The focus of this internship is to support the ongoing Scenario Planning for Equitable Revitalization and Climate Resilience project that is co-led by the Reduced Poverty and Spatial Inequality and the Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Communities and Regions teams. The project involves engaging with at least one small to midsize city with a declining or stagnant population to pilot a recently developed scenario planning framework for smaller Legacy Cities. The scenario planning process will be focused on equitable, climate resilient revitalization. This is a part-time position up to 15 hours/week that reports to the Director of Climate Strategies. Position can be remote due to COVID-19; Cambridge, MA is the associated office location. There is no travel required for this position.
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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.

Professional planning work of moderate difficulty. Suited for someone with specialized knowledge of and experience in the planning field with in-depth knowledge of one or more specialties (e.g. land use, comprehensive or environmental planning); work in local government in both current and long-range planning and a master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience preferred. Experience with one or more online development application platforms is strongly of interest. Will consider a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional planning experience, or other qualifying combinations of education and experience. This position requires availability for attendance at public meetings, both in the evenings, and on weekends, throughout the year. Please visit our career portal to view a full description of the position.

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

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Local Progress is seeking a Policy & Research Analyst.

Position Location: Remote, U.S.

About Local Progress:

Local Progress (LP) is a movement of local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. We are elected leaders who build power with underrepresented communities, share bold ideas and policy among our network and fight to reshape what is possible in our localities all across the country. Hand-in-hand with community-based organizations and unions committed to advancing a social justice agenda, the elected officials and staff of Local Progress are building the network to facilitate a genuine “inside/outside” strategy to reforming municipal policy and politics. Founded in 2012, Local Progress has grown to over 1,300 local elected official members representing cities, counties, and towns in 47 states.

About the Position:

This is a new position at Local Progress that will be created in January 2022. Working as part of a national program and policy team, the Policy & Research Analyst will support growth of policy education and resources for members on a broad array of issues, as well as the in-depth work of the organization on climate justice, reimagining public safety, economic justice, immigrant rights and advancing housing justice for all. The Policy & Research Analyst will also provide policy and research support to elected officials in a variety of geographies (LP has state-based staff in FL, NC, TX, MN, and NY and members in 47 states).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to build the policy and research capacity of the Local Progress network, which is comprised of elected officials serving in cities and counties, and on school boards, as well as closely collaborate with these members in working hand-in-hand with impacted communities to win transformational local policy on some of the most pressing issues facing communities today. This role will provide timely resources, strategy, and collaboration to Local Progress members on the forefront of these efforts. This role will require digging in on technical questions facing our members day-to-day; for example, on land use and zoning, local budget allocations, and community engagement.

The Policy & Research Analyst will report to the Policy and Legal Director.

Local Progress is a hosted organization with the Center for Popular Democracy through December 31, 2021. The Policy & Research Analyst will be an employee of Local Progress, and will not have any affiliation with the Center for Popular Democracy.

Primary Responsibilities. The Policy & Research Analyst will:

Produce high-quality policy briefs that summarize key policy considerations and relevant research and recommend equitable solutions.
Engage with LP staff, members and partners to assess policy and research questions, and perform research and policy analysis to respond to those questions, sometimes in rapid response situations.
Support projects that advance various policy, advocacy, and campaign goals, including the development of policy materials and original research.
Perform in-depth legislative analysis specific to needs and campaigns in particular jurisdictions.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with external policy and research partners.
Support the development of policy templates and tools, scalable across the Local Progress network, including policy toolkits, template resolutions, and frameworks/guidance for equitable policymaking.
Collaborate across LP teams to effectively disseminate findings and policy implications through reports, member programming, leadership bodies, web products, media, and testimony.
Analyze federal legislation, executive orders, and policy guidance and translate into materials and resources for members and partners.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

6 years of experience with at least 2-3 years experience with research, policy advocacy, or government. Previous experience or graduate work in one of the following areas is preferred, but not required: urban planning, community development, land use, environmental justice, and education policy.
Attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey and translate complex information for a variety of audiences;
Experience working with research databases and tools like LexisNexis and comfort with navigating various government websites and other data sources.
An interest in–and the ability to–dive into new issue areas; specifically, the ability to quickly get up to speed on key policy considerations and relevant research, and write clear summaries describing and synthesizing the state-of-play.
Ability to manage multiple projects, create and execute work plans, anticipate obstacles and identify ways to navigate challenges, identify and involve stakeholders appropriately, and drive projects independently;
Ability to take initiative, use good judgment, willingness to learn, and ask questions as needed;
A demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and a deep interest in local policy, politics, and government.
Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10%) when conditions allow.
Salary and Benefits:

Salary is expected to be $65,000-$75,000 based on experience and geographic location.

We have a generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 25 vacation days per year, 15 sick days per year, paid holidays, and contributions to individuals’ 403b plans. The Local Progress office is also closed between December 24 and January 1 annually.

Timeline:

We encourage applicants to apply as early as practicable. The application deadline is January 14, 2022. Due to the holidays, and in an effort to build a strong and diverse pool, we will only begin screening applicants in January 2022. If you have any time constraints, please indicate as much in your application.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the JazzHR portal here: https://localprogress.applytojob.com/apply/zQKlL0pdVB/Policy-Research-Analyst

Local Progress is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, womxn, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQAA+ community.

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.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks an innovative systems-thinker to join its Program staff as a Policy Analyst. The Analyst will work with the Associate Director – Planning Practice and Scenario Planning under the direction of the Director of Climate Strategies, and with others to conceptualize, conduct, learn from, and improve the activities that advance the Institute’s goals globally. The primary focus will be activities related to scenario planning and planning practice that advance the Institute’s goal of low-carbon, climate resilient communities and regions in urbanized places. Significant additional work will advance the other Institute goals, such as reducing poverty and spatial inequality. You’ll work independently and in cross-disciplinary teams that bring different perspectives to help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and will have ample opportunity to take ownership of your work, learn, and grow.

This is a full-time, remote position that reports to the Associate Director, Planning Practice and Scenario Planning. 5-10% travel required COVID permitting.

Apply at: https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst/1b2f59b4-0cb4-40b7-b654-f902985c9c65

DESCRIPTION:

The Buncombe County Planning Department is seeking to hire a Planning Intern. This position will support various functions of the Planning Department, including development services, long-range planning, stormwater and erosion control. Several stand-alone projects will be provided, as well as opportunities to engage in numerous aspects of local government planning department operations. Position is flexible and can allow a part-time schedule through June 2021 or full time during the spring semester. The intern position will include a total of 1000 hours at a pay rate of $13/hour.

POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Provides support for the Long Range Planning Project Team in work on the Buncombe County 2043 Comprehensive Plan • Develops geospatial databases using ArcGIS products in relation to the County’s Stormwater Program, and the Buncombe County 2043 Comprehensive Plan • Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects • Conducts field work, collects parcel data and searches land records • Assists planning staff at workshops, pop up meetings, and meetings of the Buncombe County 2043 Comprehensive Plan • Conducts basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Basic understanding of planning principles • Experience and understanding of ArcGIS products • Strong written and oral communication skills • Strong research and analytical skills • Motivated self-starter able to work independently • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Flexibility and desire to work on varying planning projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework or experience with ArcGIS products • Coursework or interest in the planning field • Strong GPA • Pursuing a Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred, but those in a Bachelor’s degree program will be considered • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) • Ability to provide examples of past work products in the interview process

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Purpose:
To drive the success of the region’s outdoor recreation sector and support our communities in growing and attracting outdoor businesses by supporting the strong need and demand for outdoor recreation community assessment, analysis, and planning.
The Core Focus of this position will be:
1) Build capacity and understanding in communities across WNC so that they can develop the infrastructure and programs needed to capitalize on their extraordinary outdoor assets and grow their local economies.
2) Partner with state and regional planners to utilize a nation-leading outdoor community assessment framework in creating assessments of WNC communities across our 25-county region that can assist them in outdoor business development, business recruitment, supply chain connectivity, and being better positioned to capture tourism dollars from visitors utilizing their outdoor recreation opportunities.
3) Assist communities in putting their analysis into action, through a competitive small grants fund dedicated to assisting communities in getting their projects investment-ready and securing funding to carry them out.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
● Work with the Growing Outdoors Director in establishing & implementing an outdoor assessment & investment framework that will be used to guide all 25 counties in WNC (plus the Qualla Boundary, home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) through an asset-based outdoor infrastructure opportunity and gap identification process.
● Collaborate with the Growing Outdoors Director and regional + state partners in analyzing communities’ outdoor recreation assets and opportunities, and making recommendations for future development prioritization.
● Participate in the development of programmatic content for the Outdoor Economy Conference and Building Outdoor Communities Workshops to ensure they support the growth and development of WNC community outdoor recreation projects, and capacity building in our recreation communities.
● Support our university research partners in the development and implementation of a regional outdoor infrastructure utilization and economic impact assessment tool.
● Work alongside the Growing Outdoors leadership team in the development and implementation of the organization’s overall strategy, implementation, and communications.
● Track key community development metrics, identify opportunities for continual improvement and report regularly to the Growing Outdoors team.
● Provide the Growing Outdoors Communications & Brand Manager with content from across WNC for the development and production of Growing Outdoors marketing materials and support communications with key community stakeholders.
● Take an active role in occasional Growing Outdoors and WNC MADE X MTNS brand events.
● Represent the Growing Outdoors Partnership and Mountain BizWorks in a professional and effective manner at events when needed.

