Part Time Economic Development Assistant Position

Organization:

Village of Lake Zurich

Planning & Development Division

Department of Building & Zoning

70 E. Main Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

volz.org

Description of organization:

The Village of Lake Zurich is located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. The Village is an established residential community, which traditionally served as a market center for surrounding rural areas and, earlier in the 20th century, as a popular summer resort. The population has more than quadrupled since 1960, as the Village has shared in the economic growth that has come from an expanding Chicago metropolitan area. Lake Zurich has developed into a community with above-average wealth and housing values, and has a balanced tax and revenue base.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for administrative and professional work assisting the Director of Building and Zoning and the Planning Manager. The ED Assistant will provide assistance with multiple economic development, marketing, planning, research, and public administration activities including business development, business surveys, Web page enhancements, economic development marketing, and downtown research projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Gather data and assist in the implementation of FY 2011-12 strategic objectives and strategies including the following.

• Facilitate the formation of a Village Economic Development Committee to guide community economic development efforts.
• Develop community-wide strategic growth policies and incentives in concert with the Economic

Development Committee:

• Re-launch the downtown redevelopment and the TIF District.
• Develop and implement a business outreach program seeking business retention and expansion.
• Initiate the process of updating the Village’s sign regulations.
• Make recommendations to redesign the business occupancy process and handouts.

Other ongoing duties include:

• Continue to update various economic development reports including the community profile, vacancy reports and marketing materials used for trade shows.
• Continue to maintain the economic development and TIF Web pages.

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

The candidate must have considerable knowledge of governmental structures and operations in meeting a wide variety of assignments involving continual public, intergovernmental, and interdepartmental relations. An employee in this position must have the ability to work independently. Additionally, he or she must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with developers, site selectors, key business leaders/stakeholders, municipal officials, and other governmental officials, as well as the general public. He or she must have the ability to analyze financial statements and have a familiarity with data processing and computer applications. Specifically he or she should be experienced in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency with GIS, Web design and graphics software is beneficial but not required.

Desired Minimum Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. in Business, Economics, Marketing, Management, Planning or a related field.
• Students pursuing a Masters Degree preferred.
• Candidates for this position must possess a current valid Illinois motor vehicle operator’s license

Pay Level:

$13 to 15.50/hour.

Hours Per Week: Up to 24 hours per week.

Send Cover Letter & Resume to (may Email):

Vijay Gadde, AICP

Planning Manager

Village of Lake Zurich

70 E. Main Street

Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Gadde@volz.org

Deadline: Friday December 16, 4:30 PM.

Director, Great Cities Institute

University of Illinois at Chicago

Director

Great Cities Institute

The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Great Cities Institute (GCI). The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is the largest institution of higher learning in the Chicago area and is classified as a Research University/Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA), established in 1995, houses two academic departments, one undergraduate program, and eight research centers and institutes.

Great Cities Institute (GCI). GCI was founded in 1995 as the key component of UIC’s Great Cities program. The Great Cities program represents UIC’s metropolitan commitment and advances its urban mission. GCI conducts interdisciplinary applied urban research, outreach, and education projects focused on Chicago and other cities nationally and internationally.

In 2011, the GCI released a strategic plan, The Great Cities Institute: Roadmap to the Future, which defined its mission as the following:

"The Great Cities Institute sponsors research, service, and educational programs aimed at improving the quality of life of people living in Chicago, its metropolitan region, and other great cities of the world. In carrying out its work the Institute engages closely with government institutions, businesses and their membership organizations, foundations and grant-making agencies, and organizations devoted to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of cities, local communities and neighborhoods. It serves as a research laboratory and meeting place for scholars, policymakers, and citizens who share an interest in finding answers to the question, 'What can cities and regions do to make themselves into great places?' "

GCI has permanent state funding that supports the Great Cities Scholars, who are selected annually from throughout UIC and whose research focuses on areas of urban resilience, urban disparities, economic development, planning and design, housing, public finance, sustainability, education, community health, and other urban issues.

Position. The Director of GCI reports to the Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs and will hold a tenured faculty position as a Full Professor in an appropriate department and college. The Director is expected to provide strong intellectual and managerial leadership for GCI as a leading interdisciplinary unit for the campus; develop research, outreach, and education opportunities that draw in other UIC faculty; generate external grant support to supplement state funding; and direct the day-to-day activities of the Institute. The Director will also be responsible for raising the visibility and impact of the work of the Institute regionally, nationally and internationally, maintaining strong relationships with relevant stakeholders including the city of Chicago, augmenting the research profile of the Institute, securing external grants, and directing various established and new programs and projects.


