Planner (Parks and Recreation Focus) (Lexington)

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 planning

Desire to gain experience in planning, community engagement, data analysis, and preparing planning documents

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Proficient in the use of the following programs : Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

2-4 years of experience in urban, regional, or community planning

Ability to prepare documents and presentation materials in InDesign, Photoshop, and similar programs

Experience with GIS software (preferably ArcGIS Pro)

Graphic design and data visualization skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A bachelors or masters 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 week

Available for evening / weekend public meetings

Able to travel overnight for required client meetings and community engagement

Must maintain a valid drivers license

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