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Global Designing Cities Initiative
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Description
The Program Associate is a junior level position that reports directly to a GDCI Program Manager andwill coordinate closely with other members of the GDCI team (design, research, communications)tosupport various projects within the region by reviewing or producing technical written and visualcontent(specifically street designs) and publications. This role will also support the development andcoordination of capacity-building sessions and workshops, and may at times represent GDCI atexternal meetings, presentations, and events that support GDCI's projects in select cities in theregion.
Generally, we expect that employees will have the following baseline experience for an Associate:
● Four years of relevant professional experience; OR
● Two years of relevant professional experience with an undergraduate degree; OR
● No years of relevant professional experience with a master's degree
● Candidates must have working proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office, Google
Workspace, and Slack. This role also requires proficiency in technical software including the
Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with AutoCAD and Sketchup are also desirableTo be successful in this job, you will excel in five key areas:
● Experience in Urban Design and Mobility: You have worked within the transportation or urban
design space and can speak confidently about the role streets play in the livelihood of cities.
● Excellent Communication Skills: You have experience communicating technical concepts to a
diverse audience through verbal, visual, and written means. You effectively communicate with
teammates to clarify project scopes and provide timely updates on progress.
● Proficiency inDesign: You can create site plans, sketches, sections, and other materials to
communicate street design concepts using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and other
2D and 3D visualization software.
● Organized andAccountable: You can work on and stay organized with multiple projects
simultaneously,taking personal ownership oftimelines and team deadlines.
● ValuesAlignment: Aligned with GDCI’s values ofleading with imagination, striving for positive
impact, acting with empathy, promoting collaboration and accountability, and celebrating
diversity and inclusion.
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