Title: Environmental Planning Intern
City Department: Mayor’s Office of Environmental Affairs, Office of Recovery and Development
Administration
Number of Openings: 2
Position Description: Assist in the development of the City’s lead remediation programs. Tasks may include creative and technical writing, layout/design of a pamphlet, environmental and regulatory research in preparation for drafting legislation, and field work in a pilot research garden.
Qualifications: Applicant must be at least a college senior; must be a skilled writer and researcher.
Preferably pursuing or having obtained a degree in the natural sciences or political science. Proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Portuguese a plus.
Department Description: The Mayor’s Office of Environmental Affairs was established in 1994 to enhance and protect the New Orleans environment for current and future generations. The Office seeks to improve quality of life by promoting economic development that benefits the environment and all of our citizens.
Our activities include:
Public Education: Earth Day Celebration, Monthly E-Mail Updates, and participation in various conferences, festivals and events.
Community Involvement: Working with citizens and neighborhood organizations to resolve environmental issues and promote positive change.
Policy Development: Drafting ordinances, participating on task forces, introducing legislation, and collaborating with local, state and federal agencies.
Broad-Based Initiatives: Brownfields Redevelopment, Climate Protection, Coastal/Wetlands Preservation, Environmental Justice, American Heritage River.
Application Deadline: September 1 priority. September 15 deadline.
Timeline: Fall Semester or Fall + Spring, if possible
How to apply: Send Cover Letter and Resume to Robert X. Fogarty, VIGOR Coordinator at rxfogarty@cityofno.com with “Environmental Planning” in the subject line. Please CC Environmental Remediation Planner, Kim Johnson (kajohnson@cityofno.com), and Environmental Projects Coordinator, Danielle Purifoy (dmpurifoy@cityofno.com) on all correspondence.
Special Notes: 10-15 hours a week.
