Urban Designer | Planner Contractor

Charlotte Center City Partners (CCCP) seeks a qualified professional to serve as a Planning & Development Contractor to work on the projects noted below that support the organization’s mission to boldly envision and activate strategies and actions that will ensure Charlotte Center City is a welcoming and equitable, economically vibrant, culturally rich, and beloved place for all. The professional individual must have experience in the fields of urban design, city planning, placemaking, and development. This background and related education will serve as the foundation to help guide, create, and complete initiatives necessary to continue to grow a memorable, sustainable, and inclusive place. The professional will collaborate with and strengthen relationships with partner organizations and stakeholders.

The Associate will support the CCCP team and work directly with the Chief Planning & Development Officer to support the overall mission of the organization through the production of plans, reports, and projects, including but not exclusive to the following:

PROJECTS

The Associate will work to help implement the recommendations to achieve the vision and goals of the following:

• Center City 2040 Vision Plan (allin2040.com)
• South End Vision Plan (southendclt.org)
• North Tryon Vision Plan (northtryon.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/NorthTryon_VisionPlan.pdf)
• North Tryon Tech Hub Initiative
• Blue Line Rail Trail (charlotterailtrail.org)

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience working in the fields of Urban Design and/or City Planning
• REQUIRED - Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban design and/or planning or related field
• Proven experience using the Adobe Suite and GIS is strongly preferred including, but not limited to PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience in project management, community engagement, placemaking, visual presentation, and graphic design
• Authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Team-oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively
• A strong ability to think strategically while being responsive to impromptu and special assignments
• Familiarity with the public policy process

COMPENSATION & TIMING

Contract fee: $5,800 - $6,500 per month, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications
Application deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday, 25  July 2025

PREFERRED TIME COMMITMENT

Estimated weekly hours: equivalent of 40 hours per week

WHO WE ARE

Charlotte Center City Partners is a 501(c) (4) nonprofit organization that boldly envisions and activates strategies and actions to ensure Charlotte Center City is a welcoming and equitable, economically vibrant, culturally rich, and beloved place for all. Charlotte Center City Partners believes in the value of urban places, acting with integrity, the power of diversity and collaboration, and approaching all we do with passion, innovation, tenacity, and excellence.

Equity & Inclusion

Charlotte Center City Partners celebrates equity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, interns, and contractors. Charlotte Center City Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Charlotte Center City Partners' management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, teammate activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Contractor