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Volunteer, Citizens Advisory Committee

Caltrain (Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board)

Committee members advise the Caltrain Joint Powers Board of Directors and provide input on the needs of current and future Caltrain riders. They serve three-year terms to help shape the public transit system.

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Emerging Technology & Urban Futures Fellow

Regional Plan Association

Launch a new area of inquiry at the intersection of emerging technology, transportation, and land use for the New York metropolitan area, specifically assessing aerial mobility technologies and translating technical findings into planning and policy implications for cities and regions.

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Adjunct Instructor

Portland State University - Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning

Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in urban studies and planning, focusing on active transportation, visual communications, and urban transportation, to equip students for careers in community service and urban innovation. Instructors will contribute to a school renowned for engaging with Portland's urban innovations.

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Location Planning Manager - 12 Month FTC

the LEGO Group

Build and define the network strategy for the global LEGO Discovery Centres portfolio, identifying growth and optimization opportunities using robust spatial analysis and GIS expertise to inform strategic recommendations and support long-term expansion.

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Planning & Engagement Manager

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

Lead stakeholder engagement for the VTA BART Silicon Valley Program, overseeing multidisciplinary initiatives and supervising staff and consultants to build strong partnerships with local stakeholders, public agencies, and elected officials, thereby advancing transformative capital projects for public transportation in Santa Clara County.

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Deputy Director, Offsite & Modular Housing

Center for Public Enterprise

Lead the Center for Public Enterprise's initiative to address housing shortages by advancing modular and offsite construction, launching and managing a multi-year working group of Northeast state agencies in partnership with the Urban Land Institute. Design new lending and investment approaches and provide technical assistance to overcome barriers in financing, building codes, and market acceptance for offsite housing.

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Extern

National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy

This 8-week remote externship empowers youth aged 18-25 to explore pressing conservation challenges, conduct location-based data research in their communities, and translate environmental data into community impact using industry-standard GIS tools to build an Esri StoryMap. Participants will develop critical skills in data visualization, mapping, and science communication alongside experts.

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PhD Position: Urban Utopias And Urban Policy In Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam – Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Explore how grassroots housing initiatives in Amsterdam are creating fairer, more sustainable, and community-focused alternatives to profit-driven urban development. This research contributes to academic knowledge and urban policy, shaping more inclusive cities.

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Project Assistant (Prae-Doc resp. PhD Candidate)

TU Wien

Conduct research for the European "INFRA-CARE" project at TU Wien, focusing on how infrastructures of care can foster culture, nature, and solidarity for a just and inclusive green transition under the New European Bauhaus Initiative.

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Research Specialist

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru

Join an international team to research the intersection of street-based workers and climate change in Indian cities, contributing to a project on just transitions. This role involves working closely with senior researchers to produce deliverables over an agreed period.

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Tenure-Track Professor, Real Estate Development (Open Rank)

University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

Develop and teach courses on real estate at both undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting field-defining research that advances the real estate field, particularly at the intersection of urban and regional planning and urban technology, with a focus on timely problems like housing affordability, sustainability, and climate resilience.

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Course Content Manager

EIT Urban Mobility

The Course Content Manager will manage and strategically develop urban mobility training programs and courses for EIT Urban Mobility's Academy, with a strong focus on autonomous mobility and the organization's five priority domains. This role involves ensuring operational excellence, content quality, and compliance while fostering a network of experts to advance sustainable urban mobility in Europe.

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Strategic Positioning Lead

EIT Urban Mobility

Elevate EIT Urban Mobility's organizational voice by translating strategic priorities and policy developments into compelling narratives that shape European urban mobility debates. You will collaborate across departments to identify market trends, manage high-level partnerships, and guide executive decision-making to advance sustainable mobility solutions.

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Founding AI Engineer

Mason AI

Develop and optimize multimodal AI agents to automate building code compliance checks for blueprints, directly impacting residential construction speed and safety in the built environment.

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Associate or Full Professor: Philosophy and the City

Maastricht University

Conduct research on the city as a site of political, material, and social inquiry while teaching, supervising students, and building partnerships with regional institutions in the Euregion.

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Postdoc in Mobility Service Usage

Chalmers University of Technology

Conduct mixed-method research on mobility patterns and attitudes toward services like car-sharing and autonomous vehicles, aiming to bridge the gap in understanding car ownership impacts. The role offers a chance to influence future transport policy and urban design through an interdisciplinary, systems-oriented approach.

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Research Professor in Landscape and Urbanism

KU Leuven

Develop and lead an international research program at the forefront of landscape architecture, urbanism, and design, focusing on interdisciplinary theoretical and practical approaches to address socio-ecological crises like global warming and biodiversity loss. The role involves understanding, modeling, designing, and implementing nature-based solutions to contribute to a more sustainable society and supervising master's, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers.

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University Assistant Predoctoral

University of Vienna

Conduct comparative research on urban transformation processes—such as housing market transitions and social innovation—within the Spatial Sustainability and Digitalization Transformation (SSDT) Hub while contributing to teaching and administrative efforts at the University of Vienna.

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Grant Writer

San Francisco Housing Development Corporation

The grant writer will research, draft, and submit grant proposals to secure funding from government agencies, financial institutions, and foundations for programs focused on affordable housing, homeownership, financial empowerment, and economic development in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

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Compliance Specialist

Orange County Housing Finance Authority (OCHFA)

Administer and coordinate all operational and compliance functions of the Multi-Family Program for the Orange County Housing Finance Authority, ensuring adherence to land use restriction agreements, auditing resident files, and providing training to leasing staff to maintain housing program integrity.

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Editor, Journal of Housing and Society

Housing and Society

Lead the Journal of Housing and Society, advancing housing scholarship and supporting its vibrant research community into its next chapter.

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Senior Associate, Urban Data & Policy Analysis

Cascadia Partners

Lead data-driven spatial planning projects by framing analytical approaches, managing technical production, and translating complex findings into clear narratives for clients and the public. This role works on diverse projects, from parcel-scale pro formas to regional housing needs methodologies, focusing on consequential urban planning decisions that aim to get built.

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Community Initiatives Manager

Front Porch Investments

The Community Initiatives Manager leads initiatives focused on housing justice and community-informed development, overseeing programs like the Greenlining Fund and Community Advisory Committee. This role bridges community stakeholders and organizational leadership to ensure investments address evolving community needs.

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Full-Time Faculty, Research Track Positions at the Associate or Full Professor Levels in Urban Analytics/Innovation or Urban Studies

SMU Urban Institute

Pursue high-quality, impactful research and contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship on Asian cities, focusing on urban sustainability, smart cities, liveability, and inequality. These positions also involve designing and delivering one undergraduate or postgraduate course per year, contributing to the Urban Institute's mission to make Asia's cities more liveable, inclusive, and resilient.

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Programme Assistant

The Norman Foster Institute

Join the Norman Foster Institute in Madrid to manage academic operations, including admissions, program coordination, events, and communications, supporting a center for applied research on the future of cities.

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Postdoc Researcher on Polluter and Wealth Elites

Brussels Centre for Urban Studies (Université libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel)

Lead collaborative research and co-supervise two PhD students within the Chair in Decarbonisation and Justice, focusing on the role of polluter and wealth elites in socio-ecological transitions, and drive methodological innovation to build a long-term research hub on socio-ecological justice issues.

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Senior Project Manager, Transit-Oriented Development

Sound Transit

Advance surplus public land through the development process, including due diligence, community engagement, and negotiation, to realize affordable, mixed-use transit-oriented development outcomes near transit stations.

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Project Lead in Mobility and Logistics Planning

Bax

Lead and implement strategy for inclusive transport, zero-emission logistics, and active mobility projects across Europe, bridging the gap between data-driven analysis and on-the-ground implementation. This role is pivotal in helping cities and regions transition to smarter, more human-centric urban mobility systems.

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PhD Research Fellow in Human Geography

University of Oslo

Conduct independent research in human geography as part of a three-to-four-year doctoral program at Norway's premier research institute. Contribute to the department's academic environment through research and optional teaching responsibilities.

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Urban Planner/Designer

Code Studio

Join the Code Studio team to influence how communities grow by working on zoning code rewrites, comprehensive plans, and urban design frameworks. This role is for a mid-level professional to dive into impactful projects, engage with community stakeholders, and directly shape the rules that define city character.

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Strategic Partnerships Officer

EIT Urban Mobility

Drive collaboration between European higher education innovation projects and the EIT ecosystem by designing strategic frameworks and supporting community engagement. This role is pivotal in scaling the impact of EU-funded education and entrepreneurship programs.

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Office Manager

Flagler Habitat for Humanity

Provide administrative and clerical support to ensure consistent day-to-day office operations, supporting the mission of Flagler Habitat for Humanity by maintaining documentation, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth routine functions.

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Rail Planning, Emerging Talent Intern

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Assist the MTA's Rail Planning unit with subway service planning, analyze ridership and rail operations data, and develop strategies for efficient service while accommodating construction and maintenance needs. This role contributes to optimizing New York City Transit's subway and bus service.

