Policy Intern Position at Urban Habitat
We're looking for a local Bay Area policy student (or policy wonk) who is interested in connecting the theory and practical work of equitable policy development and implementation. It could be a summer or fall semester opportunity.
The Intern would research and design the entire Toolkit, which would include:
- Equity evaluation tool for current policies (i.e. for commissioners to understand what to promote, amend, or fight)
- Templates of commission-level policy options/suggestions that promote equity around transportation, housing, land use and zoning, environmental health, and economic development
- Case studies of the process and players through whom equitable policies were successfully passed by boards and commissions (from the Bay area and throughout the United States) should include ideal scenarios, compromises, challenges, unlikely supporters, etc
- Research on BCLI's targeted boards and commissions around key players, influencers, policies and procedures through phone calls, meetings, and online research, synthesized on BCLI's CommissionPedia, (a Wiki space)
Job Requirements:
Time Commitment: 200-400 hours (PT or FT)
Compensation: Class credit and letter of recommendation. Stipend may be available.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree public policy, public administration, political science, or urban planning.
- A thorough understanding of environmental, social, and economic justice issues and a demonstrated interest in positively impact low-income communities and communities of color.
- Strong experience in policy research, analysis, and writing
- Strong oral and written communication, research, analytical skills.
- A strategic and creative problem-solver who can design, implement, and refine independently
- Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
To apply:
Email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Uma Viswanathan at uma@urbanhabitat.org.
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