Entry-Level Planner / GIS Analyst

This opening is a unique opportunity for aspiring or moderately experienced planners to work with a landscape architecture and planning studio on public sector projects including parks and open space planning, visioning processes, and community development planning.

This position will provide support to the planning studio on various projects under the guidance of staff, with some project management opportunities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collecting and analyzing data for various planning projects

• Researching and documenting findings for plan review and case studies

• Preparing templates, maps, graphics, and other content for planning documents

• Developing outreach materials including flyers, social media posts, and boards

• Technical and public-facing writing for reports, plans, memos, and other deliverables

• Support report and plan development

• Assisting with community engagement activities and outreach

The ideal candidate should be enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Community and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field. Other Qualifications include:

• Basic understanding of community and regional planning principles

• Competency in various computer software programs including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and ArcGIS

• Strong, research, analytical, writing, and communication skills

• The ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment

• Ability to manage and prioritize work requests from multiple sources.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials and the public

Desired Experience:

• Specific knowledge relating to pertinent planning specialty such as transportation, community economic development, or land use

• Skills in ArcGIS including developing and editing GIS datasets, collecting and verifying field data, importing GIS data from various sources, troubleshooting data errors, interpreting/analyzing GIS data, and data visualization/mapping.

Benefits including medical insurance, incentive bonuses, and 401k plan.

To apply for this opportunity, please send a cover letter, resume and two work samples (writing sample, GIS map, graphics) to amy@anthropop.com