UIC CUPPA Careers Blog: 2009

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U.S. Census Bureau: Temporary part-time census taker

U.S. Census Bureau: Temporary part-time census taker

What would you do with some extra cash? The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work. Attend one of the testing sessions as listed below or call the toll-free number today 1-866-861-2010

Location: First Baptist Congregational Church, 1613 W. Washington Blvd., Chgo.Dates/Times: December 28th & 30th at 9:30 a.m. and at 3:30 December 29th at 1:30 and at 3:30All applicants must bring two forms of identification to the testing location.

For a list acceptable forms of identification and to download the Practice Test, please visit <http://www.2010censusjobs.gov/>www.2010censusjobs.gov.

University of Illinois (UIC) School of Continuing Studies (SCS): Director of Marketing

University of Illinois (UIC) School of Continuing Studies (SCS): Director of Marketing

The UIC SCS Director of Marketing will lead the strategic planning and

implementation of all branding, marketing, advertising and communications

activities for the recently created School of Continuing Studies (SCS) and

its constituent units and programs. Through its five units/program areas,

the SCS delivers an array of programming primarily to adult professional

student audiences, including both credit and noncredit courses, certificates

and degree programs and intensive and customized ESL instruction, in online,

face-to-face and blended formats.

The SCS Director of Marketing reports to the Executive Director of the

School and works closely with individual program areas to develop, implement

and budget for results-oriented integrated strategic marketing plans for new

and existing programs. This newly established position will integrate SCS

marketing staff into a centralized team that will support marketing for all

present and future programs of the School. The position will lead the

development of a distinctive brand for the SCS and its programs and creation

of an interactive unified SCS web site.

The ideal candidate for this position is a strategic thinker with

comprehensive marketing experience and strong technical, operational and

supervisory skills who will bring energy and creativity to bear on the

School's many programming opportunities.

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional marketing

experience is required, with some evidence of positive results in a

continuing education marketing environment desirable. Experience in:

website development and management, electronic advertising, interpretation

and analysis of market research, search engine optimization, print

advertising; campaign development; branding; working in an enrollment

management/recruiting environment. Familiarity with CRM systems and lead

generation and management also desirable. A bachelors degree is required,

masters degree preferred.

For fullest consideration please submit your resume and cover letter to

Search Coordinator at search-scs@uic.edu by January 1, 2010. AA/EOE

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC): Assistant to the Executive Director, Center for Advanced Design, Research and Exploration

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC): Assistant to the Executive Director, Center for Advanced Design, Research and Exploration

*** University of Illinois at Chicago - INTERNAL SEARCH ***

Title:

Assistant to the Executive Director, Center for Advanced Design, Research and Exploration

Job Description:

The CENTER for ADVANCED DESIGN, RESEARCH and EXPLORATION, at the

University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking an Assistant to the

Executive Director to provide high-level administrative support to the

administrative core of the center and executive director. Staff member

will be responsible for maintaining, organizing, and completion of all

administrative functions directly related to the day to day and

operational functions of the research unit including processing

financial transactions, vouchers and reimbursements, making travel

arrangements, supplies management and other administrative duties as

assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently employed at UIC with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of

experience in an administrative office is required (academic research

setting preferred). Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

Professional highly required. The successful candidate must be detail

orientated; highly organized; able to work with others; and able to deal

with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

Posting End Date

December 28, 2009

Contact Person

For fullest consideration please submit a resume and 3 letters of

recommendation by 12/28/09 to Angela Prazza, Coordinator of Research

Programs, 1253 S. Halsted St. #204, Chicago,IL 60607. Email

prazza@uic.edu. UIC is an AA EOE.

University of Illinois (UIC) Office of Sustainability: Program Coordinator

University of Illinois (UIC) Office of Sustainability: Program Coordinator

*** THIS IS AN INTERNAL SEARCH - APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AT UIC

UIC's Office of Sustainability is seeking applications for the position of program coordinator. The program coordinator will administer the outreach and marketing initiatives and programs for the office. The preferred candidate will have an interest in sustainable initiatives, including recycling, active transportation and energy conservation.

