Community Planner for Public Housing & PACT

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage plans

Deferred compensation plans

NYCERS pension plan

Job summary

City of New York’s Housing Authority is seeking a Community Planner to support the PACT program and REDD initiatives. You will engage residents, partners, and stakeholders to shape neighborhood plans, housing strategies, and public-space improvements, ensuring community needs are central to decisions.

Under the Vice President of Portfolio Planning and Project Development, you will analyze data, track progress, and communicate updates to diverse audiences while advocating for inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in community planning or development is preferred.
• Ability to engage residents and stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies involving residents, organizations and stakeholders in PACT program planning.
• Build partnerships with local agencies, non-profits, advocacy groups and other partners.
• Assess community needs, demographics and resources to inform housing plans.
• Collaborate with developers, architects and planners to design sustainable housing and public spaces.
• Stay informed on local, state and federal policies affecting affordable housing and funding.
• Collect and analyze data on housing trends and socio-economic indicators for program decisions.
• Prepare presentations and reports for residents, elected officials and the public.
• Monitor and evaluate PACT activities and adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

Community planning & engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Needs assessment

Planning & design

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Communication & outreach

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

City of New York’s Housing Authority is seeking a Community Planner to support the PACT program and REDD initiatives. You will engage residents, partners, and stakeholders to shape neighborhood plans, housing strategies, and public-space improvements, ensuring community needs are central to decisions.

Under the Vice President of Portfolio Planning and Project Development, you will analyze data, track progress, and communicate updates to diverse audiences while advocating for inclusive