Planning Associate (Temporary)
- Firm Name
- Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
- Firm Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Firm Website
- https://www.lincolninst.edu
Description
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks a junior planner to join the planning practice team. You will work with the Associate Director – Planning Practice and Scenario Planning, and with others, to conceptualize, conduct, learn from, and improve the activities that advance the Institute’s goals globally. You’ll work independently and in cross-disciplinary teams that bring different perspectives to help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
What You’ll Do:
- Co-manage aspects of the Consortium for Scenario Planning network including advisory board meetings, quarterly peer exchanges, newsletter content, and an annual request for project proposals.
- Assist with planning and implementation of the annual Consortium for Scenario Planning Conference, partnering with program staff and the events team.
- Support the Big City Planning Director network including helping to plan the annual convening of planning directors, in partnership with the American Planning Association and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
- Contribute to the design and execution of projects that involve internal and external partners, independent and collaborative research, publications, webinars, conferences, and other means of engagement and communication.
- Support other projects and initiatives as appropriate, including programming of Lincoln proposals for key conferences, and review of deliverables and publications from partners.
- Work effectively on routine matters with Institute finance, operations, event, administrative, communications, and other staff.
- Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in urban studies, public policy, or related field
- 1-4 years’ work experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Interest in city planning
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Comfort with Excel and Word
- Availability for check-in calls by phone, and on Zoom or Microsoft Teams for screen sharing
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and be a team player with a flexible and creative approach
- Effective project management, problem-solving and time management skills
- Ability to perform with a level of accuracy and attention to detail appropriate for the situation
- Professional and positive attitude
$25 – $30 an hour
Salary will be based upon experience, education, and skills.
About the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and environmental challenges. Through education, training, publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Washington, DC, Phoenix, and Beijing, we organize our work around the achievement of six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient communities and regions; efficient and equitable tax systems; reduced poverty and spatial inequality; fiscally healthy communities and regions; sustainably managed land and water resources; and functional land markets and reduced informality.
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Our Values
We support a culture of forthright feedback, initiative, cooperation and teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and accepting responsibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Details
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Paid Y/N
- Paid
Contact Information
- Contact Name
- Patrick Welch
- Contact Email
- pwelch@lincolninst.edu
- Job Category:
- Land Use, Other
- Job Sector:
- Non Profit