Lots of great planning job opportunities below from Ann Barnds.
Digest:
Ventas Real Estate Acquisitions Analyst, Chicago, IL (below) - I have some
additional information I can forward if interested.
Pennyslvania Horticultural Society: Urban Planning and Policy Manager,
Philadelphia, PA (below)
Design Trust for Public Space, NYC (below)
Reinvestment Fund Research Analyst, Philly, PA (below)
Associated Planner at Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation
Authority in Chicago (below)
Program Assistant for ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM, JOINT CENTER FOR
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES in DC (below)
DDOT Citywide Planner, DC (below)
Senior Associate at Nelson/Nygaard, Washington, DC (below) - I have an
official attachment I can forward if interested.
Ventas, a leading public healthcare REIT, is seeing an candidate with 3-4
years of experience to join its Acquisitions group as an Analyst in its
Chicago headquarters. Please see the attached job posting. This is an
excellent opportunity to be involved with both portfolio acquisitions and
M&A transactions in one of the strongest real estate sectors. Feel free to
reach out to Kelly Meissner with any questions.
*Kelly Meissner*
Manager, Acquisitions
kmeissner@ventasreit.com <http://mc/compose?to=kmeissne
(312) 660-3857
*Research Analyst, Policy Solutions*
*Expectations for All Employees*
Supports TRF's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following
competencies: Commitment to TRF, ethical behavior/integrity, and respect.
*
About The Reinvestment Fund*
TRF is a national innovator in capitalizing distressed communities and
stimulating economic growth for low- and moderate-income families. TRF
identifies the point of impact where capital can deliver its greatest
financial and social influence. TRF's investments in homes, schools, and
businesses reclaim and transform neighborhoods, driving economic growth and
improving lives throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Since its inception in
1985, TRF has made over $1 billion in community investments.
*
About Policy Solutions*
Policy Solutions conducts research and analysis on issues that influence
neighborhood revitalization and economic growth. Policy Solutions is
nationally recognized for its expertise in housing-related policy analysis
and is currently engaged in numerous projects on related subjects across
the US. Policy Solutions is known for creation of the proprietary Market
Value Analysis (MVA), an innovative tool that analyzes local real estate
market conditions and can guide public investment. Policy Solutions has
established a reputation for objective and comprehensive analysis of
mortgage lending and foreclosure activities. Lastly, Policy Solutions is
known for producing nationwide estimates of the location and extent of
areas inequitably served by food retail.
Policy Solutions also provides consulting services on a broad range of
policy issues. Our research and consulting services are characterized by
multiple-method research and objective quantitative and qualitative
analyses.
*Opportunity*
Policy Solutions uses data to assess the impact of our work on the people
and communities in which we invest. We do this by analyzing data on our
transactions and monitoring the social and economic conditions of these
places. This position will work on maintaining the overall TRF Impact
Assessment database and conducting a set of defined in-depth research
studies annually for internal planning and publication purposes.
The Research Analyst will work under the direction of a Research Associate
and with staff from the various TRF business lines, as well as with
external researchers in related or complementary fields. The Research
Analyst will be responsible for collecting and routinely evaluating the
quality and accuracy of the data in TRF's Outcomes database. This position
is responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of research
studies and must be capable and experienced at analyzing, evaluating and
collecting data; preparing statistical tabulations; and writing reports
containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content for both an
audience of researchers and non-researchers. The Research Analyst requires
good time/project management skills; the ability to understand the research
needs of clients; and the ability to establish clear deliverables.
*Qualifications:*
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty. The requirements below are representative of the range
of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Master's degree or Bachelor's degree plus 2 year's relevant experience
in health services research, economics, urban
planning, public policy, public health, anthropology, sociology,
demography or other related fields
- Familiarity with major issues in the fields of housing, public
education, community development, food access, community assets, social
and
human services and health care
- Must have demonstrated quantitative (i.e., statistical, econometric)
and qualitative (i.e., observational, interviews) research experience
- Advanced critical thinking skills, exhibited by the ability to take
information from a wide variety of sources and synthesize/analyze the
information in the context of TRF's organizational mission
- Demonstrated experience using evaluation methodology and the
application of research results in organizational decision making
- Demonstrated proficiency and experience in GIS (ArcView), MS Access,
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, statistical software programs (SPSS, SAS, R).
Knowledge of SQL is a plus.
