Policy and Planning Intern – Bronx, NY

Organization: Sustainable South Bronx

Position Title: Policy and Planning Intern

Location: Bronx, NY

Hours & Compensation: 20-24 hours/week. Unpaid. Monthly Metrocard provided.

Position Dates: 6-8 weeks beginning in June.

Application Deadline: None posted.

Posted On: June 13, 2013.

Organization Overview:

Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) works with the South Bronx and other underserved urban communities as they transform themselves into great, sustainable places to live. We do this by providing a collaborative model that addresses environmental and economic concerns through green job training, community greening programs, and social enterprise.

Description:

The Policy and Planning Intern will support the Director of Sustainable Policy & Research on community advocacy and research related to environmental justice issues facing the South Bronx. Issue areas may include: land use, issues related to the South Bronx Greenway and pedestrian safety, diesel trucks and alternative fuel sources, food justice areas, and energy policy.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research, gathering, and analyzing information.
• Write summaries and educational fact sheets for the website and community outreach purposes.
• Work with the Director of Sustainable Policy & Research and the Director of BEST Academy to develop a policy curriculum for BEST students and alumni.
• Support SSBx’s various grassroots outreach efforts.
• Work closely with the Director of Sustainable Policy & Outreach and our technical advisors to develop white papers and reports.
• Help prepare testimony and talking points for community events, press conferences, protests and hearings.
• Represent SSBx at meetings pertaining to issue areas.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Must have an outgoing, energetic personality and be willing to engage with a wide range of people;
• Able to communicate well in person and on the phone;
• Able to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Proficiency in GIS strongly preferred;
• Willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends as needed and be willing to travel to various; communities throughout the Bronx;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred; upper-level undergraduates will be considered.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter, addressed to Angela Tovar, Policy and Planning Dept., to [email protected]. The subject line of the email should read “Policy and Planning Intern.”

Contact Information:

Sustainable South Bronx, http://www.ssbx.org

1231 Lafayette Avenue, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10474

Job URL: http://www.ssbx.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Policy-and-Planning-Internship-2013.pdf