Open Space 2100 is an initiative to develop a community-based open space vision, plan, and policies for San Francisco. This initiative will complement San Francisco's predicited growth and density by promoting an exceptional quality of life and healthy lifestyle. A successful initiative will both improve the environment and strenghten our communities. Open Space 2100 will guide and inform decision-making about open space acquisition, development, funding, and management. It will ensure that open space continues to enhance the environmental, social, and economic well-being of our city.
The 24-month process will include: a multi-agency Mayor's Task Force on Open Space; a green lecture series; city-wide public forums and design charrettes; neighborhood-level planning and engagement sessions; and a website to broadcast events, provide information, and gather public input. All of these activities will help educate the public about our options for the future, and build a common vision for the common good.
Open Space 2100 will create a sustainable framework for the implementation of the open space plan at the city-wide and neighborhood levels.
Opportunities to become involved: NPC is currently seeking interns and volunteers to helpget the initiative off the ground and running! Interns will work directly with city staff, urban designers, communities, and other non-profits. These unpaid internships are a great opportunity to network and build skills. Our office is located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood and is near City Hall.
Web Designer
We are looking for someone with cutting edge web design skills to help us build a website for Open Space 2100. The webpage will broadcast events, provide information, and gather public input through blogs and surveys.
The right candidate for this position will:
- have excellent website design skills and the ability to create a user-friendly website
- be reliable and able to check in with NPC staff on a weekly basis
- have an interest in public policy and a passion for parks and open space
- be able to communicate well with NPC staff, city staff, and community members.
This is an ongoing opportuntiy, and we are flexible about hours per week. Work may be done from home, or from the NPC office. This is a great opportunity for an undergrad/grad student, or a professional interested in volunteering and sharing their expertise!
Open Space 2100 Research Intern
We are looking for a college student to intern with us for the Fall Semester 2007. The intern will investigate best practices in other cities -- specifically how other cities acquire and maintain their parks and open space. Ideal candidates will be majoring in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Public Policy, or a related field.
The right candidate will:
- have experience doing research and be able to synthesize the information
- have experience conducting phone interviews
- have an interest in public policy and a passion for parks and open space
This is designed to be a semester-long internship, but we are flexible about hours per week. The ideal intern would work approximately 10 hour/week. The ideal candidate may receive as stipend.
Open Space Task Force Intern
We are looking for a college student to help us coordinate the Mayor's Task Force on Open Space. Responsibilites include helping the Open Space Task Force Coordinator with general tasks, which include but are not limited to: planning and coordinating Task Force Meetings, scheduling events, and preparing material for participants. This is a unique opportunity to work on an exciting new initiative alongside the Mayor, city staff, open space experts, urban designers, and a number of different community organizations. Candidates should be majoring in urban planning, environmental studies, landscape architecture, or other related fields.
The right candidate will:
- be interested in San Francisco politics
- be able to communicate well with high-level city staff, NPC staff, and community members
- be extremely well-organized and self-motivated
This internship is perfect for a student interested in urban policy and/or with career aspirations in public policy. The position begins in September. Ideally, this internship would be approximately 20 hours/week and would be a one-year internship. The ideal candidate will receive a stipend.
How to apply:
Please email a resume and BRIEF cover letter to Karin Edwards, Open Space Task Force Coordinator -- at: kedwards@sfnpc.org
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