Public Programming Internship - SF

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: April 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 Briana Bixby and Zoe Hatziantoniou, Research and Volunteer Coordinators, with the job title in the subject line, at internship@spur.org.