Community Preservation Planner: Arts, Open Space & Growth

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Natick seeks an enthusiastic Community Planner to manage the newly adopted Community Preservation Act program and provide professional planning support across multiple initiatives.

The Department of Community & Economic Development oversees historic preservation, open space, arts and culture, housing, and transportation. The ideal candidate will coordinate with boards, committees, and regional partners to advance CPA projects and long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in planning, architecture, public policy, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the Town's CPA program, including support for CPC, project and funding administration, grant review, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage planning projects related to historic preservation, open space, arts and culture, and other community planning initiatives.
• Research, prepare, and administer grant applications and funding opportunities.
• Support the implementation of Natick 2030+ and other long-range planning initiatives as a member of the CED team.
• Collaborate with boards, commissions, committees, and community organizations to advance CPA, open space, historic preservation, arts, and cultural initiatives.
• Partner with the Natick Center Cultural District and Natick Center Associates to promote arts, culture, and placemaking.
• Develop and update comprehensive neighborhood and community plans to guide housing, transportation, land use, and economic development.
• Provide staff support to land use boards and commissions, including permitting, project review, and related planning activities.

Skills

Planning concepts

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Town of Natick seeks an enthusiastic Community Planner to manage the newly adopted Community Preservation Act program and provide professional planning support across multiple initiatives.

The Department of Community & Economic Development oversees historic preservation, open space, arts and culture, housing, and transportation. The ideal candidate will coordinate with boards, committees, and regional partners to advance CPA projects and long-range planning.