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Planning and Research Assistant - New York, NY

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New York, NY · Posted November 10, 2026

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About the job

Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is seeking a Planning & Research Assistant for our New York headquarters. The Planning & Research Assistant reports directly to the Chief Planning and Design Officer and the Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics. The Assistant performs administrative, research and design tasks to support management and the planning of architecturally significant residential development properties handled by the firm. Candidates must have excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills as well as the ability and desire to interact regularly with all levels of the company. Candidates should have a strong interest in real estate as well as marketing, architecture, design, research and New York City. The position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support for the Chief Planning and Design Officer and the Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics. This includes proofing, printing and formatting deliverables, answering phones, calendar and contact maintenance, scheduling meetings, coordinating inter-department affairs, and preparing expense reports.

Organize executives’ public-facing initiatives such as social media, conferences, presentations and interviews

Maintain and update company mailing lists and coordinate deliverable distribution

Manage the library of design publications and research documents

Liaise with planning and research teams to assist with document preparation, property research, and other tasks as needed

Assist in new business initiatives, such as the preparation of presentations, proposals, and research on properties and potential clients

Assist in the development of internal Research and Planning & Design department initiatives, including best practices, workflow, and database organization

Provide support at events as needed, including property launches and corporate initiatives

Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail , writing ability and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments with shifting priorities

Self-motivated, resourceful and accountable

Ability to wear many hats and willingness to take on any task, large or small

Interact effectively with all levels of the organization in a fast-paced, team-oriented workplace

Strong sense of protocol and discretion appropriate to assist top-level executives

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, Corcoran’s new development division, is the new development market authority, leading the industry as its most innovative and effective marketing and sales organization. With over 30 years of experience and sales in excess of $40 billion, Corcoran Sunshine is the recognized leader in the research, planning, marketing, and sale of luxury residential development. Corcoran Sunshine represents a curated collection of the most desirable new addresses throughout the United States and in select international locations. Corcoran Sunshine is a subsidiary of Compass International Holdings.

Compass International Holdings is a global real estate services company empowering real estate professionals with everything they need to realize their entrepreneurial potential. With a presence in every major U.S. city and approximately 120 countries and territories, Compass International Holdings serves millions of buyers and sellers through a portfolio of some of the most recognized and iconic brands: @properties , Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21 ®, Christie's International Real Estate , Coldwell Banker ®, Compass , Corcoran ®, ERA ®, and Sotheby's International Realty ®. In addition to brokerage services, Compass International Holdings offers integrated services, such as mortgage, title, insurance, escrow, and relocation.

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