Planner; Urban & Environmental

Position: Planner (Urban & Environmental) Gulf Coast Community Design Studio is looking for an experienced urban and regional planner with a desire to work in a coastal environment in the areas of environmental planning, watershed planning, coastal resilience, housing, community development, and more. The idea candidate will have experience working with under-resourced communities on meaningful community-engaged projects. Applicants should have the ability to manage projects and partnerships across larger geographies through the use of technology.CompensationFull benefits through Mississippi State UniversityCompetitive salary based on experienceEligibility RequirementsMinimum of a masters degree in urban planning or related field (accredited program).3 years of experience in planning field preferred.Willingness to work with people with different viewpoints, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds; and a desire to learn and make real-world impacts.Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Willingness to work on a flex-schedule; may occasionally include weekends / evenings.Ability to do physical work, lifting, pushing or pulling objects (10 lbs. Since its establishment following Hurricane Katrina the Design Studio has worked with many local and national partners to provide planning, landscape architecture and architecture services to communities and non-profit organizations along the Gulf Coast. The Design Studio’s work has evolved from rebuilding to long-term resiliency and is recognized as a national leader in interdisciplinary Public Interest practice.The Mississippi Gulf Coast provides a unique environment for emerging and mid-level design professionals to grow in their career and gain leadership experience in the community engaged design process.