Who: Land of Lincoln Economic Development Committee. The goal of the EDC is to create a more vibrant, diverse, multi-generational community through economic development efforts that attract and retain a broader range of stable employment opportunities. This is accomplished through leveraging Sangamon County and the City of Springfield’s historical significance, strong education system and choices, state-of-the-art medical facilities, geographic location, low cost-of-living and broad human outreach initiatives. The Land of Lincoln Economic Development Committee (EDC) was created in Springfield and Sangamon County, Illinois, late in 2017 with the expectations that it will form a 501-c3, public-private, economic development corporation. After an in-depth analysis of the current economic development efforts, regional leaders saw the need to form an entity that is laser-focused on primary job creation and retention and economic growth for the region.
What: The President/CEO of the Economic Development Committee will be responsible for the recruitment of new industries/businesses to the Sangamon County Region and plays an important role on the committee in achieving overall goals and objectives. This position will report to a Board of Trustees and is responsible for implementing economic development initiatives in collaboration with local business leaders, state and local government officials, site selection consultants, and staff. Specific economic development responsibilities include those associated with entrepreneurship development, workforce development, business retention and expansion, business recruitment and marketing. As this is a newly created position, it offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence this start-up corporation into a catalyst for economic growth and prosperity for the region. Specific roles and responsibilities include:
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Welcome to CUPPA Careers!
The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.
In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Research, Policy, and Programs Positions - UChicago's Chapin Hall
Who: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago – a research and policy center, focused on a mission of improving the well-being of children and youth, families, and their communities. Read more here.
What: A variety of full-time positions are available, including researchers, fellowships, project and communications management. Find the entire list, learn more about individual opportunities, and apply here.
What: A variety of full-time positions are available, including researchers, fellowships, project and communications management. Find the entire list, learn more about individual opportunities, and apply here.
Grants and Contracts Associate, UIC School of Public Health
Who: UIC School of Public Health, Office of Research Services
What: The Office of Research Services in the School of Public Health is seeking a Grants and Contracts Associate. This position implements the research priorities in the School of Public Health (SPH) in alignment with the College’s research strategic plan. The Grants and Contracts Associate provides expert guidance to SPH faculty, staff, and students in maximizing the competitiveness of multi-college, collaborative, and complex research proposals. This position customizes the support services for investigators, which includes crafting and editing content of components of a research proposal, coordinating all aspects of the proposal submission process, developing customized budgets based on the research strategy timelines, and serving as a resource for investigators on regulations in the protection of human research participants. Duties:
What: The Office of Research Services in the School of Public Health is seeking a Grants and Contracts Associate. This position implements the research priorities in the School of Public Health (SPH) in alignment with the College’s research strategic plan. The Grants and Contracts Associate provides expert guidance to SPH faculty, staff, and students in maximizing the competitiveness of multi-college, collaborative, and complex research proposals. This position customizes the support services for investigators, which includes crafting and editing content of components of a research proposal, coordinating all aspects of the proposal submission process, developing customized budgets based on the research strategy timelines, and serving as a resource for investigators on regulations in the protection of human research participants. Duties:
Community Partnership Manager, Chicago Food Policy Action Council
Who: The Chicago Food Policy Action Council’s (CFPAC) mission is to facilitate the development and
adoption of responsible policies to improve access for Chicago residents to culturally appropriate,
nutritionally sound, and affordable food grown through environmentally sustainable practices.
What: The CFPAC Community Partnership Manager will support CFPAC’s priorities by working in coordination with CFPAC Board and staff members, local communities, organizations, vendors, suppliers, processors and producers as well as staff at City of Chicago Departments and Agencies, and national partners. The Community Partnership Manager will serve as a key coordinative and facilitative resource to members and participants in CFPAC’s existing and emerging networks. The position will provide primary coordination with an emerging Black- Brown group of food system community leaders. CFPAC is looking for a person with 7-10 years of experience facilitating, leading and developing networks and collaborations with deep experience, comfort and sensitivity for working in and partnering with diverse communities. Duties and Responsibilities:
What: The CFPAC Community Partnership Manager will support CFPAC’s priorities by working in coordination with CFPAC Board and staff members, local communities, organizations, vendors, suppliers, processors and producers as well as staff at City of Chicago Departments and Agencies, and national partners. The Community Partnership Manager will serve as a key coordinative and facilitative resource to members and participants in CFPAC’s existing and emerging networks. The position will provide primary coordination with an emerging Black- Brown group of food system community leaders. CFPAC is looking for a person with 7-10 years of experience facilitating, leading and developing networks and collaborations with deep experience, comfort and sensitivity for working in and partnering with diverse communities. Duties and Responsibilities:
Community Planning and Development Representative – Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (Chicago, Omaha or KC)
Who: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD). CPD seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. The primary means toward this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations.
