Metropolitan Planning Council
The Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking a Research Assistant to support a statewide housing research initiative focused on housing supply barriers across Illinois. The role involves conducting qualitative research, supporting stakeholder engagement, and aiding in analysis and documentation of findings. It offers flexible, remote or hybrid work for individuals based in Illinois, ideally suited for early-career professionals or students interested in housing policy and urban planning.
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
1934
Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is a nonprofit planning and policy organization working across the Chicago region to shape the built environment through a racial and economic justice lens. MPC advances Thriving Communities, Equitable Infrastructure, and Just Public Systems by combining research, data-driven analysis, policy advocacy, and community engagement. It focuses on issues like housing, transportation, land use, and public investment, and partners with governments, community organizations, and stakeholders to design and implement regional solutions.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
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David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
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