Public Works Partners is a planning and consulting firm in NYC guided by its mission to serve public sector and nonprofit clients. We organize our work into two areas – Organizational Health and Community Health – and work with civic leaders including government agencies, nonprofits, real estate developers, urban planners, architects, and engineering firms.
We are committed to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work. We offer competitive salaries with a comprehensive benefit package. Work in an exciting culture with an innovative team at a mission-driven organization. Our most successful candidates will:
- Thrive when given the space to bring a nimble, creative approach to solving the thorniest problems;
- Enthusiastically tackle tasks big and small; and
- Inevitably wind up talking about public policy at parties.
Project Coordinator, Business Development & Marketing (Intern)
Public Works Partners is seeking a strategic and creative visual storyteller with strong graphic design and writing skills to support our business development and marketing efforts. The Project Coordinator, Business Development & Marketing (Intern) will help strengthen our market presence, position our work, and support firmwide growth by advancing marketing communications, business development strategy, and market research initiatives. This role contributes to communicating our impact, supporting strategic partnerships, and helping secure new client opportunities, while offering hands-on experience in mission-driven consulting at a firm dedicated to building better neighborhoods.
The internship is expected to begin in Summer 2026 as a full-time role, with the opportunity to continue part-time in Fall 2026 based on performance and organizational needs. Interns will work on project-based assignments with varying timelines and deliverables, contributing directly to Public Works Partners’ marketing strategy, business development pursuits, and thought leadership initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Project Coordinator will support a range of business development, marketing, and communications activities, including:
Content Strategy & Communications
- Develop and maintain the firm’s content calendar, coordinating with Client Services staff to source project updates, insights, and thought leadership content.
- Design and produce graphic and visual materials for print and digital media that promote Public Works Partners’ services and support client pipeline development.
- Create and execute design solutions and collateral for marketing initiatives, external communications, internal materials, and client deliverables.
- Synthesize results from past client engagements into concise case studies and success stories highlighting outcomes, approach, and impact.
- Support the maintenance of the firm’s website and social media presence.
- Conceptualize and draft blog posts on project work, planning trends, and policy issues.
- Draft and support production of the firm’s monthly newsletter and track analytics to evaluate content performance.
Proposal Development & Market Positioning
- Support proposal development, including content creation, formatting, and coordination across teams.
- Conduct market and industry research to identify opportunities and inform strategic pursuits.
Events, Partnerships & External Engagement
- Support Public Works Partners’ events and speaking engagement strategy by researching partners and audiences, preparing briefing materials, drafting brochure content, and developing presentations.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate logistics for meetings and small-scale events.
General Coordination
- Contribute to cross-team initiatives and special projects aligned with firm priorities and the Project Coordinator’s interests and skills.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a marketing or communications program, or similar areas of study, at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms and original content creation; familiarity with digital marketing strategies is a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace, Adobe Design Suite – including InDesign and Photoshop. Familiarity with CRM software is a plus
- Fundamental graphic design skills required for success
- Excellent communication skills: crisp, compelling writing; visual display of information; and excellent verbal communications skills
- Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines
- Strong interest in working with local, regional and national nonprofits or government agencies
- An eye for detail—including proofreading grammar and copy editing
- Entrepreneurial approach and excitement towards new business opportunities
This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in New York City; the team has a hybrid work schedule. Travel within New York City may be required. Salary: $22/hour.
To Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and a visual work sample to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the BD Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
Manager/Analyst, Client Services
Public Works Partners is looking for a strategic and analytical team member to play a significant role in high-profile engagements with Organizational Health clients, including public sector agencies and major nonprofit organizations. We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of sharp technical and keen interpersonal skills and who is excited to work in a mission-driven consulting practice.
We are currently seeking an individual who could fill a Manager or Analyst position, depending on qualifications, and are particularly interested in meeting with candidates with experience working with government and nonprofit agencies. Project Managers on our team coordinate day-to-day interactions with our clients and are responsible for ensuring our client engagements result in strong deliverables that meet our clients’ needs. Analysts support our projects, carrying out a wide variety of tasks including conducting research, analyzing data, and drafting reports. Team members in both roles typically work on three to six client projects at a time, varying in size, scope, and complexity. They may also take on internal firm responsibilities where they can learn about the inner workings of a growing small business.
