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Working at SMCOG

Missouri State University’s Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM) is an applied research center for MSU’s School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES). The Center has a statewide mission in public affairs and administers the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG), a Regional Planning Commission serving a 10-county region with over 80 units of local governments including the City of Springfield and the metro area.

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SMCOG is Hiring!

The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) and the Center for Resource Planning and Management (CRPM) at Missouri State University are excited to announce multiple career and internship opportunities.

We are filling two full-time professional planner positions in any combination of:

Associate Planner (2+ years of experience) – View posting
Senior Planner (4+ years of experience) – View posting

These positions were originally posted in late 2024 but were placed on hold due to uncertainties in funding and program availability under the new Federal Administration. We are now moving forward to fill two positions - and may also consider hiring an entry-level Planner (view job description). Anyone interested in the entry-level Planner role should contact us directly.

We are also seeking candidates for:

Part-Time Administrative Assistant – contact JasonRay@MissouriState.edu for details
Internships in Planning, GIS, and Graphic Design – contact AishwaryaShrestha@MissouriState.edu to learn more.

About SMCOG & CRPM

SMCOG serves 10 counties and 88 cities in Southwest Missouri, providing professional planning services in land use, transportation, economic development, and more. CRPM is the Missouri State University department that staffs and administers SMCOG. Together, we are widely regarded as one of the premier planning agencies in Missouri and have received multiple national awards for innovation and community impact.

Why Work With Us?

As a Missouri State University employee, you will enjoy:

Generous MOSERS retirement contributions – over 20% employer contribution
Excellent healthcare benefits with multiple plan options
Tuition fee waivers for employees, spouses, and dependents
Access to university resources, training, and a collaborative team culture

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in hiring professionals and interns with skills and experience in one or more of the following:

Municipal Planning & Zoning – code amendments, rezoning, development review
Long-Range Planning – comprehensive plans, future land use planning
Transportation Planning – multi-modal transportation program management
Economic Development – infrastructure planning, business loans, downtown revitalization
GIS & Graphic Design – mapping, spatial analysis, plan and report layout, visual communication
Administrative Support – data entry, meeting coordination, office support

How to Apply

Associate Planner: Apply here
Senior Planner: Apply here
Entry-Level Planner or Administrative Assistant: Contact JasonRay@MissouriState.edu
Internships (Planning, GIS, Graphic Design): Contact AishwaryaShrestha@MissouriState.edu