The Comprehensive and Long-Range Planning Intern works in the City of Raleigh Planning and Development Department. This internship is a temporary, hourly employment opportunity with the City of Raleigh as a term position without benefits.

Start Date: May 20, 2024
End Date: August 12, 2024
Duration: 12 weeks
The pay rates and hours are as follows:
Undergraduate Students: $17 per hour
Graduate Students: $20 per hour
Weekly Commitment: Up to 30 hours between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Duties and Responsibilities
Work on special projects to support the public engagement and research work of the division, which may include:
Supporting implementation of the city’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system through planning projects and city initiated rezoning initiatives
Participating in the department’s efforts to initiate and refine a data dashboard
Researching best practices to develop a preliminary outline for stabilization planning playbook.
The intern experience includes a staff mentor and broad exposure to a wide range of public planning-related processes, such as governing body, board/commission, and internal departmental meetings.
Typical Qualifications
Education:
Must be a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in good academic standing.

Experience:
No previous office experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Enrollment in a program leading to a degree in City and Regional Planning, Urban Design, Public Policy, Public Administration, or Communications
Knowledge of GIS and Adobe Creative Suite is helpful, but not required
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong working knowledge of Office Suite software
Knowledge of GIS and Adobe Creative Suite, or the ability to obtain this knowledge post-hire
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Self-Help is seeking a Senior Associate of Capital Development to join our team in Durham, NC. The Senior Associate, Capital Development is responsible for managing debt and equity fundraising initiatives to support Self-Help’s programs and impact, including identifying and securing new capital and fostering relationships with key funding partners and peers. This position will manage compliance and impact for active funding streams, ensuring Self-Help meets external deliverables and internal funding goals. Finally, this position will serve as a project manager and facilitator to align Capital Development activities with the needs and priorities of leadership and lending teams across the organization.

WHAT You’ll need:

• Master’s degree in public policy, planning, business, or finance or equivalent related field experience.
• 5 years of experience in capital development, legal, lending, real estate development or financial management or equivalent related field experience
• Experience working with tax credit programs a plus.
• Strong commitment to our mission – creating and protecting economic opportunity with and in traditionally underserved communities.
• Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects to meet deadlines.
• Ability to self-motivate, identify challenges and opportunities, and coordinate team responses.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to promote Self-Help through writing, presentations, and networking.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours as needed and travel up to 20%.
• Ability to demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values:
  • Mission Before Self
  • Service With Excellence
  • Embracing & Promoting Change
  • Results Not Credit
  • Diversity as a Strength
  • Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact

Our mission is creating and protecting ownership and economic opportunity for all, especially people of color, women, rural residents and low-wealth families and communities.

Self-Help Credit Union has branches in NC, SC, FL and VA, and we offer remote services like online and mobile banking to make joining us easy no matter where you live.

view the full job description here: Senior Associate Capital Development | Self-Help Careers (ultipro.com)

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Senior Planner – Housing

DEFINITION: This position performs specialized work in support of housing, community development, redevelopment, and revitalization projects in the City.

REPORTS TO: The Housing Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Conducts comprehensive reviews of site plans to ensure adherence to ordinance regulations and provides interpretations to internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Delivers presentations to boards and commissions, effectively communicating complex planning concepts.
• Spearheads a diverse array of neighborhood and redevelopment planning-related projects and studies, demonstrating proficiency in independent execution while also contributing expertise as a team member.
• Plays a pivotal role in the formulation of comprehensive, small area, and strategic planning initiatives, leveraging in-depth research, analysis, and design expertise across a broad spectrum of social, economic, physical, and facility planning domains.
• Provides insightful recommendations for capitalizing on development opportunities within the community, fostering sustainable growth and progress.
• Contributes to preparation of state and federal reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identifies and researches available grant opportunities, recommending potential programs and providing expertise in the preparation of grant applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration or a related field.
• Strong Customer Service skills.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Work Hours:  8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 37.5 hours per week, (Monday – Friday). Some early morning and night assignments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Skill in interpretation of ordinances, and site plan review.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and accurate reports.
• Knowledge of local governmental operations.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships with both colleagues and community members.
• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in ESRI GIS, ArcMap, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban housing and community planning.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of HUD and State of North Carolina programs.
• Knowledge of social and economic characteristics of the community.
• Knowledge of philosophies, principles, laws, regulations and procedures, goals and priorities of community development programs.
• Knowledge of principles/practices of commercial and residential rehabilitation.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Housing Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The Housing Manager spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include North Carolina General Statutes, departmental rules and regulations, City policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal zoning ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations. While generally clear and specific, these guidelines may require interpretation in application. Additionally, guidelines include federal and state regulations for housing and community development programs like HOME, CDBG, NSP, the City Procurement Manual, and the City Personnel Policy Manual, necessitating judgment, selection, and interpretation in their application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied administrative duties and interpreting zoning ordinances as well as state and federal regulations and programs. Early morning and night meetings may be required in this role.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to help revitalize neighborhoods through effective community development planning.  Success in this position creates thriving communities.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with other City staff, residents, developers, neighborhood associations, community members, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting at a computer, standing in meeting settings, bending, crouching, or stooping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office or meeting setting; some external exposure.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:   None.