The program coordinator reports to the associate chancellor for sustainability and is responsible for program priorities, setting goals and objectives for outreach and marketing, creating publications and presentations, maintenance and content of website, and the dissemination of these outreach efforts.

A bachelor's degree in marketing, natural or environmental science/policy, engineering, public health, energy or related field is required; master's degree is preferred. At least two years experience with the development, coordination or implementation of environmental health, resource conservation and/or sustainable development programs is required. The preferred candidate will have excellent communication skills and knowledge of appropriate software programs (Word, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver).

For fullest consideration, electronic applications including resume, cover letter and the names of three references should be received by Wednesday, December 23, 2009 to Karen Kostecka at karenkos@uic.edu . The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): Community Development Officer for Operations

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): Community Development Officer for Operations

LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

Position Opening

Community Development Officer for Operations

The New York City office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) seeks a mid-level professional to fill the position of Community Development Officer for Operations. This position reports to the LISC NYC Managing Director.

Background

LISC is a national nonprofit organization, which provides financial and technical assistance to neighborhood-based nonprofit community development corporations (CDCs) working to improve housing and economic conditions in distressed neighborhoods. The New York City program works with over 70 CDCs and community-based entrepreneurs throughout the city to develop affordable multi-family rental housing, homeownership opportunities, commercial enterprises and community facilities.

Responsibilities:

Fiscal Management

§ Serve as liaison to National LISC administrative offices and Chicago office of the National Equity Fund (NEF) on all funding and finance issues;

§ Develop, track, and manage budget for 20-person unit, including review of monthly variance reports;

§ Oversee expense and revenue booking and allocations, including funding transactions, disbursements, invoices, and expense reports;

§ Manage production data and track loans from financial institutions to LISC, loans from LISC to community organizations, and the status of the overall portfolio for internal management and reporting to funders and investors;

§ Develop and create financial MIS reporting on client organizations and transactions, and act as information technology liaison to National LISC;

§ Assist staff with financial analysis and management, including assisting with construction requisitions, analyzing audit statements, etc. and

§ Manage the portfolio of reserve accounts.

Program and Operations

§ Manage programs, including overseeing consultants, working with CDCs, developing relationships with various stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward milestones;

§ Assist with program development, operations and donor activities;

§ Write concept papers and proposals and track progress on various work plans;

§ Conduct research on community development funding opportunities;

§ Arrange meetings, develop agendas and maintain minutes for various projects and internal and external meetings;

§ Help NYC staff meet internal and external deadlines and track project performance;

§ Gather information for and coordinate preparation of NYC LISC program planning documents;

§ Write and process grant proposals for city-wide community development groups and other organizations as necessary;

§ Coordinate with outside consultants on various research and development projects and training programs; and

§ Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

§ General knowledge of accounting and experience in budgeting for nonprofits.

§ General knowledge of real estate fund accounting.

§ Flexibility to interact with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.

§ Self-directed, independent worker who takes initiative and is interested in helping to create systems and processes to support this new position.

§ Capacity to simultaneously work on multiple tasks and projects and set priorities for a challenging workload.

§ Demonstration of commitment to work in the nonprofit sector.

§ MBA, CPA or other Master’s Degree preferred and relevant work experience required.

§ Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Mary Jo Allen

Vice President

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

501 Seventh Avenue, 7th Floor

New York, NY 10018

resumes@lisc.org

LISC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Illinois Field Organizer: Transportation for America Campaign

