Land Use Economics Job Opportunity - Associate and Intern
About Us
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) is a prominent real estate advisory firm specializing in land use and development economics. KMA has been instrumental in implementing landmark public/private partnership developments throughout California and helping communities establish effective public policies to address critical issues such as the need for affordable housing. Our practice areas include:
➢Public-private real estate transactions
➢Affordable and inclusionary housing
➢Fiscal and economic impacts
➢Transit-oriented neighborhoods
➢Public benefits and entitlements
➢Economic development
➢Public Finance
Now in our 49th year, KMA continues to hold an unwavering commitment to our clients: to provide creative, pragmatic solutions to complex urban development issues. The health and happiness of our employees is of equal importance. We support work/life balance and professional development. The work environment at KMA is collaborative, dynamic, and engaging. Please visit our website at www.keysermarston.com to learn more about our firm.
About You
We are seeking qualified candidates to join our team in the Berkeley office at the Associate and Intern levels. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player with a keen interest in land use economics, strong analytical mind, proficiency in Excel, and who is ready to engage in all areas of our work.
Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits for full-time employees including health insurance, 401(k) match, profit-sharing, dental and vision reimbursement plan, paid-time off, and sick leave. We also offer a stipend for professional development and flexibility to work remotely on a part-time basis.
Land Use Economics, Associate
We have an immediate opening for this full-time position. Typical assignments include assessing the feasibility and fiscal impacts of various real estate development proposals; evaluating market support for a spectrum of land uses within a transit district; public financing tools; and revitalization strategies for a struggling downtown.
Preferred qualifications:
• Relevant course work and/or professional experience in real estate, finance, economic development, and/or affordable housing development
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet modeling skills • Strong critical thinking, quantitative, and technical writing skills
• Master’s degree in public policy, business, economics, city planning, or similar field, with prior work experience preferred. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree combined with prior work experience will be considered.
Land Use Economics, Intern
We have an immediate opening for a part-time internship assisting senior staff prepare technical analyses. Typical tasks include data collection and analysis, building Excel spreadsheets, or analyzing the revenues and costs of new development.
We are seeking someone with the following qualifications and skills:
➢Excel spreadsheet modeling skills
➢Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
➢Strong math and technical writing skills
The preferred candidate will be preparing to graduate with an undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, public policy, business, or a related field. The internship position would have the possibility of converting to a full-time position.
Please forward a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
2040 Bancroft Way, Suite 302
Berkeley, CA 94704
[email protected]
Application Deadline: Open until position is filled