Professional qualifications. Applicants should have a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in their discipline, a minimum of 10 years experience, a background in an urban-oriented field, a national or international reputation of scholarly achievement, and be qualified for the rank of tenured full Professor. The Director must have the capacity to represent GCI in academic and policy circles nationally and internationally. A track record of effective leadership, management, and fundraising at a senior level in a university research center or similar type position is required. In addition, the candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities and build consensus among diverse constituencies.

Application procedure. For full consideration, please upload all application documents (minimally, a letter of application and curriculum vitae) to-- https://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=15028. Also, please send three confidential letters of recommendation to Professor Paul Brandt-Rauf, Chair, Search committee, at cuppa@uic.edu.

The search will remain open until the position is filled, but for full consideration, nominations or applications should be submitted by 3 February 2012.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Assistant Analyst Position, CMAP

Assistant Analyst

Company/Agency: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Job Category: Assistant Analyst

Experience Required: 0-2 years experience

Salary Range: Entry Level

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire an assistant analyst. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is the region’s official comprehensive planning organization. Its GO TO 2040 planning campaign is helping the region’s seven counties and 284 communities to implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality of life objectives. Visit our website at www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. CMAP serves as the authoritative source for regional data collection, exchange, dissemination, analysis, evaluation, forecasting, and modeling. These activities are critical to providing CMAP and its partners with objective, definitive assessments of current and future regional conditions. Accordingly, CMAP is committed to maintaining a staff of highly qualified professional technicians, analysts, and modelers to secure relevant data using state-of-the art analytical tools.

Position Description

This position is responsible for gathering, processing and analyzing data to evaluate existing and potential CMAP plans and programs.

Essential functions

• Identify, collect and prepare datasets for urban planning analysis and evaluation
• Prepare computer procedures to automate analyses and evaluations
• Interpret and summarize analysis and evaluation results
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance on methods and procedures
• Prepare analysis documentation, summary results and visualization products Thoroughly document work products for use by other CMAP staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Examples of typical assignments include: interpreting digital aerial imagery used in preparing the regional land use inventory, geocoding transportation performance data for use in preparing planning indicators and improving the spatial level-of-service accuracy of transportation modeling networks.

These and other projects assigned are critical to maintaining the quality and integrity of CMAP planning datasets. In addition assignments will be given that contribute to CMAP’s capacity to respond to regular requests for data and information by staff and regional planning partners. These include preparation of maps and data that support CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance Program, Transportation Improvement Program as well as ad-hoc requests from the Executive Office and Policy Development staff. Additional assignments include contributing to implementation of CMAP’s GO TO 2040 Regional Comprehensive Plan by assisting in the tracking of specific regional planning indicators.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate(s) must have strong technical skills in managing and processing large urban datasets to support urban planning analysis and evaluation. Familiarity with and an interest in applying data resources to urban planning and policy analysis is desired. In particular, a successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Census and other government data products
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and database management
• software
• Understanding of fundamental methods of quantitative analysis in urban planning
• Understanding of data management and processing techniques

Education and/or Experience

A master’s degree in a social science discipline or equivalent with emphasis on

quantitative analysis is desired. Preference will be given to candidates who have

experience in application of urban datasets to public policy analysis.

Contact Information

Send your resume and cover letter with contact information and Job Code (AA030)

Email: hresources@cmap.illinois.gov

Mail

Human Resources

CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800

Chicago, IL 60606

Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt. We do not send receipts for mailed resumes. Position open until filled.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Data Manager Position, School of Public Health, UIC

Job Announcement: Data Manager

The Community Outreach Intervention Projects at the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health is seeking to fill a Data Manager position for the federally-funded longitudinal “Seek, Test, Treat and Retain (STTR)” study. This position could be part-time or full-time. Hours are flexible.

The primary responsibilities include:

a. Create and manage project databases, (questionnaires; medical chart abstraction; study coupons; participant follow-up)

b. Oversee secure data transfers between various collaborators, including the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, UIC Hospital, correctional facilities, and COIP field sites

c. Perform data quality assurance measures

d. Produce data sets, summaries, and initial analyses for study investigators

e. Participate in data analysis and writing papers for publication

Qualifications:

Experience in management of data for a longitudinal study; experience with database management and programs (i.e. Access, Visual Basic, or SQL) and any statistical software package (i.e. SPSS, SAS or STATA) are preferred. Candidates should also be detail-orientated, have strong computer and organizational skills, and the ability to work
independently and with a team.