- Experience in a research environment
- Experience with survey design
- Able to work independently and as part of a project team
- Demonstrated expertise in written and verbal communication skills
*Competencies:*
- Business Partner Service Orientation- Maintains awareness of business
partners' needs and ability to use one's work output. Demonstrates concern
for meeting business partners' needs in a manner that provides
satisfaction. Business partners include TRF management, staff, investors,
grantors, borrowers, and clients.
- Collaboration and Cooperation – Willingly cooperates and participates
in developing solutions, which generally benefit all and accomplish TRF
objectives.
*Compensation and Benefits:*
TRF offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, as well as
an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability
and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible
spending accounts (medical, dependent care, and transportation), tuition
reimbursement, generous paid time off, and EAP program.
*
To Apply:*
Please email, mail, or fax resume with cover letter and salary requirement
to:
Human Resources
The Reinvestment Fund
1700 Market Street, 19th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
hr@trfund.com <http://mc/compose?to=hr@trfun
215-574-5900 fax
The Reinvestment Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TRF does not
discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status,
national origin, non-job related disabilities, or status as a veteran.
______________________________
*Associate Planner in Suburban Chicago – PennLink ID# 765643*
Join Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation
Authority in Chicago, serving 280 communities (refer to www.pacebus.com for
more information about Pace). The position will be in the Service Planning
section which is responsible for system design, routing and scheduling; the
candidate will be exposed to a variety of projects from service
restructuring, service pruning, community transit evaluation, on-time
performance schedule optimizations, and more. This is a one year position
only with benefits but may be renewed depending on funding. The pay will be
approximately $50,000.
REQUIREMENTS: The candidate we seek must have at least 1 year experience
in transportation planning plus a Bachelor’s Degree in either Urban
Planning or Transportation Planning. A Master’s Degree in those same areas
is desirable but is not necessary. For full details, refer to PennLink:
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/care
*POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Applications accepted through September 15, 2012
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
JOINT CENTER FOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES*
*Purpose: *
To provide the Energy and Environment Program and the blue-ribbon
Commission to Engage African Americans on Climate Change with the effective
administrative support needed to achieve its strategic goals and advance
solutions that will create a healthier environment and sustainable economic
prosperity
*Reports To:*
Director, Energy and Environment Program
*Classification:*
Non-Exempt
*Availability:*
The Project Coordinator will be expected to work a standard work week of 40
hours
*Background*
Clean energy, environmental and climate disruption issues rank among the
greatest challenges of our time. The Joint Center’s Energy and Environment
Program is the preeminent national vehicle for engaging African Americans
and Black Diaspora communities to be visible contributors to and
beneficiaries of clean energy, climate and environmental solutions.
The Joint Center’s work in the climate and energy arena began in 2008 with
the launch of the blue-ribbon Commission to Engage African Americans on
Climate Change. The Commission brings together leading experts from
government, health, industry, civil rights, academia, and environmental
interests. It advises the Energy and Environment Program on the strategy
and execution of the mission in order to build the power needed to solve
environmental challenges. Through its research and convenings, the Program
works to connect and inform key stakeholders from the business, faith,
philanthropic and NGO community, among others, to ensure that they have an
informed voice and seat at the table when critical public policy solutions
are discussed and decided upon.
With this effort, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
builds on its status as one of the nation’s leading think tanks and the
only one that focuses on the economic and policy concerns of African
Americans and other communities of color. Throughout its 42 year history,
our high quality research, distinctive analyses of the issues, and
experience in assembling effective coalitions have been cited by policy
makers as helping to generate innovative, practical solutions to America's
most challenging problems and strengthen the nation's pluralistic society.
The Energy and Environment Program’s four areas of focus seek to catalyze
policy solutions that will:
1) Maximize the economic benefits and business opportunities emerging from
the expanding clean and renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors;
2) Realize the potential to save on energy costs as a result of energy
efficiency;
3) Reduce toxic and greenhouse gas pollution to create a healthy
environment and address environmental justice disparities; and
4) Mitigate the impact of current and future disasters that are being
caused, according to the vast majority of the scientific experts, by
climate change.
