An employee in this class performs research and background work for the implementation of the City’s adopted long-range plans, provides demographic and socio-economic data to the public,
facilitates the realization of planning projects and goals, revises plans as-needed to maintain their relevance, and assists the Director with drafting design and zoning standards that will implement
planning goals and objectives. Work includes public meeting facilitation and involves giving information, answering inquiries, and serving as primary staff for the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission. The employee will also be expected to work on small area plans that realize the City’s land use, transportation, and comprehensive planning goals, as specified in its adopted plans. Work requires the performance of technical support duties such as
doing research work for any planning project for the City. Work on nights and weekends will periodically be required. Work is supervised by the Development Director and is evaluated
through conferences, review of assigned projects, and overall completion of assigned tasks.

As aDevelopment & Code Services Technicianin the City of Salisbury, you can make a difference! This position provides you the opportunity to join a highly motivated, customer-focused team. The successful candidate will be dedicated, collaborative and perform technical and administrative work by processing code violations and property liens; assisting contractors, developers, and the general public with complaints and questions; providing support to code enforcement officers in investigating citizen complaints regarding nuisance violations; serving as secretary to various boards and commissions; processing plan review and permit applications; processing financial transactions and deposits; and coordinating inspection requests and various other activities with the Utilities department. Jointhe City of Salisbury for a rich benefit plan and the opportunity to work with a fast paced team that aims to exemplify the City’s values by showing purpose, passion and priority.

Under the guidance and supervision of staff, Student Fellows will develop revitalization plans for distressed buildings, neighborhoods, or targeted redevelopment sites from work that includes touring
local projects; meeting stakeholders; conducting market research; researching and performing due diligence on projects; developing strategies, plans, pro formas; researching best practices; writing blog
posts and preparing presentations. Fellows may have the opportunity to present findings to local officials, faculty, staff, private developers and other stakeholders. Some in-state travel will be required with possible occasional overnight trips.

The work of the Center on Metropolitan Housing and Communities (Metro) focuses on a range of issues including homelessness, affordable housing, neighborhood and community development, housing and neighborhood built and environmental quality, and other issues affecting vulnerable populations. This position is aligned to the Built Environment practice area within the Metro Center. The Built Environment practice area focuses on policy topics such as climate mitigation and adaptation, disaster management, resilience and urban governance, neighborhood physical quality, and housing standards and quality—all primarily in relation to low- and moderate-income households and other social disparities.

ACLS is pleased to announce the tenth annual competition of the Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows program. The program promotes the visibility and value of the humanities PhD beyond the academy by offering opportunities for PhDs to contribute to the public good while gaining career-building experience in the fields of policy, community development, conservation, arts and culture, and media. This initiative is made possible through the support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

In 2020, the program is offering 21 two-year term positions at organizations in government and nonprofit sectors for recent PhDs from the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Fellows will participate in the substantive work of these organizations and will have opportunities for networking, mentoring, and career development programming, both in-person and virtually. Fellows receive a stipend of $70,000 per year and have access to employer-based health insurance through the host organization. In addition, ACLS provides funds for relocation and professional development.

The purpose of the Southeastern NC Partnership Manager position in the Rural Forward NC program is to strengthen the leadership infrastructure in Healthy Places NC counties by providing a range of consulting services, primarily in Columbus, Robeson, and Bladen Counties.

The Prince George’s County Planning Department has a wide variety of opportunities that will provide students with a realistic work experience. Selected students will have the opportunity to work with experienced individuals in their respective disciplines. The Prince George’s County Planning Department will be seeking students pursuing degrees or disciplines in the following areas:

•Civil Engineering
•Communications/Public Relations
•Economic/Community Development
•Environmental Planning/Science
•Geography/Geographic Information Systems
•Historic Preservation
•Landscape Architecture
•Public Policy/Administration
•Sociology
•Transportation Planning
•Urban Design/Studies
•Regional and Community Planning

The individual who excels in this position will use their skills to research and analyze various levels of our diverse membership. This important data will be used to create and support plans for building economic development programs in the communities where our member’s live.

The Town of Lake Lure is seeking qualified applicants for a Community Development Director. This position is responsible for providing technical, management and professional oversight for the Community Development Department working under the direct supervision of the Town Manager. In addition to supervising the Development and Environmental Review Specialist, essential functions include reviewing, planning, zoning and development proposals; and coordinating the review with other town staff, various Boards, Commissions and Town Council.

The PRO Neighborhoods Coordinator has overall responsibility for coordination of the Dallas Collaboration for Equitable Development. The Coordinator has responsibility for overseeing the relationships with the collaborating partners – Dallas County Community College District, LiftFund and Texas Mezzanine Fund, as well as all member engagement opportunities in deploying resources to our three target neighborhoods, reporting to the Senior Director of Community Investment.