Senior Community Planner & Engagement Lead

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Planning NEXT is seeking a Senior Planner to support high-profile projects with solid technical planning experience. The role involves analyzing and presenting research, creating maps with GIS, and facilitating public engagement events.

You will also assist with report drafting, project websites, and occasional office administration to keep the office running smoothly. Ideal candidates will have strong GIS/data analysis skills, experience in public engagement, and the ability to produce polished

Qualifications

• Solid technical planning experience required.
• Experience analyzing and presenting research findings.
• Ability to facilitate public engagement and stakeholder meetings.
• Strong report writing and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and present research findings for various projects.
• Create maps and analyze data using GIS.
• Coordinate and support public engagement events.
• Prepare draft content and oversee final reports and plan documents.
• Perform office administration and related tasks.

Skills

GIS analysis

Public engagement

Research

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Planning

Tools

GIS software

Mapping tools

Job description

Planning NEXT is seeking a Senior Planner to support high-profile projects with solid technical planning experience. The role involves analyzing and presenting research, creating maps with GIS, and facilitating public engagement events.

You will also assist with report drafting, project websites, and occasional office administration to keep the office running smoothly. Ideal candidates will have strong GIS/data analysis skills, experience in public engagement, and the ability to produce polished