Housing and Community Revitalization Planning Intern

Housing and Community Revitalization Planning Intern The primary focus will be to provide support for the Housing and Community Revitalization Initiative, implementing regional policies and programs relating to affordable housing, equity and community revitalization. The ideal candidate(s) will demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team. The position may require some of the following, depending on candidate’s interest and skills: field work, online research such as best practices from other regions, developing and implementing community engagement strategies, public and stakeholder interaction, graphic design and layout, data collection, input and analysis, or GIS analysis. The ideal candidate(s) would also demonstrate effective communication and strong writing skills. SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Tasks: The intern will provide support for TRPA’s Housing and Community Revitalization Programs, including: • Regional Housing Priority Actions • Equity and Climate Assessment of TRPA’s Code of Ordinances • Housing & Equity Community Engagement Plan • Regional Land Use Zoning Analysis and Mapping • Regional data portal Depending on interest and skills, examples of work tasks include, but may not be limited to: • Assistance developing a multi-year housing and equity Community Engagement Plan • Assistance with stakeholder outreach and public engagement at meetings and community events, such as Earth Day and farmers markets, and on social media • Designing materials and activities to collect input at public events and on social media • Research on best practices, such as policies related to zoning, parking, community spaces, equity in land use policy, transfer of development, land use and transportation connection • Assistance completing simple permits related to Accessory Dwelling Units • Reviewing income verification documents for workforce housing units • Compile and display data for data dashboard Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Applicant must be either: • Graduate student or recent graduate • Undergraduate student* currently receiving academic credit from an educational institution, or recent graduate. • Community College student intending to continue for an undergraduate degree or other work in the fields listed* • A continuing professional • High School graduate interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree or other work in the fields listed.* *NOTE: Students must be interested in pursuing work or a degree in one or more of the following fields: climate planning, city and regional planning, transportation planning or engineering, public policy and administration, housing, community development, GIS, economics, political science, environmental planning or science, natural resource planning and administration, communications and outreach, or a related field (must explain justification in cover letter). Internship Timeline May/June 2023 – September/October 2023 Please note: This timeframe is flexible based on availability and project interest. Internship positions are dependent on Budget and/or Grant Funding approval. Working Conditions/Physical Effort • Primarily work in an office environment with occasional outside field work which may include exposure to varying temperatures, weather and terrain. • Travel for field and site visits may be required on occasion (driving) • Bending, Stooping, Carrying • Lifting up to 40 pounds • Use of office equipment, computer, telephone, etc. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The hourly pay for interns is $17.00-$18.00 per hour, depending on experience. Temporary and seasonal employees and interns who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis are NOT eligible for the Agency’s benefit package. The Agency does provide three (3) days of accrued paid time off (PTO) for the internship. Temporary employees are not paid for holidays. THE AGENCY The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA)—created in 1969 by a Compact between the states of Nevada and California, then ratified by the U.S. Congress—protects and restores the environment of Lake Tahoe. The Agency is the nation’s first and oldest Bi-State regional environmental authority. TRPA is a one-of-a-kind organization, not purely federal, state, or local, but a unique hybrid organization. The Agency works at the intersection of private and public intereststo protect and restore Lake Tahoe, its environment, and its communities for generations to come. APPLICATION PROCESS Applications due by 8:00am PST on May 1st . Please visit our website at https://www.trpa.gov/contact/employment/ to read more about our Agency and to complete an employment application through our Career Center. Within the Career Center site, select the "Apply for Job" link. Please attach a resume of your qualifications, and a cover letter describing your interest in the position in one document when you are completing the application. RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION: Human Resources may contact you at various stages of the recruitment process if you meet the qualifications for the position. This contact will be via email or phone only. Please make sure your email address and phone number are accurate. We do not accept walk-in, or hand delivered application materials nor applicant calls regarding open, pending, or closed positions. TRPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a caseby-case basis. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.