Essential for your success:
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to negotiate complex multi-stakeholder environments and effectively communicate with the client and external stakeholders, including representatives from federal, state, and local government agencies
- Experience conducting primary and secondary research, including interviewing stakeholders and/or facilitating group discussions with staff at all levels of an organization
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; proven ability to synthesize data into a compelling narrative and present findings in a visually compelling way
- Proven ability to use standard project management tools and approaches to monitor progress against timeline and budget constraints
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines while operating with speed and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with populations that reflect the diversity of New York City and State, and engaging with communities and stakeholders on a range of sensitive issues
- Proven ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and other commonly used business applications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related fields such as public policy, sociology, urban studies, or economics
- Experience in the public and/or nonprofit sector, particularly in New York City and State. Managers typically bring three to five years’ experience, while analysts have one to three.
Preferred qualifications: candidates would ideally have experience working in at least one of the following areas:
- Program design & implementation
- Performance management, including data capture and the creation and management of performance monitoring tools
- Nonprofit or public sector financial management
- Economic analysis, using labor market data
- Business process documentation and the use of standard operations and business process tools
- Social services, economic development, workforce development, and/or education
This position is based at the Public Works Partners office in New York City; the team has a flexible hybrid work schedule with staff expected to be in the office or at client sites one to two days per week. Travel to events in New York City and other locations may be required.
The salary for the Analyst position is $61,000 to $72,000, and for the Manager position is $78,000 to $90,000. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Generous paid time off including paid sick leave and family medical leave.
- Individual retirement account plan with employer matching.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee assistance programs that provide mental health and legal support.
- Professional development including tuition assistance, support with professional certifications, conference attendance, and in-house activities.
- A commitment to work-life balance.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Manager/Analyst, Client Services position in the subject line.
Project Coordinator, Graduate Student Intern - Organizational Health Practice
Public Works Partners is seeking a part-time Project Coordinator/Graduate Intern to support high profile client engagements in our Organizational Health practice in New York and cities throughout the U.S. We’re looking for someone based in New York City who brings a mix of sharp analytical and keen interpersonal skills, who is confident in data analysis, an excellent communicator, and who is excited to learn more about organizational management and consulting. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adept at working in teams and independently.
The Project Coordinator/Graduate Intern will work on specific projects with varying timeframes. The internship is expected to begin in the summer of 2026 with the potential for full-time hours, followed by part-time work during the fall semester, if agreed upon.
Tasks
- Conduct primary and secondary research including conducting field research (interviews and surveys)
- Document interviews and focus group discussions with staff at all levels of an organization or community members
- Conduct desktop research including web-based searches and archival deep-dives
- Prepare materials for client projects, including presentations, agendas, maps, graphics, and written analyses
- Plan, schedule, and implement logistics for meetings and small to medium scale events
- Perform collection, cleaning, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
- Work on other special projects, opportunities, and tasks that arise and fit with the project coordinator’s interests and skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
- Candidate should be enrolled in a graduate program.
- Demonstrated experience or stated interest in nonprofit management, local and state government policy, economic development, workforce development, organizational development, business administration, or other related fields
- Preference for candidates with fluency in Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin to support community engagement.
- Experience working with populations that reflect the diversity of New York City and State, and engaging with communities and stakeholders on a range of sensitive issues.
- Successful communication skills: clear, compelling writing; visual display of information through infographics and visual storytelling; translation of complex information into simple, clear, easily understandable work products; and strong verbal and interpersonal communications skills
- Experience conducting online research and presenting synthesis of findings
- Experience building surveys and conducting analysis through SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and similar tools
- Knowledge of data visualization and dashboard design to support data analysis and presentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Canva, Miro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other design software a plus
- Ability to multi-task while meeting multiple deadlines
This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in New York City; the team has a hybrid work schedule. Travel to neighborhood events in New York City may be required. Salary: $22/hour.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the Organizational Health Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
Project Coordinator, Graduate Student Intern - Community Health Practice (NYC-based)
Public Works Partners is seeking a design-forward Project Coordinator to support high-profile urban planning and community design projects in New York City and other U.S. cities. This role is ideal for a graduate student in architecture, urban design, or landscape architecture in the greater New York City area who is interested in applying design skills beyond the studio—working directly with communities, public agencies, and interdisciplinary teams.
