"Associate Planner, UB Regional Institute"

Position Summary

The UB Regional Institute (UBRI), a research and policy center at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, seeks an Associate Planner to provide support for research and data analysis, outreach, and communications for a wide range of projects related to sustainability, economic development, workforce development, urban planning and climate action. This will include:

• Support local municipalities with planning for sustainability, with a focus on engagement in the NYSERDA 'Clean Energy Communities' and NYS DEC 'Climate Smart Communities Program.'
• Support development of resources (guidance documents, web tools, trainings, etc.) to assist community partners with project and planning goals.
• Assist with the design and implementation of online and in-person public engagement programming and surveys.
• Collect and analyze data and information in support of projects. Topic areas may include population, demographics, energy, economic development, workforce development, transportation, housing, land use, health and public policy.
• Synthesize feedback and notes from public engagement events such as focus groups, stakeholder meetings, and workshops.
• Assess data for trends, comparative patterns and anomalies.
• Write about findings and prepare charts, graphs and maps for print and online media.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution relating to the research (including but not limited to urban and regional planning, public policy, business, or geography);
• Academic or other experience relevant to the position, including interest and knowledge of urban planning and policy development, sustainability, clean energy, economic development and community development;
• Excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment;
• Familiarity with regional, state and national data sources on a variety of project topics;
• High comfort level working with various types of datasets and analytical/statistical methods;
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to arrange transportation to community meetings within the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a relevant field such as urban and regional planning, business, public policy, or geography;
• Familiarity with virtual meeting and collaboration tools (Zoom, virtual whiteboards);
• Familiarity with online survey platforms (Google Forms, Qualitrics, SurveyMonkey);
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, etc.);
• Database experience (Microsoft Access, etc.)
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS;
• Strong knowledge base of the Buffalo Niagara region;
• Reliable transportation to travel within the region for community meetings.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000