Senior Planner, Planning NEXT (Columbus OH

Community is what makes us, us. At Planning NEXT, we re-imagine the possibilities and pathways for the future of both our clients and our team. Here, we are curious, civic-minded, and people focused. We care about helping communities create a shared sense of purpose and place. This genuine regard has built us a national reputation in visioning, planning and facilitation. Planning NEXT’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to community engagement, including record-setting large-scale public events and a range of innovative techniques for acquiring meaningful insight from the public.

We take pride in our sophisticated approach to land use analysis. The firm has a proven track record of creating visions and plans rooted in a community’s values and unique character that are implemented over time for long-lasting impact. We have worked in over 24 states, with 142 communities, have won 28 prestigious awards, and led 4 different international projects.

You will be responsible for supporting a multitude of high-profile projects through your solid technical planning experience and expertise.

• analyzing and presenting research
• creating maps and analyzing data through GIS
• the design, facilitation, and support for public engagement events
• traveling to various project locations
• managing and facilitating process and planning committees
• overseeing the development and maintenance of project websites
• writing recommendations
• producing draft content and overseeing the production of final reports and plan documents

Finally, you will also be tasked with performing some office administration, marketing, and other functions as delineated below to help keep the office running smoothly.