What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Associate position at Kounkuey Design Initiative?
Job Title : Planning Associate
Organization : Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI)
Location : Los Angeles, CA, on site 4 days / wk
Start Date : Immediately
Closing Date : When Filled
Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) is a team of diverse urbanistslandscape architects, urban planners, community organizers, and engineersunited by our shared commitment to building equity, justice, and resilience in communities through design. A BIPOC- and woman-led firm that was founded in 2006, KDI comprises 50 professionals working from four offices : Los Angeles, Eastern Coachella Valley, Nairobi, and Stockholm.
Job Description : KDI is expanding its portfolio of landscape architecture and is seeking a Planning Associate to join our growing team of 20 staff in Los Angeles, CA. This is a great opportunity for a creative, highly motivated early career professional to work directly with people in under-served communities to advance equity and support community-driven development. The position is based in our Los Angeles office, and will involve travel to our projects in the Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV), other areas of California, and other cities across the U.S. The Planning Associate will work closely with the Planning, Design, and Community teams, local low-income communities of color, government officials, and other stakeholders to support a wide range of projects and topics, such as :
- Equity-focused site development and neighborhood master planning in L.A. and in cities across the country
- Participatory design and temporary activation of public spaces, from vacant lots to large parks
- Economic and social development programs
- Gender equity in planning and design
- Leadership development / capacity building for residents in under-resourced communities on improving the built environment
- Research and project development on topics such as green schoolyards and climate change adaptation in low-income communities of color
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Resource and Budget Management
Project Documentation and Reporting
Team Leadership and Development
Quality Assurance and Compliance
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Qualifications
Location Schedule
This is a salaried , full-time, in-person position (with flexible schedule options 9 / 80 or traditional schedule).
Salary : $90-105K
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k with matching, Paid Time Off
How to Apply
Send electronic copy of cover letter, resume, portfolio, and three (3) references to lajobs@kounkuey.org with Subject heading : Planning Associate : Your Name
We are a woman-led, bipoc-led practice committed to recruiting and retaining a team that reflects the communities we partner with. We prioritize inclusion, transparency, collaboration, courage and rigor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or medical condition (including AIDS, and cancer-related medical condition). We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000
