Planning Associate

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in policy, planning, or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (MAPP) envisions a world where bold ideas and integrated disciplines converge to solve the grand challenges of our time. For more than 50 years, we have advanced research, education and practice at the intersections of design, planning, preservation and development. We are rooted in people-focused solutions, collaboration and service to the greater good. Looking forward, we will continue to lead with innovation and impact, shaping places that strengthen communities, enrich culture and inspire future generations. We prepare the next generation of architects, planners, preservationists, and developers to shape resilient, vibrant and just communities. By bringing these disciplines together under one roof, we mirror the collaboration of real-world practice and equip students to tackle the most pressing challenges facing our built environment-from climate change to social inequity, from cultural preservation to sustainable growth. Over 60% of our faculty are actively engaged in creative and professional practice while teaching in our programs. These faculty work in top design studios, development firms and agencies in the Baltimore-Washington area, bringing their expertise and talent into the classroom for the next generation of practitioners. Our research centers and institutes forward groundbreaking research within the built environment that advances dynamic, sustainable and just places. They include National Center for Smart Growth, Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development, and Environmental Finance Center. Our research labs forward cutting-edge approaches to shed light on critical issues and discoveries within Maryland communities and beyond. They include Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience and Justice (SIRJ) Lab, Archaeology and Historic Preservation Lab, and Bostwick House. The National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) seeks a Planning Associate with experience in housing, community development, land use, transportation, economic development, sustainability or related areas to assist the Purple Line Corridor Coalition (PLCC) with community engagement and outreach, coalition building, and applied planning work. PLCC, administered at NCSG, is an innovative public-private-community collaboration working to leverage Maryland's largest transit investment in the 21st century to ensure equitable growth for all who live, work and invest in the corridor. Our work is guided by the goals and vision laid out in the Community Development Agreement for the Purple Line Corridor, which was developed through an extensive stakeholder engagement process. The position is in the School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park. The ideal candidate will have experience and passion for community engagement and collaborative work. The candidate will be a key contributor to development and execution of on-the-ground community initiatives and applied plans pertaining to equitable transit-oriented development for the PLCC. The Planning Associate will contribute to NCSG and PLCC's community-engaged coalition building, development and execution of on-the-ground community initiatives and applied plans pertaining to research that impacts decision-making and advocacy for community, local, and state partners. This position is funded via a grant for approximately 2 years. The responsibilities of this position include: support implementation of PLCC's equitable development and anti-displacement initiatives, focused on housing, small business, transportation, placemaking, cultural preservation and equitable transit-oriented development; coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and coalition events (virtual and in-person); support and in some cases lead with supervision PLCC's engagement with community leaders, community partners, local governments, nonprofits, and small business networks; help facilitate working groups, including notetaking and tracking follow-up actions; support research on corridor trends, partner activities, and policy initiatives; contribute to PLCC's storytelling efforts, such as drafting partner spotlights, community profiles, and success stories; maintain PLCC's website, social media, and newsletter content in collaboration with staff and partners; support grant writing, reporting, documentation, and budget tracking; maintain organized records and shared drives; and other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: The employee will be required to perform routine office duties, lift boxes containing supplies and recruitment materials, and attend meetings in other buildings on campus. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods and to operate office equipment.

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