ABAG is seeking interns to engage in challenging regional planning tasks addressing equity and sustainability. The interns will support programs related to land use, housing, neighborhood development, and urban policies for the Planning and Research Department and efforts related to the Sustainable Communities Strategy, under SB 375.

Tasks will include:
o Updating and analyzing data
o Preparing maps
o Writing policy reports
o Meeting jurisdictions, community organizations, and key regional planning players

Applicants must be in urban or regional planning or a related field, and have completed at least their junior year of undergraduate study, be in a graduate program, or have recently graduated. Qualifications include excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills, and an understanding of recent urban growth patterns, sustainability and equity concepts. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required. GIS and data collection skills are desirable.

Salary: $13.50 - $17.50 per hour depending on education and experience

Duration: Up to twelve weeks during the months of June through September 2014

Submit a completed ABAG application, resume, one-page writing sample, and cover letter to the address below. Completed application and required materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Mailing Address: Internship Coordinator, ABAG Summer Internship Program, P.O. Box 2050, Oakland, CA 94604-2050

Street Address to Drop Off during Normal Business Hours, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mon-Fri: Association of Bay Area Governments, 101 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

The required agency application and job posting information may be obtained at http://www.abag.ca.gov/jobs.html.

For more information on ABAG visit our web site at www.abag.ca.gov.

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