About the role#
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is hiring student interns for the Capital and Planning Division. This program offers hands-on experience in planning, landscape architecture, and engineering. You will work alongside professional staff to support the development and maintenance of the city's park system. The internship begins in Summer 2027 and continues through the school year. You will work 16 to 20 hours per week during the school year, with the option to work up to 32 hours during breaks.
What you'll do#
Your responsibilities depend on whether you join the Planning or Project Management team. Both roles involve a mix of technical tasks, research, and administrative support.
- Perform site reviews, data analysis, and research for park improvement projects and property acquisitions.
- Create maps, graphics, and presentations using ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Prepare reports for the Recreation and Park Commission and citizen advisory groups.
- Assist with environmental review documents, including CEQA reviews and Certificates of Appropriateness.
- Evaluate shadow impact studies and support grant applications through research and writing.
- Monitor project schedules and assist with regulatory and building permitting.
- Support community outreach by organizing meetings, analyzing survey results, and taking notes.
- Document site conditions through photography and post project notices at park locations.
- Provide administrative support including data entry, filing, and spreadsheet management.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited university or community college in Architecture, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
- You must be returning to an undergraduate program or entering/continuing a graduate program in Fall 2027.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
- For Planning roles, experience with ArcGIS is preferred. For Project Management, experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, or Bluebeam Revu is a plus.
- Ability to think critically, work independently, and provide professional input to supervisors.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A willingness to learn new technical skills and apply professional standards in a government setting.
Location & details#
- The role is based in San Francisco, California.
- This is a hybrid position. You must be able to report to the office in San Francisco at least twice a week during the school year.
- This is a paid position.
About City and County of San Francisco
The City and County of San Francisco operates as a government agency based in San Francisco, California. It manages local infrastructure including streets and parks alongside public transportation systems. The organization provides public health services and maintains public safety through departments like the fire service. It employs over 10,000 people to serve the residents of the city and the Bay Area.
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