Urban Development and Community Engagement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Massachusetts, United States City of Cambridge Full time

About the Role:

The City of Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Urban Development and Community Engagement Specialist to join its Community Planning Division. This position provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in planning or community development to gain first-hand experience in a dynamic and active planning office.


Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide general support for the division, including:


  • Supporting the City's neighborhood action planning processes, including research and data analysis, community engagement, and outreach
  • Helping to craft and assess community engagement tools, and assisting in planning and staffing community engagement activities and events
  • Helping to organize stakeholder and community meetings and providing communications and administrative support
  • Helping to design and distribute outreach materials, both online and physical
  • Additional projects may be identified based on the applicant's skills and interest, and the Division's needs

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have:


  • A current student pursuing a degree in urban planning or a related field
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, with external partners including planning and design consultants, and the general-public
  • Overall computer proficiency including general office applications (Microsoft Office)
  • High level of motivation, and detail-oriented skills
  • The ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies
  • Familiarity with Cambridge, and current policies and planning processes
  • Knowledge and interest in principles related to sustainable design and development, community engagement, racial justice, and social equity
  • Proficiency with languages spoken in Cambridge (Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Kreyol, Amharic) is a plus
  • Experience with social service delivery or community engagement
  • Strong writing and research skills
  • Experience communicating research findings in ways that are accessible to a range of non-technical audiences
  • Experience with ArcGIS, Zoom, Adobe Creative Suite, and SurveyMonkey preferred

Working Environment:


The work involved is primarily indoors in a professional office setting. Standard office environment with fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, and moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City's Telework Policy, depending on operational needs.


Estimated Salary:

$70,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience


Location:


Cambridge, MA


How to Apply:


Please upload the following documents to complete your application:


  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


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