Employment Opportunities
Staff Accountant
Greenbelt Alliance, the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading non-profit advocate of smart growthA broad concept that describes a series of principles that encourage development that better serves the economic, environmental and social needs of communities than do many of the principles that have guided development in the post-World War II period. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identified the following ten principles of smart growth:
1. Mix land uses
2. Take advantage of compact building design
3. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
4. Create walkable neighborhoods
5. Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
6. Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
7. Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities
8. Provide a variety of transportation choices
9. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
10. Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions planning and open spaceAny parcelA lot, or contiguous group of lots, in single ownership or under single control, usually considered a unit for purposes of development. or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and devoted to an open space use for the purposes of (1) the preservation of natural resources, (2) the managed production of resources, (3) outdoor recreation, or (4) public health and safety. conservation seeks a motivated, capable, and efficient full-time Staff Accountant. [more information]
Internships
Greenbelt Alliance welcomes interns for a variety of positions. Unless otherwise specified, all internships are unpaid. To apply for an internship with Greenbelt Alliance, please follow the application instructions provided in the position description.
Housing Policy Internships
San Francisco
Greenbelt Alliance seeks 2-3 motivated individuals to help lead a research project to assess the primary barriers to infill developmentDevelopment of vacant land (usually individual lots or leftover properties) within areas that are already largely developed. in each of 20 Bay Area cities with high infill developmentDevelopment of vacant land (usually individual lots or leftover properties) within areas that are already largely developed. potential and suggest approaches to overcome those barriers. The Housing Policy Interns will also provide policy research support for Greenbelt Alliance’s campaigns for open spaceAny parcelA lot, or contiguous group of lots, in single ownership or under single control, usually considered a unit for purposes of development. or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and devoted to an open space use for the purposes of (1) the preservation of natural resources, (2) the managed production of resources, (3) outdoor recreation, or (4) public health and safety. protection and better city planningControls by central or local government over the use of land. Land-use planning is used to keep activities causing harmful externalities, such as noise or visual intrusion, away from places where they are believed to be particularly harmful.
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. [more information]
Policy Internship
San Francisco
Greenbelt Alliance seeks a motivated individual to provide policy research support for our campaigns for open spaceAny parcelA lot, or contiguous group of lots, in single ownership or under single control, usually considered a unit for purposes of development. or area of land or water that is essentially unimproved and devoted to an open space use for the purposes of (1) the preservation of natural resources, (2) the managed production of resources, (3) outdoor recreation, or (4) public health and safety. protection and better city planningControls by central or local government over the use of land. Land-use planning is used to keep activities causing harmful externalities, such as noise or visual intrusion, away from places where they are believed to be particularly harmful.
throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The position requires a 2-5 days/week commitment for at least three months (six month commitment preferred). Working hours are flexible, but most work must be completed between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. [more information]
Event and Outreach Internship
San Francisco
Greenbelt Alliance is seeking highly motivated individuals for a rewarding internship in community outreach and event planning in our San Francisco office. [more information]
Volunteer Opportunities
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