Planner; Parks and Recreation Focus at Brandstetter Carroll Inc. Lexington, KY
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Design & Architecture
Environmental/ Urban Planning
Planner (Parks and Recreation Focus) job at Brandstetter Carroll Inc.. Lexington, KY.
Job DescriptionBrandstetter Carroll Inc. seeks an early career planner to join our team. We prepare parks, recreation, aquatics, open space, and trails related master plans for cities, counties, and park districts. In addition to our work in Kentucky, we are doing exciting work from Texas to New Jersey, Georgia to Ohio, and our reach is expanding every year.
RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS
- Assist with analyzing our clients’ parks and recreation offerings
- Support planning and facilitating community engagement, including public workshops and focus groups
- Review, analyze, and summarize previously prepared studies and reports
- Assist in developing surveys and analyzing results
- Work closely with other team members to prepare planning documents
- Create, format, and modify documents, spreadsheets, databases, and figures
- Prepare illustrative graphics and images for reports and presentations
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- 0-2 years of experience in urban, regional, or community planning
- Desire to gain experience in planning, community engagement, data analysis, and preparing planning documents
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Proficient in the use of the following programs:
Word, Excel, and Power Point
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
- 2-4 years of experience in urban, regional, or community planning
- Ability to prepare documents and presentation materials in InDesign, Photoshop, and similar programs
- Experience with GIS software (preferably ArcGIS Pro)
- Graphic design and data visualization skills
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban, community, and regional planning; landscape architecture; geography; public administration; or other applicable discipline from an accredited college.
TIME AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to commit 40 hours per week
- Available for evening/weekend public meetings
- Able to travel overnight for required client meetings and community engagement
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license
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