New Yorkers for Parks Research & Planning Internship- New York, NY
Organization: New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P)
Job Title: Research & Planning Internship
Location: New York, New York
Hours and Compensation: 21 hours per week; paid.
Position Dates: Tuesdays-Thursdays, May 22 to August 9
Application Deadline: March 2, 2012
Posted on: February 13, 2012
Organization Overview
New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P) is the independent citywide research and advocacy organization championing quality parks and open spaces for all New Yorkers in all neighborhoods. For over 100 years, New Yorkers for Parks has advocated for all of the city’s parks, beaches and playgrounds.
Description
NY4P regularly hosts interns to assist with research & urban planning projects relating to the efficient and equitable delivery of public park services in New York City. NY4P seeks self-starting college and graduate students who have strong research and people skills and an interest in parks and open space issues.
In the summer of 2012, interns will participate in a combination of fieldwork and office work.
Responsibilities
In the field, interns will conduct park inspections throughout the five boroughs for the Report Card on Large Parks project. The Report Card on Large Parks is the only independent citywide inspection of park properties. Each summer, NY4P collects data on parks throughout the city, using handheld computers and digital cameras. Successful interns will be detail-oriented, interested in open space issues, able to spend long periods of time in city parks and willing to travel throughout all five boroughs on mass transit.
While in the office, NY4P interns will spend time conducting research on park policy issues such as civic engagement in parks, private-public partnerships, and park usership. They may also be asked to assist with other research and planning work as needed.
Qualifications
Interns must be well versed in Microsoft Office and web-based research. GIS experience is helpful. Qualified candidates will either have completed or be working on a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, community development, urban planning, public policy or a related field.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Jessica Feldman, Research and Planning Analyst, [email protected].
For general inquiries:
212-838-9410
