Jobs & Internships

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks a Senior Clean Energy Specialist/Planner OR Clean Energy Specialist/Planner II, who will work on a wide variety of projects in Greater Boston, including undertaking comprehensive local energy and climate planning, technical assistance, and regional procurements; developing and analyzing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions data; designing, drafting, and evaluating energy- and climate-related policies and programs; and presenting on these topics to diverse audiences. The Specialist/Planner will have the opportunity to manage programs, procurements, budgets, and stakeholder relationships, such as MAPC's groundbreaking green municipal aggregation program.

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The National Park Service Midwest Regional Office (MWRO) is beginning a search for a suitable candidate to fill a 5 month (possibly renewable) Student Conservation Association (SCA) internship. The internship will focus on verifying, collecting, and preparing  data on Midwest Region cultural landscapes and historic structures.  
 
A suitable candidate would have a bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Historic Architecture, or similar career field, with a particular interest in the documentation and preservation of cultural landscapes and historic structures.  The internship is based out of the Midwest Regional Office in Omaha Nebraska and involves research, writing, limited field work, data collection, entry, and management.  SCA compensation includes a living, housing, and transportation stipend.  The start date is negotiable, but could be as soon as July 2019 with required and approved security clearances.
 
MWRO would like to hear from anyone potentially interested in the internship.  Please contact Roberta Young, MWR LCS/CLI Coordinator at roberta_young@nps.gov to indicate your interest.
 

National Park Service
909 First Avenue
Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98104
206-220-4132
 

Landscape Architectural Designer                                        

WDA Design Group is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative and detail-oriented entry level landscape architectural designer with 1-3 years office experience and with a strong interest in the technical components of landscape architectural practice. This is a production position that will involve regular coordination between the landscape architecture, surveying, permitting, and civil engineering disciplines at a variety of phases from feasibility studies, schematic design, design development, permitting, construction documentation and administration.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams;
• Assist with developing site designs from feasibility studies, permitting documents through construction documentation;
• Draft plans in Autocad / Autocad Civil 3D, layout, grading and construction detailing from schematic design through design development, permitting documentation and construction documentation ;
• Assist with the preparation of presentation documents using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software;
• Occasional visits to project sites.

Candidates should have the following qualifications to be considered for the position:

• Professional landscape architecture degree;
• 1-3 years professional work experience in a landscape architecture or civil engineering firm;
• Strong working knowledge of Autocad / Autocad Civil 3D and the application to site design and construction document production;
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite;
• Experience with Sketchup & Lumion;
• Knowledge of New England plant communities and ornamental plants used in planting design;
• Knowledge of material, layout and grading plans, planting design and construction detailing and a desire to learn;
• Excellent teamwork, dependable, able to multi-task and perform well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills (graphic, verbal and written).

To be considered for position, please email coverletter, resume and portfolio of landscape architectural work (up to 8 megabyte sized file).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to perform professional, technical and administrative work for various boards and commissions,( including but not limited to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Development & Industrial Commission, Redevelopment Authority, Historical Commission, Conservation Commission, Storm Water Commission) for all phases of community planning and development activities including coordinating both short and long range plans for the Town of Dalton. Performs all other related work as required.

Summary of Duties:
Professional community planning and development technical and administrative work in assisting several town boards in reviewing and evaluating specific projects, as well as developing planning approaches and community development projects to stimulate and assist the growth and development in the Town; all other work as required. Performs complex administrative, community development and planning activities, using comprehensive knowledge of specialized planning and development procedures and requiring independent judgment in analyzing facts or circumstances regarding specific planning or development issues. Applies technical expertise and standard professional techniques to solve problems in terms of the Town's rules, regulations and laws.

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Hancock County Planning Commission is seeking qualified applications for the full-time position of Regional Planner. This position is responsible for providing planning and economic development duties and services to 37 municipalities and other organizations in Hancock County, Maine. Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills are required. The candidate will be required to work with public and private sectors and have strong negotiation and facilitation skills. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, motivated and have an ability to seek out new projects and sources of revenue for the organization.  

Work is performed under the direction of the Executive Director, in accordance with the specific policies, laws and applicable statutes that pertain to planning. For a detailed job description please contact Hancock County Planning Commission through our website, www.hcpcme.org

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, public policy or related field of study.  A Master’s degree is preferred. Any combination of education and experience in municipal and regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, planning law, or related field, and considerable experience in planning or related field will be considered. Possession of AICP certification, or ability to pursue such certification, is desired.

Hancock County Planning Commission offers a very competitive Salary and Benefit Package. Though this is advertised as a full-time position, HCPC would consider a part-time or contract position, if preferred by the right candidate with extensive experience.

Interested applicants must submit each of the following: 1) A resume; 2) A letter of interest which demonstrates how you meet the qualifications. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. For detailed information and to apply, please visit https://www.hcpcme.org. All application materials must be submitted via email to jfguillette@hcpcme.org or mailed to: 

Hancock County Planning Commission

Regional Planner Position

395 State Street

Ellsworth, ME 04605

HCPC is an EEO Employer & Service Provider

Description

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks candidates for the position of Regional Planner II/Generlaist within the agency's Land Use Department. The Department includes generalist planners, an Economic Development team, and a Housing team. This Planner would focus on a diverse array of planning projects, but may also be called upon to support the work of the housing or economic teams at times. This is a great opportunity for a professional with a broad set of planning interests and experiences to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with colleagues who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone who lives and works in Greater Boston.

In conjunction with other MAPC staff, this Planner will work on a wide variety of projects with local communities, including, but not limited to, undertaking local visioning and master plans, downtown and corridor planning, housing and economic development planning, etc., with a particular focus on amending zoning bylaws/ordinances and permitting procedures to advance sustainable development.

The Planner will also assist in evaluating and improving state laws, regulations, policies, and programs to encourage smart growth and regional collaboration. The Planner will work closely with state agencies, local officials, community groups, businesses, and institutions.
 
About MAPC
MAPC is the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) serving the people who live and work in metropolitan
Boston.  Our mission is to promote smart growth and regional collaboration. We are guided by MetroFuture: Making a Greater Boston Region, our regional policy plan for a more sustainable and equitable future, which was adopted in 2008.   We are currently working on a successor regional plan, MetroCommon2050: Shaping the Region Together, which we expect to complete by the middle of 2021. MAPC's staff includes approximately 100 full-time employees located in downtown Boston in a transit-accessible and bike-friendly office.  

We encourage all of our staff to develop new ideas to make MAPC's planning and policy work more relevant and impactful, and to adapt to changing times.  We strongly support the professional development of each and every staff person, believing their growth to be consistent with the best interests of MAPC and the region. For more information about MAPC, MetroFuture, and MetroCommon2050, please visit www.mapc.org

During the COVID emergency, almost all staff are working from home.  MAPC is deeply committed to on-boarding new staff in ways that integrate them fully into our team of professionals, and maintaining close contact among existing staff, new staff, and external stakeholders.  

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Job summary

Our mission is to turn every client into a “Raving Fan”.

The Landscape Designer is responsible for leading our clients through the TPC Experience; ensuring that each and every client understands what to expect during their process and receives the support required to achieve our mission statement. 

Summary of essential job functions

• Site Review – Inventory and analysis, project and logistical reviews

• Design – Client meetings, drawing creation and preparation, Presentations and reviews

• Meetings – Client, construction, administrative, logistical

Minimum requirements

• Certificate, degree or diploma in Landscape Design or related work experience

• DynaSCAPE and AutoCAD with preference to Vectorworkds

• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Additional Abilities

• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

• SketchUP

• Rendering

For more information or to apply for this position, please email Christy@TPCma.com

Pellettieri Associates, Inc. is an award-winning, industry-leading landscape architectural design/build firm and we are looking for a Senior Landscape Architect & Project Manager to join our team in Warner, New Hampshire. Join a renowned team that crafts high-end designs on residential properties throughout Northern New England!

