Job Description

Capital & Planning Division - Student Intern Program, Summer 2025 – Open Space Planning and Project Management - Recreation & Park Dept. (5380) Recruitment: REF46763C Published: November 08, 2024 Accepting applications until: January 17, 2025 Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Application Opening: November 8, 2024; Closing: January 17, 2025 The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is seeking student interns in planning, landscape architecture and engineering disciplines, to support our Capital and Planning Division for a year-long (or longer) part-time internship. This is a great opportunity to work during the summer and the following school year as an integral part of our Division. Students in Graduate Degree Programs studying the following are encouraged to apply: Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Environmental, Structural, Transportation and Water Resources Engineering) Geography Planning or Urban Planning Project Management Sustainability Public Policy Interns will gain on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced professional planners, landscape architects, architects, and engineers. The internship runs from Summer 2025 to Summer 2026 or longer. Interns are eligible to work part-time for 6 months post-graduation or 6 months after they stop taking classes. The compensation will be $35.40 per hour. Work Schedule The City and County of San Francisco is a hybrid work environment, and full-time staff work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Intern candidates must be able to report to work in person in San Francisco a minimum of twice a week during the school year. Candidates are expected to work 16-20hrs/week during the school year and can work up to 32hrs/week during school vacation periods. Application Deadline : Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Friday, January 17, 2025. We are offering two types of intern positions in two separate teams within our Capital & Planning Division, our Planning team and our Project Management team. How to qualify

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : You must be enrolled in an accredited university or a community college in the following related fields: Engineering (Architectural, Civil, Environmental, Structural, Transportation and Water Resources Engineering) Geography Planning or Urban Planning Project Management Sustainability Public Policy You must be returning to your undergraduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in the Fall 2025. Planning : Preferred candidates should be current graduate students in an Urban Planning, Geography, or similar graduate program, with at least one year left of schoolwork. Project Management : Preferred candidates should be current graduate students in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or an architecture/landscape architecture related field (such as Environmental Design, Sustainability) with at least one year left of schoolwork.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for individuals who: Are highly organized and detail-oriented. Are self-motivated, able to work independently, and open to feedback. Have previous work experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word. Have previous work experience and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Important Information for Applying – Please read carefully: You must attach the following: Proof of your community college, undergraduate or graduate school education. Cover letter (PDF only, limited to 1 page) briefly addressing your interest in Open Space Planning AND/OR Project Management, and career goals. Project Management candidates must also submit a portfolio highlighting any relevant school or work experience. Applications without these attachments will be considered incomplete and may not move on in the hiring process. Verification : Applicants will be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Race and Social Equity Statement : We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provide the opportunity to model equitable access for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr DataSF

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Summer work, Immediate start, 3 days per week,

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