Position Function:
Vacancy for a full-time, benefits-eligible intern position to work in the Small Town Center on a range of design, planning, community engagement, and research projects.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Established in 1979, the Small Town Center seeks to initiate theoretical and applied research and to serve as a national focus for the collection, storage, dissemination, and application of information pertinent to issues of special interest in small towns. Activities include graphic and photographic documentation and computer imaging of the small town scene. The STC has participated in design case studies, environmental impact studies, and economic and marketing analyses. It provides research and service assistance to towns through the redevelopment of downtowns and the implementation of other comparable community improvement initiatives. Assistance projects include community design and improvement, economic diversification, town planning, conservation of architectural and historic resources, affordable housing design and technology, and other activities that affect quality of life in the community.
Area of Specialization:
Carl Small Town Center
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Intern will be working on a variety of design, planning, community engagement and research projects for STC. The individual will gain exposure to public interest design and will work under the direction of the Director of the STC on design projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or Graphic Design.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*Knowledge and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, graphic design skills, and basic writing abilities.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
* No or very limited physical effort required.
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume or curriculum vitae, work samples, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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