For consideration, please email a cover letter and CV or resume to: Basmattee Boodram at bboodram@uic.edu . To ensure proper handling of your application, type “STTR Data Manager” in the subject heading.

Executive Director Position, Centro San Bonifacio

Centro San Bonifacio (CSB), a social service agency focused on health promotion in the Latino community of Chicago, is seeking applicants for Executive Director.

The job description is below, for more background information on CSB visit the agency website at www.sanbonifacio.org

Centro San Bonifacio

Executive Director

Job Description

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. In program development and administration, the Executive Director will:

1. Assure that the organization has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.

2. Provide leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the board.

3. Promote active and broadparticipation by volunteers in all areas of the organization's work.

4. Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field.

6. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals.

7. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations.

8. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and the general public.

9. In collaboration with the board and staff develop quantitative and qualitative evaluations to ensure programs are in line with the mission

10. Prepare and submit a monthly management report that includes monthly progress toward goals.

11. Ensure that monthly finance and resource development reports are submitted to board one week before meeting.

In relations with staff, the Executive Director will:

1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.

2. Ensure that job descriptions are developed, that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human resource practices are in place.

3. See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place.

4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization.

5. Maintain a climate that promotes the inclusive mission of the organization.

6. Supervises Community coordinators and ensures the mission and goals of the organization are met.

In budget and finance, the Executive Director will:

1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices.

2. Work with the staff and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.

3. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.

4. Jointly, with the president and secretary of the board of directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree

-5+ years experience in social services or NPO

-knowledge of each program area

-must be willing to work flexible hours

-knowledge and understanding of the community

-bilingual, must speak Spanish

-culturally competent

-computer skills

The salary range for this position is in the low $30s, but the Board of Directors is committed to a collaborative relationship with the ED, to build in the opportunity for advancement within the first year with the agency, and beyond.

If interested, please contact Board president, Erica Vassilos, at ericavassilos@gmail.com ericavassilos@gmail.com>, to submit a resume and a letter of interest.

Call for Applications - Urban and Regional Policy Program Fellowships

Call for Application: GMF Urban and Regional Policy Program Fellowships

The German Marshall Fund of the United States is pleased to announce the 2012 Call for Applications for fellowships being offered through its Urban and Regional Policy program. The Urban and Regional Policy Fellowships are open to practitioners and policymakers working on local and state policy in the United States and Europe. Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research projects (of varying length and depth) designed to shed new light on an urban or regional policy challenge by exploring how it has been addressed on the other side of the Atlantic. Fellows return from their time overseas equipped with the ideas and insights necessary to effect significant and lasting change in their own communities.

Fellowship Overview

GMF offers two types of Urban and Regional Policy fellowships that vary in length, intensity, and expected outcomes. Short-term Travel Grants are available for individuals seeking to gather information that pertains to a specific, social, economic, or physical challenge or obstacle in their home communities. Over three to four weeks, these fellows visit a maximum of two cities for a series of site visits and meetings with relevant individuals and institutions. Longer-term Research Grants are available for individuals interested in completing more in-depth policy analysis. These fellows are based abroad for three months and examine how three case study cities approached a discrete policy challenge through site visits and interviews. Long-term fellows are expected to review available literature in advance of their travel and adhere to a well-developed research methodology.

Fellowship Outcomes

Both short and long-term fellows are expected to produce a written report summarizing their policy recommendations for publication and dissemination, as well as actively disseminate their findings to the policy community broadly, and their home communities more specifically. The type of fellowship conducted will determine the length and intensity of both the written and oral final products; long-term fellows will generally be expected to produce a full-length policy report.

Who Should Apply

GMF welcomes applications from mid-career professionals with an interest in gaining an understanding of how similar urban and regional challenges are approached in a policy context other than their own and an ability to translate lessons learned into policy action in their own communities. Applicants should be policymakers or practitioners in state/local government, leaders from the private sector, or representatives of non-profit and policy organizations. The fellowship is not intended for academic research. GMF welcomes fellowship proposals that cover a wide array of topics, including but not limited to urban sustainability, transportation, environmental policy, and education and workforce development. In 2012, the Advisory Committee is particularly interested in applications that focus on social issues such as affordable housing and social inclusion.

Urban and Regional Policy Program Networks

A major component of the Urban and Regional Policy Program's practitioner network is the Transatlantic Cities Network (TCN), which provides a framework for the exchange of information about innovative policies, best practices, and local policy challenges among a diverse network of policymakers, practitioners, and civic leaders who are well-positioned to put new ideas into practice in their home cities. Potential fellows may make use of this vibrant network and others within GMF throughout the course of the Fellowship.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should see the program summary and application forms on our website http://www.gmfus.org/cdp/fellowships for further details on the program and application process. The deadline for submission of applications is January 31st, 2012. Please contact Casey Kuklick, Program Assistant, with specific questions at ckuklick@gmfus.org

Denis Bocquet
Ecole des Ponts ParisTech (LATTS)
http://enpc.academia.edu/DenisBocquet/About

H-Urban E-mail address: h-urban@h-net.msu.edu (Click: mailto:h-urban@h-net.msu.edu )
Please use for ALL mail to H-Urban, including postings, inquiries, and comments.

H-Urban (http://www.h-net.org/~urban) is affiliated with the International Planning History Society
(IPHS, at http://www.planninghistory.org ), the Society for American City and Regional Planning History
(SACRPH, at http://www.sacrph.org ),and the Urban History Association (UHA, at http://uha.udayton.edu ).

Director, UIC Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services

Director, UIC Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES)

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) seeks a Director for its Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) unit. UIC is a major center for Latino education in the Midwest, with a Latino/a student constituency comprising 22% of the undergraduate student body. Established in 1975, the UIC-LARES program is the premier recruitment and academic assistance support program in Illinois serving Latino students interested in pursuing higher education.

The Director reports to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs. He/she helps to plan and implement campus-wide programs designed to support the recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate students, and to promote their future success in graduate or professional schools and careers. He/she works collaboratively with an advisory board, university administration, staff, faculty, and alumni; develops partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; and serves as a liaison to other academic institutions and Latino/a community organizations in Chicago, the state, and nationwide.

As the administrative head of the unit, he/she has fiscal responsibility for the unit, managing the budget and pursuing additional funding resources, including grants. The Director oversees all phases of the unit's planning, administration, development, and operation. The Director is responsible for staff management including hiring and reviews.

The preferred applicant will demonstrate the following: leadership and creativity in assisting the campus in organizing and developing recruitment strategies and educational success programs for diverse Latino/a students; significant experience working with high school and college student populations; experience with strategic thinking and planning while being a creative and innovative problem-solver; team building and creative conflict management skills; ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and stakeholders; experience working with Latino/a communities; supervisory experience; knowledge in financial and human resource management; grant-writing and development skills; fluency in English and Spanish; and an understanding of program evaluation and assessment.

Master's degree required, doctoral degree preferred. A minimum of five years of experience with increasing responsibility in higher education administration and student services is required. Salary range is $65,000-85,000, commensurate with experience. To apply, submit: (a) curriculum vitae or resume; (b) names, titles, and contact information for at least three referees; and (c) a cover letter describing the applicant's qualifications and vision for LARES. For fullest consideration, applications must be submitted electronically by January 4, 2012 athttps://jobs.uic.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=14459. Questions can be directed to: Ms. Christina Ruiz at cruiz2@uic.edu. UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about LARES, please visit http://www.lares.uic.edu/

Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program

Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program

See original posting for more information:

http://www.hungercenter.org/fellowships/emerson/

The Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program is a social justice program that trains, inspires, and sustains leaders. Fellows gain field experience fighting hunger and poverty through placements in community based organizations across the country, andpolicy experience through placements in Washington, D.C. The program bridges community-based efforts and national public policy, and fellows develop as effective leaders in the movement to end hunger and poverty.

The Emerson Program supports a diversity of local and national approaches toeliminate hunger, poverty and social inequality, particularly racism. We seek to craft successful and mutually beneficial partnerships between Fellows and partner organizations while developing a new generation of hunger and poverty leaders. Fellows support partner organizations with program development, research, evaluation, outreach, organizing, and advocacy projects.

Statewide Athletic Director Position

Division: Elementary and Secondary Education

Position Title: Statewide Athletic Director

Salary: $88,545 - $123,963

The Statewide Athletic Director will be responsible for providing direction and coordination for the District of Columbia Local Education Agency (LEA) sports programs and to guide the development and implementation of an athletic program that will provide the best possible academic, health and physical education experiences for each student.

The Statewide Athletic Director is responsible for leading and coordinating the District of Columbia LEA’s athletics programs establishing policies and procedures that achieve the parallel goals of development of quality, competitive athletics teams and support of the individual educational goals of student-athletes. The Statewide Director will provide regulatory guidance to women's and men's sports and their respective coaching staffs, budgets, and various other related facets, such as, event management and fund-raising activities as appropriate.

