Careers Director of Park and Recreation Planning (Senior-level/Leadership) Full Time Any MIG Location We are excited to be growing our parks and recreation planning team and are seeking to fill a leadership role with an experienced Director of Park and Recreation Planning. We are seeking a senior-level professional who has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience and the passion and skills to develop equity-based park system plans for cities, counties and park districts. You would join our diverse team of professionals in one of the following offices: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; San Antonio, TX; Brooklyn, NY, or any of our Northern or Southern, CA offices. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule and encourages in-person work for learning and team-building opportunities. Leaders at MIG should plan to work in the office at least twice per week to lead teams, provide mentorship, and contribute to office culture. Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination is required for in-person work. Responsibilities Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-disciplinary team that brings together staff interested in in supporting park equity and access, urban planning, park and play area design, active transportation, historic preservation, and public engagement for public and private-sector clients across the U.S. Project Types: You will be involved in many aspects of developing park, recreation, and open space plans for cities, counties, and park districts; plus conducting needs assessments; recreation facility studies; trail plans; and strategic plans for park agencies. Project Work: This work involves writing, developing, and analyzing content to create forward-thinking plans, reports, materials, and presentations. You will coordinate with and guide other planners, designers, and project specialists in producing graphically-illustrated reports and plans; preparing and making presentations; facilitating or attending meetings; conducting project research and synthesizing data; conducting site visits or assessments; and leading outreach and engagement activities. The position requires analyzing and developing recommendations related to park condition, demographics, trends, community needs, level of service, park access, recreation programs and events, maintenance and operations, capital projects, and funding/implementation strategies. Project Management and Oversight: Directors and Principals at MIG work hands-on on our projects by contributing to high-quality planning documents and other deliverables; maintaining client relationships; identifying the correct course of action to the client; representing clients at public hearings and meetings; and set the standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability. As a Project Manager, you would be leading planning teams to create bold, innovative, and equitable park planning and design solutions. You will oversee the development of work products; lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams; and develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. In addition, Project Managers at MIG maintain client relationships; represent clients at public hearings and meetings; and set standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability. Client Relationships: You will help build and maintain strong, responsive client interactions by developing and maintaining relationships, developing and implementing marketing strategies, preparing proposals, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities. Leadership Role: Directors and Principals are leaders at MIG, working together with staff to: mentor and train, ensure effective project management, conduct business development, and keep an eye on MIG’s vision, purpose, and reputation in the professional and regulatory community. You will also help facilitate firmwide collaboration for the team, level workloads, lead team meetings, and may supervise staff and complete performance reviews. MIG works on projects nationwide. Some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required for meetings, engagement activities, and site evaluations. We encourage a healthy work-life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible. Qualifications To accomplish the responsibilities, you will be able to deliver quality work products, manage competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open environment, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have some combination of the following qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban design, parks and recreation management, recreation and tourism, geography, landscape architecture, or related field. (A Master’s degree is a plus.) This is a senior-level leadership position which typically requires a minimum of fifteen (15) or more years of experience in urban park system planning, including developing need assessments and park system master plans. Experience producing park plan documents is required. (Consulting/private-sector experience is a plus). Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, maintaining schedules, as well as working with clients and partners to execute project work. The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups and facilitate client and stakeholder meetings. The ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, create proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships. An ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Graphics skills are a plus.) The ability to participate in or lead meetings, speak easily and clearly in front of groups, and facilitate or support public presentations, client and stakeholder meetings. Software proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity with park and recreation systems planning, trends, metrics and/or services. A willingness to join one of MIG’s identified offices to work directly with our teams and clients. As a plus, you are bilingual. If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, portfolio, and a descriptive cover letter as PDFs to careers@migcom.com (with reference in the subject of the position to which you are applying). MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with eligibility for overtime compensation. The pay range for this position is $50-$65/hour, commensurate with location, skills, and experience. Existing US work authorization is required. Candidates may be required to take a skills assessment in planning, conducting presentations, and/or budget and scope drafting. Apply Careers
Careers Director of Park and Recreation Planning (Senior-level/Leadership) Full Time Any MIG Location We are excited to be growing our parks and recreation planning team and are seeking to fill a leadership role with an experienced Director of Park and Recreation Planning. We are seeking a senior-level professional who has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience and the passion and skills to develop equity-based park system plans for cities, counties and park districts. You would join our diverse team of professionals in one of the following offices: Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; San Antonio, TX; Brooklyn, NY, or any of our Northern or Southern, CA offices. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule and encourages in-person work for learning and team-building opportunities. Leaders at MIG should plan to work in the office at least twice per week to lead teams, provide mentorship, and contribute to office culture. Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination is required for in-person work. Responsibilities Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-disciplinary team that brings together staff interested in in supporting park equity and access, urban planning, park and play area design, active transportation, historic preservation, and public engagement for public and private-sector clients across the U.S. Project Types: You will be involved in many aspects of developing park, recreation, and open space plans for cities, counties, and park districts; plus conducting needs assessments; recreation facility studies; trail plans; and strategic plans for park agencies. Project Work: This work involves writing, developing, and analyzing content to create forward-thinking plans, reports, materials, and presentations. You will coordinate with and guide other planners, designers, and project specialists in producing graphically-illustrated reports and plans; preparing and making presentations; facilitating or attending meetings; conducting project research and synthesizing data; conducting site visits or assessments; and leading outreach and engagement activities. The position requires analyzing and developing recommendations related to park condition, demographics, trends, community needs, level of service, park access, recreation programs and events, maintenance and operations, capital projects, and funding/implementation strategies. Project Management and Oversight: Directors and Principals at MIG work hands-on on our projects by contributing to high-quality planning documents and other deliverables; maintaining client relationships; identifying the correct course of action to the client; representing clients at public hearings and meetings; and set the standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability. As a Project Manager, you would be leading planning teams to create bold, innovative, and equitable park planning and design solutions. You will oversee the development of work products; lead internal and external subconsultant and client teams; and develop and manage projects including scopes of work, budgets, and schedules. In addition, Project Managers at MIG maintain client relationships; represent clients at public hearings and meetings; and set standards for excellence, responsiveness, and accountability. Client Relationships: You will help build and maintain strong, responsive client interactions by developing and maintaining relationships, developing and implementing marketing strategies, preparing proposals, and helping to define market gaps and new opportunities. Leadership Role: Directors and Principals are leaders at MIG, working together with staff to: mentor and train, ensure effective project management, conduct business development, and keep an eye on MIG's vision, purpose, and reputation in the professional and regulatory community. You will also help facilitate firmwide collaboration for the team, level workloads, lead team meetings, and may supervise staff and complete performance reviews. MIG works on projects nationwide. Some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required for meetings, engagement activities, and site evaluations. We encourage a healthy work-life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible. Qualifications To accomplish the responsibilities, you will be able to deliver quality work products, manage competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open environment, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have some combination of the following qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in planning, urban design, parks and recreation management, recreation and tourism, geography, landscape architecture, or related field. (A Master's degree is a plus.) This is a senior-level leadership position which typically requires a minimum of fifteen (15) or more years of experience in urban park system planning, including developing need assessments and park system master plans. Experience producing park plan documents is required. (Consulting/private-sector experience is a plus). Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing private-sector projects, including maintaining compliance with project contracts, drafting and managing scopes budgets, maintaining schedules, as well as working with clients and partners to execute project work. The ability to prepare and deliver effective public presentations, lead working meetings, and speak easily and clearly in front of groups and facilitate client and stakeholder meetings. The ability to actively participate in marketing and business development opportunities, create proposals for prospective projects, participate in interviews, and develop and maintain potential client and partner relationships. An ability to develop collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships with community members, organizations, and partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Graphics skills are a plus.) The ability to participate in or lead meetings, speak easily and clearly in front of groups, and facilitate or support public presentations, client and stakeholder meetings. Software proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite. Familiarity with park and recreation systems planning, trends, metrics and/or services. A willingness to join one of MIG's identified offices to work directly with our teams and clients. As a plus, you are bilingual. If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, portfolio, and a descriptive cover letter as PDFs to [HIDDEN TEXT] (with reference in the subject of the position to which you are applying). MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including Paid Time Off, 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision insurance, FSA and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with eligibility for overtime compensation. The pay range for this position is $50-$65/hour, commensurate with location, skills, and experience. Existing US work authorization is required. Candidates may be required to take a skills assessment in planning, conducting presentations, and/or budget and scope drafting. Apply Careers
Careers Marketing Manager Full Time Any MIG Location We are seeking a Marketing Manager, experienced in proposal management and development, to join our diverse team of marketing professionals. This position may be performed remotely in any of the states where MIG currently operates (CA, WA, CO, TX, OR or NY), but local to our Southern California, Berkeley, or Sacramento offices is preferred. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Associate Directors of Marketing. NOTE: This position is marketing MIG, not marketing providing marketing services for clients (i.e., not social media marketing/advertising). This position may be performed from the office or working hybrid/remotely. Responsibilities Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline marketing and business development team that provides support to our multidisciplinary technical teams in the areas of proposal development and production, interview presentation and collateral development, and more. Role and Responsibilities: You will work with a firmwide collaborative marketing team to help manage and produce and deliver high-quality, effective proposals, presentation and collateral materials, and more. Your responsibilities will vary by project, with you sometimes supporting others and other times leading tasks. Your role will typically include: Manage the timely production and delivery of high-quality, and effective proposals, interview presentations, and other rapid-turnaround efforts. Participate in and assist with proposal strategy and interview support. Assist in the ongoing upgrade and update of proposal materials (resumes, project descriptions, proposal boilerplate text, etc.) Participate actively in team meetings to share best practices and improvements. MIG works on projects nationwide; some work beyond standard business hours (nights and weekends) may be required. MIG encourages a work-life balance and these hours can be offset during the week when possible. Qualifications To accomplish the responsibilities, you will be able to manage competing priorities, think critically and creatively, work as part of a collaborative team in an open environment, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you have the following qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications, business, graphic design or in an A/E/C field. A Master’s degree in any field is a plus. Relevant experience producing proposals and qualifications packages in the professional services/consulting industry is required. Experience in business development and/or supporting projects in the urban planning, architecture, engineering, communications and/or design/construction industries is a plus. You can produce high-quality work products and have strong quality control/assurance and proof-reading skills. Excellent skills in written and verbal communication for internal team communication as well as external client and subconsultant communication and work products. Ability to participate collaboratively in small and large group discussions. You have a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and a sense of urgency and responsibility/dedication to ensure tasks are carried out to completion and in a timely manner. You are collaborative and willing to pitch in to help others, but you can also work independently to complete tasks. You are an active listener and can work with different personalities and professional styles. You are a proactive, organized and flexible teammate who can adapt to resolve problems and can work under deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks. Software proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Google Suite and Deltek Vision is a plus. If this position sounds like a fit for your skillsets and you are passionate about creating and improving communities, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter (preferably as PDFs) to careers@migcom.com and include the title of the position you are applying for (Marketing Manager). MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. The pay range for this position is $36-48/hour ($75,000-100,000/year salary equivalent), commensurate with location, skills, and experience. Candidates may be asked to take a brief skills assessment in proposal coordination and/or assembly. Apply Careers