The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) is an official Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). We are a 1,200-plus member organization of professional planners and planning officials who serve Massachusetts communities in many ways, at all levels of government, the private sector and not-for-profit organizations.

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Housing & Community Planning Director – Town of Brookline

April 26, 2026 by APA-MA Administrator

The Town of Brookline is seeking an experienced Housing & Community Planning Director to lead a dynamic portfolio of housing, community development, and planning initiatives. This position plays a central role in leveraging federal, state, and local funding to advance affordable housing, community improvements, and long-term planning that benefits residents across the community.

The Director will guide policy direction for the Town’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and strategically leverage local funding sources for affordable housing, including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the recently adopted Community Preservation Act. The role also oversees affordable housing initiatives, compliance with deed-restricted units, long-range planning efforts, and multi-agency coordination to advance key community development goals.

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of community partners and have strong problem-solving abilities. Chinese, Russian, Korean, or Spanish language skills are desirable.

**Qualifications**

Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field and five to seven years of experience in public planning management, affordable housing, and grant-funded program administration; Master’s degree highly desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of urban planning and community development principles, affordable housing finance, CDBG administration, program and grant management, municipal regulatory processes, and GIS. The role requires excellent analytical abilities, leadership skills, communication proficiency, financial oversight experience, and the ability to navigate politically sensitive or complex community development issues.

A valid driver’s license is required. AICP desirable.

Starting Salary Range: $111,742 – $117,816 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including four weeks vacation, pension, and excellent health and dental insurance coverage. Eligible for hybrid work schedule. Please apply with resume here: https://brooklinema.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/5efeea6f-23d0-2542-f93f-2d9d71383435/apply?source=3695256-CJB-0

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Planning Technician – City of Providence, RI

May 22, 2026 by APA-MA Administrator

**Job Summary**

Assists Department staff in performing the full range of professional and para-professional duties necessary to the operation of an urban planning office. Work elements include writing, research, data analysis, customer service, and the use of various types of computer programs, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, mapping, and graphic design

Duties & Responsibilities

-  Assists in the compilation and interpretation of physical, social, and economic data used in the analysis of planning and urban redevelopment problems and in the design of the solutions to these problems.

-  Prepares written and graphic reports using computerized word processing, graphic design, presentation, mapping, spreadsheet, database software, and other software devices.

-  Prepares concise informational materials for City boards, neighborhood groups and other constituencies on planning and redevelopment matters.

-  Performs basic office functions as needed, such as data entry, file management, and customer service.

-  Performs other related duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**

-  A Bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field such as urban studies, urban design, architecture, or engineering with course work in urban planning.

-  Knowledge of urban planning principals, including comprehensive planning, neighborhood planning, and zoning.

-  Ability to perform research, data collection, and analysis using computer software programs common to urban planning.

-  Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.

-  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials and the general public.

-  Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe In Design, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Experience or interest in web design, graphic design, and ARC GIS is desirable.

-  Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

See here for the full description and instructions to apply: https://jobs.providenceri.gov/

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Planning Technician

Planner – City of Providence, RI

May 22, 2026 by APA-MA Administrator

**Job Summary**

Under general supervision of the Deputy Director of Planning and Development or designee, the Planner performs responsible administrative, technical planning, and urban redevelopment work of a complex and professional nature in assisting the Deputy Director for Planning, the Associate Director of Special Projects and Principal Planners in the completion of planning projects; and related work as required. Work assignments are received from a superior and are usually general in nature. Work elements include writing, public speaking, and the use of various types of computer software and programs including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, mapping, and graphic design. Work is reviewed in its broader aspects for compliance with the standards and principles of community planning.

Occasional evening and weekend meetings and events are required.

Duties & Responsibilities

-  Participates in the organization and development of the planning and urban redevelopment program.

-  Coordinates technical and administrative staff in the completion of assigned projects.

-  Assists in the compilation and interpretation of physical, social, and economic data used in the analysis of planning and urban redevelopment problems and in the design of the solutions to these problems.

-  Prepares written and graphic reports using computerized word processing, graphic design, presentation, mapping, spreadsheet, database software, and other software devices.

-  Prepares and delivers presentations to City boards, technical and neighborhood groups on planning and redevelopment matters.

-  Acts as technical advisor to the staff on planning-related issues and urban redevelopment studies.

-  Assists in the evaluation of data affecting location and design of projects.

-  Represents the Department at conferences and work related meetings as required.

-  Performs other related duties as required.

**Minimum Qualifications**

-  Master’s degree in planning from a college or university accredited by the American Planning Association, or a Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, urban affairs, or related field with three (3) years experience in planning.

-  Detailed and demonstrable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques involved in city planning including, but not limited to, preparing capital improvements, comprehensive plans, urban redevelopment programs, zoning ordinances and land development regulations; administering planning projects; assigning and supervising the work of technical staff; and giving presentations to technical groups on general planning and urban redevelopment matters.

-  Ability to perform complex technical research and analysis, compile comprehensive reports, work with computers and computer programs, and make recommendations for the practicable applications of findings.

-  Ability to communicate effectively and courteously.

-  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials and the general public.

-  Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience or interest in web design, graphic design, and ARC GIS is desirable.

-  Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

See here for the full description and instructions to apply: https://jobs.providenceri.gov/

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