The ideal candidate is visually fluent, spatially curious, and motivated by the question: How can design support more just, healthy, and inclusive cities?
The internship is expected to begin in Summer 2026, with the potential for near full-time hours during the summer and part-time work during the academic year.
What You Will Work On
- Support planning and urban design projects through the preparation of diagrams, site plans, maps, and conceptual renderings.
- Translate community input, policy goals, and research into clear spatial ideas and visual narratives.
- Produce graphics and presentation materials for public meetings, workshops, and client deliverables.
- Assist with field research, site observations, interviews, and community engagement activities.
- Conduct precedent research and case study analysis related to urban design, public space, housing, mobility, and environmental justice.
- Collaborate with planners, architects, and engineers on interdisciplinary teams.
- Support meetings, design workshops, and public-facing events.
- Other special projects, opportunities, and tasks that arise and fit with the project coordinator’s interests and skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- Candidates should be enrolled in a graduate program in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field.
- Preference for candidates with fluency in Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin to support community engagement.
- Strong interest in the public realm, civic design, community-centered planning, and how design intersects with policy, equity, climate resilience, and implementation.
- Comfortable producing conceptual drawings, diagrams, maps, and layouts to communicate ideas.
- Basic familiarity with data visualization or diagramming for non-design audiences.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Rhino, SketchUp, AutoCAD, or Revit, ArcGIS or other mapping tools, Canva, Miro, or similar collaborative design platforms.
- Experience building surveys and conducting analysis through SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and similar tools.
- Successful communication: clear, compelling writing, strong verbal and interpersonal communications skills.
- Ability to multi-task while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Able to work independently while also contributing to collaborative team environments.
This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in New York City; the team has a hybrid work schedule. Travel to neighborhood events in New York City may be required. Salary: $22/hour.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the NYC- based Community Health Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
Project Coordinator, Graduate Student Intern - Community Health Practice (Los Angeles County-based)
Public Works Partners is seeking a Los Angeles based Project Coordinator / Graduate Intern to support high-profile urban planning and community design projects throughout the County and other U.S. cities. This role is well-suited for an LA County-based individual who is organized, relationship-oriented, and deeply interested in place-based work, community engagement, and equitable planning. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing research, coordination, and on-the-ground engagement; enjoys translating complex ideas into clear materials; and is energized by working closely with communities, public agencies, and interdisciplinary consultant teams.
The internship is expected to begin in Summer 2026, with the potential for near full-time hours during the summer and part-time work during the academic year.
What You Will Work On
- Support planning, engagement, and implementation projects focused on housing, land use, mobility, climate resilience, environmental justice, and community health.
- Support collaboration with partner firms (architects, planners, engineers, artists, and nonprofits.
- Support the expansion of Public Works Partners’ Southern California presence by assisting with business development efforts throughout LA County, including researching prospective clients and opportunities, tracking RFPs, supporting proposal development, and participating in relationship-building activities.
- Prepare client-facing materials such as presentations, agendas, summaries, maps, graphics, and written analyses.
- Support community engagement activities, including public meetings, workshops, listening sessions, and pop-up events.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings and events, including scheduling, materials preparation, and on-site support.
- Collect, clean, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Participate in regular virtual team meetings and periodic in-person team convenings.
- Preference for candidates with fluency in Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin to support community engagement.
- Other special projects, opportunities, and tasks that arise and fit with the project coordinator’s interests and skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in urban planning, community engagement, public policy, real estate, architecture, environmental justice, or a related field (or a strong combination of education and experience).
- Demonstrated interest in Southern California communities, particularly LA County–area neighborhoods.
- Comfort working in a hybrid/remote environment with regular in-person responsibilities.
- Willingness to attend evening or weekend community meetings as needed.
- Experience supporting meetings, workshops, or community events.
- Experience with mapping, design, or visualization tools (e.g., ArcGIS, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Miro) is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Experience building surveys and conducting analysis through SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, and similar tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, accessible materials for diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Able to work independently while also contributing to collaborative team environments.
This position is based at Public Works Partners’ office in Pasadena. While the role is primarily remote, the Project Coordinator is expected to attend regular in-person meetings, site visits, and community events Salary: $22/hour.
To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@publicworkspartners.com, and indicate that you are applying for the LA County-based Community Health Project Coordinator position in the subject line.