*The Program Assistant Position*
The Joint Center seeks a highly professional, self-directed and motivated
Program Assistant to play a crucial role supporting the Director of the
Energy and Environment Program, the blue-ribbon Commission to Engage
African Americans on Climate Change, and related Fellows, staff and
consultants. In this role he/she will be responsible for helping the
program to achieve its goals by coordinating the administrative functions
of the Energy and Environment Team. He/she must have the ability to work
with light supervision in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple
responsibilities simultaneously in a time-effective manner. The Program
Assistant will interact with a range of internal and external audiences and
must employ project management, planning and decision-making skills as well
as sound judgment across a broad spectrum of activities.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
The Program Assistant will gain excellent exposure to the clean energy,
climate change and air pollution policy and economics realm. Due to the
diversity and multitude of responsibilities, the individual must be
creative, strategic and help to manage key relationships to successfully
fulfill competing requirements and deadlines. There are several specific
areas of responsibility:
1.
Grants and Contract Compliance
Work with the Director of the Energy and Environment Program and the
Director of Development to ensure timely fulfillment and compliance of
grant obligations and works with the Office of Finance and Administration
and other departmental on aspects of grants and contract management, where
necessary.
2.
Preparation and Review of Reports and Departmental Documents
Aid in the production and quality control of outgoing work and research
products, including creating, editing, and formatting Word, Excel and
PowerPoint. The Program Assistant will assist the Director of Energy
Environment to monitor and prepare final, from draft, periodic program
reports to funders; track periodic departmental developments for reports to
be prepared for the Board of Governors; works with other departments to
package reports and documents for submission to funders.
3.
Budget Origination, Tracking, Programming, and Reporting
Review the Energy and Environment Program charges and payments (within
specified parameters); maintains proper documentation for financial
transactions and advises supervisor and staff of deviations and necessary
adjustments. In addition, works with appropriate staff in different
departments on issues related to budget development and financial oversight.
4.
Office Administration
Manage the Environment Program Director’s calendar and time with direct
responsibility for complex scheduling and meetings with high-level
colleagues and partners; Coordinate supply procurement through the Office
of Finance and Administration and track orders and payment; Follow
reporting requirements, including completing and submitting monthly expense
reports on behalf of the Director of the Energy and Environment Program;
Manage and coordinate travel and meeting logistics for the Director and the
Commission to Engage African Americans on Climate Change for high-level
meetings and events; Organize and maintain Energy and Environment files,
and other administrative and office duties.
*Qualifications and Attributes*
The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications and
attributes:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Background knowledge in environmental issues as demonstrated by course
work, volunteer activities or work experience.
- Three years of more of high-level administrative support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Power
Point, including the ability to create and edit Power Point presentations
with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
Ability to work with a team in an entrepreneurial environment and interact
with people from all walks of life.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Self motivation, ability to take the initiative and work creatively
and independently.
- Mature judgment, with a high degree of discretion, tact, poise,
professionalism and diplomacy.
- Ability to quickly and accurately analyze problems, identify
appropriate solutions and act independently to address them, applying the
appropriate level of urgency and drive to achieve results.
- Ability to balance being proactive with a willingness to ask for help
when needed.
- Ability to judge the relative importance of issues, prioritize and
manage multiple and sometimes competing tasks.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Persistency, flexibility and dependability
- Ability to create and maintain computer records and generate reports;
- A sense of humor and the ability to help create a positive work
environment.
For immediate consideration, complete the
application<http://cts.vresp.c
email as attachment to:
lelliott@jointcenter.org <http://mc/compose?to=lelliott
No phone calls please. Those applications more closely matching the posted
qualifications will be contacted for further consideration
DDOT is looking for a Citywide Planner to work on a lot of exciting
planning activities we've got underway.
Link to the posting:
https://erecruit.dc.gov/psp/er
The postings can be a bit dry and hard to understand, but we're looking for
someone with good experience, especially on technical aspects of
transportation planning already under their belts, and this will be a great
job for the right candidate. We hope to have some more junior positions
available to post soon, too, so keep your eyes out here and on the DCHR
website if you are interested.
*Associate Project Manager/Senior Associate***
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates (N\N) seeks a highly organized,
independent, forward-thinking professional for its newly formed Washington,
DC office. The selected individual will play a key role in the firm's
growing multi-modal practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for the
right person to become involved in the continued growth and service of one
of the nation’s most innovative transportation planning firms.
Nelson\Nygaard has a long history of sustainable planning for livable, and
successful, communities. N\N's work emphasizes quality, creative
transit/transportation planning that addresses wider community goals such
as economic growth, social equity, strong communities, environmental and
energy conservation, and quality places. Nelson\Nygaard was established
with an emphasis on transit service planning and system design, but has
since become a national leader in multi-modal transportation planning and
engineering.
