Hiring | The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA)

Led by the Wu Administration, the BPDA will continue meaningful reform of its processes. As part of that, we are excited to have a number of positions open, and are looking for talented individuals that can help give the agency a fresh perspective. 

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is the planning and economic development agency for the City of Boston. The BPDA plays a far-reaching role in shaping the City. We are a self-sustaining agency and our love for Boston inspires us to make our City an even better place to live, work, and connect. The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff with diverse experiences while continuing to work to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment, where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe every member on our team enriches our agency and allows us to see a broad range of ways to understand and engage with our city, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Residency Requirement for BPDA Employees: 

Anyone can apply to work for the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), but you must be a resident of the City of Boston by your first day of work. Additionally, you must provide proof of your residency on an annual basis. Click HERE for a list of the City of Boston neighborhoods.

Benefits of working at the BPDA:

• Medical Insurance

• Employer Paid Dental and Vision Plans 

• Flexible Spending Account for Health Care and Dependent Care

• Group Term Life Insurance up to $100,000

• Optional Life Insurance and Voluntary Insurance

• Retirement Savings plans

• 4 weeks’ Accrued Vacation Time

• Accrued Sick Time 

• 4 Personal Days per Fiscal Year (based on hire date)

• 12 Paid Holidays per Year

• Professional Development and Professional Dues/Membership Reimbursement (up to $1500 per fiscal year)

• Tuition Assistance up to $3000 per fiscal year.

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 

• Employee Assistance Program

* Employees must work twenty (20) or more hours per week to be entitled to benefits. 

Application link:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=b2f416fc-1af6-4bec-ac17-81ed433162eb&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US