Community Planner

AmeriCorps is seeking a Community Planner in Eugene, OR, to assist in developing sustainable natural resource plans and improving rural economies. Candidates should have skills in interpersonal relationships, teamwork, project management, technical abilities (data analysis, grant writing), and effective communication. Responsibilities include supporting rural entrepreneurs, creating community programs, and enhancing food systems. The position offers training, a stipend, and an education award upon completion.
Our members assist communities and agencies in the development and implementation of plans for achieving a sustainable natural resource base and improving rural economic conditions while gaining community building and leadership skills. Skills – Demonstrated competence in the following skill areas, either through coursework, work/volunteer experience, or lived experience: Relationships – Inter-personal relationship management (ability to maintain good relationships and work through conflict). Teamwork – Working effectively in a team environment. Project/Process Management – Project and/or process management (ability to remain organized and on track with projects or processes). Technical skills including, but not limited to, the following areas – Data collection, analysis, and representation; large document creation; grant writing; website development; policy analysis (Note: the technical skills needed vary greatly depending on the placement, but in general, these are the most common technical skills we see represented in placements). Communication ability – Demonstrated competence in the following communication skill areas, either through coursework, work/volunteer experience, or lived experience: written, verbal, and graphic communication. Service motivation – Demonstrated commitment to volunteerism and service to communities, either through coursework, work experience, formal and informal volunteer experience, or lived experience. Ability to create inclusive spaces – Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people in a variety of settings in such a way that all perspectives, but particularly the perspectives of those who have been historically marginalized, feel included. Commitment to rural community development – Demonstrated commitment or desire to support and elevate rural communities to foster resilience and sustained economic, social, and environmental vitality.

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Member Duties : Community and Economic Development - Assisting rural entrepreneurs in the development of business plans - Completing economic development plans for local, county, and regional governmental entities - Coordinating the development of a downtown master plan - Promoting health and wellness initiatives by creating community resources and programming - Developing recreation assets to support economic recovery in wildfire-impacted communities Environmental and Sustainability Planning - Designing a citizen involvement program for a watershed council - Creating a rural solar outreach strategy - Developing a Climate Action Plan for regional tourism organizations Community Food Security/Food Systems - Creating community food assessments and tribal food sovereignty assessments - Enhancing local farmers’ markets and food related business activities - Developing regional agritourism food trails - Coordinating partners in creation of a regional food hub

Program Benefits : Training , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage .

Terms

Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas

Neighborhood Revitalization , Community and Economic Development , Environment , Community Outreach .

Skills

Community Organization , Architectural Planning , Public Speaking , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Urban Planning , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Environment , Disaster Services , General Skills .

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Summary

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Community Planner

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2025 - 07/31/2026

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations OREGON

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 03/19/2005 To 04/27/2025

To Apply

Phone 6145009240

E-mail rare@uoregon.edu

Website https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5auPRCllNSGHFau

Contact Ken Ward

1408 University of Oregon

Eugene OR 97403

6145009240

kward2@uoregon.edu

Listing ID 126086