Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. 

Our Mission: To create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs.

Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will support and work with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement plans for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. This position will be responsible for working directly with a Neighborhood Strategies Vice President to spearhead inter-departmental and inter-agency coordination. 

The primary focus will be leading various NYCEDC’s urban design workstreams and playing a central role in NYCEDC’s planning work and may be asked to support the project management. They will perform architectural and urban design tasks at various scales, providing support relating to site planning, overall massing and architectural expression, streetscape, landscape, and sustainable design to the Neighborhood Strategies Department’s work on multiple projects. Additional tasks include managing consultants, setting urban design workplans and scopes, developing visualizations for decision making and external communication, briefing senior leadership and external stakeholders, developing overall urban design strategies as part of master planning and site redevelopment projects, and visioning towards goals.

The diverse Urban Design portfolio encompass projects across all five boroughs that vary in scale, typology and include long-term planning and strategy to direct infrastructure to project implementation.

Recent projects include: bringing waterfront greenways to underserved communities in Northern Manhattan, designing an innovative climate master plan for flood protection and open space in the Financial District and South Street Seaport, and envisioning a revitalized public realm around the Broadway Junction transit hub in East New York, planning for the public realm around a future Metro-North Station in the Morris Park section of the Bronx, and supporting the design of waterfront open space on public sites in the South Bronx and other parts of New York City.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Lead the urban design workstreams of Planning Division’s interdisciplinary teams to produce quality work product, meet milestones, and communicate across various audiences
– Provide urban design technical assistance and guidance to Department staff on an as-needed basis
– Plan, organize and conduct zoning, land use and urban design studies, research data, analyze built environment conditions, prepare 3D massings, maps and written reports
– Develop criteria and design guidelines for large-scale planning efforts and neighborhood studies
– Prepare conceptual designs and development design criteria, and coordinate with agency staff and other involved agencies
– Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution as well as urban design and planning trends
– Build and maintain relationships with other urban design leads across government and the nonprofit and private sectors
– Support reviewing and drafting urban design components of requests for proposals (RFPs) and other public procurements
– Organize and prepare graphic and written materials, and present to NYCEDC staff and leadership, community boards, elected officials. and public agencies
– Coordinate with other agency representatives on Department studies, projects and ULURP applications
– Perform other related tasks and projects
– Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
– Master’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, and/or urban design strongly preferred. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a master’s degree in urban planning will be considered if the qualifications are met below.
2-3 years of full-time experience related to urban design and development
– Strong urban design capabilities and experience with physical planning and design practices including site planning, building massing, and layouts
– Knowledge of climate resiliency and sustainability measures and best practices
– Strong ability to represent the built form, urban design concepts, and site plans in a variety of ways including free-hand sketches, 3D modeling, and computer-based rendering and modeling tools such as Rhino 3D, SketchUp, and AutoCAD
– Graphic design and geospatial -analyses skills preferred, including Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS
– Familiarity with the NYC Zoning Resolution, building codes, and the public land use review process
– Demonstrated ability to self-manage as well as superior project management skills including the ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision.
– Understanding of urban design best practice examples from around the world
– Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and analytical skills.
– Ability to facilitate community outreach processes and translate design concepts into approachable materials that can be understood by a wide range of audiences
– Strong entrepreneurial, interpersonal, and leadership skills; should be a self-starter and take initiative
– Occasional travel across the five boroughs of New York City
– Must obtain/maintain New York City residency within 180 days of hire

As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as defined by the CDC, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability

Applicants who are chosen for an interview should bring copies of their design portfolio. Interviews will also include an urban design skills test. A final decision about the position’s title will depend on the selected applicant’s qualifications and experience.

About Us: NYCEDC is New York City’s primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs. Our mission is to create shared prosperity across New York City’s five boroughs by strengthening neighborhoods and growing good jobs. We do this by developing, managing, and implementing expansion and redevelopment programs that encourage investment and strengthen the city’s competitive position.

NYCEDC is dedicated to the creation of a dynamic, equitable, and sustainable urban economy. We are making sure that whatever happens next, happens right here in New York City—and that all New Yorkers are a part of it.

NYCEDC offers many unique advantages for an exciting and fulfilling career. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
– The unique opportunity to make an impact on New York City
– Working on diverse, unique, and challenging projects
– Working closely with teams of creative, highly motivated, and passionate people
– Learning opportunities designed to enhance the practical skills and business knowledge of our employees
– Excellent benefits, including company-paid 401(a) pension plan, 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plans, medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid family leave and paid time off, and other perks

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our diversity and inclusion mission is to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce comprised of talented people. NYCEDC employees can expect to work as part of a highly engaged, passionate and inclusive workforce where everyone’s contributions are valued, respected and make an impact on one of the best and most diverse cities in the world!

Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP) seeks a Director of Planning & Development to support the organization’s mission to boldly envision and activate strategies and actions that will assure Charlotte Center City is a welcoming and equitable, economically vibrant, culturally rich and beloved place for all. The CCCP Director of Planning & Development will be an experienced and professional individual with experience in the fields of Urban Design, City Planning, Placemaking, and Development. This background and related education will serve as the foundation to help guide, create and complete initiatives necessary to continue to grow a memorable, sustainable and inclusive place. The Director collaborates with and strengthens relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders.

The Director will serve as a project manager and work directly with the Chief Planning & Development Officer to support the overall mission of Charlotte Center City Partners through the production of plans, reports and projects including but not exclusive of the following:

POSSIBLE ACTIVIITES

• Center City 2040 Vision Plan – implementation of recommendations to achieve the plan’s vision and goals. Center City 2040 Vision Plan (allin2040.com)
• South End Vision Plan – implementation of recommendations to achieve the plan’s vision and goals. South End Vision Plan | South End Charlotte, NC (southendclt.org)
• Development – create and maintain relationships with government partners, developers and stakeholders; participate in the implementation of the South End Strategic Plan, Uptown plans, reports and initiatives, and
retail strategies
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
• 5+ years of experience working in the fields of Urban Design and/or City Planning
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban design and/or planning or related field is preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience in project management, community engagement, placemaking, visual presentation and graphic design
• Authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Team-oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively toward common purpose
• A strong ability to think strategically while being extremely responsive
• Familiarity with the public policy process
• Experience using GIS, Microsoft products and Adobe Suite are strongly preferred including, but not limited to, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary range is $65,000 – $85,000 commensurate on candidate’s qualifications. CCCP offers a generous benefit package including health, dental, vision, short, long-term and life insurance, a flexible spending option, subsidized YMCA membership and a generous 401K program.

Who We Are:
Charlotte Center City Partners is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization that boldly envisions and activates strategies and actions that will assure Charlotte Center City is a welcoming and equitable, economically vibrant, culturally rich, and beloved place for all. Charlotte Center City Partners believes in the value of urban places, acting with integrity, the power of diversity and collaboration, and approaching all we do with passion, innovation, tenacity, and excellence.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Charlotte Center City Partners celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, interns and contractors. Charlotte Center City Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Charlotte Center City Partners’ management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, teammate activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Application deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday, 15 July 2022. Please apply: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=director+planning+development&jk=c6e139cce31b32da&_ga=2.54524719.661896354.1657109839-1057646601.1654101289

Want to work and help shape the quickly growing realm of community-based and equity-focused e-bike programs? Join the City of Durham’s Transportation Department as an intern supporting the planning and execution of its exciting Bull E-Bike Pilot!

see full description here, or in attached PDF: https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.109/r9q.798.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bull-E-Bike-Intern-Job-Listing.pdf

Feel free to reach out directly to Doug Bright to discuss. (doug.bright@durhamnc.gov)

Bike Durham is a local non-profit sustainable transportation advocacy organization. Our vision is a transportation system that is safe, affordable, and sustainable for everyone, regardless of who they are or where they live. Through events, advocacy, and education, we empower everyone to walk, bike, or ride transit more often.

Bike Durham is seeking to contract with an individual to coordinate community outreach activities for a safe streets project in the Old West Durham and Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhoods this spring. We project that the work will be an estimated 250-300 hours (20-25 hours per week), beginning as soon as possible and completed by May 31.

The planned activities include:
Initial neighborhood meetings – large and small forums to hear from one another, identifying and documenting areas of concern and opportunity. This will include activities specifically directed at engaging youth, as well as adults.
Neighbor Walk Audits of the identified areas of concern and opportunity
Neighborhood Planning meetings – Plan for and select application of tactical urbanism or possible Shared Street Implementations to calm traffic in the neighborhoods

This position(s) will work closely with the Bike Durham executive director, volunteer leaders of the Old West Durham and Watts Hospital-Hillandale Neighborhood Associations, and City of Durham Transportation department staff.

Who We are Looking For
We are looking for an independent contractor(s) with the following qualifications:

Experience
Previous paid or volunteer experience with community outreach in diverse communities
Meeting organization and facilitation experience
Experience working on traffic safety issues preferred, but not required

Personal Attributes
Enthusiasm to work with residents and business owners
Desire to engage diverse communities in discussion of traffic safety issues
Outgoing personality and ability to build relationships and trust with diverse communities reflected in Durham
Experience and comfort working in racially and economically diverse communities
Ability to plan, execute, manage and evaluate programs
Ability to organize and empower volunteers
Ability to represent Bike Durham at public meetings and events
Strong verbal and written communication
Self-motivator who is able and excited to work in a less structured environment
Works independently and collaboratively
Excellent time management skills and the ability to execute plans under tight deadlines
Has integrity, dedication, drive, diplomacy

Preferred Attributes (not required)
Experience with, or knowledge of, walk audits
Knowledge of, or relationship with, safe walking or bicycling street design
Experience using software such as: ActionNetwork, Microsoft, and Google Suite
Knowledge of the communities in Durham
Proficiency in Spanish is desired

Compensation, Hours, and Term
Bike Durham is seeking an independent contractor(s) to fulfill this role at a rate of $20 per hour for 300 hours. Since this is a contract position, we are not able to offer any benefits. We estimate that delivering on our scope of services will require an average of 20-25 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. The daily schedule will be flexible and set by the independent contractor(s) considering the needs of the Old West Durham and Watts Hospital-Hillandale neighborhoods. Our funding comes through a grant with the Duke Office of Community Affairs. The term of this contract will run through May 31, 2022.

To Submit Your Qualifications
Please send a one-page cover letter, a resume, and three references to contracts@bikedurham.org. We will not contact your references without your permission.
In your cover letter please explain your qualifications for this work, why you are interested in this contract with Bike Durham, and your relevant past experience. Please combine all three documents into a single pdf and save with your name “Safe_Streets” in the file name.
We will accept submissions of qualifications on a rolling basis and hope to contract with the most qualified contractor before March 11, 2022.

Toole Design’s Raleigh office is seeking a paid Intern for Summer 2022.

Please check out the posting here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/878791.

Apply Here:
https://freese.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Freese_Nichols_External/job/Dallas-Texas/Urban-Planner_JR100355

Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) is currently searching for a highly-motivated urban planner to join the Urban Planning and Design Group in the Dallas, Forth Worth, San Marcos, Austin, or Pearland (TX) offices; or the Tulsa (OK) office.

This position requires a detailed-oriented planner who will assist in projects to serve our clients on a variety of comprehensive plans, downtown plans, small area plans, and codes and ordinances. Candidate must be well-organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you’re seeking an exciting opportunity that allows you to consistently provide innovative and sustainable solutions to your clients, work side-by-side with a team of the brightest minds in the industry and know that you’re part of a team that strives to make the world a better place, Freese and Nichols is where you should be.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
· Work in a collaborative environment as part of a multi-discipline team.
· Act as a project planner on a project team responsible for a variety of tasks including research, demographics, land use, master planning, zoning, writing, and meeting preparation.
· Demonstrate ability to produce well-written reports and highly visual documents.
· Support the planning team in public meeting facilitation and City Council meetings.
· Manage personal timeliness and technical correctness of a project to ensure high-quality work that fits within a client’s budget and expectations.
· Be willing to travel as needed to meet project commitments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
· Minimum Experience – 1+ years of urban planning-related work experience.
· Minimum Education – Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or related planning field required.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Mapping and graphic skills desired.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in Urban Planning.
· Prior work with or in a municipal planning department or consulting firm desirable.
· American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) candidate.

Our firm’s team of planners, designers, and problem solvers strives to understand the soul of a place and to create plans and policies that are responsive to user needs, authentic in character, and balanced for long-term sustainability. Ultimately, this approach allows us to leave a place better than we found it – an obligation that we believe we have as human beings. Founded in 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA, EPD continues to be a leading design and planning firm with expertise in landscape architecture and community planning.

Our needs:
We have an immediate full-time opening for a creative and passionate urban planner with 0-3 years of experience to join our team in focusing on community planning, data mapping and analysis relat-ed to neighborhood planning, comprehensive plans, strategic plans, and feasibility studies. We strive for diversity in every aspect of our work, and we encourage persons from all backgrounds to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a current CV, work samples, and at least two references to EPDpromotional@epd-pgh.com.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in city and regional planning, geographic information systems, landscape architecture, or urban design

Responsibilities:
 think critically and produce high-quality work
 develop data-driven decision-making exhibits, maps, and tools
 develop interactive web apps via ArcGIS
 contribute to creative and analytical efforts on projects
 commitment to consistent collaboration and communication within our team and our part-ners
 attendance and participation at project meetings

Technical skills:
 required proficiency with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and StoryMaps
 working knowledge of MS Office Suite
 experience with SketchUp and Adobe Suite is ideal

We provide:
 innovative and challenging projects
 dedication to your continued growth as design professional
 available health care benefits, dental, and vision plans
 opportunities to make a difference in the community
 offered retirement plans
 paid time off

Position Summary:
Reporting to the curriculum and training team lead, the Instructional
Designer will collaborate in the development of innovative training
programs through the creation of asynchronous, blended, and live,
instructor-led training curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for
someone with graphic and video design skills who is eager to enter
the field of instructional design and eLearning development. Strong
project and relationship management skills are required, as well as
the ability to work independently.

Capabilities & Responsibilities:
• Serve as an in-house curriculum consultant and developer,
supporting training across different client groups, under the
supervision of the instructional design team lead.
• Provide graphic design services (e.g., producing visual aids,
designing original icon sets, creating custom motion
graphics, and editing videos) in support of curriculum
development and promotion.
• Organize workflow for multiple training/eLearning projects,
from initial design and prototyping stages to completion.
• Design and develop curriculums and other learning
solutions in multiple formats (e.g., diagrams and other visual
aids, instructional videos, SCORM-based eLearning
modules, animated demonstrations, PowerPoint
presentations, and supplemental learning resources).
• Determine and implement appropriate learning strategies
and approaches for diverse audiences.
• Provide editing and quality control for training deliverables
and communications.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Permission to work in the U.S. is required
• Preference will be given to bilingual, Spanish-speaking
candidates.
• Demonstrated visual design skills (whether from academic
coursework, volunteer work, or professional experience).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs), multiple teams, and stakeholders—soliciting and
incorporating feedback to make necessary changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
grammar, mechanics, standard usage, and punctuation.
• Highly effective time and project management skills, with the
ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and implement
multiple projects.
• Proficiency using graphic design tools (Snagit, Illustrator,
Photoshop, InDesign).
• Proficiency editing and producing professional-quality videos
(Camtasia, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Basic familiarity with learning management systems (LMSs)
such as Moodle and Canvas.

Application Requirements:
Send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and graphic design
sample to jallison@crec.net. Your cover letter should explain why
you are interested in the field of instructional design and what
attracts you to CREC’s mission and work. If we invite you to
interview, please be prepared to share several samples of your
graphic designs/videos.

Main responsibilities
1. Collaborate with our Cambridge Researchers and with worldwide colleagues, initiate novel ideas, and develop these ideas into algorithms and applications.

2. Leverage big data to discover patterns and solve strategic business problems using structured and unstructured data sets across multiple environments.

3. Push your contribution by: 1) working closely with Nokia’s business units; and 2) publishing at top-tier conferences such as ACL, NeurIPS, CoNLL, EMNLP, NACCL, EACL, ICML, ICWSM, or WWW.

To learn more about our past NLP research, please visit
http://social-dynamics.net/projects.html

Utile, Inc., one of the leading architecture and urban planning firms in Boston, is seeking one or more ambitious urban planners with demonstrated expertise in spatial analysis, information design, land use policy, and urban development. Candidates should have 2–5 years experience working as either a consultant or with a municipality or government agency.

Job Description

We’re looking for a candidate with a range of skills and experience and an eagerness to learn. The skills that will be important for any candidate include:

• Public speaking
• Client communication
• Technical and narrative writing
• Project management

The person in this position will work on projects across many different disciplines and topic areas. While candidates do not need to have existing expertise across all of the topics listed below, they should have experience in some categories and interest in others:

• Land use regulations (including both conventional and form-based zoning)
• Waterfront planning and regulations
• Mobility planning
• Housing policy
• Comprehensive municipal plans
• Economic and financial analysis (including business sector analysis and RE financial pro formas)
• Comprehensive municipal plans
• Public/private financing mechanisms (including TIFs and DIFs)
• Innovative public engagement approaches

The most common software tools that the person in this position will be using include (in order of importance):

• GIS
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and InDesign)
• Programming tools (data analysis and web development)

About Us

Utile is a planning and design firm built like a think tank. We thrive on solving complex urban problems in intelligent, pragmatic ways. From theoretical issues that frame policy to the practical implementation of architectural commissions, we develop a rigorous, research-based approach to finding the best answers. Our work yields fresh ways to think about how we plan and build our cities, presented with useful, compelling clarity (it’s why we’re called Utile).

We are experts in planning, urban design, architecture, and interiors. Some of our current planning projects include comprehensive plans for the cities of Worcester and Nashua, waterfront plans for Gloucester and Norwalk Connecticut, zoning projects for Hyannis and Atlanta, and a variety of projects with on-call government clients, including the City of Newton, the I-195 Redevelopment District, and the MBTA.

Utile provides opportunities not found at comparable firms. They include:

The integration of planning and urban design with a diverse range of municipal and government agency clients
Opportunities to work on a range of project types, from citywide plans, to district-scale studies, to design guidelines and standards
A focus on the interrelationship between regulatory frameworks, real estate development, and design outcomes
Comprehensive engagement with clients and sub-consultants that provide unparalleled professional development opportunities.
Active participation in business development and proposal-writing

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Utile offers competitive salaries, health insurance, retirement plans, commuter benefits, and a work environment that thrives on the exchange of ideas and open dialogue. The firm is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages a diverse range of candidates to apply.

Please fill out this form and use it to upload your resume, cover letter, and portfolio (10MB max). If you have any further questions feel free to reach out to jobs@utiledesign.com.