Illinois Field Organizer: Transportation for America Campaign

http://t4america.org/pressers/2009/11/10/now-hiring-illinois-field-organizer/

Now Hiring: Illinois Field Organizer

The Transportation for America Campaign is seeking a smart and motivated individual to grow a diverse state coalition and field operation as part of a national campaign. The Illinois Field Organizer will direct the day-to-day development of a diverse coalition of prominent state and local organizations working in key regions of Illinois to reform federal transportation policy.
Experience managing field and coalition organizing on a political or issue campaign is a must. The Illinois Field Organizer will report to the T4 America Campaign Field Director in Washington DC, and will be housed in the Center for Neighborhood Technology offices in Chicago, Ill. He or she will work closely with the existing Illinois network to expand the coalition, build leadership, and meet local capacity-building goals. The applicant must be a dynamic individual, prepared to speak to audiences, and work with the Illinois coalition to organize both grasstops and grassroots events for NGOs, business leaders, and elected officials.
Responsibilities will include:
Staff a table of local organization partners and allies and provide assistance with local education and outreach efforts of Illinois groups;
Develop tools and materials (in coordination with other local coalition partners and other T4 America campaign teams) to engage in advocacy and media efforts in an expanding role over the course of the campaign;
Build a powerful field operation to mobilize “grasstops” supporters of the campaign. (This will include leaders from the local business community, local environmental organizations, union leaders, the real estate sector, equity and health groups, elected officials and others.)
Work with state coalition partners to build capacity for organizing, advocacy and communications.
Build the capacity of local and state campaign partners, including Downstate, to engage with state and federal leaders on transportation and other related policies.
Acting as the T4 America liaison on the ground: communicating the latest legislative knowledge from Washington to the Illinois coalition, and collecting information at the local level to pass back to the campaign in Washington.
This position requires a self-motivated and detail-oriented person with excellent organizational skills. The candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Candidate qualifications:
At least two years of experience organizing with a political or issue campaign is a MUST;
Experience working on bicycling, walking, transit, or community development is a strong preference, experience with unions, business groups, health interests or seniors will be considered an asset;
Knowledge of Illinois communities and politics and campaign experience in Illinois strongly preferred;
Knowledge of federal legislative process will be considered an asset;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deliverables, deadlines and show measurable results, with willingness to be part of a team working towards a common goal is required;
Available for travel on a frequent basis throughout Illinois and to Washington D.C. required;
Strong communication and writing skills and an ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of people and audiences are essential;
Must demonstrate experience managing partnerships through internet communication, in person and by phone.
Full-time, will include some nights and weekends. Must be available for frequent travel. Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis. Job is available for an immediate start. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample and 3 references to Bridget Torres, bridget@cnt.org . Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Transportation for America is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Partnership for New Communities: Program Officer

Partnership for New Communities: Program Officer

Reports to: Executive Director
The Partnership for New Communities seeks a motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail who wants to make a contribution to Chicago’s effort to revitalize neighborhoods and improve lives through the transformation of public housing.
Established in 2003 by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and The Chicago Community Trust, The Partnership brings together business, civic and non-profit leaders to:

Support the goals of Chicago’s sweeping plan to transform public housing – the Plan for Transformation;
Stimulate large-scale economic revitalization of some of Chicago’s most distressed neighborhoods;
Promote the development of strong institutions that enrich community life and sustain mixed-income diversity; and
Invest in the human potential of community residents.

The Partnership is a staffed initiative housed at the Chicago Community Trust.

Job Purpose:
The Program Officer assists in developing The Partnership’s programmatic strategies, and implements those strategies by making and monitoring a portfolio of grants, providing active project management support, and serving as a representative of The Partnership to the community.

Job Functions:
Program Leadership

Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of program initiatives as set forth in the strategic plan.
Develop knowledge about and remain current with The Partnership’s program areas as well as community issues, needs and organizations within The Partnership’s areas of interest.
Attend and participate in monthly Colleagues meetings and quarterly Advisory Committee and Executive Subcommittee meetings. Prepare for and facilitate project-related meetings as needed, such as Opportunity Chicago’s Policy and Sustainability and Strategic Advisers meetings and 2016 Fund working group and funder meetings.
Work cooperatively with staff of The Chicago Community Trust and other foundations.
Attend and participate in programs, activities and training sessions that foster professional growth and an increased awareness of community.
Conduct research on issues or concerns of importance to The Partnership and present findings in written and oral formats, as directed by the Executive Director.

Program Management

Review and maintain a portfolio of letters of inquiry, follow up on invitations for proposal submission, and provide guidance to grant seekers regarding proposal submission.
Monitor grants from proposal approval through close of grant records to ensure compliance with terms of the grant, including review of grant agreements, progress reports, results, and payment requests. Respond to grant recipient requests for information.
Serve as manager and key point of contact for several major initiatives: Opportunity Chicago, the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, Living Cities / Weatherization Workforce Partnership, the 2016 Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods.
Carry out program evaluation as assigned, using the designated performance measurement tools.
Create reports analyzing and describing grant performance and project outcomes.
Manage consultant contracts on an as-needed basis

Proposal Review

Analyze and evaluate proposals including consideration of need, costs, capacity of organization, financial position, program outcomes and impact, usually requiring multiple site visits, reference checks and other due diligence.
Use the designated formats to write up an analysis and recommendation for review by the Executive Director and consideration by the Executive Subcommittee and Advisory Committee.

