The EcoDistrict is a community-driven effort that promotes socially equitable, environmentally resilient, and culturally vibrant neighborhoods. Supported by the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, EcoDistrict focuses on making the most densely populated urban village in the Pacific Northwest livable and sustainable for all people by piloting new and innovative ideas at the neighborhood level that can then be scaled to city or regional levels.

The EcoDistrict Intern will be tasked with supporting Capitol Hill EcoDistrict staff on a range of projects, which may include but are not limited to:

Support pop-up events for small businesses

Street Activation Design and Pilot Projects

Support service-oriented programs at a local elementary school

Biodiversity corridor planning

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Comfort engaging with racially and economically diverse community members

Self-motivation and ability to work independently

Some experience with qualitative data collection and analysis

Some experience with survey design

A basic understanding of land use, urban development, public health, and transportation policy and/or the ability to quickly learn about policy issues in new areas

The flexibility to attend virtual evening meetings

Basic understanding of Microsoft office

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, community development, economic development, urban planning, green building, or other related field.

ULMS Total Compensation

Employee Assistance Program - $37.80 per year

LinkedIn Learning Account

Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid

Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes – 9.8% of salary

At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor,