Greenbelt Alliance seeks an organized and driven individual to support three of our key smart growth projects:
• Greenbelt Alliance’s Development Endorsement Program;
• Public Square, an innovative civic engagement system;
• Plan Bay Area 2040 advocacy.


Key Responsibilities
To enable the Homes and Neighborhoods team and the above three projects to operate effectively, Smart Growth Volunteer Intern responsibilities may include:
• Researching infill development projects
• Communicating with city staff and residential developers
• Attending or providing public comment at city and regional public meetings
• Engaging with an online community of smart growth supporters
• Supporting program staff as needed


Desired Skills
The Smart Growth Volunteer Intern will contribute to a supportive, collaborative, and productive work environment at Greenbelt Alliance. The Executive Assistant must be an organized and individual with the following skills:
• Knowledge of urban planning issues, particularly land use and public participation processes.
• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.

Commitment
This position requires a 15-20 hour/week commitment for a minimum of three months. Volunteer Interns are expected to adhere to a regular work schedule, but working hours are flexible and interns can generally choose this schedule. Most work will be completed at our San Francisco office, but occasional travel may be required.

Benefits
Though this position is unpaid, it is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in navigating local development, transportation, and environmental issues, while developing a network of contacts and references in the field. When applying for future jobs, you will be able to point to tangible results from your work and describe a discrete project that you led.

Travel reimbursement is available if you are working more than 30 hours a week and can demonstrate financial need.

To Apply
Send a resume and cover letter to Uri Pachter, Project Manager, at upachter@greenbelt.org and place “Smart Growth Volunteer Internship” in the Subject line of the email.

About Greenbelt Alliance
Greenbelt Alliance is the champion of the places that make the Bay Area special. We ensure the right development happens in the right places. We work to protect the region’s open spaces and make sure cities grow in a way that creates great neighborhoods for everyone.

With a committed staff of 19, Greenbelt Alliance has a strong team spirit and sense of fun. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Walnut Creek.

Greenbelt Alliance values a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color, LGBT persons, and other people from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other traditionally marginalized backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be evaluated as they arrive; the position is open until filled.