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MIG is seeking an experienced, mid-level Urban Planner to join our team of professionals in our Berkeley, CA, or Sacramento, CA office. MIG supports a hybrid work"‘from"‘home/remote and in"‘office schedule and encourages in"‘person work for learning and team"‘building opportunities. Responsibilities - What You'll Be Doing at MIG Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a supportive, cross"‘office, cross"‘discipline team that plans and designs with communities of all sizes across the United States for public and private"‘sector clients. Project Work: You will support a team of planners, designers, and project managers in all aspects of project design and implementation, including community engagement and meeting design, preparation, logistics, and facilitation; research and analysis; technical and policy writing; visual materials and written reports; content analysis; project administration; and client interaction. Project Types: You will work on a range of projects, including comprehensive, specific, downtown, and corridor plans; zoning codes; and development entitlement review for public agencies. MIG works on projects nationwide; some travel, evening, and weekend work may be required for community engagement, site evaluations, client meetings, or to meet deadlines. MIG encourages a sustainable and healthy work"‘life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible. Experience and Qualifications for Success - What We'd Like to See To accomplish these responsibilities, you will be able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open environment, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you are expected to have some combination of the following qualifications: A bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related field. (A master's degree in one of these or a complementary field is a plus.) At least three (3) years of relevant experience in land use planning, urban planning, urban design, policy, community engagement, master planning or a closely related field with an understanding of and commitment to quality, inclusive, community"‘centered planning and design. Ability to produce high"‘quality work products, including but not limited to reports, planning documents, graphics, maps, and charts. Excellent skills in research, writing, policy and code analysis, reports and document presentation, and written and verbal communication. Graphic design proficiencies are a plus. Knowledge and demonstrated interest in the intersection of design, planning, and equity and an ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners. Knowledge about the principles and practices of land use planning at the city, county, regional, and state level. Software proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Experience in ArcGIS Pro and/or SketchUp is a plus. Willingness and initiative to pitch in, adapt, and collaborate as a teammate. Confident presentation and public speaking skills in both small and large group discussions. Local or willing to relocate to the Berkeley or Sacramento area to participate in work directly with our teams and clients. As a plus, you are bilingual with Spanish or other non"‘English language skills. MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full"‘time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $35.00-$43.00/hour ($75,000-$90,000/year full"‘time salary equivalent), commensurate with location, skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr