Lead Community Planner: Ownership & Stakeholder Engagement

Bolton & Menk, Inc; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Six paid company holidays

Two floating personal holidays

Parental leave

Short term and Long-term disability

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Community Planner II to lead planning studies, land development reviews, and entitlement efforts from concept through implementation. You will analyze data, create clear reports, and communicate with clients and stakeholders to move projects forward.

The role offers ownership, client-facing responsibilities, and growth within a multidisciplinary team across multiple communities in the Midwest and beyond. This is a full-time position located in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or related field with 4 years of progressive planning experience or equivalent education/experience.
• AICP certification preferred but not required.
• Thorough knowledge of GIS and its planning uses preferred but not required.
• General knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Move beyond support work into ownership—guide planning studies, land development reviews, and entitlement efforts from concept to implementation.
• Analyze data, develop clear and visually compelling reports, and translate complex planning topics into actionable solutions.
• Lead presentations, facilitate meetings, and engage with community members, officials, developers, and partners to build alignment.

Skills

GIS

Adobe CS

AICP (preferred)

Driver's license

Education

Urban Planning

Public Policy

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Community Planner II to lead planning studies, land development reviews, and entitlement efforts from concept through implementation. You will analyze data, create clear reports, and communicate with clients and stakeholders to move projects forward.

The role offers ownership, client-facing responsibilities, and growth within a multidisciplinary team across multiple communities in the Midwest and beyond. This is a full-time position located in Minnesota.