The City’s Corridors of Opportunity Program in Charlotte, NC is seeking motivated college students to participate in its Summer 2024 Internship Program. The ideal candidate will be a student in good academic standing with an enthusiasm for learning, strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills and a sincere interest in learning about cross-collaborative place-based investment. Candidates should be a rising undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited school during the 2024-2025 school year and available to work up to full time (40-hour week) beginning May through August 2024. Selected candidates will be compensated at a rate of $19-24/hour depending on academic status.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Corridors of Opportunity team which provides strategic direction and engagement for the City of Charlotte’s investments into six priority corridors. The Corridors program interacts across city departments, other public agencies, non-profit service providers and place-based organizations. You will gain critical experience by participating in a variety of projects, engagement activity and policy research and development, preparing documents and reports, attending meetings with city staff and officials as well as community meeting and events hosted by the Corridors team.

We are looking for highly competent students who will produce quality work and are willing to be an integral part of the Corridors of Opportunity team.

Review all requirements and apply directly on the City’s job website here.

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is planning to hire two Planning and Development Interns for the Summer of 2024. The CRA internship program aims to empower aspiring urban planning and community development professionals by offering training, mentorship, and a supportive environment to foster equitable planning and redevelopment work.

Working collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, interns will support the implementation of a variety of real estate and community infrastructure projects along with research, analysis, project design, and community engagement initiatives related to the CRA’s redevelopment programs. Interns will be staffed on curated set of projects aligned with their professional interests to provide for a breadth of experience. Interns will report to the Director of Projects and Planning and work closely with the CRA’s project management and project planning staff. Dedicated project leads will guide interns in approaching their tasks and help refine their technical skills, while the CRA’s Leadership Team will offer valuable insights to support their broader career growth. We look forward to benefiting as an organization from the skills interns have gleaned through their lived and curricular experiences as we seek to reshape public redevelopment.

The Polk County Land Development Division has an excellent opportunity for Urban and Regional Planning Students to gain real world knowledge in the Local Government Land Use Planning operations of Florida’s fastest growing county. This internship not only offer hands on experience in development review but also opportunities in policy writing and community outreach.

See the attached PDF for more information about the internship opportunity.

to apply for the internship, go to: https://www.polk-county.net/about/careers/

For more information on Polk County or the Offices of Planning and Development Land Development Division contact Erik Peterson: erikpeterson@polk-county.net

This position is part of the System Development Division.

2024 Summer Internship Opportunities with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Program Date: June 3, 2024 – August 9, 2024

System Development Division

Detailed Description

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in the transportation industry? Look no further than the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)! JTA is currently seeking talented and motivated individuals to join us as interns within our four main divisions: Administration, Operations, Finance, and System Development.

As an intern, you will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in your field of interest and learn valuable skills that will prepare you for a successful career. You will be given meaningful projects and responsibilities that will allow you to apply the knowledge you have gained in the classroom to real-world situations.

At JTA, we are committed to providing our interns with a supportive and inclusive environment. As an intern, you will receive mentorship and guidance from your supervisor and other JTA leaders. You will also have opportunities to network with other professionals in the transportation industry and attend trainings and workshops to further enhance your skills.

The available internship opportunities are as follows in the System Development Division:

• Automation & Innovation
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • AV Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering
• Skyway
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
  • Data Science
  • IT Software
  • Business
• Planning & Sustainability
  • Planning
  • Sustainability
  • GIS
• Facilities Maintenance
• Office of Small Business & Community Impact

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in high school, trade school, college undergraduate, or a graduate student in an accredited College or University program.
• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Applicants must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the internship period.
• Applicants must be able to pass a security background check.

To apply, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to JTA’s Human Resources department. In your cover letter, please indicate which division and department you are most interested in and why.

Join JTA and be part of the transportation revolution that is transforming the city of Jacksonville! We look forward to hearing from you.

Additional Details

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority is a public transit service provider governed by requirements of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).

Due to the nature of some work performed at the JTA/JTM some jobs are classified as ‘Safety Sensitive’ and are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use. All offers for employment are required to undergo pre-employment and possible random drug testing. If test shows a positive result your application for employment will be rejected, or if hired, employment may be terminated.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

View the application using the link here: Job Details (jtafla.com)

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS

Assist the planning administrators in research and review of professional literature, gathering of historic data, and spatial analysis. Identify and research facts and development trends that provides the basis for potential Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code text amendments.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Performs independently a varied scope of planning work preparing research, maps, charts, data and reports related to countywide development studies and projects.
• May conduct field surveys to secure any necessary planning data
• Attend and report on planning related meeting information and research.
• May confer with municipal, county and other related agency/resource officials, and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Skilled in the use of personal computers, Microsoft-Office and Geographic Information System software (GIS) software applications. Possess ability to collect, compile and prepare information and reports. Ability to effectively communicate oral and written instructions/directions. Skillful in research, reporting, writing, communications, and public speaking. Knowledge of planning and planning concepts as well as ability to utilize personal computers and Division software. Ability to concentrate on detail and sequential work tasks. Ability to see, sit for long periods, bend, stoop. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to complete and maintain records, reports and files. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, officials and the public. Ability to work with people or alone as circumstances require. Ability to receive instructions and work independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Current enrollment at an accredited college or university in a Graduate or Bachelor’s program with major coursework in Planning or related field including Urban Studies, Economics, Geography or a related field.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or be able to secure a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment and pass a background screen.

