Community Planner Jobs

A Community Planner in the social service industry plays a critical role in analyzing, managing, and implementing strategies for community growth and development. Their primary responsibilities involve assessing the needs of the community, designing and proposing developmental programs, coordinating with different stakeholders, and evaluating the impact of their initiatives. They work closely with urban developers, government officials, and local residents to create a community that provides accessible social services to everyone. These services may include healthcare, education, housing, or transportation.

As for the competencies, a Community Planner should possess excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. They should have a strong understanding of urban planning and social service policies. In terms of education, a degree in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, or a related field is typically required, and certification as a professional planner (AICP) could be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Community Planner, individuals might work in roles such as Urban Planner, Social Services Coordinator, or Community Development Specialist.

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Senior Transportation Planner

  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago

What You Will Do: GFT is seeking a Senior Transportation Planner to join our Transportation team in Owings Mills! This role follows a hybrid work model. Working on the roadway team at GFT offers...

Transportation Planner

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 4 hours ago

Job Type Full-time Description Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Logistics team in Buffalo, New York. Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with...

Transportation Planner

  • Batavia, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 6 hours ago

Transportation Planner Date: Jul 3, 2025 Location: Batavia, IL, US Workplace Type: Onsite Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our everyday lives. Behind everything we do...

Transportation Planner 9-12 (Metropolitan Planning Org. Regional Services East) - Planning Salary $24.30 - $45.87 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment...

Transportation Planner

  • Davenport, IA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 13 hours ago

Arconic is looking for a Transportation Planner to join our Global Rolled Products (GRP) business unit in Davenport, IA. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and...

Discharge Planner, Social Services Masters - Full Time

  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 1 day ago

Crisis intervention and discharge planning to patients and families with medically/socially complex psychosocial needs....

Transportation Planner

  • Lumberton, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 1 day ago

Transportation Planner Shifts/Schedules Monday - Friday 6 AM to 3 PM Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply or check out more jobs at www.workatGEODIS.com! GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value...

Transportation Planner

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Build a Better Career as a Transportation Planner with BlueLinx! At BlueLinx, our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to ensuring our team members can build job security,...

Senior Transportation Planner

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong background in multimodal transportation planning, including bicycle and pedestrian plans, transit...

Transportation Planner

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

Are you seeking a career in a collaborative environment that allows you the opportunity to use your transportation planning skills to benefit the local community? If so, apply to become a...

Entry-level Creative Studio Transportation Planner - Fall 2025

  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 2 days ago

Our Entry-Level Creative Studio Transportation Planners bring ideas to life. Collaborating closely with project managers and Senior Creative Studio Planners, they apply graphic design and visual...

Transportation Planner - 2nd shift

  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 3 days ago

Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food,...

Transportation Planner - Development Services

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 3 days ago

General Information Work Location : 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Expected Starting Annual Range: $80,143.32 - $106,189.90 Applies...

Transportation Planner

  • Morton, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Morton, IL
  • 4 days ago

Transportation Planner G&D Integrated - 3.2 Morton, IL Job Details From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life...

Community Planner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Engaging Community: Models and Methods for Designers and Planners
This course proposes that most cities have neither the infrastructure nor the processes in place to support the demographically complex public in fulfilling its role in democracy. Through this...
Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP)
ISCEAs Certified Forecaster and Demand Planners (CFDP) are capable to develop demand plans that adapt to todays rapidly changing business environment while remaining aligned to the companys...
Sustainable Energy Access for Communities
There are 789 million people around the world who live without access to electricity. In addition, 2.8 billion people globally have no access to clean and safe cooking fuels and technologies. On...

Salary for Community Planner Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSocialServices research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Community Planners offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
41.7%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.2%
High School or GED
2.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Community Planners
1-2 years
40.0%
4-6 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
20.0%
2-4 years
12.0%
6-8 years
4.0%
None
4.0%



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