South Bay Research Intern
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South Bay Research Intern |
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking an research intern to assist our South Santa Clara
County Campaign Manager.
About Greenbelt Alliance
Greenbelt
Alliance is the Bay Area's leading land conservation and urban planning nonprofit.
Our mission is to make the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area a better place
to live by protecting the region's greenbelt and improving the livability
of its cities and towns. Since 1958, we have been active across the nine-county
region protecting open space, opposing sprawl, and promoting smart growth.
We have helped save over 1.1 million acres of greenbelt and we're a leader
in promoting regional solutions to the problems of sprawl. Our South Bay
Office is located in San Jose and focuses on land-use and public
policy issues in Santa Clara and San Mateo County.
Responsibilities
Research parcel owner information for all agricultural (farming & grazing)
parcels in South Santa Clara County.
Commitment
This is a short term internship
requiring 10 hours weekly or at intern’s discretion to accomplish project.
This position is unpaid.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic
and outgoing, and have a strong interest in environmental and land-use issues.
A background in urban planning is helpful, but not required. Interns must
be detail-oriented, possess excellent written skills, have a proven ability
to research effectively and creatively, and be able to work independently
and meet deadlines. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to
apply. Residency in the South Bay is strongly encouraged.
Benefits
Greenbelt Alliance interns are a part of an organization that is doing deeply
rewarding work to improve the quality of life for the entire region. Interns
will get a feel for the functioning of an established, effective nonprofit
organization. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn about the public
policy field and the agricultural preservation issues facing South Santa Clara
County.
To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter. Cover letters
should include the following information:
• Your interest in this internship
opportunity
• The experiences that have prepared you for this opportunity
• Your
availability (times and days, length of commitment)
• How you heard
about this internship opportunity
Please send application and inquiries to:
Erin Munning
South Santa Clara County Campaign Manager
emunning@greenbelt.org
or mail to
Erin Munning
South Santa Clara County Campaign Manager
Greenbelt Alliance
1922 The Alameda, Suite 213
San Jose, CA 95126