Community Planner
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
Queenstown, MD
Job Level Mid I (1-4 years)
Salary Range Open
Job Description
Summary
ESLC is seeking an energetic, dynamic individual to join our highly skilled team of professionals as Community Planner. Our work focuses on projects that effect change through town planning and community engagement, and on education, with a focus on sharing tools, technical support, networking, partnerships and funding opportunities our towns seek. Our programs are community driven, with a deep commitment to diversity and public engagement, and belief in the power of community land projects and education to ignite and amplify positive change.
The ideal candidate would possess the following skills and qualifications:
• Degree and 3+ years of experience in land use/community planning or related field.
• Expertise in town planning, public policy, economic development, land conservation, land development, and/or architecture/design;
• Demonstrated commitment to community development and public engagement;
• Experience in issue education and leadership development (e.g., developing such professional learning programs conferences, workshops, webinars, etc.);
• Knowledge of land use planning policies and regulations , as well as current trends and issues, especially in Maryland;
• Expertise in project management and delivery; and,
• Excellent public speaking, writing, and communication skills.
Also preferred are the following skills/traits:
• Certification through American Institute for Certified Planners;
• Supervisory/management experience;
• Knowledge of public and conservation funding/financing;
• Experience with sustainability issues, including coastal resiliency, stormwater management/green infrastructure, and/or climate change;
• Interest in real estate and land transactions;
• Experience in fundraising, business model development, and foundation grants;
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative suite, ArcGIS and other design/planning software.
• Love of teamwork, and being part of a learning organization; and,
• Commitment to and knowledge about Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

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To apply send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: Attn: Human Resources, ESLC, PO Box 169, Queenstown MD 21658 or hr@eslc.org. Community Planner • Supervisor Deputy Director • Job Title Community Planner • Job Type Town Projects • HoursFull Time • Location Queens-town or Cambridge, Maryland Contact Information Email hr@eslc.org Postal Address Attn: Human Resources, ESLC, PO