Entry-level Planner

Placeworks•Sacramento, CA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

PlaceWorks has an immediate need for a full-time, entry-level planner to join the Planning team in our Folsom office. We are looking for an individual with 2 - 4 years of professional experience related to planning, who is creative, outgoing, self-starting, and passionate about helping shape and improve communities through their work. Working in a collaborative, casual, and professional work environment under the guidance of skilled project managers and other senior staff, this planner will assist project teams by applying planning knowledge and technical skills to contribute to the successful completion of projects at a variety of scales, often working concurrently on more than one project. Typical projects of our planning practice include general and specific plans, master plans, zoning, housing policy, urban revitalization/infill, and local/regional transportation plans, as well as community engagement.

Requirements

2 - 4 years of professional experience related to planning.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent writing, formatting, and proofreading skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to attend and travel to client meetings and community workshops which may occur on weekday nights and weekends.
Ability to manage time to produce final project documents and products by stated deadlines.
Ability to work effectively on multiple projects at once.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in urban or regional planning, or related field.
Solid, intermediate-level computer skills.
Ability to learn new tools quickly.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Reliable means of transportation to and from work, and to perform site visits and attend meetings when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS and/or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Assist project teams by applying planning knowledge and technical skills to contribute to the successful completion of projects at a variety of scales.
Work concurrently on more than one project.
Engage with the public and assist with outreach efforts.
Coordinate meetings, prepare and assemble materials/supplies, give presentations, and/or facilitate discussions at workshops.
Cultivate working relationships with clients, community-based organizations, and other firms.
Create graphics, maps, plan documents, proposals, and presentations that communicate ideas simply and clearly.
Analyze and compile research and data as required by a project.
Manage time to produce final project documents and products by stated deadlines.
Work effectively on multiple projects at once.
Assist with marketing, business development, and proposal efforts for planning and outreach work.