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MIG is seeking an experienced, mid-level Urban Planner to join our team of professionals in our Berkeley, CA, or Sacramento, CA office. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule and encourages in-person work for learning and team-building opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a supportive, cross-office, cross-discipline team that plans and designs with communities of all sizes across the United States for public and private-sector clients
Project Work: You will support a team of planners, designers, and project managers in all aspects of project design and implementation, including community engagement and meeting design, preparation, logistics, and facilitation
research and analysis
technical and policy writing, visual materials and written reports
content analysis
project administration
and client interaction
Project Types: You will work on a range of projects, including comprehensive, specific, downtown, and corridor plans
zoning codes
and development entitlement review for public agencies
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related field
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in land use planning, urban planning, urban design, policy, community engagement, master planning or a closely related field with an understanding of and commitment to quality, inclusive, community centered planning and design
Ability to produce high-quality work products, including but not limited to reports, planning documents, graphics, maps, and charts
Excellent skills in research, writing, policy and code analysis, reports and document presentation, and written and verbal communication
Knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design, planning, and equity and an ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners
Knowledge about the principles and practices of land use planning at the city, county, regional, and state level
Software proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite is required
Willingness and initiative to pitch in, adapt, and collaborate as a teammate
Confident presentation and public speaking skills in both small and large group discussions
Local or willing to relocate to the Berkeley or Sacramento area to participate in work directly with our teams and clients
Nice to have:
A Master’s degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related/complementary field
Graphic design proficiencies
Experience in ArcGIS Pro and/or SketchUp
Bilingual with Spanish or other non-English language skills