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. SPUR San Jose, launched in 2012, will increase the breadth of policy, research and programming efforts, marking an expansion from San Francisco and regional-based topics to those prevalent in Northern California’s largest city, San Jose.



COMMITMENT

Hours per week: Approx. 20 hours per week

Duration: 3-6 months

Start Date: January 15th, 2014

Location: primarily SPUR San Francisco office with occasional travel to SPUR San Jose office

Reports to: Public Programming Manager


SUMMARY

SPUR is seeking a Public Programming Intern to work closely with the Public Programming Manager in overseeing forums, events and tours for SPUR. This position will require a flexible candidate comfortable in performing a multitude of tasks. This intern will be expected to engage with SPUR board members, policy staff and guest lecturers.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist Public Programming Manager in producing SPUR San Francisco’s public programs (forums, tours, etc.)
Coordinate logistics and communicate with venues, speakers, hosts and members
Serve as a liaison to like-minded organizations
Assist in researching and brainstorming quarterly public programs
Represent SPUR San Francisco at events
Assist in production of quarterly calendar
Manage online events calendar and publicize programs through SPUR’s social media channels
Work with policy staff members as needed

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interest in cities, public policy and urban issues
Strong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail
Friendly and social
Flexible and adaptable leader
A/V knowledge and ability to learn on the spot
Familiarity with Word, Excel, HTML and Mac operating system
Volunteer management or other supervision experience preferred

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 John Means, Research and Volunteer Coordinator, with the job title in the subject line, at internship@spur.org.