Planning Associate
Company: Kounkuey Design Initiative
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Title: Planning Associate Organization: Kounkuey Design
Initiative (KDI) Location: Los Angeles, CA Start Date: Flexible
Closing date: When Filled KOUNKUEY DESIGN INITIATIVE is seeking a
Planning Associate to add to our growing team of 18 staff in Los
Angeles, CA. This is a great opportunity for a creative, highly
motivated recent graduate or early career professional to work
directly with people in under-resourced communities to advance
equity and support community-driven development. The position is
based in our downtown Los Angeles office, and may involve travel to
our projects in the Eastern Coachella Valley, other areas of
California, and other cities across the U.S. Job Description: The
Planning Associate will work closely with the Planning, Design, and
Community Departments, local residents, government officials, and
other stakeholders to support a wide range of projects and topics,
including: Participatory design and temporary activation of public
spaces, from vacant lots to large parks Economic and social
development programs, such as two womens' food collectives we have
helped organize in the Eastern Coachella Valley Gender equity in
planning and design, which we currently are exploring through needs
assessments, a World Bank publication, and a design studio
Community-driven mobility planning Leadership development /
capacity building for residents in under-resourced communities on
improving the built environment Research on topics such as green
schoolyards and climate change adaptation in low-income communities
of color Qualifications: Masters degree in Urban Planning or
related field 1-3 years experience in community development, policy
advocacy, economic development, urban planning, or related field
Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds Experience
meeting deadlines, juggling multiple tasks, and taking initiative
to solve problems Strong commitment to social justice Fluent in
Spanish (verbal and written) preferred Drivers license required How
to Apply: Please send an electronic copy of the following: cover
letter and CV short writing sample (2-3 pages) 3 references Please
send to: LAJobs@kounkuey.org with the subject heading: Planning
Associate: Your Name About KDI: KDI is a non-profit design and
community development organization. We collaborate with
under-resourced communities to advance equity and activate the
unrealized potential in neighborhoods and cities. We accomplish
this mission through advocacy, research, planning, and built
works.
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