The Statewide Athletic Director works with LEAs to set the objectives and resources available for a project or assignment and develops the deadlines, project specifications, and work to be completed with the LEAs. The incumbent must coordinate specifications and outcomes with educators, parents and stakeholders as part of the Statewide Athletic Council. The incumbent may be required to interpret existing policies for applicability to the work being performed.

https://erecruit.dc.gov/psp/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_HM_PRE

Grubb & Ellis Internship

About the Organization & Internship: Grubb & Ellis - Strategic Consulting Group

Address:
500 W Monroe Street, Ste 2900
Chicago IL 60661

Website: http://www.grubb-ellis.com

Description of organization:
Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 100 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise.

The Strategic Consulting Group complements other Grubb & Ellis services by providing independent advice and direction to clients contemplating any asset type. Changes in ownership, expansions, consolidations, new regulations, procurement, and outsourcing initiatives can have a significant impact on clients’ real estate plans. Our national practice can provide clients the following services:

Business Location Selection:

• Labor Analysis
• Logistics Analysis
• Incentives Negotiation

Real Estate Strategy:

• Multi-market opportunity review
• Portfolio planning tools
• Benchmarking / Operational efficiency

Internship Description:
Our intern will assist with active client business location assignments and research projects. Our intern will increase his/her knowledge of criteria and methods used in finding the optimal location for a client. This will include demographic data, cost of doing business, accessibility and other client-specific requirements. We will also require research into economic incentive programs including tax credits, new worker training and infrastructure improvements.

Our intern will have an opportunity to interact with state and local economic developers through in-person informational meetings. In these meetings we will discuss economic incentive programs, particular strengths of the region and business relocations.

Other projects may include refining marketing materials and writing case studies, as needed.

Paid/Unpaid? Paid

Rate/Stipend (if applicable): $12.50/hr

Expected start date and hours per week:
Start date range: November 21-December 2
Hours per week: 16 hours per week (additional hours over winter break)

Contact person:

Mike McDermott – Associate Director, Strategic Consulting Group
312-224-3157
Michael.mcdermott@grubb-ellis.com

Economic Development Internship, Cook County

Economic Development Internship

The Project Director for Economic Development in Cook County’s Department of Planning & Development is recruiting an intern to help with a variety of initiatives.

Internship Sponsor: Andre Garner, Project Director for Economic Development

Internship Length: 16-20 weeks

Time Commitment: 15-20 hrs per week

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Andre Garner by Friday, December 9, 2011

Email: andre.garner@cookcountyil.gov

Potential Intern Tasks:

1) Database development and management

• The Cook County Urban Agriculture Network
• Business retention and expansion assessments
• Municipal contacts
• Project tracking
• Community, business and professional development organizations
• TIF districts
• Equity, debt, government assistance and philanthropic resources
• Performance Management

2) Message and information distribution

• Regular and ad hoc memos, letters and bulletins to communicate with municipalities, agencies and other economic development partners */{We need a mechanism for communicating things like requests for business relocations, RFPs, and other short turnaround responses and information dissemination}/*
• Information for public distribution through the Office of Public Affairs and through the Cook County Economic Development web portal
• Marketing Material development
• Development of presentations and talking points

3) Contact/Inquiry tracking and resolution management */{ie: dozens of monthly phone calls , emails and requests channeled through interpersonal communication for County demographics, program guidelines, resource referrals, public speaking & presentations, collateral and marketing materials, business pitches, proposals, etc.}/*

4) Special event organizing */{ie: Urban Agricultural Program Harvest Festival, roll-out meetings, etc.}/*

5) Calendar/meeting scheduling

6) Document management

7) Correspondence

Policy Analyst - Associate or Senior Level, CMAP

Policy Analyst (PAF016)

September 19, 2011

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Job Category: Associate or Senior Level

Experience Required: Four or more years experience

Salary Range: Commensurate with level hired

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a Policy Analyst. CMAP is the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP developed and now leads the implementation of GO TO 2040, metropolitan Chicago's first comprehensive regional plan in more than 100 years. To address anticipated population growth of more than 2 million new residents, GO TO 2040 establishes coordinated strategies that help the region’s 284 communities address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description

Metropolitan Chicago’s freight system links us to the global economy. Nearly everything we buy as consumers must reach us by rail or truck, including the food we eat and the clothes we wear. By any measure, our region is the nation’s hub of rail and truck freight. Six of the nation’s seven major railroads have large terminals here, with nearly 500 freight trains operating daily. But even more freight in our region moves by trucks, which carry about 1.5 billion tons of freight annually compared to 631 million tons by rail. Highways, railroads, waterways, and airports all provide important connections to the world and efficient freight movement is significant to our regional economy. Yet each of these modes of transport is intertwined with the livability of the region. Therefore, planning for an efficient, regional, multimodal freight system is a key priority of GO TO 2040.

