Projects Manager – The Conway School of Landscape Design

The Conway School of Landscape Design (the Conway School), a graduate school awarding a Master of Science in Ecological Design, has an immediate opening for a Projects Manager. The Conway School, an independent, not-for-profit institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, uses a collaborative decision-making process that engages all employees. We are looking for people who share the school’s mission—to explore, develop, practice, and teach design of the land that is ecologically … Read more

Regional Housing Planner/Specialist – Cape Cod Commission

Cape Cod Commission – Regional Housing Planner/Specialist – $83,510 – $91,254 Supports regional housing needs through technical assistance, research, analysis and community outreach. Provides targeted assistance on affordable and other housing issues. Promotes a mix of housing types for a broad cross-section of Cape residents and incorporates mixed use and smart growth development principles with access to jobs and services. Encourages and supports efforts to plan for healthy, vibrant communities, housing and community development, while balancing … Read more

Winter 2025 Issue of Massachusetts Planning! 

Here’s the Winter 2025 Issue of Massachusetts Planning!  We hope you enjoy this issue and find the articles interesting, informative and useful.  As always, your comments and suggestions are always welcome! Stay tuned for another edition of Massachusetts Planning coming in the Spring of 2025!

Addressing Coordinator, City of Worcester

The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for an Addressing Coordinator position within the Planning Division. This new position will support the implementation of a decade long interdepartmental effort to modernize the City’s addressing system. The position is responsible for coordinating address assignments and performing maintenance and change tracking with all address-using departments and agencies. Primary responsibilities include analysis and updates of spatial data related to addressing to ensuring accuracy in the MAR database and … Read more

Town Planner/Economic Development Director – Town of Southwick

The Town of Southwick invites applications for a full-time Town Planner/Economic Development Director. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of projects with a particular focus on sustainable and equitable development. Key requirements include excellent knowledge of local and state regulations and Mass General Laws, research experience, land use, economic development and planning processes and exceptional interpersonal skills. AICP preferred. This position works a 40-hour week with a salary range from $70,000 to $80,000 … Read more

RFP – Comprehensive Zoning Regulation Update – Town of New Canaan, CT

The Town of New Canaan (“Town”) is seeking the services of a qualified professional planning consulting firm to assist in the comprehensive review and update of the Town’s Zoning Regulations. New Canaan is a residential community of 21,000 located approximately 5 miles inland from the Long Island Sound in Lower Fairfield County. It has a Metro-North branch line connecting it to major employment centers in Stamford, CT, New York City and the surrounding area. The … Read more

Executive Director – Athol Housing Authority

The Athol (AHA) Housing Authority seeks an experienced and innovative housing administrator to lead and manage the agency’s programs, properties, and contracts. The AHA owns and operates 78 units of state-aided elderly/handicapped public housing, 16 state family units, 42 state rental vouchers, and 58 federal rental vouchers. The AHA also manages another housing authority that owns 56 units of state-aided elderly/handicapped public housing, 8 state family units, and 45 state rental vouchers. Required Minimum Qualifications: … Read more

Regional Housing Principal Planner – CMRPC

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for the full-time (37.5 hours/week) position of Regional Housing Principal Planner. This is a regional position serving the Towns of Auburn, Berlin, Grafton, Mendon, and Shrewsbury. This position will perform responsible, professional, technical, and administrative work providing administrative support services for housing-related programs, projects and activities. The Regional Housing Planner is responsible for administrative duties assigned by member town representatives. Interested candidates should submit a cover … Read more

Principal Planner – CMRPC

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Principal Planner, Land Use and Comprehensive Planning position. The ideal candidate will serve as a key member of the agency’s community planning program, which includes land use, comprehensive and master planning, and housing verticals. The planner will split their time between land use and comprehensive planning initiatives and may work on other projects based on interest and need. Interested candidates should … Read more

Manager of Comprehensive Planning – CMRPC

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) seeks candidates for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Manager of Comprehensive Planning position. The ideal candidate will coordinate comprehensive master planning and may contribute to other community planning verticals such as housing and land use. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with an opportunity for growth. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references. Click to view the full … Read more