About the role#
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is hiring student interns for the Capital and Planning Division. This program offers on-the-job experience across two teams: Planning and Project Management. Interns work alongside professional planners, landscape architects, architects, and engineers to support park improvement projects, land use planning, and facility construction. This is a part-time role starting in Summer 2027, with the opportunity to continue through the school year.
What you'll do#
Interns contribute to the development and maintenance of the city's park system through various technical and administrative tasks.
- Perform site reviews, research, and data analysis for property acquisitions and natural resource projects.
- Prepare informational maps, graphic materials, and presentations using ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Support community outreach by attending meetings, taking notes, analyzing survey results, and posting project notices.
- Assist staff with environmental review documents, including CEQA reviews and Certificates of Appropriateness.
- Evaluate shadow impact studies and monitor capital project schedules in software like Airtable.
- Conduct field work, such as photographing site conditions and organizing project documentation.
- Provide administrative support including data entry, filing, and managing office supplies.
- Project Management interns may use CAD software like AutoCAD, Revit, or Rhino to assist with site plans and visualizations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment at an accredited university or community college in Architecture, Civil/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.
- A willingness to learn planning, architectural, and engineering practices through on-the-job training.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and provide critical feedback on project solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
- Planning candidates: previous experience with ArcGIS is preferred.
- Project Management candidates: previous experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino) or PDF tools (Bluebeam Revu) is preferred. A portfolio highlighting relevant school or work experience is required.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, California.
- Interns must be able to report to the office in person at least twice a week.
- Expected hours are 16 to 20 hours per week during the school year, with up to 32 hours per week during vacation periods.
- The compensation is $37.95 per hour.
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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