Job Opening - Research Associate, American Planning Association - Washington DC

APA's Research Department seeks a planner with strong communications skills, a solid foundation in urban and regional planning, and a customer service orientation. The research associate will work on the Planning Advisory Service team. The PAS team provides hundreds of PAS subscribing planning agencies and consultants with a wide range of advisory services and publications. It performs research resulting in the enrichment of APA's collection of best planning practices. Research associates are also asked to research and write articles for publication, join teams working on sponsored research projects, and participate in the creation and enhancement of online content. The position offers an excellent opportunity to be exposed to the full range of planning issues in the U.S. in an exciting, collegial atmosphere.

Candidates must have a master's degree in planning (or a closely related field), plus one to three years' experience in planning. AICP designation is preferred, or without AICP, commitment to attain certification within 18 months of hire. Candidates must possess excellent critical thinking, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.

More information about PAS and the activities of APA's research unit may be found at

http://www.planning.org/
http://www.planning.org/pas/index.htm
http://www.planning.org/research/index.htm
http://www.planning.org/nationalcenters/index.htm

For a more detailed job description and important information about how to apply for the position, send an e-mail message with the EXACT words Research Associate Job Description in the subject line to the following address: research@planning.org.