The Michigan Suburbs Alliance is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Community Development Intern. The individual should possess a strong desire to learn about urban issues and an eagerness to offer thoughtful suggestions and critical analysis. The Community Development Intern works directly with the Ferndale City Manager and Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s Executive Director. Combining writing, research, and administrative responsibilities, this position is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in redevelopment and public administration. The ideal candidate is well-organized, proactive and committed to regional issues and sustainable development. She or he should be able to balance administrative and clerical responsibilities with independent project management. Assignments may include drafting strategic plans, developing creative solutions for parking challenges, researching and advising on public record keeping, clarifying roles and responsibilities for stakeholder groups, and investigating and drafting regulations. Qualifications • At least one year of post-secondary education in public administration, urban planning or a related field • Ability to balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word • Positive attitude • Independence tempered by the ability to follow direction and abide by a work plan • Ability to interact professionally with staff and associates • Strong organizational skills evidencing attention to detail • An excellent sense of humor or at least the potential for one to develop

The Michigan Suburbs Alliance, a nonprofit registered in the State of Michigan, was established by a group of mayors and city managers from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. These leaders gathered in April 2002 and agreed to explore how they could work together to educate themselves and the public about the root causes of problems facing older, established suburbs. In June 2002, representatives from fourteen metro Detroit suburban cities unanimously agreed to form the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, which has since grown to encompass twenty-five member cities with nearly 1,000,000 residents. The Michigan Suburbs Alliance unites and strengthens metropolitan Detroit’s mature suburbs by elevating regional cooperation, reforming public policies and innovating redevelopment strategies. Pursuing a future where communities share economic, environmental and social success, the Michigan Suburbs Alliance envisions metropolitan centers that preserve the unique character of individual communities while striving toward a unified and equitable region where the citizens are empowered as an effective regional force.

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