How will you spend your days?

• The Senior Landscape Architect & Project Manager will spend their day guiding our Landscape Design Team and collaborating with the Construction & Fine Gardening Divisions in a team-oriented environment.
• The Landscape Architect will focus on building strong relationships with clients, vendors, state/local regulatory agencies, and all members of the Pellettieri Associates Team.
• You will also help guide clients through all phases of design, and also oversees complex landscape projects, project layout, cost oversight, contract negotiations, and client meetings

What are we looking for?

• A driven, landscape architectural professional with 8+ years of experience, ideally in high-end residential design
• A BLA/MLA from an accredited Landscape Architecture/Architectural program
• Demonstrated experience with Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, and Apple Computers
• Experience designing landscapes and managing projects in New England is a plus
• Professional licensure in NH is beneficial

What do we have to offer?

• Competitive Compensation
• Health & Dental Insurance
• Paid time off program & paid holidays
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Plenty of office snacks and the opportunity to bring your dog to work with you!
• A fun work environment with the opportunity for growth

What does the Lake Sunapee Region have to offer?

• Accessibility to breathtaking mountains, hiking trails, and nature walks
• Access to the seacoast, cities, and night life
• Various local restaurants offering a variety of cuisines
• Close proximity to local lakes for swimming, boating, and kayaking
• And so much more!

As a Member, you would be part of the 2021-2022 TerraCorps program and join up to 80 other members serving with nonprofit partner organizations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

TerraCorps is an innovative national service program that prepares and mobilizes emerging leaders to help communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of people and nature. They do this by supporting AmeriCorps Members who serve with nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut to tackle issues around land access, urban agriculture, and conservation.

Members serve in full-time (38 hour/week) position from August 30, 2021- July 29, 2022. These 1,700-hour AmeriCorps positions receive a living allowance and are eligible for health insurance coverage, childcare assistance, education award, federal loan forbearance, and additional AmeriCorps benefits.

About Kestrel’s Position Openings

Land Stewardship Coordinators (LSC) build the long-term capacity of their Service Sites by creating networks of volunteers to support hands-on stewardship of community lands. They organize, train, and collaborate with municipal boards, neighborhood and civic associations, community members, youth groups, and schools to care for, improve access to, and support the long-term resiliency and sustainable use of community lands.  LSCs generally spend roughly 60% of their time in the office and 40% in the field.

Kestrel has proposed the following potential project(s) for their Land Stewardship Coordinator:

1. Guided by KLT’s land management priorities, carry out outdoor field projects on KLT and partner land, involving current and new volunteers to the greatest extent possible. Activities include trail creation and upkeep, kestrel nest box maintenance, woodworking projects, property monitoring, and invasive species management.
2. Build on previous TerraCorps members’ work by engaging community groups and individuals to develop a volunteer network to support and maintain the regional Robert Frost Trail.
3. Use and train others to use an internal conservation database, a property monitoring phone app, and online trail guides. Add to and improve KLT’s trail data and other mapping data.

Development of these and other projects will occur during the first two months of service and consider the member’s interests and skills. TerraCorps Members engage with their supervisors to develop and carry out three or more capacity building projects over the course of the service year.

Desired LSC Qualifications:

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to serve both independently and as a member of a team
• Comfort navigating computer software programs (Comfort navigating computer software programs Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ArcGIS mapping software)
• Training and experience pertinent to the Land Stewardship Coordinator position and projects listed above
• Experience training and educating community members and volunteers
• Experience leading or participating in recreational trail creation/maintenance and comfort using relevant hand tools.
• Ability to interpret survey and other maps, and to navigate independently in the field using GPS technology.
• Basic understanding of natural systems and ability to identify plant and animal species.

