Description
The Greater Chatham Initiative (an economic development non-profit organization that serves
south side communities) is looking for an assistant planner to help create a corridor
revitalization plan. The target corridor, named the Mahalia Jackson Cultural District (MJCD), is a
1-mile stretch of 79th St. running from State St. to Cottage Grove Ave.
south side communities) is looking for an assistant planner to help create a corridor
revitalization plan. The target corridor, named the Mahalia Jackson Cultural District (MJCD), is a
1-mile stretch of 79th St. running from State St. to Cottage Grove Ave.
Key Tasks:
- Assist with writing the new corridor plan (draft text to be incorporated into the planning document)
- Assist with generating graphics (tables, graphs, maps, etc.)
- Assist with community engagement/outreach activities
- Attend public meetings regarding MJCD and take thorough notes documenting the discussion that occurs
- Work together with GCI staff to organize and synthesize public input
- Review and incorporate existing research and documentation related to the corridor
Skills/Background:
- Strong writing skills
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- GIS
- Research/Analysis
- Experience with corridor revitalization
- Knowledge of urban planning/economic development principles
- Familiarity with the south side of Chicago
Details:
- $50/hour
- 15-20 hours/week
- Start date: June 1, 2023
- Duration: until the corridor revitalization plan has been completed (probably sometime in mid-October, 2023)
Contact:
- Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jeremy Jacobson at jeremy@greaterchathaminitiative.org by May 17, 2023