Brandstetter Carroll Inc. seeks an early career planner to join our team. We prepare parks, recreation, aquatics, open space, and trails related master plans for cities, counties, and park districts. In addition to our work in Kentucky, we are doing exciting work from Texas to New Jersey, Georgia to Ohio, and our reach is expanding every year.
RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS
- Assist with analyzing our clients’ parks and recreation offerings
- Support planning and facilitating community engagement, including public workshops and focus groups
- Review, analyze, and summarize previously prepared studies and reports
- Assist in developing surveys and analyzing results
- Work closely with other team members to prepare planning documents
- Create, format, and modify documents, spreadsheets, databases, and figures
- Prepare illustrative graphics and images for reports and presentations
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
0-2 years of experience in urban, regional, or community planningDesire to gain experience in planning, community engagement, data analysis, and preparing planning documentsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong research and analytical skillsProficient in the use of the following programs : Word, Excel, and PowerPointPREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
2-4 years of experience in urban, regional, or community planningAbility to prepare documents and presentation materials in InDesign, Photoshop, and similar programsExperience with GIS software (preferably ArcGIS Pro)Graphic design and data visualization skillsEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban, community, and regional planning; landscape architecture; geography; public administration; or other applicable discipline from an accredited college.
TIME AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Able to commit 40 hours per weekAvailable for evening / weekend public meetingsAble to travel overnight for required client meetings and community engagementMust maintain a valid driver’s license