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Employment Opportunities

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns in Metropolitan Boston. We welcome to our team intelligent, thoughtful and entrepreneurial professionals who are committed to improving the quality of life in Metropolitan Boston.

Our regional plan, MetroCommon 2050, guides our work and engages the public in responsible stewardship of our region's future.

We work toward sound municipal management, sustainable land use planning, protection of natural resources, efficient and affordable transportation, a diverse housing stock, public safety, economic development, an informed public, and equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds.

MAPC is governed by representatives from each city and town in our region, gubernatorial appointees, and designees of major public agencies. One of our core functions is to serve as a resource and partner to the region's municipalities.

We welcome to our team intelligent, thoughtful and entrepreneurial professionals who are committed to improving the quality of life in Metropolitan Boston.

View and Apply to Our Current Job Openings here!

View and Apply to Our Current Openings Here!

If you have and or may need an accommodation, please feel free to contact our HR department directly via email (hr@mapc.org).


Questions?

For more information, please contact:
Holly Louis, Human Resources Manager
hr@mapc.org

Regular Employee Benefits

As an MAPC employee, you're offered a great career opportunity serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston - but it's more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including:

Icon is a blue briefcase with the medical cross symbol on it. Health & Wellness

  • 75% MAPC paid medical insurance premium
  • Reasonable dental and vision plans
  • Flexible spending account for health care and dependent care
  • Low cost basic and optional life insurance
  • 100% short-term disability and optional long-term disability coverage
  • Mass4You Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance Program

Icon is a blue airplane. Holidays & Time Off

  • 12 paid holidays per year and competitive sick and vacation time
  • Up to five discretionary days per year (based on hire date)
  • 20 MAPC -paid days for FMLA qualifying events, including parental leave

Icon is a blue thumbs up Additional Benefits

  • Public transit commuter subsidy up to $225
  • Retirement savings plans*
  • Tuition assistance
  • Professional development**
  • Massachusetts State employee cell phone data and equipment discounts
  • Qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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*Defined Benefit Pension plan through Mass. State Employees Retirement System (MESRB) and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

**Professional Development: Payment of professional dues and memberships

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
Per MAPC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, all employees must be fully vaccinated. This position will require the selected candidate to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, including the Bivalent booster. MAPC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.