Project Associate
$62,000–$72,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Facilitate calls with local teams to check on project processes and communicate next steps. Create community plans synthesizing input, analysis, and strategies through writing and visualizations. Lead elements of larger community assistance projects, including designing graphic communications tools like posters and infographics. Research topics to provide summaries in clear language and infographics. Design and execute community engagement strategies, summarizing public engagement findings into memos or presentations. Plan logistics for in-person site visits and develop conceptual site plans for brownfield redevelopment. Guide community teams through affordable housing toolkits and facilitate training sessions. Take meeting notes and concisely distribute summaries to partners. This role blends task execution with project coordination and management, ideal for someone eager to learn and apply direction from senior staff.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 1-2 years of on the job experience working as a team member on complex community projects or initiatives
- a foundation in community planning fields, such as urban planning & design, community outreach, economic development, housing, or a related area
- Demonstrated experience / skills within one or more of the following technical competencies: urban design, policy analysis, community engagement, graphic design, writing, research, or land use law
- Some experience in community outreach and engagement
- Strong analytical skills in community planning and policy disciplines
- Strong communication skills: interpersonal, written and presentation
- Solid skills/experience in standard graphic design platforms (e.g. Adobe Suite)
- Solid skills and experience collecting and analyzing data
- Basic understanding of local government procedures and processes
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and excellent time, task, and project management skills
- Ability to work as a cohesive team with a small group of highly skilled professionals to achieve outstanding outcomes for our communities
- A strong work ethic and desire to grow personally and professionally
- Proficiency in Spanish
Desired Qualifications
- a master's degree in a related field
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