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This Must Be The Place

September 2, 2025

 

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This Must Be: The Update

Happy September! Fall is my favorite season, and even though it’s still hot in Denver, I’m thinking about cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and some upcoming travel. This month, I’m heading back east for my best friend’s wedding and to visit family. I also have some exciting speaking engagements coming up.

On September 27, I’ll be speaking at the International Downtown Association Annual Conference in Washington, DC. I’m on a panel about membership for downtown organizations and sharing the stage with Melanie Ricci (Downtown Boulder), Philip Rafshoon (Midtown Alliance, Atlanta), and Albert Sanchez (Downtown Houston+). Come see us Saturday morning to talk about all things membership and engagement!

On October 23, I’m joining a webinar about Building a Career in Placemaking, hosted by Project for Public Spaces. I’ll be talking about the newsletter and some practical tips for job searching in our beautifully varied field. My fellow panelists, Kona Gray, Emily Ahn Levy, and Kady Yellow, bring incredible perspective and experience to the conversation. Save the date! Registration will open September 7.

Now, onto the jobs!

Carolyn

 

Jobs

Title: Project Manager
Organization: Civic Joy Fund
Location:
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Salary: $70k - $85k

Title: Public Realm Project Manager
Organization: Plaza District Council
Location:
Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)
Salary: $70k - $75k

Title: Pathways and Public Spaces Program Manager
Organization: City of Boise
Location:
Boise, ID (Hybrid)
Salary: $76k - $90.3k

Title: Landscape Architect
Organization: City of New York Parks and Recreation Dept.
Location:
New York, NY
Salary: $107.6k
Only open to current Parks employees

Title: Editor-at-Large (2 positions)
Organization: Urban Omnibus
Location:
New York City (Remote)
Salary: $50 - $75/hour

Title: Community & Economic Development Specialist
Organization: City of East Lansing
Location:
East Lansing, MI
Salary: $59.4k - $83.2k

Title: Transit and Mobility Grants Project Manager (2 positions)
Organization: Colorado Department of Transportation
Location:
Denver, CO (Hybrid)
Salary: $71.5k - $82.2k

Title: Planning & Economic Development Associate
Organization: DowntownDC BID
Location:
Washington, DC
Salary: $70k - $85k

Title: Revitalization Specialist 1
Organization: State of New York
Location:
Albany, NY
Salary: $86.6k to $109.6k

Title: Lead Organizer
Organization: Codman Square Neighborhood Corporation
Location:
Dorchester, MA
Salary: $70k

Title: Beltline Arboretum Associate Director
Organization: Trees Atlanta
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Salary: $70k - $80k

Title: Part-Time Public Space Enhancement Coordinator
Organization: Experience Mount Vernon
Location:
Mount Vernon, OH
Salary: $17 - $19/hour

Title: Community and Economic Development Officer
Organization: Urban League of Broward County
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: $65k - $68k

Title: Senior Project Coordinator, Public Space
Organization: City of Philadelphia
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $80k - $90k

Title: Senior Project and Policy Coordinator, Sidewalk Program
Organization: City of Philadelphia
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $80k - $90k

Title: Executive Director
Organization: Madison Area Community Land Trust
Location:
Madison, WI (Hybrid)
Salary: $110k - $130k

Title: Public Art Project Manager
Organization: City of Seattle
Location:
Seattle, WA
Salary: $41.62 - $48.58/hour

Title: Assistant Gardener
Organization: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $50k - $58k

Title: Supervisor, Parks and Events & Senior Manager, Parks Operations
Organization: Center City District
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $25/hour & $80k - $85k

Title: Executive Director
Organization: RiNo General Improvement District
Location:
Denver, CO
Salary: $125k - $135k

Title: Communications Manager
Organization: Olmsted Network
Location:
Remote or Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Salary: $55k - $62k

 

Internships, Fellowships, Grants, & Calls

Fellowship: Postdoctoral Fellow in Community Engaged Environmental Scholarship
Organization: University of Louisville
Location:
Louisville, KY
Salary: $62.2k - $75.6k

Internship: Communications Intern
Organization: Puget Sound Regional Council
Location: Seattle, WA
Budget: $24/hour

RFQ: Multi-Family, Mixed-Use Development in Salt Lake City’s Granary District
Organization: Salt Lake City
Location: Salt Lake City, UT

 

Upcoming Events

International Downtown Association 71st Annual Conference & Marketplace
Panel: Taking Membership to the Next Level
Date: September 27
Time: 8:30 a.m.

Save the date! Registration opens September 7

 

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