Position: ABAG Tranter-Leong Graduate Student Management Internship

Company: Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)

Work Location: 101 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

ABAG Job # 2014

Salary Range: $18 - $21 per Hour Depending on Qualifications

Work Period: Up to 40 hours per week between March and September 2014. Maximum duration of internship is 24 weeks.

Deadline to apply is Friday, February 28, 2014. Please indicate Job Number “2014” on the ABAG job application.

The Tranter-Leong Management Internship Program
Revan Tranter, Executive Director Emeritus of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), and Eugene Leong, former Executive Director of ABAG, have established an annual graduate student internship program with the objective of promoting and advancing the field of public administration and the careers of students who are pursuing graduate degrees in public policy or public administration, political science, planning, community engagement or related fields with the goal of working in local or regional government.

For more than 30 years, from 1973 to 2005, Revan A.F. Tranter and Eugene Y. Leong served as Executive Directors of ABAG and together served the agency for more than 50 years. Both desired to increase the quality and professionalism of public administrators and managers. They actively sought to expand opportunities for women and minorities in the field. Therefore, qualified women and minorities are highly encouraged to apply for this internship.

Preference will be given to Bay Area residents who are interested in launching careers in public service in the Bay Area. The Management Intern’s assignments and projects will be developed and overseen by ABAG’s Deputy Executive Director and Senior Management.

About The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
ABAG is the Council of Governments and official regional planning agency for the nine counties and 101 cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1961, ABAG serves as a forum for local governments to address region-wide issues and interests such as transportation, land use, housing, environmental preservation, demographic trends and economic development, hazard mitigation and emergency preparedness. In addition, ABAG service programs include financial services, risk management, a natural gas purchasing pool and energy management, online hazardous materials training, and fiscal agent services. For more information about ABAG programs, please visit the ABAG website at www.abag.ca.gov.

The Assignment
The successful candidate will report to ABAG Directors, Senior Management, and Program Managers and will work with the relevant Department(s) on a range of assignments related to a series of major events for an ABAG project. The incumbent will work closely with the Bay Trail Project Manager and Senior Communications Officer on issues related to the San Francisco Bay Trail Project’s 25th Anniversary Campaign and Annual Fundraiser. This role involves exposure to agency management and local governments. The incumbent will also work with Bay Area elected officials and staff, partner agencies, and business and community leaders to facilitate outreach related to programs and events.

Work Assignments May Include:
Specific assignments may include assisting in management of large scale events to raise awareness and funds for the San Francisco Bay Trail Project. Assignments may include sponsorship ascertainment and procurement and other management level tasks. The role will involve managing event logistics such as securing permits and contracts. Key involvement and on-going discussion and correspondence with elected officials, Bay Trail advocates, and potential sponsors, and other stakeholders may be required.

Eligibility Requirements
Must be a graduate student or be within six-months of graduation from a graduate school with major coursework or emphasis in public administration, public affairs, planning or other field related to public policy. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Application Instructions
Deadline to apply is Friday, February 28, 2014. Submit a completed ABAG application, resume, and cover letter explaining why you are interested in a career in local or regional government management and the Tranter-Leong Internship to:

Internship Coordinator
ABAG HR Department
P.O. Box 2050
Oakland, CA 94604-2050

The required agency application is available on-line at www.abag.ca.gov/jobs.html. Completed application and required materials must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2014. For questions or assistance, please contact Christina Fong, Human Resources Assistant, at (510) 464-7941 or via email at ChrisF@abag.ca.gov.

ABAG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified disabled individuals are protected against discrimination.