Land Use Planning & Economic Development Specialist

Sharon MA

22 February, 2021

2:30 PM

Description

The Town of Sharon is seeking qualified candidates for the part-time (15-20 hours/week) land use planning and economic development specialist position. Reporting to the Town Administrator, with considerable input and guidance from the Planning Board and the Economic Development Committee (EDC), the selected candidate will provide support in completing the tasks associated with the implementation of the Imagine Sharon Master Plan document. In July 2019, the Town completed work on its first Master Plan of Conservation & Development. Imagine Sharon – Preserve Our Past, Forge Our Future – was a collaborative effort of many boards and committees, with valuable input from citizens. The effort was managed by the Planning Board and a master plan steering committee; visioning and drafting was led by Civic Moxie. Responsibilities include: Develop action plans to address goals of the Imagine Sharon master planSeek and prepare grants to support initiatives of the EDCProvide professional support to Planning Board in developing and drafting amendments to land use regulationsInteract with the regional planning agency to take advantage of programs and activitiesAttending committee meetings, as necessary Salary: $35.00/hour; non-benefitted position How to Apply: A cover letter, resume and Town of Sharon application will be accepted in a single PDF to [email protected] by Wednesday, March 10. The application and Imagine Sharon Master Plan can be found at www.townofsharon.net.