As North Carolina continues to experience effects of climate change, incorporating climate and resilience considerations into local planning and implementation is vital to shape sustainable growth and development. Small and rural communities are particularly vulnerable to social, economic, and environmental impacts, but have limited resources and capacity to address these challenges and prepare for a resilient future. In recent years, resilience planning processes conducted through NC Resilient Coastal Communities Program (RCCP) and Regions Innovating for Strong Economies and Environment (RISE) efforts have resulted in planning tools—including resilience goals, risk and vulnerability assessments, and priority project portfolios—for communities across the coastal plain to incorporate into their local and regional plans. With a new state requirement for local comprehensive planning, communities will benefit from guidance on how to direct technical assistance providers to integrate climate change and resilience into planning and engagement processes. 

 

The intern will work closely with the Sea Grant team and partners to:

Preparing presentations and progress reports of work 

Undergraduate degree with current full-time enrollment in a master’s or PhD program in planning, public policy, public administration, environmental management, or closely related field. 

Strong writing, critical thinking, and literature-based research skills. 

Demonstrated interest in climate change, resilience, sustainability, hazard mitigation, and/or community engagement preferred.

 

Experience with managing projects independently or in teams. 

 

Knowledge of local government planning processes.

Valid NC Drivers License

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