*Responsibilities ***
The successful candidate will work as part of a small professional team
focusing on transit and multimodal transportation planning, policy
development and/or design. The position requires quality work and
individual initiative. Candidates must bring demonstrated technical
experience in the transportation, design, or policy fields as well as
excellent visual, written and oral presentation skills. The individual will
have the opportunity to assume key roles in project management, marketing
and business development.
Specific expectations of the position include the ability to:
- Function as a project manager for small projects and lead planner for
complex components of large projects.
- Organize, conduct and supervise data collection activities in the
office and in the field
- Analyze public transit, parking, and multi-modal travel data including
models, surveys, and operational plans
- Prepare quality technical reports and recommendations
- Frame and conduct independent research
- Track and work within budgets and assist senior managers with project
delivery
- Assist with community outreach activities
Though most of the work will come from projects on the East Coast, there
will be numerous opportunities for the candidate to contribute to NN
projects across the United States and internationally. Candidates must be
willing to travel (on average 2-4 overnight stays per month plus numerous
day trips) and must have a valid Driver’s License.
*Qualifications***
The ideal candidate should have at least four years of increasingly
responsible experience in a broad cross-section of transportation, urban
planning, or engineering. Private sector consulting experience is highly
desired but is not a requirement. Minority candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply. A Master’s Degree in planning or engineering is
preferred, however candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree with at least two
additional years of direct work experience may be considered.
Potential candidates must have demonstrated problem solving skills and be
able to perform detailed technical analysis and feasibility studies with
proven expertise in at least two of the following areas:
- Transportation master planning
- Transit/shuttle planning and operations
- Transit facility planning
- Bike/pedestrian planning
- Site planning in urban environments
- Transit Oriented Development
- Transportation Demand Management
- Parking Management
- Multi-modal circulation studies
- Corridor planning and design
- Policy research and development
- State or regional planning
- Transportation performance management (including return on investment)
and evaluation
*Salary and Benefits ***
All employees are paid an hourly rate. The annual salary range equivalent
for this position is $70,000 to $85,000, depending on qualifications.
Benefits include fully paid health and dental insurance, a
401K/profit-sharing program and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Please send cover letters and resumes to the listed email address (for
emails, include "DC Associate Project Manager/Senior Associate" in the
subject line) to the attention of:
Paul Jewel, COO
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
116 New Montgomery St., Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 415-284-1544
Fax: 415-284-1554
jobs@nelsonnygaard.com <http://mc/compose?to=jobs@nel
The Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program is currently on the lookout for
an energetic and mature research/policy analyst to work here full-time on
our Metropolitan Infrastructure Initiative team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organization and high
initiative; can help design and execute breakthrough research; and advance
the debate with solid analysis and writing. We are particularly looking for
someone with policy and practice chops around infrastructure and project
finance, but given the scope and pace of the office, someone who’s also
highly adaptable.
Interested candidates must submit their materials through the Brookings
website in order to be considered:
http://www.brookings.edu/about
More information about the position is below:
*BASIC FUNCTION *
Provides research, writing, and data collection assistance to Senior Fellow
and infrastructure initiative team. Duties include general research, policy
updates and data analysis for research team on infrastructure and
transportation issues, including infrastructure finance; general
coordination on public and private infrastructure events; outreach and
coordination with external partners.
*EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*
Bachelor’s degree in economics, public finance, geography, government,
public policy, or other social science required; Master’s degree strongly
preferred. At least two years post graduate professional work experience in
fast-paced, policy-oriented environment required. Qualitative and
quantitative expertise required.
*KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS*
Demonstrated interest in urban/metropolitan/infrastruct
experience and interest in infrastructure funding and finance issues and
policy strongly preferred. Strong writing skills required. Basic knowledge
of MS Word, Excel (or other spreadsheet programs) and capacity to learn
other types of graphics and presentation programs required; knowledge of
SAS, SPSS, or other statistic software packages preferred. Strong
organization, high initiative, clear interpersonal skills, eye for detail,
creativity and design, mature judgment, and ability to work in a fast-paced
environment required. Competence to undertake high-profile research
assignments with minimal supervision preferred. Must be a team player who
can collaborate well with others on joint writing assignments.
*PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
*80% Research, Policy and Data Analysis*
- Assists with research and data analysis on topics related to
infrastructure and transportation policy and programming.
- Collects and analyzes information; and monitors and analyzes relevant
material from conferences and seminars, academic journals, and reports
from
a wide variety of sources including NGOs.
- Plans and executes quantitative data analysis to support scholars’
research; and prepares results to complement published material.
- Reviews and updates existing data and footnotes; and helps with
editing and proof reading of publications.
- Summarizes existing literature and research results for incorporation
into speeches, op-eds, research publications, presentations, and briefing
memos.
- Works collaboratively with research staff to develop and complete
writing assignments. Completes assignments while identifying gaps as well
as questions, and in accordance with deadlines.
- Occasional manuscript review and factual verification.
- Assembles, manipulates, and analyzes data from various sources as
needed.
*20% Public and private events & other administrative assignments*
- Provides assistance on public and private MPP/Brookings events as it
pertains to outreach, invitations, research and material coordination.
- Participates in meetings as related to special assignments.
- Gains clear knowledge of program structure and protocol by learning
organizational chart, research portfolios, administrative units, and
associated staff.
- Provides office support to include word processing, faxing, copying,
filing, and mailing.
Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be
considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required
for employment in this position. No phone calls please. Brookings welcomes
resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.
URBAN PLANNING AND POLICY MANAGER
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY
INSPIRE * TRANSFORM * BUILD * SUSTAIN
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been a visionary not-for-profit organization in the Greater Philadelphia Region since
its founding in 1827. PHS organizes the annual Philadelphia International Flower Show, the world’s largest and longest-running
indoor flower show, which brings 270,000 visitors and creates a $61 million economic impact to the city. PHS helps transform
lives through revolutionary programs like City Harvest, which has grown and donated 180,000 lbs of fresh produce in four years-
--helping to feed 1,000 families each week of the growing season. PHS will also help lead the new Plant One Million program, an
ambitious program to plant one million trees in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Mission: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through
horticulture.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is seeking a nimble and entrepreneurial urban planning and policy manager
to advance its urban greening programs and its planning and policy work at the local, state and federal levels. PHS seeks to
conduct strategic planning studies and neighborhood assessments to identify future capital improvement opportunities; establish
partnerships to advance the planning and implementation of high-quality open space and vacant land reclamation projects;
develop policy and practice recommendations that advance long-term sustainability; and promote its greening work to national
constituencies. The manager will lead research projects to advance urban greening programs, craft materials that facilitate
replication of PHS programs in other cities, develop neighborhood greening strategies, write case statements and conduct grant
research, develop civic engagement strategies, and interface with a variety of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based
projects.
Successful candidates will need the skills and aptitude to produce visually attractive graphic work products that effectively
explain their work and summarize information. They should have a degree or relevant experience in public policy, public
administration, design, urban planning, or related field(s). Successful candidates will also have documented work experience
related to policy and planning matters, legislative processes, and/or public administration. Serious writing chops are crucial,
as is the ability to express yourself clearly and concisely. In addition, basic GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
competency is required. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated career interest in urban and
parks/green space related issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•
Support the urban planning work and urban planning needs of PHS
•
Complete frequent reviews of the relevant federal, state and local policy landscape with an eye toward the implications
and opportunities it presents to PHSEfficiently and effectively document these implications and opportunities through contemporary technology
and “dashboard”-style methods and metrics
Engage in planning studies to evaluate how to strategically select sites for vacant land reclamation
Develop and execute new and innovative ways to measure and document the effectiveness of landmark PHS programs
Develop new ways to promote and spread landmark PHS programs on a national stage
Assist in building relationships with national partners and constituents to spread PHS’s greening work
Assist in distributing relevant information about the policy and planning landscapes to PHS management and staff
Assist in the day-to-day operations of PHS’s neighborhood gardens land trust
Assist in collecting relevant information from PHS staff for policy and planning-related needs
Perform GIS projects related to urban planning and work
Perform PHS project-supporting GIS work as needed
Undertake field-based research and use GIS skills to incorporate field work into analytical products and summaries
Author grants, project summaries, project budgets and other types of written documents as needed
