Mid- to Senior-level Interpretive Planner/Designer PlaceWorks, Inc.

Job Description: PlaceWorks has an immediate need for a mid‑to senior‑level interpretive planner/designer to join our team. We are looking for an individual with 6 – 8 years of professional experience in project management, interpretive planning and exhibit design who is creative, outgoing, self‑starting, and passionate about helping shape and improve communities through their work. In addition, this planner/designer must have a strong interest in parks and open space, and engaging underserved communities in the development and interpretation of California’s natural and cultural history. Responsibilities Help lead projects coordinating interpretive planning, design and fabrication for interpretive media, including but not limited to interpretive media related to California Native American heritage and culture. Help lead projects requiring research, evaluation of interpretive materials, and development of interpretive guidelines and standards. Support several projects with California State Parks that will engage California communities, including communities of color, tribes, underserved communities, and others regarding park and open space access. Current projects include an emphasis in increasing and improving arts, culture and interpretation in parks, and more accurately and comprehensively addressing African American and tribal history and culture in park programs and exhibits. Assist with the planning, design and development of interpretive master plans for parks and public spaces, as well as the public outreach and engagement related to these projects. Qualifications You love planning for the future of communities and making a difference with your work. You have strong writing and communication skills. You are creative, self‑starting, outgoing, collaborative, a good listener, and passionate about your work. You can work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment with team members across the state. You have a diverse portfolio of completed projects, including exhibits and/or interpretive panels and interpretive planning documents (such as Interpretation Master Plans). You have strong writing skills as well as verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and solid client communication abilities. You’re comfortable with public speaking and presenting—you’ll be expected to represent PlaceWorks at community meetings and interviews. You’re able to attend and travel to client meetings and community workshops which may occasionally occur on weekday nights and weekends. You have experience managing complex projects, including schedules, budgets, client coordination, subconsultant coordination, and staff delegation. You have strong leadership and management abilities to grow, mentor, and lead staff members. You can cultivate a culture in which all staff feel respect, trust, and safety, and are empowered to be their authentic selves. You have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Suite, and PowerPoint). You have a reliable means of transportation to and from work, and to perform site visits and attend meetings when needed. Preferred Qualifications You are a NAI certified interpretive Planner. You have experience working in parks and open spaces, such as National Parks, State Parks, and/or regional parks and/or preserves. You have experience working with California Native American tribes. You have a strong interest in California natural and cultural history. You have experience in park and open space planning and/or design. You have confident and fluid freehand drawing and graphic skills. You are a registered California landscape architect, or have NAI certification. We work in a wide array of communities throughout California, and we encourage candidates from non‑traditional backgrounds to apply. The pay range for this position is $85,000 – $140,000 per year, dependent upon experience and other relevant factors. PlaceWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at PlaceWorks are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr