Part-Time Land Use Coordinator | Planning & Zoning Liaison

townofblackstone.org; Blackstone (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Blackstone is seeking a part-time Land Use Coordinator to support the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. The role offers up to 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and an hourly wage of $28.00-$32.00 based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating reviews, preparing meeting materials, and maintaining land-use records, while serving as a liaison between applicants, residents, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal and community planning, development and zoning issues at a level commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ year(s) of related experience.
• Ability to coordinate reviews, public hearings, and records management for land-use matters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate application reviews for planning, zoning, conservation matters.
• Coordinate technical reviews of subdivision, site plan, and other land use applications.
• Prepare agendas, packets, notices, and hearing materials.
• Attend Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings and hearings.
• Serve as liaison between applicants, residents, agencies, and Town boards.
• Maintain land use records and permit tracking systems.
• Assist with zoning amendments, planning initiatives, environmental projects, and long-range planning.
• Draft or coordinate board decisions, permits, and regulatory documents.

Skills

Municipal planning

Zoning knowledge

Public outreach

Documentation/records

Education

Bachelor’s degree in planning or related field

Tools

Permit tracking software

Job description

The Town of Blackstone is seeking a part-time Land Use Coordinator to support the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission. The role offers up to 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and an hourly wage of $28.00-$32.00 based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating reviews, preparing meeting materials, and maintaining land-use records, while serving as a liaison between applicants, residents, and regulatory agencies.