Renaissance Planning (www.citiesthatwork.com) is currently seeking curious, enthusiastic and motivated planning professionals for our Durham, Tampa and Miami offices. We work with local governments, departments of transportation, regional planning organizations and other public and private sector clients to develop integrated land use and multi-modal transportation policies and plans. We also work on behalf of departments of transportation to support planning process implementation and administration and federal government agencies to support research and capacity building nationwide. We deliver projects that reflect innovations in the use of GIS-based and computer science driven planning tools; contextualized urban design concepts; vision driven plans and policies; supporting performance metrics and meaningful community engagement.

Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) seeks an energetic, self-directed individual to assist in the coordination of land use, transportation, public engagement, and economic development projects related to outcomes from the CONNECT Our Future Regional Growth Framework. Projects will primarily focus on transportation choice, including transit, freight, and emerging transportation technologies, as well as the creation of land use plans, the development and update of local zoning and subdivision ordinances, and assisting local governments with a variety of planning related projects.

The successful applicant will understand the importance of positive relationships with local communities and agencies in the region and exhibit strong customer service and problem-solving skills. Position requires project management skills and internal drive.

This Planning Intern will be a member of the team working on Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance and Tree Canopy Strategy. The position will support this effort through a range of responsibilities including creating community engagement materials, researching peer city ordinances and best practices, and reviewing draft policy and ordinance language.

The Planner I/Zoning Administrator position reports to the Planning Director and performs technical, administrative, investigative work as well as inspections for compliance with various ordinances including but not limited to zoning, subdivision, historic preservation, and sign regulations.

To be effective in this role, the ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills including considerable tact and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have prior planning and zoning administration experience, preferably within a municipal setting. Additionally, all employees are responsible for upholding the core values of the organization including but not limited to exhibiting professional behavior, acting as a role model to others, displaying a positive and cooperative attitude, communicating effectively, as well as developing an expert knowledge with all job tasks. Being a team player within the organization is essential for this position.

The Senior Research Analyst will direct research and analysis on technical topics related to land use and land management and take a leadership role in projects. S/he will report to the Data and Science team within Ecosystems Working Lands. This is a one-year term position, based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Executive Director (ED) will lead and oversee the management of all activities pertaining to strategic planning, project delivery, business development, budgeting, financing, and personnel administration of the Environmental Finance Center (EFC). With assistance from senior level EFC staff, the Executive Director will be primarily responsible for designing, acquiring funding for, and implementing the multiple programs of the EFC and will manage other EFC staff to ensure completion of projects. This position will report to the Dean.

The EFC works directly with environmental service providers, including local and state governments, federal agencies, utilities, associations, and other organizations. The EFC focuses on the financial and managerial issues of managing a wide range of environmental services. The EFC delivers its services through education events, direct assistance, applied research, tool development, and through advising environmental service providers and policymakers.

The Project Director will work with the EFC team on multiple projects across a wide range of environmental services. The Project Director will

– Manage projects funded by grants and contracts
– Lead workshops and webinars, including presenting at conferences
– Advise environmental service providers on program design, management, and finance
– Use financial spreadsheet tools to be used by environmental service providers
– Conduct research and policy analysis

The Project Director should expect to travel occasionally. The position is contingent upon the continuity of EFC funding.

Ideal candidates will have some substantive understanding of local government finance, environmental finance, or a similar field related to the EFC’s work. Additionally, candidates should be comfortable and effective in working with people, presenting to professional audiences, and have strong writing skills.

The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at UNC’s School of Government is dedicated to enhancing the ability of governments and other organizations to provide environmental programs and services in fair, effective, and financially sustainable ways.

In support of our mission, the EFC seeks to hire a temporary data analyst for upcoming statewide water and wastewater rates surveys. Our rates surveys provide valuable information and tools to managers of water and wastewater utilities and local governments to assist with financial and environmental decision-making.

Provides support to Park Planning within the Parks and Recreation Department. The planning intern will work in a team setting under the supervision of the Senior Parks Planner.

The intern will participate in system wide and park master plan development, and will assist with planning projects for parks, greenways and recreation facilities. Tasks include the development of planning and design documents, including site analysis, conceptual and final detailed designs, renderings, cost estimates and specifications.
Design documents may be provided through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats, along with team participation in project theming, schematic design and overall design
development. Interest and base knowledge of project documentation during all phases of design, such as; project graphics and exhibits, site grading, paving designs, walls, structures, site lighting, planting design, as well as layout of land uses for buildings and other facilities.

The Deputy Director serves as an integral part of the management team of the Planning and Inspections Department. Reporting directly to the Planning and Inspections Director, this position assists in implementing the full work program of the department while directly managing and leading the work of the Building Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Central Permitting Divisions.