NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Economic Development Planner
Atlanta, GA 30303
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $101K/yr
0+ years expThe Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on critical regional issues. They are seeking an Economic Development Planner to perform entry level professional planning duties, including data analysis, project logistics coordination, and report writing.
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Responsibilities
Data management, visualizations and research on economic development and housing initiatives
Uses data analysis to drive informed recommendations and develop content that enhances program or project outcomes
Assists with programs including researching new initiatives, compiling information, updating data, assisting local planning agencies, and/or receiving and processing program invoices
Facilitates stakeholder processes and task force meetings including organizing meetings, establishing agendas, preparing backup materials, coordinating speakers, and collecting input
Prepares original documents and written materials including reports, newsletters, local comprehensive plans, and/or press releases
Assists senior level planners, supervisors and managers with meeting content, presentations, meeting coordination, project management and/or stakeholder relations
Establish and maintain strong relationships with local project sponsors and partner organizations and communicate effectively
Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to complex projects
Completes other technical, analytical, GIS-related, and administrative projects as needed
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, economics, architecture, landscape architecture or related field
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation
Principle and practices of urban and regional planning and planning analysis
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research
Principles of data gathering and analysis
Specific data gathering skills utilizing the following resources: Census, Costar, Zillow, Social Explorer, ATTOM, Parcel Labs, MarketNsight, On the Map, ESRI Business Analyst
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignments)
Mapping: Esri ArcGIS Online, Esri ArcGIS Pro
Customer service principles
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Modern office technology
Preferred
0-1 year of work experience in planning, public policy, economic development, and/or research
GIS and InDesign proficiency
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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