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Board Member

Greenbelt Alliance

Provide strategic support and leadership to Greenbelt Alliance, contributing to regional efforts for a climate-resilient Bay Area by championing conservation, affordable housing, and equitable solutions for low-income communities of color. Board members also engage in creative fundraising and foster innovation.

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Business Developer, Fullstack Engineer

StreetSmart

The business developer will work on the revenue model, pricing strategy, and growth plan to build StreetSmart into a sustainable business, while the fullstack engineer will prepare the app and dashboard for the public pilot.

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Human Services Analyst

Pinellas County Human Services

Join Pinellas County Human Services' Program Planning and Quality Assurance Team to play a key role in improving programs and services that support residents' health, stability, and well-being. This role involves turning data into action for programs including healthcare, behavioral health, housing, and other supportive services, contributing to better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities throughout Pinellas County.

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TREC Research Assistant

Portland State University, Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC)

Assist the TREC Director, Research Associates, and Program Managers in carrying out applied research projects related to transportation, focusing on data collection, management, analysis, and literature reviews. The role supports the development of research funding proposals to produce impactful research and tools for transportation decision-makers.

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Associate Editor

Planetizen

Steer Planetizen's editorial operations, assigning and editing 2-5 feature articles per week, managing the aggregated newsfeed, and contributing to content ideation to grow audience reach and engagement for the leading urban planning website.

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Assistant or Associate Professor of Urban Planning and Design - Spatial Analysis and Technology

Harvard Graduate School of Design

This role involves scholarship and teaching focused on spatial, geospatial, and data visualization technologies, applying them as design and planning tools while also engaging in critical inquiry. The professor will utilize novel data sources, advanced analytics, and computational modeling across areas such as housing, urban development, infrastructure, and transportation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within the GSD and across Harvard.

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PhD Students in Human/Economic Geography

The Department of Human Geography, Lund University

The DECENT project aims to explore how decentralized infrastructure solutions, such as micro-grids, small-scale wastewater treatment, multi-modal transport, short food chains, or distributed finance, can overcome the historical legacies of large-scale infrastructure systems and supply societal functions in more modular ways.

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Director, Marketing & Brand

National Multifamily Housing Council

Collaborate with internal and external clients to lead and develop the National Multifamily Housing Council's marketing and communications initiatives and organizational brand implementation, including event marketing, product promotion, membership recruitment, and overall brand awareness for the apartment industry.

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Tenure-Track Professor of Land Use and Resilience (Open Rank)

University of Michigan

Develop field-defining research and teaching in land use and resilience planning, focusing on the intersection of land use and climate resilience. The role addresses pressing challenges including community resilience, climate mitigation, disaster preparedness, and examines disparities in environmental hazards and access to benefits.

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Associate/Lead Urban Data Scientist

Dar

Shape the methodological direction of Dar's Urban Intelligence Lab, drive high-impact research projects, and provide hands-on mentorship to a growing team of data scientists and analysts, translating cutting-edge data science into evidence-based urban planning insights for governments, multilateral institutions, and private clients across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.

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Communications Coordinator

WXY Studio

The Communications Coordinator will manage WXY's digital presence, lead awards submissions, and coordinate media amplification efforts to communicate the firm’s design ethos, research, and public impact. This role is crucial for maintaining brand consistency and promoting WXY's work in shaping equitable and resilient communities.

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Research Fellow, Political Ecology of Infrastructural-Ecological-Citizenship

University of St Andrews

Design and implement qualitative research on infrastructural-ecological-citizenship in Iquitos, Peru, an Amazonian city with no connecting road, collaborating with a diverse team to investigate road building and the emancipatory possibilities of alternative infrastructures within a European Research Council-funded project.

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Research Fellow: Political Ecology of Multispecies Justice

University of St Andrews

Contribute to the design and implementation of research on how road infrastructure impacts multispecies justice and conservation in the Western Amazon, collaborating on the development of 'infrastructural political ecology' and co-delivering a hybrid research event between Latin America and the UK.

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Policy Research Fellow

Enterprise Community Partners

The Policy Research Fellow will conduct in-depth analysis on critical policy issues related to affordable housing and community development, supporting Enterprise's advocacy efforts by providing data-driven insights and policy recommendations to advance equitable housing solutions and strengthen communities.

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Associate Director of Communications

Urban Design Forum

Lead day-to-day communications, manage editorial calendars, produce web and social media content, and lead press engagement to amplify Urban Design Forum's impact and advocacy for a vibrant New York City. This role shapes the organization's communications portfolio, fostering storytelling about the built environment and expanding reach to broader audiences.

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Transportation Planner

Drago Vantage, LLC

This role helps public agencies plan and develop meaningful transportation improvements across all modes, securing funding through grants, supporting technical and policy analysis, and representing projects to grantor and regulatory agencies, with a direct impact on the future of transportation in California.

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Director, Development

KABOOM!

Secure, cultivate, and grow a significant revenue portfolio of high-potential corporate, foundation, and individual donors for KABOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity and scaling their impact by building kid-designed playspaces in communities of color. This role involves leading cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of six- and seven-figure investments, and identifying new partnership opportunities aligned with equity, child development, and climate-forward goals.

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Senior Asset Manager

Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation (ONIC)

Oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of 11 affordable housing assets and 1,359 units, ensuring their financial and physical stability. This role is critical in maintaining and strengthening ONIC's investment in affordable housing, ensuring properties continue to serve low-to-moderate income residents.

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Managing Director, Civic Innovation & AI

A Foundation

Design and steward a foundation's civic innovation and responsible AI approach, establishing priorities and guardrails to improve employment outcomes and public system performance. The role involves leading the Civic Innovation & AI strategy, translating AI-driven economic trends into strategic insights, and integrating civic innovation across the U.S. portfolio.

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Alaska Housing + Cities Contributor

Sightline Institute

This role focuses on advancing pro-housing policy in Anchorage by building and maintaining relationships with local officials and advocates, lobbying for reforms, and cultivating cross-political coalitions. The contributor will serve as Sightline's representative in Anchorage, aligning with the Housing and Cities team to identify opportunities and strategy.

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British Columbia Housing + Cities Contributor

Sightline Institute

Research and write about housing policy issues in British Columbia, including zoning and permitting, to help advance Sightline's urbanism work. This role connects deep policy analysis with accessible storytelling to shape the region's housing landscape.

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projektmanager (m/w/d) sozialwissenschaften / soziale arbeit

think SI³

This role involves managing social projects in public spaces, serving as a central interface between administration, social environment, and the team. Responsibilities include developing solutions for challenges like usage conflicts, implementing low-threshold actions, and coordinating on-site teams to foster positive community interaction.

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Analyst, Urban Strategy

James Lima Planning + Development

Undertake and present market analysis, conduct stakeholder interviews, and build financial feasibility models for district-scale development. Perform advanced quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, often applying AI tools, to develop economic and planning solutions for public and private clients, with an aim to maximize public benefits for communities.

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Learning Solutions Management Specialist

AcademiaBID

Coordinate and facilitate learning interventions within the AcademiaBID team. The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills to manage learning solutions effectively.

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Research Assistant III

Harvard University (Joint Center for Housing Studies)

Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on housing renovation, preservation, and climate resilience within the Remodeling Futures Program. This role directly informs policy and industry strategies to help leaders address housing affordability and equity.

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Assistant/Associate Planner

Good City Company

Manage development applications and support long-range policy initiatives like specific plans and housing element updates, serving as an extension of staff for various public agency clients. This role bridges the gap between day-to-day development review and the broader goal of shaping sustainable community growth across the Bay Area.

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researcher, housing + cities

Sightline Institute

Advance policies to create housing abundance, focusing on zoning reform in the Cascadia region, by developing expertise, conducting research, and implementing communication strategies. This role aims to win passage of reforms through strategic advocacy and coalition-building.

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Senior Director, Innovative Mobility

CALSTART

Lead strategy and execution for CALSTART's Innovative Mobility initiative, focusing on zero-emission personal, last-mile delivery, and school mobility solutions to decarbonize transportation, improve air quality, and ensure equitable access for communities nationwide.

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HUD Tenant Organizer

The Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco (HRCSF)

Support tenants in HUD-subsidized buildings across San Francisco to develop powerful tenant associations, advocate for improved building maintenance and long-term affordability, and engage in collective action. This role involves direct outreach, facilitating meetings, and developing tenant leaders to advance housing justice for low-income and immigrant communities.

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Organizing Director

The Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco

Provide department-wide leadership to the tenant organizing department, supervising the team as they support working-class tenants across San Francisco to build strong tenant associations, improve conditions, defend homes, and advance tenant rights. This role connects building-level organizing with broader policy fights, budget advocacy, and coalition campaigns locally and across California.

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Research Assistant/Associate

California Policy Lab

Join the California Policy Lab to apply data analysis and statistical modeling to large government datasets, collaborating on research design and model development to improve programs and policies related to criminal justice, education, employment, and social safety nets.