We are seeking to hire an experienced Planner to join our team at our office in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. 

LOCATION

We are seeking a planner for our Alexandria VA office (510 King Street), located within the Washington DC metro area. Our staff is currently working in a hybrid manner (3 days in office), which may be subject to changes.

THE POSITION: PLANNER

Your Role at RHI

• Lead and contribute to a variety of planning projects.
• Conduct research and develop written planning materials, including narratives and graphics (maps, graphs/charts, diagrams, infographics, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary consultant teams, both small and large.
• Prepare for, participate in, help coordinate, and prepare materials for community engagement activities.
• Create visually engaging and graphics-intensive presentations and other materials for public and client meetings.
• Interact with clients and manage projects.
• Participate in proactive marketing initiatives and work with our Business Development Manager to create proposals based on RFPs/RFQs.
• Be flexible to work in a hybrid remote/in-office setting while maintaining a collaborative office environment.
• Be a part of a dynamic office that is committed to investing in continued education, mentorship, and your professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or comparable field from an accredited university.
• Located in the Washington, DC, Metro area, or willing to relocate to the area.
• Minimum of 2 years prior work experience in urban planning or related disciplines, in the public or private sector.
• Strong analytical and oral presentation skills.
• Able to communicate ideas and concepts effectively in written and graphic formats.
• Practical experience and proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, the Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proactive team player who takes initiative and is interested in working in a multidisciplinary environment comprising planning, urban design, and landscape architecture; and who understands, and is able to collaborate with, other related disciplines and specializations as part of multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in urban planning or related disciplines, in the public or private sector.
• Experience planning for and implementing public and stakeholder engagement processes. Graphic design skills — including the ability to prepare infographics and other educational materials, branding materials, public meeting notifications, and related experience — will be a plus.

CONTACT

Please see our website for more information about the role, our firm, and how to apply. https://rhiplaces.com/news/hiring-planner/