Planning Co-op

Responsibilities

• Support senior planners on studies, reports, planning documents, and other project activities
• Support planning and urban design projects through research, data collection, and analysis
• Affiliate with preparing planning documents, reports, and presentations
• Create maps, graphics, and visual materials using GIS and Adobe Creative Suite
• Compile and summarize data related to land use, demographics, development, economic, and recreation trends
• Affiliate with site planning, corridor studies, and scenario planning efforts
• Develop concept plans, diagrams, and graphics that communicate planning ideas clearly
• Affiliate with preparation of materials for client meetings and public engagement activities
• Affiliate with organization and documentation of input from stakeholder and community engagement efforts
• Affiliate with review of site plans and development proposals for consistency with zoning and planning policies
• Affiliate with participation in coordination with internal project teams across disciplines
• Affiliate with attendance at project team meetings, and daytime/evening/weekend meetings if needed
• Affiliate with assistance with field investigation site visits as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in planning, urban design, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience (internships or related experience applicable)
• Working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Pro
• Strong graphic and layout skills using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD® and SketchUp
• Strong written communication skills, including report writing and document preparation
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple assignments
• Ability to think critically and contribute to problem-solving efforts
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment with a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• AICP Candidate or interest in pursuing AICP certification