Stanford Land Use & Environmental Planning Office Intern Position

The Stanford University LU&E Planning Office is seeking a qualified Stanford student to assist the Planning staff in a variety of projects. This is an ongoing position, open immediately.


The Planning Office advises senior leadership on the use of Stanford land in support of its academic objectives. Among the many responsibilities of the Planning Office staff is the preparation of plans based on analysis using sophisticated GIS/CAD and other software. Staff also facilitates land use entitlement and permitting, manages compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and other environmental regulations, and reviews land use and environmental ordinances under consideration by local Planning Commissions, City Councils and Boards of Supervisors that may affect Stanford land use.

Posted: Tuesday, October 3, 2006

Hours: 10 – 20 hours/week - schedule is flexible

Salary: $12.50/hour

Responsibilities:
Duties may include updating technical and planning documents; research and data collection on planning related issues, maintenance of computer databases; assisting on special projects such as the Habitat Conservation Plan; preparing maps and graphics; internet research on various topics including sustainability; reviewing zoning ordinances, setting up equipment for presentations at various meetings, office filing and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Applicants should be a currently registered Stanford University student. Experience with PC’s, GIS/CAD software (ESRI, AutoDesk), Web site construction and management, Microsoft Access, Adobe Photoshop, and Windows 2000/Windows XP operating systems are desirable. Knowledge of library cataloging techniques is also desirable but not required. Good communication skills, initiative, and excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with spreadsheets and databases are required.

To apply:
Submit your resume to Maria Cacho at cacho@stanford.edu. Please include dates of availability and general areas of interest.