Community Engagement/Representation

Represent The Partnership to current and potential grant recipients at civic and community meetings and events.
Initiate conversations with community partners to develop and respond to new project ideas.
Organize and co-facilitate The Partnership’s annual conference for community partners.

Communications

Provide information on grants, organizations, and issues in the field(s) of expertise for the purpose of media and public relations.
Assist with content development and editing for newsletters, published reports, press releases, and Web materials.
Work with grant recipients to generate appropriate recognition for Partnership support and ensure alignment with Partnership branding and identity standards.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in public policy or related field preferred
Minimum of three to five years of related experience
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and presentation
Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize large amounts of information
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize
Experience in one or more of the following program areas: workforce development, housing, community and economic development, evaluation preferred
Familiarity with metropolitan Chicago, its communities, neighborhoods, and community organizations.

This description should not be construed to contain every function or responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Interested individuals should submit resume and cover letter to:

resumes@cct.org

NOTE: Please enter the job title of the position for which you are applying for in the subject header of the email.

Asset Manager: National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF)

Asset Manager: National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF)

The National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), the largest non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits, is seeking an Asset Manager for New York City. The Asset Manager will be responsible for all property and asset management issues from development of the investment proposal throughout the life of the lower tier partnership to ensure the continuous delivery of tax credit benefits and projected passive losses. Analyze financial feasibility of investment proposals from the standpoint of property and asset management. Coordinate with other Team members to review and analyze all transactional plans related to on-time delivery of units and long-term operating success. Oversee the financial analyses, documentation, database maintenance and other work outputs of the asset analyst. Continually assess project and partnership risk factors as they pertain to compliance with Section 42 (LIHTC) provisions. Mentor Analyst in identifying, interpreting, evaluating and mitigating risks and issues. Along with fellow team members, LISC and other intermediaries, duties also include establishing strong, productive working relationships with project sponsors, lenders, municipal and allocating agencies. Focus is needed on the continuous need to maintain project development files and project data.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting or related field. Minimum 5 years experience in asset management, property management or real estate finance. A strong track record of asset management is essential with skills and knowledge of: multifamily real estate operations; property management; marketing; leasing; budgeting; finance reporting and compliance with financing covenants or regulatory agreements. Applicant must also have keen analytical skills and proven ability to readily recognize, investigate, interpret and communicate warning signs of potential problems. This position requires the following traits and abilities: self-starter; creative problem solver; team oriented; relationship builder; multi-task oriented and willingness to travel.

We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements via fax to (312) 360-0804,
e-mail to rhall@nefinc.org , or mail to The National Equity Fund, Human Resources Department, 120 South Riverside Plaza, 15th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606.

NEF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Program Officer, Sustainable Communities Initiative: LISC - Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

Program Officer, Sustainable Communities Initiative: LISC - Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

Background
Greater Cincinnati LISC seeks qualified candidate for the position of Program Officer to oversee its Sustainable Communities Initiative. LISC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving neighborhoods by supporting community-based organizations and other nonprofits with funding, technical assistance and advocacy to improve social and economic conditions in low-income, urban communities. Founded in 1979 by the Ford Foundation, LISC has grown to become the nation’s premier national non-profit intermediary providing holistic support, or comprehensive neighborhood development to underserved communities.

Greater Cincinnati LISC’s Sustainable Communities Initiative called place matters is an intensive investment strategy in that is currently being implemented in targeted neighborhoods. In these neighborhoods, community-based agencies collaborate to implement a comprehensive approach that seeks to improve the quality of life of residents. Place matters seeks to catalyze transformative change, by improving neighborhood circumstances and producing fundamental changes in the neighborhood and the lives of its residents. LISC provides financial and technical services to ensure that physical development, along with improved opportunities for education, employment, health care, child care and recreation, are afforded to neighborhood residents. The pilot initiative was launched in 2007 in three communities: Avondale, Price Hill and Covington. In place matters phase II (beginning in January 2010) LISC will be continuing work in the three neighborhoods and is considering moving forward with a similar targeted investment strategy in at least one more neighborhood, with others to follow.

