The City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio is seeking proposals from highly creative and qualified consultants to assist in a comprehensive effort in 2026 to modernize and update its Zoning Code in order to set the City up for future success, while reflecting the sustainability, equity, and historical values of the community. RFP is available here.  Questions are due on October 30, 2025 (to [email protected]). Responses are due by 5 PM EST on November 17, 2025.

Brandstetter Carroll Inc. seeks an early career planner to join our team. We prepare parks, recreation, aquatics, open space, and trails related master plans for cities, counties, and park districts. In addition to our work in Kentucky, we are doing exciting work from Texas to New Jersey, Georgia to Ohio, and our reach is expanding every year. This position is based in our Lexington, Kentucky office.
https://www.brandstettercarroll.com/project_category/planning/
 
RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS

• Assist with analyzing our clients’ parks and recreation offerings
• Support planning and facilitating community engagement, including public workshops and focus groups
• Review, analyze, and summarize previously prepared studies and reports
• Assist in developing surveys and analyzing results
• Work closely with other team members to prepare planning documents
• Create, format, and modify documents, spreadsheets, databases, and figures
• Prepare illustrative graphics and images for reports and presentations

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• 0-2 years of experience in urban, regional, or community planning
• Desire to gain experience in planning, community engagement, data analysis, and preparing planning documents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of the following programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• 2-4 years of experience in urban, regional, or community planning
• Ability to prepare documents and presentation materials in InDesign, Photoshop, and similar programs
• Experience with GIS software (preferably ArcGIS Pro)
• Graphic design and data visualization skills

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban, community, and regional planning; landscape architecture; geography; public administration; or other applicable discipline from an accredited college.

Interested candidates may contact Keith Rodenhauser at 
​[email protected].