Urban Designer/Planner - LMN Architects (Seattle)

Who: LMN is an internationally recognized design practice made up of architects, interior designers, urban designers, and planners who are passionate about design and dedicated to collaboration. We are a single office made up of 150 diverse individuals located in downtown Seattle. Our focus is on creating buildings and places that enrich communities and the public realm across a diversity of project types—including urban design, planning, education, convention centers, performing arts, commercial mixed-use, high-rise residential, and transit facilities.

What: This is not the typical urban design position, and we are not seeking the traditional urban designer. We are seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Urban Designer/Planner who are equally passionate about urban systems as they are about design details, have a strong planning and design sensibility, and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced design process. We are a small-but-growing team in a large office looking for someone who is self-motivated and anxious to advance people-centric design in a variety of contexts and scales. Specifically, the candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

Assistant Professor in Architecture for Washington University, St. Louis - Deadline 12/1

Washington University in St. Louis has a full-time tenure track position in the College of Architecture and Graduate School of Architecture & Urban Design with a focus on the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and the humanities. This is funded under our Mellon Foundation Grant initiative, The Divided City. More information can be found here: http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/files/AsstProf-Architecture_Urban%20Humanities_2017_2018_final.pdf and more about our school on our soon-to-be-revamped website (http://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/). As the ad says, "The faculty seeks a dynamic scholar-designer-artist-teacher with expertise in both the theory and practice of architecture as it relates to urbanism and to the social constructs of urban space" so it is not exactly a planning position, but would be perfect for someone with an interdisciplinary background including architecture and a research or creative agenda around justice and urbanism. The Sam Fox school is a design environment, housing art, architecture, landscape architecture and urban design. We have amazing students from all over the world and work locally and globally on issues surrounding sustainable urbanism. Our school is half undergrads and half grads, including a growing population in dual degrees (architecture / landscape architecture / urban design / public health with the Brown School) and a new Doctoral Program in Sustainable Urbanism. 

The administrative contact for the position is Angela Gunn who can be reached at: angela.gunn@wustl.edu. I will be at ACSP, but briefly, and have no formal time set aside to meet about the position. However, I'm happy to find time to talk about our program if you feel this position is a fit for you.  We also welcome professionals interested in returning to school for a doctoral program who have an interest in applied questions of sustainable urbanism. 

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City of Detroit Planner II/III (Urban Designer) - Deadline 11/1

CITY OF DETROIT invites applications for the position of: Planner II/III (Urban Designer)

SALARY: $25.48 - $40.11 Hourly $53,008.00 - $83,430.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 10/04/17 CLOSING DATE: 11/01/17 11:59 PM DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Development Department is seeking two Planners-Urban Design to fill new positions supporting regional neighborhood planning or strategic planning.  The level and salary for both positions will be determined by experience. The Planner II/III (Urban Designer) will develop and present creative urban design concepts; review or assist in review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes and urban design excellence standards; provide design input, strategy, support; engage deeply in community processes. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The Planner II (Urban Designer) performs a variety of planning and design functions including but not limited to: Performs professional work related to a variety of planning assignments; Develops planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs, and regulations; Reviews moderately difficult to difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations; Reviews and processes comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning recommendations, annexations, site plans, and plats; Develops project budgets, administers bidding processes, and verifies contract expenditures and compliance; Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social, and economic issues; Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects; Develops transportation plans, studies, and analyses on a regional basis; Acts as a liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers, and elected officials in developing neighborhood plans; Coordinates community review of public and private development projects; Provides information to the public regarding development regulations; Assists in resolving citizen issues; Oversees the work of consultants and interns; Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans; Provides assistance in presenting reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Board, and City Council members, and Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings. The Planner III (Urban Designer) performs a variety of planning and design functions including but not limited to:  Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments; Manages complex planning studies and development applications, and reviews consultant proposals; Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning recommendations, annexations, site plans, and plats; Develops project budgets, administers bidding processes, and verifies contract expenditures and compliance; Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social, and economic issues; Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects; Develops transportation plans, studies, and analyses on a regional basis; Works in regional program areas relating to natural / water resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, and others; Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans; Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials; Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Board, and City Council members, and serves as a liaison to such committees; Attends a substantial number of evening and weekend meetings; and Plans, assigns, and coordinates the work of Planner I and II, and other clerical and administrative staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education Planner II and Planner III -- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or a closely related field. Experience   Planner II Two (2) years of professional experience involving planning/urban planning, architecture/ landscape architecture, or urban design. Must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions. Planner III Three (3) years of experience in urban design. Must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions. License/Certificates Possession of an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification through the American Planning Association may be required. Equivalency Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Subjects and Weights: Oral Appraisal - 80% Evaluation of Training, Experience, Personal Qualifications (TEP) – 20% Total of Oral Appraisal  & Evaluation of TEP= 65%(Min) - 100% (Max) PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME TO THE APPLICATION (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

