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IAP2 USA · 3 months ago

Housing Intern

Brighton, CO

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$21/hr - $21/hr

1+ years exp

IAP2 USA is seeking a Housing Intern to join the Planning Department at the Puget Sound Regional Council, which focuses on regional transportation, growth management, and economic development. The intern will support the 2022 Housing Incentives and Tools Survey and implementation of the Regional Housing Strategy, gaining hands-on experience in research and data analysis related to housing policy.

Civic & Social Organization

Responsibilities

Collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative housing data

Use common software packages to analyze and present data (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Assess housing and land use policies, strategies, and implementation actions developed under state planning legislation and federal requirements

Assist with research related to housing best practices in the central Puget Sound region and peer regions

Collect, analyze, and perform quality control measures on large datasets

Provide support for events, committee, and board meetings by organizing logistics, preparing materials and assisting in registration and conduct of meetings

Qualification

Data analysisHousing policy assessmentArcGISTableauEffective communicationAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Demonstrated interest in housing policy through lived experience, coursework, or past professional experience

Ability to collect, process, and analyze quantitative and qualitative housing data

Use common software packages to analyze and present data (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Assess housing and land use policies, strategies, and implementation actions developed under state planning legislation and federal requirements

Assist with research related to housing best practices in the central Puget Sound region and peer regions

Collect, analyze, and perform quality control measures on large datasets

Provide support for events, committee, and board meetings by organizing logistics, preparing materials and assisting in registration and conduct of meetings

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Effective oral and written communication abilities to work with the general public, professionals, and agency staff

Interest in the local and regional planning context in the central Puget Sound region

Be a current student in a relevant field such as urban planning, community development, data science, sociology, geography, public administration, engineering, or related field

At least one-year experience in urban planning, community development, and/or related field

Any combination of lived experience or education experience in a related field that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job