Community Engagement Intern

Firm: MIG, Inc.
Locations:
MIG, Inc.
800 Hearst Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710

Payment: Paid
Start Date: Apr 2, 2018
Category: Other
Contact: Joan Chaplick
mapsresume@migcom.com
5108457549
Posted: Mar 22, 2018

MIG is a Berkeley-based firm specializing in Planning, Design, Communications, Management and Technology. Since it was founded in 1982, MIG has focused on planning, designing and sustaining environments that support human development. We embrace inclusivity and encourage community and stakeholder interaction in all of our projects.

We are seeking an Community Engagement Intern to join the Management and Policy Planning Services (MAPS) team at our Berkeley, CA headquarters. The MAPS team provides strategic planning, organizational development, policy planning, and community outreach services in the fields of land use, transportation, water, parks and recreation, public health and social welfare.

The Outreach Intern will work closely with project managers and project associates to assist with public outreach and engagement support and research.

Specific requirements include:
• A minimum of a B.A. or B.S. and one year’s graduate study in the social sciences, public policy, urban studies, planning or a related field AND at least two years’ professional experience in public outreach and community involvement or urban planning; OR
• Coursework in a relevant field and a minimum of three year’s professional experience in public outreach and community involvement, urban planning or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication.
• English /Spanish bilingual ability and / or fluency in both verbal and written communication is highly desirable.

This is a part-time, paid internship based in our west Berkeley, CA headquarters. Work schedules can be flexible and will vary week to week, and assignments will be made on an on-call basis, to provide 20-24 hours of work per week. The position will start as soon as available and will run through the end of August. The salary is hourly and commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Please send a resume and brief (1-2 paragraph) statement of interest to the contact info below.

No phone calls or email inquiries, please. Materials will be reviewed and considered as they are received. Position open until filled.