Gerhardt Internship: Application deadline Monday, February 7, 2011
1000 Friends of Oregon
Paul Gerhardt, Jr. Internship
Announcement of Public Interest Internship
for Summer 2011 in Portland, Oregon
1000 Friends of Oregon is a thirty-five year old public interest organization that advocates smart growth through comprehensive land use and transportation planning, taking full advantage of Oregon's renowned planning program. The Paul Gerhardt, Jr. Internship was established in 1986 to commemorate the life and work of 1000 Friends' first planner, Paul Gerhardt, Jr.
Purpose
The purpose of the internship is to provide an opportunity for on-the-job experience for planning students or those in similar fields, especially those with an interest in public service.
Terms
The position is for 35 hours per week, for 10 weeks, at 1000 Friends' Portland office, with a stipend of $4,500 provided. Limited additional funds are available for assistance with travel expenses to and from Portland.
Description of Work: Supervision
The intern will work on one or two large projects, such as 1000 Friends' efforts rto reduce greenhouse gas emissions through linking land use and transportation or to preserve farmland. The intern may also work on smaller, short-term projects in order to gain a wider acquaintance with Oregon's land use program. Staff supervision will be provided by the staff planner or staff attorney in charge of each project.
Selection Criteria
The criteria used in selecting the intern will include academic excellence, demonstrated interest in public service, evidence of initiative, and the ability to work independently. Preference will be given to undergraduates majoring in planning or a related field and graduates who have not yet begun graduate school. However, students in graduate school will be considered. Law students are specifically excluded.
Applications and Deadlines
Applications should include a resume with cover letter, academic transcript, writing sample, and at least three reference letters, including at least two from professors familiar with the applicant's work. References should offer a confidential evaluation of the applicant's qualifications as measured against the criteria above and should be sent directly to 1000 Friends of Oregon; references should provide full contact information. The writing sample can be on any topic and need not be lengthy.
Complete applications, including reference letters, must be received by Monday February 7, 2011. The intern will be selected by Monday March 14, 2011 and will be notified by phone.
http://www.friends.org/about/gerhardt_internship
Send applications to:
Paul Gerhardt, Jr. Internship
1000 Friends of Oregon
534 SW 3rd Ave., Suite 300
Portland, Oregon 97204-2515
Additional Information
For additional information contact Robin Jennings, Administrative Assistant, at the above address or robin@friends.org, or call 503-497-1000, x 125
http://www.friends.org/about/gerhardt_internship
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