View the full job listing here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockymountnc/jobs/4439189/senior-planner 

Chatham County has a Summer internship opportunity to gain planning experience as a student! The internship will range from May to August 2024, but exact dates are flexible. The expected schedule will be approximately 15-20 hours per week. The hours each week can be flexible, but they will be completed from our office in Pittsboro. Specific arrangements will be made upon hiring.

The internship offers insight and practical knowledge related to multiple facets of the planning profession including, current planning, long range planning, transportation, conservation, and resiliency. The intern will work on various planning projects including action items related to the Plan Chatham Comprehensive Plan, Plan Moncure Small Area Plan, Recode Chatham Unified Development Ordinance, and provide support to a team of planners on their respective projects that include rezonings and major subdivisions, text amendments, conservation initiatives, and transportation projects. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to work on GIS projects as well. They may be expected to attend meetings and present project findings to the Planning team and other interested parties.

View the full job posting here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chathamcountync/jobs/4448744/planning-department-paid-internship?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

The Housing and Neighborhoods Department administers the City’s housing and community development programs funded with local and federal funds. These resources support a wide range of programs that add value in the community, including increasing access to affordable housing and helping end and prevent homelessness.

The Homeless and Community Programs Specialist is part of the Department’s newly formed Homeless and Community Programs Team, which is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing programs and projects to end and prevent homelessness, and supporting the Raleigh/Wake County homeless response system, including the Wake County Continuum of Care (CoC). The Homeless and Community Programs Specialist’s primary duties are to serve as a project manager for contracts related to the provision of homeless services, and to support the homeless response system by participating in CoC committees, funding allocation processes, and reporting. The Homeless and Community Programs Specialist also assists with assessing the homeless response system and funded agencies’ performance and identifying gaps in the system as well as capacity-building needs of homeless services.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/raleighnc/fulltime/jobs/4438837/homeless-and-community-programs-specialist

The individual hired for this position will independently perform a wide variety of professional and administrative tasks to organize, initiate and complete work within the Planning Department. Work involves close coordination with the work of the Planning Director and the Program Administrator III – Planner/Demographer, as well as analyzing, maintaining, and updating digital ArcGIS assignment boundary layers, database information, real estate data, subdivision data, student data and a street-level school assignment database, and coordinating the use of this data with other staff and departments. Work includes extensive use of ArcGIS and data manipulation in the analysis of student attendance boundaries, real estate searches, county subdivision development tracking, student growth trends and the geocoding of student data. The position requires extensive use of ArcGIS mapping and analysis in the development of special projects that support district administrative decision-making, as well as providing technical support to others in obtaining, understanding and utilizing Planning data. The individual in this position must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in contacts with the public, various school system staff, Board members, contractors, vendors, and other local government employees.

Application Link: Guilford County Schools – Employment Application (applitrack.com)

The City of Morganton is a vibrant and energized city of 17,000 citizens located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a track record of innovation, creativity, positive results, and a progressive mindset. The City is looking for a self-starting planning professional who is motivated, well organized, and flexible. . We require someone who desires professional challenges, is able to find creative solutions, and has a strong sense of commitment to the community. The ability to learn, interpret and follow regulatory requirements, paired with the willingness to explore development options to achieve a successful project, is essential to be effective – rather than stopping at what we can’t do, we build partnerships and focus on what can be done.

This position performs planning work that provides coordinated guidance and regulation of the growth and development of the City. Work includes:

Performing the detailed review and analysis of applications for zoning and subdivision approval; including review of site plans, landscaping plans, elevations and plats;
Responsibility for thorough documentation and detailed record keeping of applications, subdivisions, and planning advice provided;
Providing clear and courteous advice to property owners, developers, citizens, and other City departments on matters related to zoning codes and ordinances;
Conducting research on zoning, annexation, and other issues.
Work involves providing technical guidance with considerable public contact on issues requiring judgment, firmness, customer service and tact – strong communication skills (both oral and written) are a must. The ability to operate independently and frequently switch between tasks is essential. This position requires knowledge and expertise typically found in a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or an equivalent combination of experience in planning; education, and training. Must possess or have ability to obtain a valid NC Driver’s License and we encourage pursuit of AICP certification.

Pay range is $48,000 – $70,000, dependent on experience. Open until filled, with first review of applications beginning February 19, 2024.

The City of Shelby currently has an opening on the management team for Planning and Community Development Director. To be successful on this team, the right candidate needs to have a solid foundational understanding of planning and development regulations, experience in long range planning projects, the ability to interpret and understand development ordinances, and effective skills to manage and motivate their departmental team.

Currently the City (population 22,000) has several exciting projects underway. More than 3,500 homes have recently been approved for construction or through zoning changes. We are in the early stages of completely revamping our Comprehensive Land Use Plan with intentions to overhaul our Unified Development Ordinance afterward. We are in the process of building a 13-mile rail trail, revitalizing a former hotel downtown, and renovating the historic Webbley home. With a bustling uptown, growing business park, existing trail network, and other upcoming amenities, you can help plan the future Shelby you want to call home as the next Planning and Community Development Director. We are committed to continuing the kind of work that makes Shelby, NC the number one micropolitan in the state and ninth in the nation (Site Selection Magazine, 2023).

If you have a degree in urban planning or related field (Master’s degree preferred) and experience in city, regional, and/or urban planning, we want you to join our team. The City of Shelby offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The City is prepared to offer a competitive annual salary that reflects the ideal candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Please see the full ad and details at https://tinyurl.com/shelby-planning.
The City of Shelby is an equal opportunity employer.