Bring new ideas and new technologies to PHS to drive innovation
Maintain a good-natured can-do attitude
Possess an aptitude for working with both technology and people as well as an appetite for fast-paced work
assignments
Support grant writing efforts and participate in other fundraising activities
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Degree or relevant experience in planning, policy, public administration, design or related field(s)
Documented work experience related to policy and planning matters, legislative processes, and/or public administration
Strong people and superior writing skills
Career interest in urban and parks/open space related issues
Basic GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Office experience required
Experience with GIS handheld Trimble devices and comfort with contemporary methods of outreach are a plus
TO APPLY
All applicants must complete the questionnaire found online at http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/aboutus/
urbanplanningandpolicymanagerquestionnaire.docx. Please send a cover letter, resume and completed questionnaire to:
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
c/o Human Resources
100 N 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
FAX: (215) 988-8810
Email: hrphs@pennhort.org
Applications submitted without a completed questionnaire will not be considered.To learn more about us, visit www.phsonline.org
Please no telephone or walk-in inquires. EOE. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY
INSPIRE * TRANSFORM * BUILD * SUSTAIN
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been a visionary not-for-profit organization in the Greater Philadelphia Region since
its founding in 1827. PHS organizes the annual Philadelphia International Flower Show, the world’s largest and longest-running
indoor flower show, which brings 270,000 visitors and creates a $61 million economic impact to the city. PHS helps transform
lives through revolutionary programs like City Harvest, which has grown and donated 180,000 lbs of fresh produce in four years-
--helping to feed 1,000 families each week of the growing season. PHS will also help lead the new Plant One Million program, an
ambitious program to plant one million trees in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Mission: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through
horticulture.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is seeking a nimble and entrepreneurial urban planning and policy manager
to advance its urban greening programs and its planning and policy work at the local, state and federal levels. PHS seeks to
conduct strategic planning studies and neighborhood assessments to identify future capital improvement opportunities; establish
partnerships to advance the planning and implementation of high-quality open space and vacant land reclamation projects;
develop policy and practice recommendations that advance long-term sustainability; and promote its greening work to national
constituencies. The manager will lead research projects to advance urban greening programs, craft materials that facilitate
replication of PHS programs in other cities, develop neighborhood greening strategies, write case statements and conduct grant
research, develop civic engagement strategies, and interface with a variety of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based
projects.
Successful candidates will need the skills and aptitude to produce visually attractive graphic work products that effectively
explain their work and summarize information. They should have a degree or relevant experience in public policy, public
administration, design, urban planning, or related field(s). Successful candidates will also have documented work experience
related to policy and planning matters, legislative processes, and/or public administration. Serious writing chops are crucial,
as is the ability to express yourself clearly and concisely. In addition, basic GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
competency is required. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated career interest in urban and
parks/green space related issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•
Support the urban planning work and urban planning needs of PHS
•
Complete frequent reviews of the relevant federal, state and local policy landscape with an eye toward the implications
and opportunities it presents to PHSEfficiently and effectively document these implications and opportunities through contemporary technology
and “dashboard”-style methods and metrics
Engage in planning studies to evaluate how to strategically select sites for vacant land reclamation
Develop and execute new and innovative ways to measure and document the effectiveness of landmark PHS programs
Develop new ways to promote and spread landmark PHS programs on a national stage
Assist in building relationships with national partners and constituents to spread PHS’s greening work
Assist in distributing relevant information about the policy and planning landscapes to PHS management and staff
Assist in the day-to-day operations of PHS’s neighborhood gardens land trust
Assist in collecting relevant information from PHS staff for policy and planning-related needs
Perform GIS projects related to urban planning and work
Perform PHS project-supporting GIS work as needed
Undertake field-based research and use GIS skills to incorporate field work into analytical products and summaries
Author grants, project summaries, project budgets and other types of written documents as needed
Bring new ideas and new technologies to PHS to drive innovation
Maintain a good-natured can-do attitude
Possess an aptitude for working with both technology and people as well as an appetite for fast-paced work
assignments
Support grant writing efforts and participate in other fundraising activities
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Degree or relevant experience in planning, policy, public administration, design or related field(s)
