Connecticut Advocacy and Community Engagement Intern
Regional Plan Association (RPA) is seeking an Advocacy & Community Engagement Intern to support our work in Connecticut. The intern will have an opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary staff of urban planners and advocates, manage digital communications for a Connecticut-based housing initiative, and coordinate public meetings, events, and outreach in coordination with civic partners and government officials. This is a paid part-time internship, beginning as soon as possible.
Interns will have the ability to work remotely, though there is also the opportunity to work out of RPA’s main office in New York City. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for fostering equitable, healthy, sustainable cities and communities. Applicants will ideally have familiarity with Connecticut and with housing and neighborhood planning issues.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and updating the Center for Housing Opportunity’s (CHO) website
- Managing and expanding CHO’s social media presence
- Managing CHO’s email marketing, including producing a monthly newsletter
- Tracking and publicizing local public meetings about housing and zoning
- Organizing events and outreach in partnership with government officials and civic partners.
- Supporting coalition-building initiatives
- Assisting with the development of reports and presentations as necessary.
Intern Qualifications:
- Recent graduate or current student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in a relevant field, such as communications, marketing, public policy, urban planning, geography, or political science.
- Experience in digital communications including social media, web production, email marketing is required
- Experience with public outreach and engagement is preferred
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Interest in urban planning and civics
The role would require 12-20 hours per week at $15-20 per hour. Candidates available for the academic year preferred. Please submit a brief cover letter and a resume through the portal below. Candidates are also encouraged to attach samples of their best relevant work.