scholars/