The following are recommendations to improve the efficiency and interconnectedness of the region’s freight systems:

• Develop a national vision and federal program for freight.
• Organize and improve public policy relating to freight.
• Integrate freight needs and financing into infrastructure prioritization.
• Support Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE) rail system improvements.
• Support regional trucking improvements, including truckways, truck routes, truck parking, and delivery time management.

The Policy Analyst will be responsible for leading and furthering the agency’s roles and responsibilities in regional policy matters around the freight industry, with a focus on developing and implementing a strategy to further the first three recommendations listed above in the Freight section of the GO TO 2040 plan.

Essential Functions:

1. Work with key stakeholders to implement the adopted freight system recommendations in the GO TO 2040 Regional Comprehensive Plan.
2. Prioritize work on governance, financing, and workforce issues and strategies with regard to freight.
3. Identify freight research topics that lead to projects, programs or funding partnerships that enhance the movement of freight.
4. Manage independent freight studies and produce reports and issue briefs.
5. Coordinate with existing staff in the CMAP congestion management process program on issues around transportation infrastructure planning and operational improvements.
6. Establish relationships and act as a resource for freight issues with other governmental organizations and the private sector.
7. Other responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Specifically, this position will:

• Provide leadership on efforts exploring efficient governance structures that will guide investments and advocate on behalf of the region.
• Analyze financing issues with regards to freight and identify potential revenue streams, including analysis of user fee and other pricing structures.
• Analyze labor market trends with the freight industry cluster, and help to identify gaps in the workforce system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Superior project management skills and a demonstrated ability to perform policy analysis and lead complex tasks in tandem with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to complement existing projects via independent or team-based work.
• Demonstrated ability to set public policy agendas and work towards accomplishing goals.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate complex topics effectively before an audience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to generate findings from data and present results. Direct experience in and/or demonstrated knowledge of the dynamics of the regional economy including issues of labor supply and demand.
• Knowledge and understanding of the governance structure in metropolitan Chicago, particularly in regards to transportation and economic development.

Education and/or Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, Public Administration or a related field is required.
• Four or more years of project management experience in a public policy environment is required.
• Direct experience with economic development, transportation, freight policy or freightoriented economic development is preferred.
• Work experience should clearly indicate an increasing level of leadership and project management responsibility over time.

Contact Information Send your resume, cover letter with contact information and Job Code (PAF016) Email: hresources@cmap.illinois.gov Mail: Human Resources CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt. We do not send receipts for mailed resumes. Position open until filled. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Administrative Assistant, CMAP

Administrative Assistant (AA031)

October 21, 2011

See original posting at: http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/careers

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Job Category: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant II

Experience Required: Three – five years experience Salary Range: $33,400 - $43,420

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), is seeking to hire a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant who is energetic and eager to create a dynamic first impression for the agency. CMAP is the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP developed and now leads the implementation of GO TO 2040, metropolitan Chicago’s first comprehensive regional plan in more than 100 years. To address anticipated population growth of more than 2 million new residents, GO TO 2040 establishes coordinated strategies that help the region’s 284 communities address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description

The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will be a self-starter who is outgoing. This position is far more demanding than a traditional receptionist position as it will provide administrative and clerical support for the agency. The qualified candidate will need to multi task and communicate with internal and external partners on a regular basis.

Essential Functions

1. Opens and closes visitor area, including locking/unlocking doors and turning on/off lights.
2. Enters guests into security system for access into the facility.
3. Professionally answers telephones, handles calls, routes to appropriate individual or takes messages.
4. Ensures clients, vendors and employees are handled in a professional and courteous manner.
5. Ensure coffee area is fully stocked and fresh coffee is available daily and throughout the day. Prepare coffee for meetings.
6. Distribute all regular and express mail items.
7. Schedule agency wide use of conference rooms and maintain conference room calendars.
8. Compose and proofread documents as requested – attention to detail is imperative.
9. Ensure all outgoing correspondence conforms to agency standard formats.
10. Assist staff with the coordination of workshops/seminars.
11. Provide program assistance as needed.
12. Update mail database routinely.
13. Reserve rental cars for staff and prepare invoices for payment.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma with 3-5 years of administrative experience is required. Required experience includes: excellent phone etiquette and strong verbal communications skills; punctual; mature and professional in attitude and appearance; team player with excellent time management, multi-tasking, organizational skills and ability to prioritize work effectively. Prior experience must include demonstrated excellence in organizing and coordinating meetings and/or events. The qualified candidate must be an expert in the use of Microsoft Office software and the utilization of Outlook and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Contact Information

