ABOUT SPUR

SPUR, a member-supported nonprofit organization, 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 San Jose, launched in 2012, increased 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. SPUR Oakland, launching in 2015, will continue the organization’s work in the East Bay.

COMMITMENT

Hours per week: Approx. 24-30 hours per week
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: September 2014
Location: SPUR San Francisco (654 Mission Street)
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 requires a flexible candidate comfortable in performing a multitude of tasks, and someone who can effortlessly engage with guest speakers, SPUR policy staff and board members and the public. The role is based out of San Francisco, but will be essential is helping to kick off programming for the organization’s upcoming expansion to Oakland in 2015.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist Public Programming Manager in producing SPUR San Francisco’s public programs (forums, tours, etc.) and starting public programs at SPUR Oakland
• 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 OS
• Volunteer management or other supervision experience preferred

BENEFITS

$1000/mo

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.