PlanRVA – Richmond, VA.
Job Title: Program Manager (Planner IV) – Two Openings
Transportation Programs Manager and Regional Programs Manager
Salary: Hiring Range $95,000 – $115,000
Starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and budget availability.
One opening will have a transportation emphasis and the other will support regional programs outside transportation, with final assignment based on organizational needs and the selected candidate’s qualifications.
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Posted 10/4/2026
Northern Kentucky Area Development District
About the NKADD: The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD), with headquarters in Florence, Kentucky, seeks qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director.
Located in Northern Kentucky, the NKADD is a collaboration of local leaders and staff educating and empowering communities by implementing quality services through specific areas of expertise in Aging, Community Development, Human Services, and Workforce Development. NKADD serves communities in Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton counties.
Position Overview, Executive Director: The successful candidate will be expected to partner, advise, and lead the NKADD Board of Directors, staff and other regional leaders to enhance the NKADD strategic direction, focus, and offerings on important public policy issues affecting the region and its member governments. The position serves as the District’s representative at the regional, state and federal level, and is responsible for managing and supervising the professional staff of the District.
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Centralina Regional Council
About Centralina Regional Council: Headquartered in the vibrant metropolis of Charlotte, North Carolina, Centralina unites 70 communities across nine counties to tackle complex challenges, spark economic opportunity, and enhance the quality of life for 2.25 million residents. If you excel at building trust-based relationships, diversifying resources, and bringing diverse stakeholders together around shared goals, this is your opportunity to make a lasting regional impact.
Position Overview: The Executive Director serves as Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Board of Delegates and Executive Board. The Executive Director is responsible for leading operational initiatives and generating financial opportunities.
With an operating budget of $20.5M and $16.2M in passthrough funding ($36.7M total), Centralina employs 47 dedicated staff structured across six departments and seven focus areas:
- Focus Areas: Aging & Health, Community Economic Development, Local Government Support, Natural Resources & Resilience, Planning & Placemaking, Transportation & Mobility, and Workforce & Talent.
- Organizational Structure: Internal operations (Administration & Finance, Strategic Engagement & Technical Services) and external services (Regional Planning, Community Economic Development, Area Agency on Aging, Workforce Development Board).
Centralina’s staff serve as subject-matter experts, ensuring the organization meets critical business strategic priorities and remains responsive to those who need the most help. Friendly, talented and professional staff help Centralina remain a trusted source of data and analysis that informs decision-makers and calls attention to important trends.
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Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission – Virginia
The TJPDC seeks an experienced Director of Regional Planning and Operations to join our innovative planning and leadership team. This senior-level position will serve in a dual leadership role. The first is to direct the agency’s planning department, providing strategic vision and administrative oversight of a diverse planning portfolio. The second is to direct the overall operation of the agency, performing select high-level administrative functions under the direction of the Executive Director.
About Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)
The TJPDC is a dynamic regional government organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents in Virginia’s planning district ten (10). The mission of the TJPDC is to provide regional vision, collaborative leadership, and professional service to develop effective solutions. We serve the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson and the City of Charlottesville. The TJPDC is a regional planning agency that offers a broad range of planning services in the areas of land-use, housing, community development, environment, transportation, broadband, and economic development, as well as legislative services. Our office is adjacent to the downtown mall in Charlottesville, VA, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia. Approximately 275,000 residents live in the region, which is known for its historic resources, scenic beauty, high quality of life, and urban and rural living.
Link to full job description and application: www.tjpdc.org/apply
Southside Planning District Commission – Virginia
COMMUNITY PROJECT MANAGER
The Southside Planning District Commission is seeking a full-time Community Project Manager to support a number of ongoing and future community-minded and governmental projects across its 15 member jurisdictions. This position places particular emphasis on securing and managing grant funding, with housing rehabilitation projects as the primary focus.
We are searching for a professional, detail-oriented, and strategic individual to write and administer grants, manage projects from inception to completion, and collaborate effectively with local governments, contractors, and partner agencies. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proven experience with project and financial management.
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