Brandstetter Carroll Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Planner to join our parks and recreation planning team in Lexington, Kentucky. We prepare parks, recreation, aquatics, open space, and trails master plans for cities, counties, and park districts nationwide. While our roots are in Kentucky, we’re doing exciting work from Texas to New Jersey and Georgia to Ohio, and our reach grows every year.
You’ll work directly with senior staff, taking on the analysis, writing, coordination, and production work that keeps projects and pursuits moving forward. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who wants broad exposure to interesting projects and the chance to grow.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze parks and recreation systems, including level-of-service benchmarking, demographic and trends analysis, and peer-community comparisons
- Support the planning and facilitation of community engagement, including public workshops, focus groups, stakeholder meetings, and online engagement
- Analyze and synthesize engagement results into clear findings
- Review, analyze, and summarize prior studies, plans, and reports
- Write, format, and produce polished planning documents
- Create illustrative documents, graphics, maps, and figures for reports and presentations
- This position is full time and requires occasional evening and weekend work at public meetings
- This position requires some overnight travel for client meetings and community engagement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban, community, and regional planning or other applicable discipline from an accredited college
- 3-5 of experience in urban, regional, or community planning
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- A genuine desire to grow in planning, community engagement, and data analysis
- Excellent communication, research, and analytical skills, with sharp attention to detail
- Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Graphic design and data visualization skills in InDesign, Photoshop, and similar programs is preferred
- Experience with GIS software (preferably ArcGIS Pro) is preferred
- Comfortable with AI-assisted and other modern productivity tools for research and analysis
- Consulting or private-sector experience is preferred
BENEFITS
BCI offers an excellent benefits package designed to support our team members and their families. In addition to standard PTO, employees enjoy paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day!
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Personal Time Off (15 days + 5 holidays + days between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day)
- Flexible Working Hours
- Hybrid work schedule available after 90 days employment
- Company Paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Discounted YMCA membership or Gym Reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matching
- Company Paid Financial Planner
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Many more benefits!
Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. (BCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BCI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Learn more about our work at www.brandstettercarroll.com
