Housing and Community Planning Director Job at Massachusetts Municipal Association (Brookline)

Director or principal of urban planning and design

We are excited to be growing our Northern California planning team and are seeki...

Location

United States , Berkeley

Salary:

115000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year ▼

MIG

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in planning, community development, public policy, public administration, geography or a related field
Local or willing to relocate to the Berkeley area
Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in planning, community development, public policy, or a related field
Relevant consulting experience working directly with clients or public agencies in planning or a closely related field, overseeing project teams and producing plan documents
Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, and 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
Excellent skills and written and verbal communication
Software proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe InDesign
Ability to actively participate in or lead marketing and business development opportunities, develop 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

Job Responsibility

Work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team that creates plans for neighborhoods, districts, campuses and communities
Be a member of the office management team and the firmwide Planning and Design leadership team
Coordinate with other Directors and Principals on the future of planning in Northern California and firmwide
Work on projects including citywide comprehensive plans, small area plans, neighborhood plans, downtown plans, housing strategies, parks and recreation system plans, and inclusive community engagement
Help influence the types of planning work the team pursues and grow into new marketplaces and geographies
Lead teams as well as working hands-on creating bold, innovative, and equitable planning and design solutions
Provide overarching project direction and oversight of work products
Work with project managers to engage internal and external subconsultant and client teams
Develop, review and oversee scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Contribute to high-quality planning documents and other deliverables

What we offer

Flexible work schedule
Rewarding work environment
Creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA
HRA with employer contributions

Fulltime

Director of Planning and Community Development

Director of Planning and Community Development – Job Posting. The town of Hollis...

Location

United States , Holliston

Salary:

88678.00 - 105000.00 USD / Year

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, regional planning, public administration, or a closely related field required
master's degree preferred
five to seven years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, including municipal experience
demonstrated experience serving as a Town Planner or in a comparable municipal planning leadership role and supervisory experience preferred

Job Responsibility

Strategic leadership, professional planning expertise, and administrative oversight for the Town's land use and planning
serving as a primary resource for economic development functions
advancing the town's planning initiatives
guiding growth and development in alignment with community goals
supporting the activities of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Housing Trust
fostering economic development opportunities
collaborating with other Land Use Departments

What we offer

benefit-eligible

Fulltime

Director of Planning and Community Development/Town Planner

Bellingham is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Planning and ...

Location

United States , Bellingham

Salary:

115000.00 USD / Year

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in regional, urban, community planning, public administration, engineering, environmental science or a related field
Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience

Job Responsibility

Perform professional and administrative duties in developing short and long-range plans and programs relating to community development including land use, conservation, economic development, and housing
Work closely with committees, all municipal departments, prospective developers, and the public
Coordinate all planning and development activities in the town
Serve as staff support to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
Review all land use applications for compliance and ensure plans are developed as approved
Direct all long-range planning initiatives
Coordinate the updates and implementation of the town’s Master Plan
Provide technical advice to citizens and support to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
Seek and secure grants to support planning-related activities

What we offer

comprehensive benefits

Fulltime

Director of Planning and Community Development

The town of Grafton is accepting applications for the full-time position of Dire...

Location

United States , Grafton

Salary:

73170.00 - 96000.00 USD / Year

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in planning, political science, public administration, or a related field
Five to seven years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience
Knowledge of state and municipal regulations, bylaws, policies, programs, and operations
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems
Must be able to keep accurate records
Strong oral and written communication skills
Able to work as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to deal with all clients with patience and tact
Able to work independently to ensure time-sensitive projects are completed

Job Responsibility

Administering the operation of the Planning Department and its staff
Providing staff support for the Planning Board, Affordable Housing Trust, and other relevant Committees
Reviewing development and land use applications
Creating, maintaining and recommending relevant policies, regulations, and bylaws
Ensuring the implementation of planning studies, reports, initiatives, particularly the Comprehensive Master Plan
Researching, applying for, and administering grants and alternative funding opportunities
Presenting information during public forums, conducting site visits, and coordinating the work of professional consultants
Serving as a liaison between relevant stakeholders and the town, and serves as the town’s representative with state and federal Officials in applicable sectors

Fulltime

Director, Workforce Housing & Data Center Workplace Operations

Crusoe is seeking a strategic and self-directed Director, Workforce Housing & Da...

Location

United States , Dallas; San Francisco; Denver

Salary:

182000.00 - 228000.00 USD / Year

Crusoe

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8–12+ years of experience in workplace operations, real estate, workforce housing, facilities, or operations roles within high-growth, industrial, or distributed environments
Demonstrated experience leading and developing site-based or distributed teams, ideally across multiple locations
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Experience developing and managing housing, facilities, or site-based programs that require balancing cost, speed, safety, and employee experience
Experience working in or supporting a data center environment is a plus
Strong judgment and comfort operating in ambiguity, with the ability to build structure where none exists
Clear and confident communicator, able to align operational teams, external partners, and senior leadership
Willingness to travel regularly to data center sites
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Job Responsibility