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Community Engagement Coordinators (CEC)/ Youth Education Coordinators (YEC) build the long-term capacity of their Service Sites by developing culturally inclusive systems, programming, partnerships, and events. By collaborating with community groups, CEC/YECs demonstrate how the sustainable use and conservation of land can help address community needs related to education, public health, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, homelessness, poverty, hunger, and cultural decline. In this role, Members may also engage community members and youth in service learning, experiential education, and inquiry-based science and nature learning projects. They collaborate with schools, libraries, and youth groups on projects that connect people to the natural world, improve science literacy, and encourage healthy lifestyles. By connecting a broader cross-section of people to our natural world, CEC/YECs build bridges that reinforce the connection between land and a sustainable social, economic, and environmental future for all people.

Kestrel has proposed the following potential projects for their Youth Education/Community Engagement Coordinator:

1. Create nature-based experiences for youth in partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Hampshire County, CARE Center of Holyoke, and local school groups. Support Kestrel’s partnership with Eagle Eye Institute to organize outdoor land stewardship activities for underserved youth groups.
2. Assist Kestrel staff with coordinating events and programs for the general public on natural history, the arts, food/farms, and outdoor place-based educational materials such as nature guides and trail signs.
3. Expand Kestrel’s visibility among younger adults by coordinating Kestrel’s Community Crew volunteer group, as well as student volunteer groups from area colleges. Assist with social media and video creation to engage new supporters and increase followers.

Desired YEC/CEC Qualifications:

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to serve both independently and as a member of a team
• Comfort navigating computer software programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Google docs, FaceBook, Instagram; video/photography/publishing software experience a bonus)
• Training and experience pertinent to the Community Engagement and/or Youth Education Coordinator position and projects listed above
• Experience training and coordinating community members and volunteers
• Experience teaching or leading groups in the outdoors, preferably youth
• Experience planning and leading events
• Marketing experience or experience developing public information materials

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Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned site design projects
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Review project deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions

Skills

• Proven working experience as a Landscape Architect
• Excellent knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards in Massachusetts
• Ability to work with multi-discipline projects
• Project management and supervision skills
• Decision-making ability and leadership skills
• Current LA license in MA, or ability to gain the license
• Time management and organization skills
• BS degree in Landscape Architecture or relevant field

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Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions

Skills

• Proven working experience as a project engineer
• Excellent knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards in Massachusetts
• Ability to work with multi-discipline projects
• Project management and supervision skills
• Decision-making ability and leadership skills
• Current PE engineer license in MA, or ability to gain the license
• Time management and organization skills
• BS degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field

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Experience: 1+ years of professional experience after undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture

Shadley Associates is an award-winning Landscape Architecture firm located in historic Lexington, Massachusetts.  Our projects are a broad, interesting mix of brownfields, waterfronts, urban design, streetscapes, public parks and plazas, tot-lots and site-specific sculptures.  We are working on world class residential estates and the restoration of Olmsted parks and other historic landscapes, as well as on significant corporate office and retail developments and urban multi-family housing.  We are located in the western suburbs of Boston with easy access to Route 128, I93, Route 2 and I90.  See our website at www.shadleyassociates.com.

We are seeking a mature, independent landscape designer proficient in AutoCADD, Adobe/Photoshop and Office who can contribute to multidisciplinary projects.  Knowledge of Sketchup is a plus.  Candidates should be able to draw their visions by hand and by computer, work with colleague landscape architects and complex interdisciplinary teams, and to create the CAD plans, details and other documents from which the designs will be built.  Strong written and verbal communications skills are needed.

A Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program is required.  SA offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package based on experience and qualifications, along with exceptional growth and reward opportunities for motivated individuals.  SA is an EO/VEV/Disabled Affirmative Action employer.  Because this is an entry-level position, we prefer in-office employment, with the possibility of a small amount of time working remotely.

If you would like to be considered for employment, please email us a cover letter, resume and work samples illustrating design, hand graphics and computer work, salary requirements and references.  Please email materials to Pamela Shadley at the address below.   We hope to hear from you!

Email: pshadley@shadleyassociates.com

Phone: 781-652-8809

Website: www.shadleyassociates.com