ENVIRONMENTAL/COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNER POSITION – FULL-TIME

TOWNSCAPE, INC. is currently seeking one full-time Environmental/Community-Based Planner to start in early 2025. Projects in the new year will include agricultural facilities planning; planning and environmental assessments (EAs) for native Hawaiian communities; EAs, Special Management Area (SMA) permits, and Shoreline Setback Variances for infrastructure projects; and resource management plans for our native Hawaiian and ʻāina-based non-profit clients.

We will train staff, but the ideal candidate will already have some familiarity and experience with EAs, SMAs, and other land use regulations and permitting and are either students obtaining a graduate degree in Planning, Natural Resources Management, Hawaiian Studies, or related field, or are in professional practice with up to two to three years of relevant experience. Fluency in Hawaiian language is not required but some familiarity is preferred, as well as some understanding of local culture and issues.

An ability to convey ideas in text, graphics, and verbal presentations is very important and we are also seeking someone who is creative and has an open approach to planning in order to find new ways to connect with the communities we serve. Planners at Townscape work both independently and collaboratively; therefore, we are looking for someone who is organized and motivated and is able to learn quickly, think critically, and problem solve. If you feel that Townscape would be a good fit for you, please email the following to Sherri Hiraoka at [email protected]:

• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• One writing sample (written solely by the applicant)
• One mapping or site plan sample (created solely by the applicant)

If you are interested and want to find out more about Townscape and the type of work we do, please contact Sherri at the above email and we can set up a call. We look forward to meeting you!