Job Description:
The individual hired to fill this newly created position will be expected to provide the leadership, creativity and management discipline needed to guide a broad range of implementation activities associated with the Sustainable Communities strategy. These include: providing financial and technical assistance to neighborhood partner organizations; assisting organizations undertaking affordable housing and economic development projects, developing and managing new programs and projects in each target area; strengthening and implementing partnerships among neighborhood-based organizations, anchor institutions, and other corporate, civic and public sector organizations; building and maintaining consensus among different constituencies; and advocating for policy and system innovations that support the Sustainable Communities approach.
The ideal candidate will have experience in:
§ Developing and managing neighborhood based programs
§ Providing leadership and collaboration to build consensus among different constituencies
§ Real Estate development finance, preferably non-profit work
§ Strong organizational development and community skills
§ Experience in providing training and technical assistance to non-profit organizations is also strongly desired.
§ Real estate loan closings and disbursements for loans and/or grant administration

Under supervision of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky LISC Executive Director, the Program Officer will:

Specific Job Responsibilities:

§ Develop a solid and respectful working relationship with the neighborhood partner organizations in each participating neighborhood and maintain an in-depth knowledge of their organizational conditions, programs and projects.
§ Build a similar understanding of the interests, priorities and concerns of other current or prospective partner organizations in each target area – including anchor institutions, program providers, resident groups, business groups, advocacy organizations, and other nonprofits and business stakeholders.
§ Assist in the development and implementation of Quality of Life plans and other ongoing planning activities.
§ Develop coherent and focused workplans for each Sustainable Communities target area that are consistent with the overall strategy and supported by all key stakeholders, and ensure that the workplans are updated regularly.
§ Provide appropriate technical assistance to neighborhood partner organizations and other program participants to ensure effective implementation of the target area strategies; this will involve a combination of direct technical assistance and coordination of consultants and other technical assistance providers involved with the initiative.
§ Identify prospective funding opportunities and prepare proposals reports, presentations, and tours as required by funders, investors, national LISC and others.
§ Keep abreast of relevant state and federal policy initiatives affecting the Sustainable Communities agenda and work with others in the field to implement a policy advocacy strategy that supports the Sustainable Communities program in Greater Cincinnati.
§ Maintain current practical knowledge of the community development field nationally and seek opportunities to introduce relevant best practices into the Sustainable Communities program in Greater Cincinnati
§ Assume responsibility for special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

§ Highly motivated individual with a demonstrated commitment to the field of community development who has held increasingly responsible positions in the field.
§ Self-directed, independent worker who takes initiative and is able to coordinate and balance the different responsibilities of this position.
§ Flexibility and poise in dealing with a very diverse range of individuals and organizations, including but not limited to community development organizations, public agencies, private developers, funders and lenders.
§ Possesses sophisticated skills with respect to intervention methodologies in community redevelopment and can evidence successful collaboration with the public sector.
§ Ability to work with neighborhood partners and others to develop new programs and/or projects, and to leverage resources for them.
§ Intimate experience with the operations of non-profit organizations, including budgeting, board and staff development, administrative and management systems.
§ Good technical capacity and experience in a diverse set of fields including real estate finance and development, public finance, human capital development and community programming.
§ Capacity to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and projects, while still meeting program priorities.
§ Experience with real estate loan closings and disbursements for loans and/or grant administration
§ Ability to work well in a team setting with a high degree of initiative.
§ Detailed and timely attention to reporting requirements and deadlines.
§ Strong organizational development and community skills
§ Excellent communication skills.
§ Bachelors Degree in related field. Graduate degree in urban planning, real estate, public administration, or business preferred.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates should send a resume (including salary history) and cover letter by December 15th to:

Kathy Schwab
LISC of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
100 East Central Parkway Suite 206
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tel: 513-723-1026
Fax: 513-723-0976
Email: kschwab@lisc.org

LISC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Assistant Program Officer: Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Assistant Program Officer: Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Program Officer for Foreclosure Response.

