Community Planner

Chinatown Community Development Center•San Francisco, CA

6d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Planner is part of the Community Planning Team, responsible for working with community members to elevate community voices and support short- and long-range planning projects aimed at improving the quality of life in Chinatown. Key issue areas include transportation, economic development, affordable housing, and open space. The role emphasizes participatory planning, outreach, organizing, and education. The Planner will assist with project management and community planning initiatives.

Requirements

Excellent communication and outreach skills
Excellent public speaking skills and ability to facilitate meetings
Familiarity with Chinatown neighborhood and issues relevant to the community
Familiarity with local government processes, ordinances, and legislation
Familiarity with neighborhood planning concepts
Ability to work independently as well as in a team structure
Ability to be flexible and perform a variety of work activities
Excellent written and verbal skills in English
Capacity to attend evening meetings
Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, urban studies, geography, policy, economics, or related fields, with experience in neighborhood planning, transportation issues, economic development, or advocacy/community work.
Proficiency with PC computer systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in urban planning, urban studies, geography, policy, economics, or related fields, or one (1) year experience in neighborhood planning/organizing, transportation issues, demographic statistics, economic development, advocacy/community work.
Meaningful and established relationship in Chinatown community and the broader AAPI community
Ability to speak fluently in Cantonese.

Responsibilities

Develop deep and meaningful relationships with Chinatown community members and stakeholders.
Collaborate with teammates, stakeholders, and Community Organizing team members in meetings and informally.
Attend meetings with City of San Francisco staff to learn about and support community stakeholders in providing input on city plans and programs.
Identify and assess community priorities within San Francisco’s Chinatown, focusing on housing, transportation, economic development, and open space issues.
Coordinate, organize, and document community input/data from Chinatown residents, merchants, and visitors.
Analyze and draft responses to plans, proposals, or recommendations from city or state agencies, incorporating stakeholder feedback and uplifting community voices.
Assess the impact of proposed citywide projects on neighborhood merchants, residents, and the physical environment, and help them provide meaningful feedback to City Agencies.
Gather, analyze, and provide information/statistics on the Chinatown neighborhood, such as demographics and trends.
Collaborate with the Planning Team, Community Building and Engagement staff, and community stakeholders in defining the organization’s position on planning-related issues and strategizing plans of action.
Conduct outreach and educate grassroots leaders on issues affecting Chinatown through workshops and meetings.
Give public testimony to City agencies, civic committees, and neighborhood groups as needed.
Assist in advocacy efforts on issues significantly affecting the Chinatown community, especially on Land Use, Transportation, and Open Space issues.
Represent the organization with community residents, governmental agencies and committees, neighborhood groups, and city-wide organizations.
Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork).
Contribute to a safe and pleasant work environment.
Follow policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Other duties as assigned.