Director of Park and Recreation Planning Job at MIG (Portland)

Job Description

Senior-level leadership role to develop equity-based park system plans for cities, counties and park districts. Join a diverse team of professionals.

Work as part of a cross-office, cross-disciplinary team
Develop park, recreation, and open space plans for cities, counties, and park districts
Conduct needs assessments
recreation facility studies
trail plans
and strategic plans for park agencies
Write, develop, and analyze content to create forward-thinking plans, reports, materials, and presentations
Coordinate with and guide other planners, designers, and project specialists
Analyze and develop recommendations related to park condition, demographics, trends, community needs, level of service, park access, recreation programs and events, maintenance and operations, capital projects, and funding/implementation strategies
Lead planning teams to create bold, innovative, and equitable park planning and design solutions
Oversee the development of work products
Lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams
Develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Maintain client relationships
Represent clients at public hearings and meetings
Help build and maintain strong, responsive client interactions
Mentor and train staff
Ensure effective project management
Conduct business development
Facilitate firmwide collaboration for the team
Lead team meetings
May supervise staff and complete performance reviews

Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, parks and recreation management, recreation and tourism, geography, landscape architecture, or related field
Minimum of fifteen (15) or more years of experience in urban park system planning, including developing need assessments and park system master plans
Experience producing park plan documents
Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, maintaining schedules
Ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups and facilitate client and stakeholder meetings
Ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, create proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships
Ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Software proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with park and recreation systems planning, trends, metrics and/or services
Willingness to join one of MIG’s identified offices to work directly with our teams and clients
Existing US work authorization is required