Documented work experience related to policy and planning matters, legislative processes, and/or public administration
Strong people and superior writing skills
Career interest in urban and parks/open space related issues
Basic GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Office experience required
Experience with GIS handheld Trimble devices and comfort with contemporary methods of outreach are a plus
TO APPLY
All applicants must complete the questionnaire found online at http://www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/aboutus/
urbanplanningandpolicymanagerquestionnaire.docx. Please send a cover letter, resume and completed questionnaire to:
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
c/o Human Resources
100 N 20th Street
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PRESIDENT
Andrea Woodner
SECRETARY
Paula Mueller
TREASURER
Marc Heiman
DIRECTORS
Cindy Allen
Hugo Barreca
Alison Bauer
Theodore Berger
Deborah Berke
Victor Body-Lawson
Kitty Hawks
John Keenen
Stephen Maharam
Zack McKown
Linda Pollak
Annabelle Selldorf
Susanna Sirefman
Sylvia Smith
Claire Weisz
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan Chin, FAIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JOB TITLE:
REPORTS TO:
LOCATION:
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Design Trust for Public Space is currently seeking a full-time Director of Programs to
manage all Design Trust programs, publications, and related activities, under the
guidance of the Executive Director. The Director of Programs should have a background
in urban planning, public policy, architecture, or other fields concerned with the design,
development and utilization of public space. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is
strongly preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide overall strategic management for all Design Trust projects
• Lead project manager for all Design Trust projects
• Oversee the editorial development, design, and production of all project
deliverables
• Manage project RFP’s and fellow-selection process
• Maintain project budgets, lead program-related fundraising and reporting
• Develop project timelines and manage daily operations of all projects
• Organize and manage all project-related meetings, workshops, and public events
• Work with Executive Director to disseminate project deliverables and findings
• Manage Board Program Committee quarterly meetings in coordination with the
Executive Director
• Manage external relationships and liaise with a variety of project partners,
stakeholders, advisors, and fellows
• Create and deliver project-related public presentations
• Manage outreach and relations with community partners and public officials
• Serve as lead in fundraising meetings with potential individual and institutional
donors to solicit project funding; maintain project fundraising schedule
• Serve as a public representative for Design Trust projects and activities
• Lead staff person for all project-related communication, including writing press
releases, reports to funders, and project descriptions for the Design Trust website
• Contribute regular posts to the staff blog, “I (heart) Public Space”
• Delegate and oversee project-related tasks for the Production & Program Associate
Director of Programs
Executive Director
New York City
August 22, 2012
September 12, 2012
$50-60,000 (commensurate with experience)
October 1, 2012
Andrea Woodner
SECRETARY
Paula Mueller
TREASURER
Marc Heiman
DIRECTORS
Cindy Allen
Hugo Barreca
Alison Bauer
Theodore Berger
Deborah Berke
Victor Body-Lawson
Kitty Hawks
John Keenen
Stephen Maharam
Zack McKown
Linda Pollak
Annabelle Selldorf
Susanna Sirefman
Sylvia Smith
Claire Weisz
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan Chin, FAIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
JOB TITLE:
REPORTS TO:
LOCATION:
POSTED:
DEADLINE:
SALARY RANGE:
START DATE:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Design Trust for Public Space is currently seeking a full-time Director of Programs to
manage all Design Trust programs, publications, and related activities, under the
guidance of the Executive Director. The Director of Programs should have a background
in urban planning, public policy, architecture, or other fields concerned with the design,
development and utilization of public space. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is
strongly preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide overall strategic management for all Design Trust projects
• Lead project manager for all Design Trust projects
• Oversee the editorial development, design, and production of all project
deliverables
• Manage project RFP’s and fellow-selection process
• Maintain project budgets, lead program-related fundraising and reporting
• Develop project timelines and manage daily operations of all projects
• Organize and manage all project-related meetings, workshops, and public events
• Work with Executive Director to disseminate project deliverables and findings
• Manage Board Program Committee quarterly meetings in coordination with the
Executive Director
• Manage external relationships and liaise with a variety of project partners,
stakeholders, advisors, and fellows
• Create and deliver project-related public presentations
• Manage outreach and relations with community partners and public officials
• Serve as lead in fundraising meetings with potential individual and institutional
donors to solicit project funding; maintain project fundraising schedule
• Serve as a public representative for Design Trust projects and activities
• Lead staff person for all project-related communication, including writing press
releases, reports to funders, and project descriptions for the Design Trust website
• Contribute regular posts to the staff blog, “I (heart) Public Space”
• Delegate and oversee project-related tasks for the Production & Program Associate
Director of Programs
Executive Director
New York City
August 22, 2012
September 12, 2012
$50-60,000 (commensurate with experience)
October 1, 2012