About LISC
LISC is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping community residents transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity — good places to work, do business and raise children. LISC mobilizes corporate, government and philanthropic support to provide local community development organizations with: loans, grants and equity investments; local, statewide and national policy support; and technical and management assistance.
LISC’s program staff is based in 29 cities and many of the rural areas where LISC-supported community development takes shape. In collaboration with local community development groups, LISC staff help identify priorities and challenges, delivering the most appropriate support to meet local needs. LISC is Building Sustainable Communities by achieving five goals: expanding investment in housing and other real estate, increasing family income and wealth, stimulating economic development, improving access to quality education, and supporting healthy environments and lifestyles.
More information about the company is available at our website www.lisc.org .

About the Assistant Program Officer Position
The Assistant Program Officer position, based in New York City, is primarily responsible for partnering with LISC local offices and national programs to develop workplans and to manage program reporting for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Technical Assistance (NSP-TA) grant. NSP-TA is a new federal stimulus program designed to provide technical assistance to and improve outcomes of Neighborhood Stabilization Program grantees and to stabilize neighborhoods hard hit by the mortgage foreclosure crisis. This position is funded by a three-year contract.

Specific work will include:

Work in partnership with LISC local offices and national programs throughout the country to prepare NSP-TA workplans, workplan budgets, amendments, and program reports consistent with federal contract compliance requirements;
Monitor use of funds to make sure there is consistency with contract terms, OMB regulations, and work plans;
Assist with all internal coordination and oversight of NSP-TA activities, including the contractor selection process, management of implementation partners, and internal management team meetings; and
Assist with all communication and marketing related to NSP-TA activities and services, including planning conferences and webinars, identifying best practices, and developing training materials.

Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum 3-5 years of work experience;

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred;

Strong financial acumen and experience in developing, managing and adjusting budgets;

Highly organized, process and detail oriented, with excellent writing skills;

Experience in administering federal contracts, especially technical assistance programs, desirable;

Knowledge of the community development industry preferred; and

Knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred.

LISC offers a competitive salary and benefits.

For consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume to:

Emily Bolton
Senior Program Officer
LISC
501 Seventh Avenue, 7th floor
New York, NY 10018
ebolton@lisc.org

LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Transportation and Community Development Policy Analyst: The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)

Transportation and Community Development Policy Analyst: The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT)

Title: Transportation and Community Development Policy Analyst

Offered by: Center for Neighborhood Technology

Availability: Immediate; Open until filled

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) is an award-winning "innovations laboratory

for urban sustainability." Since 1978, CNT has been working to show urban communities in

Chicago and across the country how to develop more sustainably. CNT promotes the better and

more efficient use of the undervalued resources and inherent advantages of the built and natural

systems that comprise the urban environment.

As a creative think-and-do tank, we research, promote, and implement innovative solutions to

improve the economy and the environment; make good use of existing resources and community

assets; restore the health of natural systems and increase the wealth and well-being of people—

now and in the future. CNT's unique approach combines cutting edge research and analysis,

public policy advocacy, the creation of web-based information tools for transparency and

accountability, and the advancement of economic development social ventures to address those

problems in innovative ways.

CNT works in four areas: transportation and community development, natural resources, energy,

and climate. CNT's two affiliates, I-GO Car Sharing and CNT Energy, enable individuals to

adopt a more sustainable lifestyle while decreasing their household expenses in transportation

and energy.

Our staff of 64 is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood in a former weaving factory

that is LEED-Platinum (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building.

CNT is a recipient of the 2009 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.

In 2006, CNT pioneered the concept of Housing + Transportation Affordability, developing an

innovative model for household transportation costs that produces a more comprehensive

account of the cost of location than is possible with other measures. Since the creation of the

H+T model, CNT has expanded its coverage to over 300 metro regions in the U.S. and has

partnered with regional authorities across the country to produce customized H+T analyses,

along with policy recommendations for ways to achieve more affordable and sustainable

development. The Secretaries of HUD and USDOT referred to CNT's Index as the justification

for their interagency partnership for sustainable communities. The Index is being applied in

regions as diverse as the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. In

the coming months and years, CNT expects H+T Affordability to emerge as a crucial

consideration for policymakers involved in transportation and housing development. This staff

person will be expected to facilitate the expansion of CNT's transportation and community

development work at the regional and federal level by promoting and implementing H+T

analysis, as well as other relevant tools, policies and programs.