SPECIAL PREFERENCE

None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.

We prefer students interested in planning careers and majoring in urban planning, geography, or GIS.

Those interested can apply using the following link: https://fa-eqpz-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/requisitions/preview/1773/?

Self-Help’s Internship Program is designed to give students valuable experience in a professional setting while broadening their knowledge of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). We hope to educate and create a passion for the field of community development in the next generation of leaders. We offer a number of internships in commercial lending, real estate, climate justice and consumer advocacy.

View all available positions using the link here: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SEL1003SELF/JobBoard/1c53e93e-a654-48d7-aaa6-f91d42806fcc/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

Position Summary:

The Natural Areas Conservation Intern (2 positions) will work to support the conservation and restoration efforts of the North Carolina Botanical Garden within NCBG-managed nature preserves. This internship is a great introduction to applied conservation and natural area management and is ideal for undergraduates or recent graduates. The internship provides hands-on experience working mostly outdoors with staff and volunteers to advance the Botanical Garden’s management plans. The intern will learn about local botany, ecology, trail maintenance, land management, and conservation issues, from the perspective of an education-, research-, and conservation-oriented public garden. One intern with outstanding qualifications will be named the Charlotte Jones Roe Conservation Intern in 2024.

Tasks may include:

• Restoring managed lands by removing invasive plants using hand tools, herbicide, and other methods.
• Maintaining hiking trails and other visitor-supporting infrastructure.
• Working with and leading volunteer groups.
• Occasionally, supporting Conservation department projects such as propagating collections of restoration plants, monitoring plant populations, or processing native seed materials.
• Other tasks as needed, such as developing interpretive information, providing information to educate visitors, and self-guided research.
• Some past summer interns have paired UNC summer session courses with this internship experience.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Graduation from high school and some experience in horticultural work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Licensure or Certification: May require North Carolina Pesticide License; North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Willingness to perform manual tasks in a primarily outdoor environment
• The ability to work both as a team member and independently
• Passion for the environment and the Botanical Garden’s mission
• The ability to work with people of different backgrounds
• Experience working outdoors in variable conditions

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Previous experience volunteering with or working with conservation organizations
• Coursework in the fields of biology, ecology, environmental science, environmental studies, sustainability, park management, or related
• Experience working with plants

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding work (including bending, stooping on varied terrain, and endure exposure to summer sun, heat, humidity, and natural hazards (mosquitos, ticks, fire ants, venomous snakes, poison ivy) on a routine basis with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position requires that you be able to lift/move/maneuver 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply using the link here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/273755

Position Summary:

The primary focus of the Fred and Virginia Houk Sustainability Internship is to help the North Carolina Botanical Garden improve the sustainability of our native plant greenhouse and nursery operations by helping wash/reuse and recycle plastic nursery pots and trial alternative compostable pots; building/upgrading irrigation infrastructure to increase water efficiency; and trialing/using organic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides. Additional activities include seed collection, potting plants, and watering. This is also a great opportunity to become familiar with the flora of the southeastern U.S.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work. Strong environmental ethic and previous volunteer or paid work experience in sustainability, environmental science, production/marketing, composting/food waste, transportation, or horticulture/gardening are preferred though not required.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding work (including bending and stooping) and endure exposure to summer sun, heat, humidity, and natural hazards (mosquitos, ticks, fire ants, venomous snakes, poison ivy) on a routine basis with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position requires that you be able to lift/move/maneuver 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply using the link here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/273919

Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality, especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. Self-Help’s internship program is designed to give students valuable experience in a professional setting while broadening their knowledge of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

The Real Estate Development Intern based in Durham will join Self-Help’s national nonprofit real estate team that develops and operates community development-focused commercial and residential real estate projects, including nonprofit office centers, affordable housing, mixed-use developments, and more. The intern will support the operations of the Project Management group, supervised by one of Self-Help’s experienced real estate development professionals. Depending on the status of specific projects by summertime, the intern will engage in a variety of tasks on multiple developments, including:

1. Supporting predevelopment activities for proposed projects that include affordable housing, and commercial and community spaces,
2. Supporting the closing of project financing, tracking construction progress, and pre-leasing and leasing activities for projects in the development pipeline,
3. Conducting research to support new and early-stage projects and programs, and on community needs and real estate markets within the geographies Self-Help serves.

This is a paid internship position from May 22 through July 28 and includes regular learning and socializing opportunities along with the chance to gain meaningful work experience. The ideal intern will be a graduate or undergraduate student with an enthusiasm for learning, strong interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, and a sincere interest in nonprofit-work, education, advocacy, or social work, and a passion for socially-responsible real estate development.

Additional qualifications and skills should include experience or familiarity with some combination of real estate development processes, finance, architecture and design, urban planning, and analyzing and interpreting data.

Please visit our internships page at the link below and look for ‘Real Estate Project Management Intern’ for this opportunity:
https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SEL1003SELF/JobBoard/1c53e93e-a654-48d7-aaa6-f91d42806fcc/?q=&o=postedDateDesc