This page provides information about opportunities for City & Regional Planning students who are currently on the job market. We will also occasionally post student resumes for review by potential employers.

Full Time Listings

East Arkansas Planning & Development District, Project Coordinator

East Arkansas Planning and Development District (EAPDD) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starter to serve as a meeting planner and marketer in support of a $2.6M HUD grant awarded to EAPDD. Grant deliverables include local economic development plans and a regional plan to be completed in 2014.

The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Deputy Director, Project Manager, and local steering committees to insure the project is implemented and completed in accordance with the project timeline. The Project Coordinator will provide meeting planning, marketing, and support services for the East Arkansas Regional Planning Partnership, a regional consortium of 12 east Arkansas counties formed to carry out the project. The Project Coordinator must be knowledgeable in all activities of the project and its participating organizations. The Project Coordinator will report to EAPDD's Deputy Director.

Qualifications:
* a minimum of 3 years of experience in project and event planning and project-related logistics;
* exceptional verbal and written communication skills including preparation of marketing materials, press releases, presentations, and reports;
* high level of attention to detail and customer service orientation;
* experience with use of the internet for marketing and community engagement;
* a college degree with a minimum of 3 years related work experience.

Interested persons should forward a cover letter, resume, and five professional references to EAPDD, P.O. Box 1403, Jonesboro, AR 72403 ATTN: Project Coordinator Position no later than June 8, 2012.

Pam Alexander | Deputy Director

East Arkansas Planning and Development District
2905 KING STREET | JONESBORO, AR 72403

870.932.3957, ext. 108
pam@eapdd.com

University of Memphis, Community Liaison Coordinator

https://workforum.memphis.edu/

(Look under "hourly and monthly")

Coordinates the creation and maintenance of working relationships between the University and University District community partners; coordinates and facilitates the engagement of our faculty and students in the community; facilitates U of M -community partnerships by coordinating the involvement of the appropriate University personnel.

Coordinates the creation and maintenance of working relationships between the University and University District community partners; coordinates and facilitates the engagement of our faculty and students in the community; facilitates U of M -community partnerships by coordinating the involvement of the appropriate University personnel.

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency, Senior Planner

For more information, see the City of Chattanooga's website at www.chattanooga.gov or learn more about the RPA at www.chcrpa.org.

The Agency is now seeking a qualified applicants to serve in the key project leadership of Senior Planner within the RPA's Research and Analysis Department. The Research and Analysis Department focuses on the development and application of various computerized analytical tools to address planning issues, provides research and analysis to guide development of the long-range transportation plan and land use plans, and prepares assessments and recommendations. A Senior Planner assigned to this department performs complex research and analysis; conducts "best practices" research, policy review and evaluation; develops and applies analytical tools such as survey, focus groups and market studies; reviews and develops policies, guidelines and strategies based on analysis results; contributes to developing planning models; prepares technical reports and visual materials; contributes to the development and maintenance of the planning information system; and provides research and analytical consultation and support for other planning projects. Applicable fields of study include a background in Planning with a concentration in research, statistical and/or spatial analysis.

Memphis and Shelby County Office of Planning and Development, Planner A

Works in the Land Use Controls Section of the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Planning and Development as project manager on assigned zoning and subdivision applications.

At least three (3) years of experience in project management of land use cases. Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in City or Regional Planning, Urban Geography, Urban Studies or a closely related field. (Master's Degree preferred).

Internships/Part Time

Community LIFT, AmeriCorps VISTA (2 positions)

Please note that the deadline to submit resumes is Friday, May 18th. Resumes should be returned to me at ashley@communitylift.org.