Job Posting

Senior Planner

Employer

Mercer Planning Associates
Jersey City, New Jersey

Description

Mercer Planning Associates (MPA), a boutique land-use planning firm based in Jersey City, seeks an individual with experience in community outreach and data analysis, and familiarity with safe streets/complete streets, transit planning, and other transportation initiatives. The MPA Planner will be mentored by the firm’s Principal and introduced to a network of planning professionals as they work to implement community engagement initiatives and conduct research and analysis for various transportation and economic development initiatives.

Recent and current projects involve community engagement, research, and data analysis for transportation planning, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization with city and county governments, regional planning entities, and transit agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ROLE:

  • Community Outreach Tools: Design and implement community outreach processes and tools, including creating and maintaining stakeholder lists, constructing survey and interactive map tools, and developing in-person and virtual outreach materials.
  • Graphic and Process Materials: Prepare graphically compelling communications for planning processes, including print and digital collateral, emails, social media, website content and design, and other communications tools.
  • Facilitation Support: Facilitate and take detailed notes during public meetings, open houses, and other client outreach activities.
  • Communicate Results: Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify opportunities and challenges and use data-driven insights to inform decision-making. Prepare maps, graphics, and narratives that effectively convey critical data and help tell important stories about communities.
  • Research & Analysis: Conduct research and data analysis of community conditions, trends, and case studies, and present information clearly and compellingly in multiple formats.
  • Quality Control: Ensure tasks are completed to a high standard that exceeds client expectations.
  • Support organizational needs with flexibility, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Full job description and employment information at https://bit.ly/MPAjobs

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Deadline

February 20, 2026

Published:  January 27, 2026
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