Regional Planner & Program Manager - Hybrid & Equity-Focused

Boston-Region-Metropolitan-Planning-Organization; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Boston Region MPO seeks a Regional Planner/Program Manager to coordinate the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and support the MPO's policy and planning agenda across 97 communities.

The role also includes assisting with the Long-Range Transportation Plan, equity research, and emerging planning issues, with a strong emphasis on transportation equity, sustainability, and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant urban/regional planning or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Master’s degree may substitute for professional experience.
• Strong project management and analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative).
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Strong relationship-building and inclusive dialogue with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.
• Commitment to transportation equity, environmental sustainability, climate resiliency, safety, and economic vitality.
• Attention to detail and QA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the UPWP document with staff, directors, and MPO board members.
• Structure and develop a cohesive annual regional planning work priorities document.
• Work with the finance team to include budgetary information.
• Ensure alignment with the MPO’s vision, goals, and federal/state requirements.
• Support UPWP Committee meetings: agendas, summaries, materials.
• Develop proposals for transportation planning studies and projects with various stakeholders.
• Evaluate and select studies and projects for UPWP.
• Provide policy, process, and technical support for MPO planning activities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Spreadsheets & databases

Policy & planning understanding

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The Boston Region MPO seeks a Regional Planner/Program Manager to coordinate the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and support the MPO's policy and planning agenda across 97 communities.

The role also includes assisting with the Long-Range Transportation Plan, equity research, and emerging planning issues, with a strong emphasis on transportation equity, sustainability, and safety.