Responsibilities

- Serve as a staff level point person for the Transportation and Community Development

program on the H+T Affordability Index, taking the lead on regional reports, policy

proposals and other projects,

- Develop and recommend planning mechanisms to encourage affordable, equitable and

sustainable mixed use development, including but not limited to public ordinances,

zoning codes and recommendations, financing instruments and other programs,

- Build strong relationships with municipal, regional, state and federal agencies and

stakeholders to implement policies, standards, and strategies supportive of sustainable

and affordable development,

- Promote the use of the H+T tool to improve communities’ understanding of the tool and

its implications for sustainable development and affordability,

- Research and advocate for best practices for transportation and community development

planning across the nation,

- Engage with local and federal government, transit agencies, regional planning agencies

and other stakeholders to move these recommendations towards implementation,

- Review and comment on legislation, at the state and federal level, regarding public

transportation and community development, and

- Advocate for mass transportation, transit-linked development and other community

planning strategies that promote combined housing and transportation affordability at

regional meetings and events

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be energetic, analytical and creative with excellent interpersonal and

project management skills as well as the following experience:

- At least seven years in community development, transportation, affordable housing,

urban planning, public policy and/or a related field,

- Experience and familiarity with numerous planning techniques and tools including but

not limited to public participation, design charrettes, zoning ordinances, and value

capture financing,

- Knowledge of the development process, especially as it applies to mixed-use

development,

- Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal initiatives to expand public transportation

and encourage transit oriented development (TOD),

- A Masters Degree or equivalent,

- Experience managing and contributing to projects individually and as part of a team, and

- Excellent oral and written communications skills.

The position will report to the Transportation and Community Development Program Director.

About CNT

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) is a thirty-one year-old non-profit organization

which develops and applies innovative approaches to urban sustainability. Our mission is to

simultaneously promote ecological, economic and community development in Chicagoland

communities and in urban regions throughout the U.S. We do this through public policy, market

development and community planning activities in partnership with other organizations. The

intended result of CNT's work is healthy urban communities that have a clean, livable,

sustainable environment, a strong local economy with good paying jobs, and a strong social and

political fabric.

CNT works in entrepreneurial fashion, seeking opportunities to apply knowledge about potential

strategies for inclusive urban well-being to demonstrations that can be taken to scale. We

leverage the community value of hidden assets by changing public policy, changing marketplace

practice, promoting rapid learning or by creating better professional communities of practice.

Our staff of 45 is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood in a former weaving factory

that recently was awarded a “Platinum” rating by the US Green Building Council.

CNT's Transportation and Community Development Program

CNT's program initiatives are organized primarily around four areas: Transportation and

Community Development, Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources, and Climate Change. Our

Research Division underpins the work of the four substantive program areas and is responsible

for much of the original research that we conduct. CNT's applied research has a national and

regional reputation for quality and innovation, and has been the basis for new program initiatives

as well as significant policy change in a number of areas.

The Transportation and Community Development program seeks to achieve: vibrant, compact,

and diverse communities that minimize the need for private cars; public transportation that is

efficient, affordable, and widely available; and economic development that takes full advantage

of passenger and freight rail assets. Although the H+T Affordability Index is our best known

tool, staff has also developed tools for identifying optimal levels of development around transit

stations and freight rail facilities. TCD staff apply these tools as part of consulting engagements

across the country.

The position is funded for two years, and will continue beyond that depending on funding. Salary

commensurate with experience. Additional information about CNT programs and research

projects is available on request as well

as at our web site, http://www.cnt.org

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and salary history to:

Bridget Torres, Human Resources Manager

Center for Neighborhood Technology

bridget@cnt.org

773 269 4054

Anti-Discrimination Policy

The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an equal opportunity employer that does not

discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all

terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination,

promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Center for Neighborhood Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer