📬🌍 Global Jobs, Custom GIS Trainings, Urban Health, and Free Courses on Sustainable Mobility
From Brisbane to Berlin: Explore GIS roles, team training offers, climate action consultancies, and fresh learning opportunities in urban mobility.
Welcome to the latest edition of the All Things Urban newsletter!
This week’s highlights include a range of handpicked opportunities across the globe — from GIS and spatial analysis jobs in Germany, Australia, and the U.S., to a high-impact climate consultancy in Italy and traineeships at the European Parliament.
We’re also spotlighting a free online course on cargo bikes and last-mile logistics, a unique chance to explore Berlin’s urban transformation through guided bike tours, and a call for papers for the International Conference on Urban Health 2025.
Plus: we’re now offering custom GIS and spatial analysis training sessions for teams, organizations, think tanks, and research centres — designed to turn complexity into clarity for your specific workflows and projects. Interested? Reach out via the link below to explore what’s possible for your team.
Whether you’re a planner, policymaker, consultant, student, or researcher, there’s something here to fuel your curiosity and support your next professional move.
OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHT
🚲 Explore Berlin’s urban development on two wheels!
Join Berlin on Bike for themed Study Tours covering practical insights into mobility, the 15-minute city, inclusive urbanism, and climate resilience. Each experience includes a guided bike tour and interactive seminars before and after – turning inspiration into real-world action.
💡 Why do we recommend this?
Whether you're a student, researcher, practitioner, policymaker, educator, or part of an NGO, consultancy, or local government – this is a hands-on opportunity to explore Berlin’s urban transformation up close.
Open to all public and private groups interested in mobility, urban planning, and climate action — including private groups of friends & family, local and regional governments, NGOs, consultancies, investors, housing associations, universities, political representatives and more!
Find out more and book the tour that fits your needs:
We’ve successfully trained 200+ urban professionals in using GIS and spatial analysis — including team members from leading organisations such as Gehl, Global Designing Cities Initiative, Buro Happold, Bax Consulting, Circle Economy Foundation, and many-many more.
We’re now offering customised sessions for teams, organizations, think tanks, and research centres. Whether you're working with zoning codes, accessibility data, or infrastructure layers, our upskilling programs turn complexity into clarity.
📈 We focus on real-world applications, tailored to your specific niche, projects, and workflows.
If you're curious about how we can help upskill your team, fill out this short form — we’ll send you a short info deck you can check out or share with colleagues. You’re also welcome to schedule a quick call with us to explore your needs and possible formats. Let’s see what’s possible together!
Jobs, open calls, and other career opportunities handpicked for you by All Things Urban:
🗺️ Job Opportunity: Transportation GIS Specialist
Organization: City of Raleigh, North Carolina
Location: Raleigh, NC, US (Flexible/Hybrid)
Deadline to Apply: 9 May 2025, 11:59 PM Eastern
Description: Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of transportation in Raleigh! As a Transportation GIS Specialist, you’ll support planning and operations by managing spatial data, building web-based GIS tools, and improving data workflows. You’ll work closely with the city’s award-winning GIS and transportation teams to make a tangible impact on how people move through the city. Ideal for GIS professionals passionate about public service, data accuracy, and collaborative problem-solving.
🇪🇺 Traineeship Opportunity: Schuman Traineeships at the European Parliament
Location: Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, or EU liaison offices
Format: Full-Time, 5-Month Paid Traineeship (starting October 2025)
Deadline to Apply: 31 May 2025, 23:59 CEST
Description: Looking to kick off your career in the heart of the EU?
The Schuman traineeship is your chance to gain hands-on experience in policy, finance, administration, communication, IT, and more — all within a multicultural, dynamic environment at the core of European decision-making.
🌱 Consultancy Opportunity: Governance & Climate Action Expert – City of Bergamo
Organization: NetZeroCities / City Expert Support Facility (CESF)
Location: Remote or Italy-based (Bergamo collaboration required)
Format: Short-Term Consultancy
Deadline to Apply: 23 May 2025, 23:59 CET
Description: The City of Bergamo, Italy is seeking expert support to strengthen internal and external governance structures and build capacity for implementing its Climate City Contract. The consultant will help set up an Energy and Climate Desk, foster interdepartmental collaboration, and support stakeholder engagement across sectors. This is part of a broader effort to accelerate the city’s journey toward climate neutrality. Ideal for experts with experience in climate governance, public-private collaboration, and capacity building in local administrations.
💡 Want to share your opportunity with 90,000+ urban professionals around the world?
You're in good company — institutions like LSE Cities, ETH Zurich, IE University, IAAC, and the Global Designing Cities Initiative already collaborate with us to reach urbanists globally. Get in touch to join them!
🎓 Internship Opportunity: Summer Intern – Pilot Pitchfest
Organization: Social Science Research Council (project-based)
Location: Remote-first (NYC-based preferred; co-working space available)
Format: Full- or Part-Time, 8 Weeks
Compensation: $30/hour (NYC standard for grad student internships)
Deadline to Apply: ASAP – applications reviewed on a rolling basis (event on May 22)
Description: Join the team behind Pilot Pitchfest, a high-energy matchmaking event connecting NYC agencies, academics, and volunteers! This is a great opportunity for a graduate student interested in city governance, project management, and cross-sector collaboration. You’ll support everything from logistics and CRM coordination, to program communications, project scoping, and contract management. There’s also an optional opportunity to write and pitch stories to Vital City. 📩 To apply, send a brief cover letter, CV, and writing sample to cara@pilotpitchfest.org.
🗺️ Job Opportunity: GIS-Specialist
Organization: Sweco Germany
Location: Arnsberg, Dortmund, Dresden, Halle/Saale, Hamburg, Leipzig, Berlin, Bremen, Germany
Format: Full-Time, Permanent
Deadline to Apply: Not specified – apply as soon as possible
Description: Sweco, Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy, is looking for a GIS-Spcialist to support data management for infrastructure projects across Germany. In this role, you'll work with GIS/CAD systems to maintain and clean utility data, review survey data, manage digital documentation, and support quality control and client requests. The ideal candidate has a degree or training in GIS, Geoinformatics, Geography, or a related field, is comfortable with GIS tools and digital infrastructure data, and communicates fluently in German. Sweco offers flexible, trust-based working hours, excellent benefits such as a Deutschlandticket, health and childcare support, and strong opportunities for professional development.
📣 Call for Papers: International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) 2025
Theme: Healthy Cities, Resilient Futures: Weaving Climate Action, Equity, and Wellbeing from the Pacific to the World
Location: Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre, New Zealand
Deadline to Submit: 17 May 2025
Description: Be part of the global conversation shaping the future of urban health! The 21st International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and innovators to submit proposals on urbanization, climate change, equity, and public health. This year’s edition emphasizes diverse voices from the Asia Pacific and encourages submissions from Indigenous and Pacific Island communities. ccepted presenters will share their work on an international stage, collaborate with global experts, and contribute to real-world strategies for resilient, equitable urban futures.
🛰️ Job Opportunity: GIS Team Leader
Organization: Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government
Location: Brisbane (flexible work arrangements available)
Format: Full-Time, Temporary (approx. 8 months, with possible extension)
Deadline to Apply: 12 May 2025
Description: The Queensland Government is hiring a GIS Team Leader to lead a multidisciplinary team within the Intelligence and GIS unit of its Environmental Services and Regulation division. In this role, you will manage a group of GIS analysts, oversee the development of high-quality spatial products for regulatory purposes, provide expert GIS guidance, and represent ESR in complex stakeholder discussions. You'll also help improve internal systems, coordinate inter-agency collaboration, and support initiatives that strengthen First Nations engagement and outcomes. Ideal for experienced GIS professionals with leadership capabilities, strong communication skills, and a passion for environmental compliance and data-driven impact. Salary: $129,089 – $138,273 AUD/year
🚲 Free Course: Cargo Bikes – Revolutionising Urban Delivery
Organisation: Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) by EIT Urban Mobility
Location: Online
Format: Short Course, Self-paced
Language: English
Price: Free
Description: Discover how pedal-powered logistics are transforming city life. This free online course by UMX dives into the world of cargo bikes and cycle logistics as sustainable solutions to urban delivery challenges.
Ideal for urban planners, mobility experts, sustainability advocates, and businesses exploring greener logistics options. Accessible to both beginners and experienced professionals.
🌿 Funding Opportunity: Aspire Grant Program 2025
Organizer: Conservation Action Research Network (CARN)
Funding Amount: Up to $5,000 USD
Deadline to Apply: 11 June 2025
Language Options: Applications accepted in English, Français, Español, and Portuguese
Description: The Aspire Grant Program supports graduate students and early career professionals (priority to those aged 35 or younger) from the Congo Basin region who are working on biodiversity, conservation, or environmental sustainability. Residents of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Rwanda, Uganda, and São Tomé and Príncipe are eligible to apply. These competitive grants of up to $5,000 aim to empower young African researchers to launch impactful conservation projects and strengthen their capacity to compete for larger-scale funding, while remaining active in their home countries.
Thank you for being part of the All Things Urban community — we’re truly grateful to have you with us. We hope these opportunities, and insights bring you inspiration, direction, and meaningful steps forward in your urban journey. 💛
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Warm regards,
Your All Things Urban team
Note: The deadlines mentioned are subject to change; please verify with the respective organizations.