Minimum Required Education, Skills, and Attributes:
● At least two years of demonstrated experience implementing similar community development and outdoor recreation planning activities; a bachelor’s degree in recreation or urban planning, parks and recreation management, or equivalent; or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
● Must live in Western North Carolina, or be willing to relocate here shortly after accepting the position.
● Highly organized and able to manage and keep up to date databases, spreadsheets, and planning documents for multiple projects.
● Project management experience, coupled with organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills, successfully handling multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines both independently and in coordination with colleagues and community partners.
● Communicates in a professional and friendly manner with co-workers, clients, partners, and the public.
● Self-driven initiative and performance of the highest quality, with keen attention to detail.
● Successful experience writing, editing, and other content creation for planning documents.
● Excellent public speaking, meeting facilitation, and community organizing skills.
● Quality written and oral communication skills; the ability to effectively communicate in
one-on-one and in group settings; and experience communicating to diverse
communities and stakeholders.
● High level of computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, Google suite, and Adobe
Suite.
● Proficiency in GIS with demonstrated spatial analysis experience preferred.
● Ability to work with clients and partners from various backgrounds.
● Availability to participate in occasional evening and weekend events across WNC.
● Commitment to the Growing Outdoors and Mountain BizWorks Vision, Mission, andValues and passion for the work we do.

Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Schedule, Travel):● This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
● Normal business hours are 9am – 5pm with opportunities for flexibility; however, this
position may require weekend and/or evening work to accommodate the services offered
by Mountain BizWorks & the Growing Outdoors Partnership.
● This position may require up to 50% travel within Western North Carolina. Occasional
overnight travel may be required to attend meetings, seminars, and events.

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Hiring Range: $45,404 – $47,702

Description
Performs entry level technical planning work implementing a variety of planning activities and programs specializing in development review and current planning along with related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class utilizes specialized planning techniques to provide coordinated guidance and regulation of the growth and development of the Town. Work involves conducting plan review, assisting citizens and developers with various issues; managing addressing for the Town; and providing administrative support to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. Work involves providing technical guidance to department staff, and considerable public contact often in sensitive or emotional issues requiring judgment, firmness, and tact. The role also includes developing a favorable relationship between the Town and the community. Work is supervised by the Planning Director and is evaluated through direct interaction with other staff and the public, interdepartmental communication and relationships, the quality of work products, and the success of planning

Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks

– Reviews residential and commercial building permits for compliance with the Town’s Unified Development Code (UDC), performs related inspections, and manages all related correspondence.
– Reviews minor subdivisions, exempt and final plats, and assigned site plans for compliance with the Town’s Unified Development Code (UDC), performs related inspections, and manages all related correspondence.
– Provide administrative support to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment in the form of agenda packet preparation, packet distribution, and the taking and transcription of Board minutes.
– Assigns street addresses for all new structures; sets block ranges for new streets and adjusts block ranges as needed; notifies appropriate parties of new address assignments or address changes.
– Reviews and processes new road name applications; coordinate with the County on new road names; reviews development plans to assign addresses and determine the number of road names required; set block ranges; makes recommendations regarding road alignment to ensure streets numbered in safe manner for emergency response.
– Maintains address database for Town-wide use; enters all new addresses; street names; corrects discrepancies in addresses and street names; updates inside or outside town limit status with each new annexation.
– Assigned to Planning Department’s primary phone number and ensures all calls are answered and directed to the appropriate personnel.
– Cross-trains with other staff and assists as needed.
– Provides information to the public regarding development regulations.
– Assists in resolving citizen and customer issues.
– Conducts site inspections, field evaluations, and assessments.
– Attends evening meetings as required.
– Performs related duties as required.

Special Requirements, Education & Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
– Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.
– Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection.
– Knowledge of effective writing techniques.
– Statistical, algebraic, or geometric knowledge and ability to apply such knowledge in practical situations.
– Knowledge of computer programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet applications, AutoCAD and GIS.
– Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public.
– Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems.
– Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions.
– Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
– Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
– Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

Desirable Education and Experience
The Planning Technician position requires a bachelor’s degree in degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Urban or Regional Planning or closely related field of study. Experience in addressing and subdivision review is preferred.