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July 20, 2026

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This Must Be The Update

Over the last four years of managing a placemaking jobs newsletter, I’ve heard a lot of versions of the same question: “How do I actually get a job in this field?”

There’s not a straightforward answer (sorry!), which is why next month, I’m hosting Placemaking Careers: Breaking into the Field, a webinar designed specifically for people who are looking to make the switch to placemaking. Whether you graduated last semester or 25 years ago and have limited experience or decades of it, there will be something for everyone in this session. 

What to expect: I'll share my extremely non-linear career path, along with practical tips and tricks for job searching in a field that continues to evolve. We’ll talk about what placemaking is—and isn’t—and how to get clear on your goals. You'll walk away with a worksheet and lots of encouragement.

When: August 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Zoom
Price: Tiered pricing starting at $15 (full scholarships available)

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If you’ve been thinking about switching careers, pivoting to something more aligned with your passion or values, or are just curious about the process, this session is for you.

Now, onto the jobs!

 

This Must Be The Jobs

Title: Program Associate
Organization:
Fort Greene Park Conservancy
Location:
Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)
Salary:
$60k - $65k

Title: Manager, Individual Giving
Organization:
City Parks Foundation
Location:
New York, NY (Hybrid)
Salary:
$60k - $80k

Title: Director Of The Neighborhood Land Trust
Organization:
Area 2 Farms
Location:
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Salary:
Up to $100k

Title: Planning and Design Manager
Organization:
City of Seattle
Location:
Seattle, WA
Salary:
$61.90 - $92.84/hour

Title: Community Initiatives Manager
Organization:
Front Porch Investments
Location:
Omaha, NE
Salary:
$98.8k - $117.7k

Title: Executive Director
Organization:
Johnstown Downtown Development Authority
Location:
Johnstown, CO
Salary:
$70k - $90k

Title: Director of Outreach, ULI Boston
Organization:
Urban Land Institute
Location:
Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Salary:
$89.1k - $100.2k

Title: Executive Director
Organization:
City as Living Laboratory (CALL)
Location:
New York, NY
Salary:
$80k - $95k

Title: Education and Outreach Manager
Organization:
The Bronx is Blooming
Location:
The Bronx, NY
Salary:
$72k

Title: Community Initiatives Manager
Organization:
Front Porch Investments
Location:
Omaha, NE
Salary:
$98.8k - $117.7k

Title: Operations Manager
Organization:
City Parks Foundation
Location:
New York, NY
Salary:
$55k - $60k

Title: Manager - Strategic Initiatives & Projects
Organization:
Trust for Public Land
Location:
Boston (Hybrid)
Salary:
$72.3k - $85k

Title: Manager of Waterfront Development Projects
Organization:
Port of San Francisco
Location:
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Salary:
$161.3k - $205.9k

Title: Executive Director
Organization:
Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority
Location:
Allegany County, MD
Salary:
$93.1k - $146.8k

Title: Downtown Design Manager
Organization:
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Location:
Remote (Wisconsin)
Salary:
$58.5k - $71.6k

Title: Deputy Executive Director-Community Development Office
Organization:
Sound Transit
Location:
Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Salary:
$171k - $325k

Title: Garden & Public Space Workshop Facilitator for Therapeutic Programs 
Organization:
The Horticultural Society of New York
Location:
New York, NY
Salary:
$50k - $60k

Title: Beacon Program Director
Organization:
El Puente
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Salary:
$65K

Title: Executive Director
Organization:
First Friends of New Jersey & New York
Location:
Hybrid (New Jersey)
Salary:
$85k - $95k

Title: Main Street Manager & Downtown Engagement Coordinator  
Organization:
City of Griffin
Location:
Griffin, GA
Salary:
$69.1k

Title: Deputy Director of Vibrant Community and Neighborhoods
Organization:
City of Arvada
Location:
Arvada, CO
Salary:
$130.9k - $179k

Title: Member Engagement & Communications Strategist
Organization:
MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce
Location:
Blaine, MN
Salary:
$21 - $24/hour

 

This Must Be The International Jobs

Title: Operations Director
Organization:
ByWard Market District Authority
Location:
Ottawa, ON
Salary:
$100k - $110k

Title: Vibrancy and Placemaking Lead
Organization:
17th Avenue Business Improvement Association
Location:
Calgary, AB
Salary:
$30 - $38/hour

Title: Welcoming Streets Member Liaison & Program Supervisor
Organization:
Downtown Kingston Business Improvement Association
Location: Kingston, ON
Salary: $50k - $75k

Title: BIA Operations and Community Coordinator
Organization:
Picton Business Improvement Association
Location:
Prince Edward, ON
Salary:
$50k - $55k

Title: Executive Director
Organization:
Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association
Location:
Courtenay, BC
Salary:
$53k - $60k

 

This Must Be The Internships

And grants, fellowships, RFPs, and other opportunities…

Internship: Planning Intern
Organization: Union Square Partnership
Location:
New York, NY
Amount:
$20 - $25/hour

Internship: Federal Relations Intern - Fall 2026/ Spring 2027
Organization:
Trust for Public Land
Location:
Washington, DC
Amount:
$19/hour

RFQ: Green Space Consultant
Organization:
Public Housing Community Fund
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: $120k

Training: Placemaking: Making It Happen
Organization:
Project for Public Spaces
Location: Virtual
Early-bird rate and scholarship application end on Thursday, July 30 at 11:59pm ET. A group rate is also available and attendees are eligible for AICP credits.

 

What I’m Reading

  1. How Urban Design Leads to Better Wellness by Peter Dizikes

  2. Can the NYC Economic Development Corporation Deliver Economic Justice? by David Burney

  3. San Francisco: The city where skateboarders won? by Max Harrison-Caldwell

  4. The Night Mayor’s Role Is More Than Violence Prevention op-ed by NITE-CAP Alliance Board of Directors for NextCity

 
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