Send your resume, cover letter with contact information and Job Code (AA031) Email: hresources@cmap.illinois.gov Mail: Human Resources CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt. We do not send receipts for mailed resumes. Position open until filled. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Policy Analyst Position, CMAP

October 24, 2011

See original posting here: http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/careers

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Job Category: Assistant or Associate

Level Experience Required: Two or more years experience Salary Range: Commensurate with level hired

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a Policy Analyst. CMAP is the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. CMAP developed and now leads the implementation of GO TO 2040, metropolitan Chicago's first comprehensive regional plan in more than 100 years. To address anticipated population growth of more than 2 million new residents, GO TO 2040 establishes coordinated strategies that help the region’s 284 communities address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description

The GO TO 2040 regional comprehensive plan stresses the importance of planning for sustained economic prosperity and recommends bolstering the region's strategic economic advantages by supporting innovation and nurturing the region's industry clusters. The plan states that these clusters should be supported to better enable them to compete nationally and internationally. Using a cluster-based approach to innovation and economic development will help build our regional specializations and support long term job growth.

The policy analyst position will be responsible for furthering the agency's role in implementing GO TO 2040's recommendations related to innovation and industry clusters by collecting and analyzing data, managing research, producing reports and issue briefs, monitoring and providing agency direction on federal, state and local public policy, and communicating and coordinating with the agency's partners on issues that affect the regional economy and business attraction and retention. Across all these projects and tasks, the policy analyst will be expected to emphasize the recommendations of GO TO 2040 and work collaboratively with other entities to set regional priorities.

Essential Functions:

• Collect and analyze data on the regional economy with a focus on industry clusters and innovation metrics.
• Manage or support agency projects which analyze and report on the attributes of northeast Illinois’ industry clusters (including freight and logistics, manufacturing, biomed, biotech) and identify challenges and opportunities with labor supply, workforce development, public policy, infrastructure, and technology.
• Based on the direction of GO TO 2040, assist with the agency’s legislative strategy and monitor federal and state policy relative to innovation and regional economic development.
• Work collaboratively with others to collect and track regional economic indicators.
• Write reports and issue briefs which explain data trends and the potential impacts of changes in public policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong project management skills and a demonstrated ability to conduct data analysis, including experience managing complex data sets in spreadsheets, databases, geographic information systems (GIS), and the ability to generate findings from these data and present results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to complement existing projects via independent or team-based work.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate complex topics effectively before an audience.
• A demonstrated knowledge of economic issues and the role metropolitan regions play in overall economic growth and sustainability.

Education and/or Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Public Policy, Planning, Economics, Public Administration or a related field is required.
• Prior work experience in a related field is required.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products, with adaptability to other software.
• Demonstrated skills with microcomputer databases, spreadsheets, and Arc/GIS geographic information systems.

Contact Information Send your resume, cover letter with contact information and Job Code (PAE030) Email: hresources@cmap.illinois.gov Mail: Human Resources CMAP: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 Emailed resumes will receive an auto receipt. We do not send receipts for mailed resumes. Position open until filled. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Outreach Worker, Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Date Posted: October 19, 2011


OUTREACH WORKER

INTERFAITH HOUSING CENTER OF THE NORTHERN SUBURBS


The Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs is the area’s premier advocate for fair and affordable housing. Interfaith is a not-for-profit organization that works in 16 of Chicago’s northern suburbs. Its membership includes local residents and over 60 congregations and civic organizations. Founded by local activists in 1972, Interfaith is an effective advocate for diversity, fairness, and opportunity. Its wide array of services include: investigation of discrimination and landlord/tenant complaints, foreclosure and predatory lending counseling and prevention, education and advocacy for fair and affordable housing, and Homesharing.


Purpose: The Outreach Worker will conduct door-to-door outreach to homeowners who have received a foreclosure summons to appear in Cook County Court. The Outreach Worker will provide information about foreclosure prevention assistance through the Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Status: Part-time; seeking two Outreach Workers. Reports directly to the Director of Organizing & Advocacy. This position is funded through a grant from The Chicago Community Trust for the period of November 1, 2011 through July 31, 2012.


Responsibilities:

• Conduct up to three door-to-door visits each, as needed, to addresses provided the agency of homeowners who have received a foreclosure summons to appear in Cook County Court. These addresses will be in Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Rogers Park, Skokie, West Ridge, Wilmette, and Winnetka.