Lead the development and execution of workforce housing strategy and workplace operations across both remote and non-remote data center sites
Design short- and long-term housing solutions where needed
Define what sustainable communities look like in remote environments
Ensure a consistent, safe, and high-quality workplace experience across all data center locations
Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of workforce housing and data center workplace programs
Partner with the Global Director of Workplace to define and execute Crusoe’s workforce housing strategy
Lead the planning, development, and rollout of workforce housing programs
Define clear principles for what “community” means in remote environments
Own the Workplace operating model for all data center sites
Manage and develop a team of Workplace Site Managers

What we offer

Restricted Stock Units
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement

Fulltime

Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives

Under general direction from the TIDA Director, the Deputy Director of Strategic...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

196612.00 - 250978.00 USD / Year ▼

City and County of San Francisco

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Four (4) or more years of demonstrated managerial experience in directly designing, planning, regulating, permitting, or directly coordinating the construction/delivery of large-scale mixed-use or public-private partnership (P3) redevelopment or development projects, or large-scale capital projects or transportation projects including multiple right-of way components, and the involvement and approval of multiple public agencies
All four (4) years of this experience must have included the direct supervision of professional staff engaged in the above activities

Job Responsibility

Managing and directing TIDA’s engineering, planning and communications staff to ensure high performance, accountability, professional development and effective collaboration in achieving TIDA’s redevelopment goals, priority initiatives and milestones
Monitoring project milestones and performance indicators
and overseeing progress on project delivery pursuant to and in compliance with the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and related plans
Facilitating the efficient and effective review and approval of infrastructure plans and permits (including subdivision mapping actions and construction management oversight of new public infrastructure) and coordinating new infrastructure acceptance and transfer of assets to responsible City departments
Collaborating closely with the principal developer (TICD) on infrastructure delivery, construction management, interagency coordination, funding goals and resource allocations
and serving as the primary liaison between TICD and the public agencies responsible to implement project delivery
Working with the TIDA Director and the Chief Operating Officer to support public transit planning, construction and integration (including on-island transportation as well as ferry service) in collaboration with local and regional agencies
Partnering closely with the TIDA Director, the Chief Operating Officer and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to coordinate and drive the successful delivery of new affordable housing
Working with the TIDA Director to develop and advance TIDA’s public affairs, legislative and political strategy, with a focus on being proactive, solutions-oriented, transparent, inclusive and community-focused
Supporting TIDA’s efforts on strengthening community engagement frameworks to deliver community benefits, including housing production and workforce goals

Fulltime

Indigenous Market Leader

The Indigenous Market Leader is responsible for advancing Bodwé’s architecture a...

Location

United States , Grand Rapids, Michigan

Salary:

Not provided

Bodwé Professional Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant field
Minimum 10 years in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), planning, or community development work, with at least 5 years serving Tribal Nations directly
Demonstrated success in developing long-term relationships with Indigenous communities
Proven experience leading culturally grounded projects in housing, health, education, or infrastructure
Must have Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
Must have valid driver's license
Cultural humility and deep respect for tribal sovereignty and values
Strong facilitation, communication, and public engagement skills
Understanding of tribal governance, procurement, and grant funding systems
Ability to travel frequently and work flexibly across tribal geographies

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow direct work with Tribal Nations
Identify and prioritize partnerships with tribal governments, enterprises, and Native-led nonprofits
Shape tailored pursuit strategies that honor tribal sovereignty, governance, and community values
Build and nurture long-term relationships with tribal leadership, community organizations, and development authorities
Facilitate trust-based engagements through listening sessions, visioning, and participatory planning
Champion client care and relationship continuity throughout the project lifecycle
Guide proposal strategy, teaming, and messaging in coordination with the Proposal Development Director
Participate in early design, planning, and visioning to ensure community priorities are reflected
Oversee project transition to delivery teams and remain involved in client relationship continuity
Ensure that projects are scoped, staffed, and managed to meet the financial performance expectations of the firm

Fulltime

Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for leading the community’s day-to-day ope...

Location

United States , Palmdale

Salary:

85000.00 - 102000.00 USD / Year

Atria Senior Living

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related subject
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in operations management with demonstrated success in meeting financial and sales goals
Ability to become licensed as an administrator for assisted living within a prescribed timeframe in states requiring such a license
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company motor vehicle policy standards and Travel Policy

Job Responsibility

Lead the community’s day-to-day operations with full profit and loss responsibility
Plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of operations
Recruit, train, and directly supervise a high performing team of leaders in sales, care, hospitality, and resident engagement
Foster an environment of high customer satisfaction and ensure a quality-oriented and engaged workforce
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and focus on creating a safe working and living environment
Lead the development and implementation of all sales and operations strategies and tactics
Regularly communicate performance with the Regional Vice President
Partner with Community Sales Director to assess competitive threats, sales plan, and engage in business-to-business sales calls
Understand the community’s care regulations and support the resident care program by regularly meeting with the Resident Services Director
Develop and implement successful strategies regarding labor, occupancy growth, revenue growth, expense control, and quality of services

What we offer

Competitive Pay
Paid Holidays & PTO
Comprehensive Health Plans including medical, vision, and dental coverage, company paid short term and long term disability, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness coverage
Career Advancement Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 a year for approved courses
Employee Loyalty Rewards Program including anniversary awards and recognition
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Health & Safety priority

Fulltime

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Housing and Community Planning Director

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Location:
United States , Brookline

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Expiration:
May 18, 2026

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