Director of Engagement, EcoDistricts - Deadline Oct 16

DESCRIPTION

Background

The EcoDistricts Director of Engagement leads the organization’s industry peer exchange and knowledge dissemination activities. The position has four major responsibilities 1) managing the programmatic design, communications, and overall work plan for the EcoDistricts Summit — the organization’s annual conference dedicated to advancing neighborhood-scale sustainable development practices; 2) curating the EcoDistricts Information Exchange, an online depository of district and neighborhood-scale best practices, case studies, reports, stories, and trends; 3) managing the organization’s external communications and peer exchange activities, including managing the editorial calendar and curating the organization’s monthly newsletter, blog posts, bi-monthly webinar series, and social media activities, and 4) supporting key industry workshops to advance the organization’s mission. This position requires moderate travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

Convening Curation & Management

• Plan, manage and successfully implement the annual EcoDistricts Summit and relevant industry workshops. Activities include managing all program-related activities – program design and speaker acquisition, run of show, evaluation, and event follow up
• Develop the Summit and industry workshops outreach and promotions strategy, including brand development, messaging platform, collateral, website, and social media activities
• Develop and implement an on-the-ground outreach strategy to drive Summit and industry workshops registration and engagement
• Support Summit and industry workshops fundraising activities by securing programmatic and funding partners and diversifying revenue
• Collaborate with staff and external advisors to shape Summit and industry workshops programming and speaker and facilitation acquisition
• Manage consultant team and internal staff responsible for event logistics
• Research, recommend and implement use of tools and services to improve efficiently of program management and delivery of Summit and industry workshops
• Stay current of market trends in educational events and convening
• Mange the Summit and industry workshops Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability performance goals and performance metrics
• Assist with strategic planning and support of the EcoDistricts Incubator
• Manage CEU credit infrastructure for the Summit and industry workshops

Information Exchange and Communications

• Identify, tract and curate district and neighborhood-scale best practices, case studies, reports, and articles for the EcoDistricts Information Exchange (including audio and video content)
• Manage the annual “State of the Market Report, an annual compilation of important trends and innovative projects, best practices and stories from the field
• Manage the organization’s bi-monthly webinar series, including content development, quality control, production and delivery

External Communications

• Manage the organization’s editorial calendar
• Manage the monthly e-newsletter, including content development, quality control, production, and delivery
• Produce a twice-monthly article, op ed or blog post related to important trends, innovative projects, best practices and industry leaders
• Manage and curate EcoDistricts social media activities, with an emphasis on growing the org’s social media presence and impact

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, urban planning, architecture, engineering, sustainability, business or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 3-5 years professional work experience in related field
• Strong familiarity with principles of urban and district scale sustainable development; in the areas of community development, social and environmental justice, equity, green building, public health, and energy and climate policy, etc.
• Experience working with cities, private sector, nonprofit and / or community-based organizations
• Requires an understanding of, and a commitment to advancing the mission and core values of EcoDistricts
• Demonstrated communication skills including writing, listening, and oral communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience managing external communications activities, including newsletters, blogs, and social media
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with ability to maintain regular and effective engagement with contacts from multiple sectors
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge of program design and content development
• Outstanding organization, business fundamentals and project management skills
• Exceptional ability to see events through all phases of implementation while maintaining timelines, budgets and effectively managing expenses
• Energetic, innovative, creative self-starter with attention to detail
• Deadline oriented and creative problem solver
• Ability to work cooperatively with wide range of personalities, including staff and volunteers
• Exceptional work ethic and strong integrity
• Computer and software proficiency with Office software such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel, special analysis such as GIS, graphic packages such as Adobe InDesign, etc.
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Acquire and maintain active EcoDistricts accreditation

BENEFITS

Paid in full health, dental, 401k match, generous holidays, vacation, sick pay, disability.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

Managerial

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

No requirement

HOW TO APPLY

angie@ecodistricts.org

http://www.ecodistricts.org

To Apply

This position is open to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran. We strongly encourage people of color to apply. EcoDistricts provides full medical, dental, and retirement benefits. Send cover letter, writing sample, and resume to angie@ecodistricts.org with “Director of Engagement” in the subject line. Application due: Monday, October 16, 2017.

No phone calls or in person applicants, please.

EcoDistricts is an equal opportunity employer

We strongly encourage people of color to apply.