Boston Redevelopment Authority

Employment Opportunities

Resumes are being accepted for the following BRA/EDIC employment opportunities. Positions remain posted on our website until they are filled. Please submit your resume for the job that best meets your current qualifications.

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Posting #   Title Posted On
9-13 Research Associate
Reporting to the Research Director, provide research and consultation for BRA/EDIC and City projects.Participate in research projects on Boston’s economy, government and population. Prepare research reports, maintain databases; perform statistical analysis. Collaborate and help lead in the planning and development of research strategy and methodology.
May 17, 2013
10-13 Research Assistant
Under the direction of the Research Director, provide research and consultation for BRA/EDIC and City projects. Participate in research projects on Boston’s economy, government, and population. Prepare research reports,maintain databases; perform statistical analysis. Collaborate in planning and developing research strategy and methodology.
May 17, 2013
8-13 Boston EcoDistrict Energy Fellowship Opportunity
Already a national leader in green building and energy efficiency, Boston is moving beyond individual building strategies to pursue sustainability at the district and neighborhood scale with the launch of aCity-wide EcoDistrict Program. In support of this initiative, the Boston Redevelopment Authority and the Office of Environment and Energy Services, with the support of the Barr Foundation, has created a TwoYear, Paid Energy EcoDistrict Fellowship. The EcoDistrict Energy Fellow will be the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s(BRA) and City of Boston’s primary staff person dedicated to developing Boston's EcoDistrict program and district energy and clean energy policy and planning.
May 16, 2013
9SUMINTGB-13 Green Building & Sustainable Development Intern UNPAID
Assist with Mayor’s E+ Green Building / E+ Green Community Program including documenting recent and current projects, preparing planning, design and use guidelines for the development of two large project sites. Compile & analyze green building practices for small and large projects; assist w.preparing updates to Boston Zoning Article 37 Green Building requuirements.
May 10, 2013
7-13 SR. Architect Urban Designer
Reporting to the Deputy Director for Urban Design, lead manage and participate in formulation of urban design planning initiatives and designguidelines and carry out urban design studies/assignments as needed for Chief Planner of Boston.
May 10, 2013
6-13 Sr. Planner, Special Initiatives
Reporting to the Deputy Director for Planning and Policy Development, Office of Jobs and Community Services (JCS), identify and develop funding resources; research, design and develop plans for new initiatives; coordinate JCS’s involvement in various initiatives, including but not limited to the Skilled Careers in Life Sciences (SCILS) initiative, Green Jobs Boston, and new projects to be developed.
May 3, 2013
4-13 Sr. GIS SQL Applications Developer
Under the direction of the Chief Planner,utilize advanced web service technologies to develop and maintain internet and intranet based geo services for various BRA departments.
May 3, 2013
3-13 Chief Technology Officer
Under the direction of the Director of Administration and Finance, plan, control and direct all aspects of information technology (IT) operations, support all BRA/EDIC locations, and work with the City of Boston Department of Innovation and Technology as needed.
May 3, 2013
21-12 Retail Business Sector Manager
Under the direction of the Deputy Director for Economic Initiatives or designee, lead, manage and participate in strategic plan/priority initiative to sustain and expand growth of Boston’s Retail industry.
June 27, 2012
22-12 Green/Clean Tech Business Manager
The Manager of the Green/Cleantech Sector is the primary BRA and City of Boston staff person responsible for all efforts to attract, retain and grow the green/cleantech industry in Boston.
June 27, 2012

To apply, forward one resume by one method only: e-mail, fax, or direct mail to:

BRA Human Resources
43 Hawkins Street
Boston, MA 02114
Fax: (617)918-5458
e-mail:   hr.bra@cityofboston.gov

Attach your resume as a plain text, Microsoft Word, or PDF file.


For additional employment opportunities, visit the City of Boston's employment opportunities web page



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