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 Policy Internship
 Greenbelt Alliance
 

 Location : San Francisco , United States
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 Experience : Fresher
 Last date of Submission : 31 Mar 2010
 Sector : Environment and Climate Change
 Compensation : Negotiable
 Skill Set : Programme Management
 Nature of Job : Internship
 
 
 Job Description
 
  • Working with Greenbelt Alliance field staff to collect targeted information about upcoming land use plans or development proposals.
  • Using a series of spreadsheets, maps, and web tools to collect population and other demographic information about a specific area.
  • Running the URBEMIS software package to determine the projected greenhouse gas emissions from the land use plan or development proposal.
  • Writing up these results, or other analysis of the results, for use in campaigns.
  • The Policy Intern may also undertake other tasks to support priority campaigns, such as creating or commissioning GIS maps, researching land use policy recommendations, or reviewing City and County land-use planning documents such as Environmental Impact Reports and drafting comment letters.
 Candidate Profile
 

Qualifications:

  • Graduate students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply, but advanced undergraduates will also be considered.
  • Greenbelt Alliance is seeking candidates with strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, strong writing skills, and a friendly and professional demeanor.
  • Knowledge of urban planning or land use policies is helpful.
  • Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
  • Excel skills are a must; knowledge of GIS software and/or the URBEMIS software package is a plus.

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