Associate Planner Position Open

Envision Utah is seeking an innovative and highly-motivated associate planner to join the organization as it continues work on a statewide visioning effort, ongoing capacity building work with other regions, and several new initiatives. Envision Utah is a nonprofit organization that engages people to create and sustain communities that are beautiful, prosperous, healthy and neighborly for current and future residents.

Associate planner candidates require knowledge of regional visioning and planning. Associate planners become highly proficient in core Envision Utah functions and manage processes and projects with increasing levels of responsibility. The organization offers a collaborative working environment, with opportunity for both leadership development and mentorship, and emphasis on continued learning and creativity.

At this time, Envision Utah is seeking associate planner candidates that demonstrate solid ability to manage projects and possess excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with stakeholders and the public. Excellent written and graphic communication skills are also highly desired.

Typical Functions/Skills

• Managing visioning task forces, projects and/or other planning initiatives
• Meeting participation, assistance, and facilitation
• Conducting a range of technical project tasks, including research; data analysis; preparation of maps and exhibits; preparation of materials for meetings, community events, and reports; and professional writing
• Using various computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and software related to specific project needs (i.e. GIS, Adobe products)

Preferred Qualifications

The associate planner position generally requires a master’s degree in urban planning, architecture, public policy, or related area of study in addition to a minimum of three years of experience in the planning profession; or a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional planning experience.

Compensation

Envision Utah offers a competitive compensation package, including flexible hours, paid personal time, paid holidays, medical/dental benefits, and a 403B retirement program.

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to christie@PROTECTED. Deadline for consideration is January 27, 2014.

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Lead Planner Position Open

Envision Utah is seeking an innovative and highly-motivated lead planner to join the organization as it continues work on a statewide visioning effort, ongoing capacity building work with other regions, and several new initiatives. Envision Utah is a nonprofit organization that engages people to create and sustain communities that are beautiful, prosperous, healthy and neighborly for current and future residents.

A lead planner at Envision Utah requires advanced professional planning experience and expert knowledge of regional visioning and planning. The organization offers a collaborative working environment, with opportunity for both leadership development and mentorship, and emphasis on continued learning and creativity.

At this time, Envision Utah is seeking lead planner candidates that demonstrate a track record marked by sound project management abilities and excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with stakeholders and the public. Excellent written and graphic communication skills are also highly desired.

Typical Functions/Skills

• Managing visioning task forces, projects and/or other planning initiatives
• Leading/facilitating meetings and community events
• Conducting a range of technical project tasks, including research; data analysis; preparation of maps and exhibits; preparation of materials for meetings, community events, and reports; and professional writing
• Using  various computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and software related to specific project needs (i.e. GIS, Adobe products)

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree in planning or a related field and a minimum of five years of professional planning experience, or a bachelor's degree in planning or a related field and seven years of professional planning experience, is preferred. AICP or other professional certification is also preferred.

Compensation

Envision Utah offers a competitive compensation package, including flexible hours, paid personal time, paid holidays, medical/dental benefits, and a 403B retirement program.

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to christie@PROTECTED. Deadline for consideration is January 27, 2014.