MAP Land Use Planner
Quick answer
Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) is hiring a mid-level Land Use Planner (Truckee, CA) paying $80,000 - $90,000 per year to support advocacy work in the Lake Tahoe area.
- Role
- MAP Land Use Planner
- Organization
- Mountain Area Preservation
- Location
- Truckee, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $80,000 - $90,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) is seeking a land use planner to support advocacy work in the Lake Tahoe area. The role involves overseeing land use applications, engaging with community and government officials, and developing communications for advocacy efforts.
What you'll do
- Oversee daily operations for land use applications
- Serve as a MAP representative in the public process
- Develop advocacy communications for project processes
- Support MAP’s main fundraising events
- Participate in and support outreach activities
- Track and communicate key land use timelines, hearings, and decisions
What it takes
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Architecture, or a closely related field
- 5+ years of foundational planning experience
- Technical Writing and Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking
- Navigating Bi-State & Multi-Agency Jurisdictions
- CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Knowledge
What you'll bring
How we treat you
32-40 hours, full-time, flexible schedule. MAP offers a generous benefits package: health care, paid time off/holidays, a dependent stipend, a cell phone stipend, and a 401(k) match after one year of employment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Truckee, CA.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $80,000 - $90,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Architecture, or a closely related field, and 5+ years of foundational planning experience.
How do I apply?
Please email a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample to [email protected].
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be accepted from 9/30/2026 until 11/01/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Mountain Area Preservation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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