Associate Planner
Summary
North Star Planning (www.northstar-planning.com) is a small, Maine-based planning firm located in the Portland area. We work on a variety of municipal and private sector projects involving land use issues, transportation systems, public process and facilitation, and development planning and permitting.
We are looking for an Associate Planner to join our team to better to better serve existing clients and support continued expansion of our project base.
The Position
The Associate Planner is an entry level or early career salaried position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of commitment to client success and will thrive working on a wide variety of projects as part of a small team in an entrepreneurial environment.
The Associate Planner will support projects related to:
Development review and Planning Board support
Ordinance drafting
Research and analysis
Long-range planning and plan drafting
Public engagement and small group facilitation
As such, candidates with a background in local or regional planning, community development, public policy, economic development, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, or communications are encouraged to apply.
This position offers a somewhat flexible schedule, and like the communities we serve, our work involves a mix of in-person and online interactions. There is an expectation that the position will require a physical presence at our office on the Pineland Farms business campus in New Gloucester, though NSP has adopted a 3-day in-office/2-day remote work schedule.
Preferred Skillset:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with the team, clients, and other professionals
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Effective writing skills in a range of writing formats, including narrative reports, summary memoranda, and technical ordinance drafting
Strong research and data synthesis skills
Ability to manage work for multiple deadlines simultaneously and willingness to learn technical subject matter as needed
Desire to work in a busy, high-performance, professional, service-oriented environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace/G Suite
Familiarity with some of the following preferred:
Adobe InDesign
ArcGIS
Squarespace or similar
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in community planning and development, city and regional planning, public policy, public administration, or another related field is a minimum requirement. A Master’s degree is preferred.
A driver’s license and the ability to attend occasional evening or weekend meetings. Typically, this role will involve 1-4 night meetings per month, which are typically located within an a 1-hour range of our office.
AICP accreditation is not required, though a path to certification is envisioned.
Salary and benefits
Range $45,000-$60,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package includes medical, short-term disability and life insurance, retirement match, and professional development opportunities.
To Apply
Qualified candidates are asked to submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample or other sample of your work to dking@northstar-planning.com
North Star Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Planner
Summary
North Star Planning (www.northstar-planning.com) is a small, Maine-based planning firm located in the Portland area. We work on a variety of municipal and private sector projects involving land use issues, transportation systems, public process and facilitation, and development planning and permitting.
We are looking for an additional Planner to join our team to better serve existing clients and support continued expansion of our project base.
The Position
The Planner position is an early career to mid-level salaried position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of commitment to client success and will thrive working on a wide variety of projects as part of a small team in an entrepreneurial environment.
The Planner will support and lead work related to:
Long-range planning and plan drafting
Ordinance drafting
Development review and Board support
Research and data analysis, and
Public engagement and small group facilitation.
As such, candidates with a background in local or regional planning, community development, public policy, economic development, urban planning and design, landscape architecture, or communications are encouraged to apply.
This position offers a somewhat flexible schedule, and like the communities we serve, our work involves a mix of in-person and online interactions. There is an expectation that the position will require a physical presence at our office on the Pineland Farms business campus in New Gloucester, though NSP has adopted a 3-day in-office/2-day remote work schedule.
Preferred Skillset:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with the team, clients, members of the public and other professionals
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Understanding of the principles of land planning, site design, and placemaking
Effective writing skills in a range of writing formats, including narrative reports, summary memoranda, and technical ordinance drafting
Strong analysis and data synthesis skills
Ability to manage work for multiple deadlines simultaneously and willingness to learn technical subject matter as needed
Desire to work in a busy, high-performance, professional, service-oriented environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace/G Suite
Familiarity with some of the following preferred:
Adobe InDesign
ArcGIS
Squarespace or similar
Requirements
Master’s degree in community planning and development, city and regional planning, public policy, public administration, or another related field is a minimum requirement
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, with 4+ preferred
A driver’s license and the ability to attend occasional evening or weekend meetings. Typically, this role will involve 1-4 night meetings per month, which are typically located within an a 1-hour range of our office.
Experience staffing volunteer boards and committees, including planning boards, development review boards, ordinance update committees, and comprehensive planning committees is preferred.
AICP accreditation is not required, but preferred.
Salary and benefits
Range $55,000-$70,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package includes medical, short-term disability and life insurance, retirement match, and professional development opportunities.
To Apply
Qualified candidates are asked to submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample or other sample of your work to dking@northstar-planning.com
North Star Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer