Entry Level Planner - Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates, Inc. (VSKA)
Relevant Career Interests: Urban Planning, Real Estate, Economic Development, Public
Administration/Policy, Affordable Housing
Company Description: Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates, Inc. is small a real estate and planning consulting firm based in Evanston, IL (location is readily accessible by Metra UP-North Line, CTA Purple Line, CTA and Pace buses). Clients include real estate developers, local and state governments, non-profit organizations, community groups, and transit agencies among others.
Description & Responsibilities: Demographic data analysis, data collection, primary source market research, field work, assistance in preparation of reports and presentations, including tables and basic maps, general research, minimal administrative and clerical tasks.
Candidates must know Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, be able to research and gather data efficiently, and be able to communicate and write clearly. GIS knowledge is favorable for understanding the context of data, although candidates will not be asked to use a full-scale GIS in this position. Good time management skills and attention to detail are also important. Candidates must have a driver’s license, but not necessarily their own car.
Detail: The duties are very broad, as is the company’s client base, which includes private developers, public bodies, and not-for-profit organizations. At the same time, tasks are generally geared towards understanding the market context of development proposals or planning initiatives and communicating this knowledge effectively to clients. This includes demographic analysis using government sources and vendors of demographic data in Excel spreadsheets. Knowledge of U.S. Census data, including the American Community Survey, is important. The planner will also be involved in Internet and primary- source research on a wide array of topics relative to housing, economic development, real estate development and community planning. This research will entail extensive telephone calls to building managers, officials and service providers, field work (outside the office), observational data collection, light land use analysis, map making, and a variety of other tasks. Writing and presentation skills are important, as the planner will assist in writing reports and preparing presentations to be submitted to clients based on their research and data analysis.
Time Commitment: Full-time preferred. Desired start date in mid-January 2014 with exact date negotiable.
Salary: Commensurate with education and skills.
Relevant Career Interests: Urban Planning, Real Estate, Economic Development, Public
Administration/Policy, Affordable Housing
Company Description: Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates, Inc. is small a real estate and planning consulting firm based in Evanston, IL (location is readily accessible by Metra UP-North Line, CTA Purple Line, CTA and Pace buses). Clients include real estate developers, local and state governments, non-profit organizations, community groups, and transit agencies among others.
Description & Responsibilities: Demographic data analysis, data collection, primary source market research, field work, assistance in preparation of reports and presentations, including tables and basic maps, general research, minimal administrative and clerical tasks.
Candidates must know Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, be able to research and gather data efficiently, and be able to communicate and write clearly. GIS knowledge is favorable for understanding the context of data, although candidates will not be asked to use a full-scale GIS in this position. Good time management skills and attention to detail are also important. Candidates must have a driver’s license, but not necessarily their own car.
Detail: The duties are very broad, as is the company’s client base, which includes private developers, public bodies, and not-for-profit organizations. At the same time, tasks are generally geared towards understanding the market context of development proposals or planning initiatives and communicating this knowledge effectively to clients. This includes demographic analysis using government sources and vendors of demographic data in Excel spreadsheets. Knowledge of U.S. Census data, including the American Community Survey, is important. The planner will also be involved in Internet and primary- source research on a wide array of topics relative to housing, economic development, real estate development and community planning. This research will entail extensive telephone calls to building managers, officials and service providers, field work (outside the office), observational data collection, light land use analysis, map making, and a variety of other tasks. Writing and presentation skills are important, as the planner will assist in writing reports and preparing presentations to be submitted to clients based on their research and data analysis.
Time Commitment: Full-time preferred. Desired start date in mid-January 2014 with exact date negotiable.
Salary: Commensurate with education and skills.
Contact:
Ryan Holmes, Senior Planner
2707 Walnut Avenue
Note that the company will be moving to downtown Evanston in January 2014 Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-8895
847-563-5278
rholmes@kretchmerassociates.com
www.kretchmerassociates.com
2707 Walnut Avenue
Note that the company will be moving to downtown Evanston in January 2014 Evanston, IL 60201
847-864-8895
847-563-5278
rholmes@kretchmerassociates.com
www.kretchmerassociates.com