• Disseminate information (verbal and written) on the Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program of the Circuit Court of Cook County, which can assist homeowners with free counseling, mediation and legal services to prevent foreclosure.

• If the occupant of the home is a renter, provide written information on tenants’ rights and available resources.

• Provide information on the services of the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs (fair housing, foreclosure prevention counseling, Homesharing, tenants’ rights).

• Post flyers and posters in social service agencies, libraries, local retailers (like supermarkets or grocery stores) and other business, churches, public buildings and facilities and, in general, in spaces with high traffic of people.3.
• Document all encounters on appropriate forms, including electronic forms.

• Provide the highest level of customer service.

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Assist in other organization tasks as requested.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must have consistent access to a car, a valid driver’s license, and valid auto insurance.
• Must have an ability to handle multiple tasks and demands on time.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Highly creative, energetic and personable individual able to work with people of different races, ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
• A passion for and commitment to ensuring an inclusive and diverse north suburban community.
• Knowledge of office systems and electronic technology skills.
• Fluent knowledge of a foreign language (particularly Polish, Russian, or Spanish) preferred.
• Knowledge of the northern suburbs preferred.

Salary: $10/hour. Mileage reimbursed.

Send your cover letter and resume to:

Brendan Saunders
Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs
614 Lincoln Ave.
Winnetka, IL 60093
fax: (847) 501-5722
e-mail: brendan@interfaithhousingcenter.org

No phone calls, please

THE INTERFAITH HOUSING CENTER OF THE NORTHERN SUBURBS
IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.a

Two LAO Positions - Fiscal Policy Analyst and Summer Internship

The California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) is seeking applications for its Fiscal and Policy Analyst (FPA) position and summer internship program. This letter provides information on the LAO, the advertised positions, and the application process. Additional information can be found on our website at www.lao.ca.gov.

The Legislative Analyst’s Office

The LAO is the nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor to the California Legislature. Its mission is to reduce the cost of state government and/or to increase its efficiency. Established in 1941, the LAO is the oldest office of its type in the country, and maintains a national reputation for its nonpartisanship and its high quality staff and analyses. The office maintains a professional, collegial work environment that strives for an appropriate work/life balance.

The office does the following three main types of work for the Legislature:

• Analyzes the Governor’s annual budget proposal, testifies at legislative hearings, and conducts legislative oversight throughout the year.


• Responds to requests from Members of the California Legislature on programs and finances.


• Produces independent, self-generated reports to assist the Legislature in addressing the major fiscal and policy issues facing California. For example, we have recently published reports on (1) the impact of federal health care reform on California, (2) the insolvency of California’s Unemployment Insurance Fund, and (3) using distance education to increase college access and efficiency.
  

Positions Advertised

Fiscal and Policy Analyst. The FPA's primary responsibility is to be the LAO's expert in a specific policy area. Policy areas are: State and Local Finance; Education; Health and Human Services; and Corrections, Transportation, and Environment. A complete description of the FPA position can be found at:
<http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/Careers/job_announcements/general_job_info.aspx>http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/Careers/job_announcements/general_job_info.aspx.

Summer Internships.

The LAO operates a 12-week summer internship program that provides a rigorous analytical experience for individuals who (1) have completed the first year of a two-year graduate program that provides both a quantitative and policy analytical curriculum and (2) are interested in becoming a full-time FPA after graduation. The internship pays $2,650 per month.

Additional information on the program is available at: <http://www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/Careers/summer_internships.aspx>www.lao.ca.gov/laoapp/Careers/summer_internships.aspx.

Application Process

Interested individuals should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references (names, phone numbers, and relationships only, not letters of reference) to lao.employment@lao.ca.gov. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 16, 2011. We will respond to all applicants by January 6, 2012. As part of this year’s recruiting process, we will conduct a limited number of on-campus interviews in January and February 2012.

I will review the resumes to determine which schools to visit for on-campus, first-round interviews. The decision will be based on the quality and perceived “fit” of the applicants as indicated by the resumes and whether there are enough interested and qualified applicants to warrant a visit. I will also conduct phone interviews with those selected for interviews from schools that we will not visit this year.

A second round of interviews, if appropriate, will take place in Sacramento in March 2012. Decisions and offers will be made no later than April 2012. Typically, new hires begin work at the LAO in August or September.

The LAO anticipates hiring from five to eight FPAs during the recruiting cycle and three or four summer interns. At this time, we do not know what policy areas will be vacant when new hires report next summer and fall. Consequently, we are not recruiting for specific policy areas. Our assignment process takes into account existing vacancies, the needs of the office, and the interests of the new hires.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please contact me at larry.castro@lao.ca.gov.