NCGrowth is now recruiting graduate students to work as Analysts for Summer 2020. We value our partnership with DCRP and look forward to another round of excellent planning students!

Analysts have the opportunity to work with NCGrowth staff, university faculty, and community and business leaders on projects such as:

· Assisting a rural county with the development of a small business incubator
· Tribal business development
· Connecting small farmers with institutional buyers
· Helping a tortilla manufacturer access new markets

Analysts work on a remote basis with occasional required travel. A typical projects consist of 100-150 hours of work done over the course of the summer or semester, but may extend longer depending on the analyst’s schedule and the project scope. Compensation is $20/hr. Analysts who join in Summer 2020 may stay on through their graduation pending successful project completion.

The application deadline is Feb 9, 2020. The application can be found here: https://ncgrowth.unc.edu/index.php/staff/student-analysts/

NCGrowth helps businesses and communities create good jobs and equitable opportunities through applied research and technical assistance.

NCGrowth is seeking excellent, highly-motivated graduate students with a wide range of skills and professional experiences – business, planning, public policy, environmental sciences, etc – to work on impactful economic development research projects in rural and economically distressed parts of North Carolina.

Analysts have the opportunity to work with NCGrowth staff, university faculty, and community and business leaders on projects such as:
• Conducting a feasibility study for a multi-county food hub
• Assisting a rural community in leveraging natural and cultural assets to promote tourism and economic development
• Determining the financial feasibility of a regional incubator and entrepreneurship center
• Analyzing potential industrial sites for an under resourced county to prioritize investment of limited economic development dollars

Analysts work on a remote basis with occasional required travel. A typical projects consist of 100 hours of work done over the course of the summer or semester, but may extend longer depending on the analyst’s schedule and the project scope. Compensation is $20/hr.

The Town of Rolesville, a community of about 9,000 residents, is a Northeast suburb of Raleigh. With the population increasing, Rolesville is one of the fastest-growing towns in North Carolina, and with that trend expected to continue. The Planning department plays a critical role in Rolesville and is responsible for collaborating with partners in the community, guiding growth, and sustaining the small-town feel as well as protecting the natural environment.

The Town is looking for an experienced Planner II to continue to take the Town to new heights and create a space that will continue to attract new residents and businesses. The ideal candidate must exhibit the initiative to promote sound growth & development and have the ability to balance the needs of a diverse community in the changing economic environment.

The position will be within the Planning Department and will focus on various aspects of municipal planning, zoning, & development functions.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rolesville

The Governor’s Entrepreneurship Council (“GEC”) has launched the North Carolina Entrepreneur Corps (link). This program is designed specifically to engage college students throughout the state in making NC government more entrepreneurial. Students will work together to solve key challenges identified by the NC Department of Information and Technology. Students may apply as teams or as individuals and will be grouped together to work remotely as entrepreneurship teams. Each team will be assigned both an entrepreneurial mentor from the GEC and a technical mentor from NCDIT. Over the semester (Feb-April 2020), students will go through the entrepreneurial process including idea generation, concept development, customer feedback, and creation of a final product. At the conclusion of the semester, the teams will present their projects and meet and take pictures with the Governor. Unfortunately, time is of the essence, as applications for this initiative are due December 31. Apply at website: https://governor.nc.gov/issues/north-carolina-entrepreneur-corps

Learn more:
Governor Cooper Establishes New Council to Encourage Entrepreneurship in North Carolina: https://governor.nc.gov/news/governor-cooper-establishes-new-council-encourage-entrepreneurship-north-carolina

North Carolina Entrepreneur Corps: https://governor.nc.gov/issues/north-carolina-entrepreneur-corps

The City of Salisbury is seeking a Planner in the long range division who will perform professional work assisting with urban planning studies and projects. Main duties include: researching and making recommendations regarding zoning, land use, transportation, community facilities, demographic and economic projections, historic preservation, community appearance, community development, neighborhood planning, downtown revitalization and other city initiatives; preparing maps, technical reports and summaries to communicate findings; providing assistance for grant applications, public hearings and other complex planning projects; assisting the public with applications and inquiries regarding City policies, ordinances and procedures; and participating in site plan review processes for legislative development proposals.

The Department of Development seeks qualified candidates to fill two Planner II positions in the Planning Division. The Planning Division values diversity in our workforce. As stated by the Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, our aim is to reflect the diversity of the citizens that makeup the population of the City of Columbus.

The Planner II positions will focus on neighborhood planning, which may include the following tasks: community engagement and facilitation; development review; data gathering, mapping and analysis; infrastructure coordination; and research and writing.

Candidates should be organized, dependable and detail oriented, and preferred candidates will have the following:

– Strong communication skills: writing, interpersonal, and public speaking.

– Technical skills, including a working knowledge of ArcGIS, Excel, Tableau, etc.

– General knowledge of architecture and urban design, with the ability to review site plans and building elevations.

Minimum qualifications are a master’s degree in urban planning or a related field and one year of related professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience. For more details and to respond to the posting, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh/jobs/2645545/planner-ii-vacancy.

Performs intermediate skilled technical work researching and conducting studies related to planning and zoning issues, assisting and providing information to the public, issuing zoning permits, reviewing plans, overseeing planning related committees and boards, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning & Inspections Director.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide program oversight, direction and advanced technical work for the evaluation, administration and implementation of specific programs (i.e. zoning, land use, environmental, transportation, affordable housing, conservation, etc.) and other development related regulations related to planning and development within the County’s Planning Department specifically including floodplain, grant management and long range planning needs.

Reviews and evaluates development plans; interprets and applies applicable ordinances including the Unified Development Ordinance; explains application approval process.
Reviews permit applications; determines compliance with local zoning and subdivision ordinances; issues certificates of zoning compliance and explains decisions; utilizes various enforcement procedures.
Participates in development project review with other City departments and outside agencies; provides comments on projects and plans.
Assists boards with project review and approval including preparing reports, making presentations and making recommendations based on facts and applicable ordinances.
Responds to public inquiries and complaints concerning land use issues; discusses permit requirements; prepares maps, documents and other media for review and use by other departments, outside agencies and the public.
Conducts research on property ownership and assists with oversight of construction for infrastructure projects including easement acquisition, contract negotiation, design details and assisting with compliance with federal and state agencies; notarizes documents.
Conducts research and prepares reports for special projects or special assignments.
Constructs and maintains departmental databases and records; maintains files and records; uses a variety of data to provide information on City land uses and development.
Participates in meetings and public hearings to explain recommendations on planning proposals; answers citizen and developer questions regarding planning and related issues.
Performs related duties as required.

This position performs complex professional work in directing the current and long-range planning
activities for the Town. Assist in the continued improvement to the image of the Town focused on
responsible but progressive growth and development. Assists Town Management with implementing
Town goals, conducting studies and analysis related to community development, developing and
implementing process and policy improvements and related work as apparent or assigned. The position
requires high-level management experience with the ability to work within the Council-Manager form of
local government respecting the honorable positions of elected officials and the responsibilities of the
Town Manager. This position will facilitate high quality economic investments and pursue quality of life
improvements by establishing solid relationships with both the public and private sector.