ABOUT SPUR
SPUR is one of North America’s preeminent urban planning and public policy organizations. Through research, advocacy and public education, SPUR promotes good planning and good government. SPUR is a member-supported nonprofit organization.


COMMITMENT
Location: SPUR Urban Center, 654 Mission Street, San Francisco
Hours per week: Flexible, but 14 hours a week preferred
Duration: 3 months minimum
Start Date: January, 2016
Reports to Development Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administrative Support
Generate confirmations, invoices, thank-you letters, RSVP lists, reports; handle follow-up correspondence
Assist with high-level volunteer event committee meetings and communication
Assemble packets, envelopes, invitations
Event logistics and day-of coordination
Prepare by performing inventory and gathering supplies
Lead volunteers on event day by assigning tasks and providing support
Setup boards, registration, and decorations at events
Other duties as assigned
Communicate with vendors
Handling phone calls and emails
Management of special projects and research opportunities
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Highly detail-oriented
Interest in cities, public policy and urban issues
Office Skills, preferably knowledge of Word and Excel to mail merge, and database experience
Familiarity with online databases (eTapestry, Salesforce etc.)
Strong communications skills, both verbally and in writing
Copywriting and copyediting experience
Experience with managing multichannel marketing campaigns (social media, print, email) with measured results
Ability to independently manage workflow but also thrive in a team environment
Ability to lead volunteers
Ability to comfortably lift 30 lbs.
BENEFITS
Internships at SPUR are unpaid, however, interns will enjoy SPUR membership benefits, including free admission to all forums and tours and a one-year subscription to SPUR’s magazine, The Urbanist. As a thought leader in urban planning, design and policy, SPUR has been a valuable stepping stone for interns to graduate school and careers in real-estate, architecture, design, and consulting.

CONTACT
To apply, send your cover letter and resume to Jenna White Research & Volunteer Coordinator, with the job title in the subject line, at internship@spur.org.