The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is seeking applicants for its 2009 fall semester (September – December) internship program.
A fall internship with ASLA provides an excellent opportunity for graduate or undergraduate students interested in policy issues related to design, sustainability, and the environment. Students with an interest in policy, advocacy, and web communications are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Research, track, and analyze federal and state legislation focused on transportation, natural resources, environmental, water resource management, and sustainability issues, particularly as they relate to landscape architecture.
- Assist with the Society’s direct advocacy with the Congress, the administration, and the federal agencies.
- Assist with drafting, editing, and compilation of government affairs communications, correspondence, and publications.
- Develop original content for the ASLA Web site and The Dirt blog.
- Contributions to biweekly electronic newsletter, LAND Online
- Chapter communications support and resource development.
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in a Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree program in public policy, public administration, communications, environmental studies, or related field.
- Passionate interest in policy issues related to design, land-use, sustainability, and the environment.
- Experience or familiarity with federal and state government affairs and the federal appropriations process.
- Demonstrated writing skills and ability to write congressional correspondence, news stories, reports, and presentations.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel) and proven Internet research skills.
The 2009 fall internship is unpaid. Applicants must demonstrate they are using the internship to fulfill internship requirements. Applicants are also required to receive funding through their university or an external fellowship in order to be considered.
The fall intern should be present at ASLA offices for up to 15 hours per week. ASLA offers a flexible schedule. Please send cover letter and résumé to aklages@asla.org.
