Associate Planner
Clarion Associates
Email:
hiring@clarionassociates.com
Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
\Clarion Associates | Associate Planner (Comprehensive Planning)
Clarion Associatesis a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in land-use planning, sustainability, zoning and plan implementation, and historic preservation. We have offices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Denver, Colorado; and affiliated offices in Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia. For more information, please see www.clarionassociates.com.
About the Position: We are looking for a full-time associate who will be an integral part of our growing Chapel Hill office. Primary responsibilities for this position will be to provide support for all aspects of the firm’s planning practice, including, but not limited to:
- Research and analysis of trends and best practices;
- Preparation of community outreach materials and participation in public meetings;
- Advanced GIS analysis and mapping;
- Preparation and proofreading of complex and graphic rich plan documents (using both Microsoft Word and InDesign);
- Development of website and social media content;
- Preparation of proposals and other marketing materials; and
- Preparation of concept diagrams, site plans, and 3-D illustrations.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player, capable of juggling multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and interacting with clients and members of the public. Candidates will be expected to meet high standards of professional quality.
Location: The position will be located in Clarion’s Chapel Hill office in Southern Village, but the successful candidate may also work closely with our Denver office. Candidates must either live in the Chapel Hill area or be willing to relocate; daily telecommuting is not available for this position. Some travel is required.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of related professional experience. The candidate must be a strong writer with an eye for translating complex ideas and information into concise, user-friendly materials and documents. In addition, the candidate should have excellent oral English communication skills and be comfortable with public speaking. Dual language skills are a plus. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS required. Working knowledge of Sketch-Up, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or other graphics programs is also required.
This is a full-time position. We provide a full range of competitive benefits and compensation commensurate with experience. Clarion Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply: Send a resume and cover letter, writing sample, and a portfolio illustrating your writing, graphics, and GIS capabilities (10 pages maximum) tohiring@clarionassociates.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 13, 2015. Our review process opens immediately and we will consider resume submissions as they arrive.