What: The Community Planning and Development Representative will:
What: The Community Planning and Development Representative will:
Long-Range Planners (two positions) - The City of Indianapolis
Who: City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Department of Metropolitan Development
What:
Senior Planner for Engagement
The Senior Planner for Engagement supports all community engagement activities of the Department's long-range planning team. This position strives to promote meaningful engagement of all populations and stakeholders in planning processes, with an emphasis on populations traditionally under-represented in public processes. The Planner also assists with general professional planning activities. Learn more and apply here.
Planner-Long Range
The planner is responsible for providing general support to the Long-Range Planning Division of the Department of Metropolitan Development on Comprehensive Planning activities as well as other studies and initiatives. Core responsibilities relate to community engagement, research and analysis, and assisting with the development of policy. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving are essential components of this position. Learn more and apply here.
Applications excepted now through March 15.
What:
Senior Planner for Engagement
The Senior Planner for Engagement supports all community engagement activities of the Department's long-range planning team. This position strives to promote meaningful engagement of all populations and stakeholders in planning processes, with an emphasis on populations traditionally under-represented in public processes. The Planner also assists with general professional planning activities. Learn more and apply here.
Planner-Long Range
The planner is responsible for providing general support to the Long-Range Planning Division of the Department of Metropolitan Development on Comprehensive Planning activities as well as other studies and initiatives. Core responsibilities relate to community engagement, research and analysis, and assisting with the development of policy. Critical thinking and creative problem-solving are essential components of this position. Learn more and apply here.
Applications excepted now through March 15.
Community Development Administrative Assistant – The City of College Place (WA)
Who: City of College Place – Community Development Department (located within the Walla Walla Valley of Southeastern Washington State)
What: This is an outstanding opportunity to provide support for a variety of community development functions within the City. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. Candidates can expect to work in an environment that is dynamic and service oriented. It is crucial for the candidate to be highly skilled in public relations and customer service. Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as a documented work history of integrity and accuracy are essential. Specific responsibilities include:
What: This is an outstanding opportunity to provide support for a variety of community development functions within the City. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. Candidates can expect to work in an environment that is dynamic and service oriented. It is crucial for the candidate to be highly skilled in public relations and customer service. Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as a documented work history of integrity and accuracy are essential. Specific responsibilities include:
Business Services Analyst (Memphis)
Who: City of Memphis, TN – Department of Planning & Development
What: The Business Services Analyst is responsible for the review, analysis, and evaluation of processes, systems, and user needs for projects and procedures associated with individual departments or the division; coordinate processes to ensure that the information systems support departmental business operational needs; serves as the first point of contact for coworkers and departmental liaisons regarding the use of designated information systems; gathers data to develop or contribute to the development of business plans and strategies; tracks performance of core business processes associated with individual departments or the division; assist the County IT staff in understanding the operational need for both automated and manual solutions to the business systems and procedures. Specific responsibilities include:
What: The Business Services Analyst is responsible for the review, analysis, and evaluation of processes, systems, and user needs for projects and procedures associated with individual departments or the division; coordinate processes to ensure that the information systems support departmental business operational needs; serves as the first point of contact for coworkers and departmental liaisons regarding the use of designated information systems; gathers data to develop or contribute to the development of business plans and strategies; tracks performance of core business processes associated with individual departments or the division; assist the County IT staff in understanding the operational need for both automated and manual solutions to the business systems and procedures. Specific responsibilities include:
Allard Fellowship – Metropolitan Planning Council (Chicago) (Deadline 2/19)
Who: The Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking applicants for a 6-month paid, part-time Allard Fellowship to support their water supply and effective governance efforts.
What: The Allard Fellowship, named for a beloved former MPC President, the late Jean Allard and generously seeded by Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal (now SNR Denton), is designed to attract a talented emerging professional not currently in a position to volunteer at MPC. This paid fellowship is targeted to candidates who reflect the economic and racial diversity of the Chicago region. The Fellow works directly with staff at all levels of the organization, external partners, Board members and other volunteers at MPC. A fellow works approximately 20-30 hours a week, for a six month period.
What: The Allard Fellowship, named for a beloved former MPC President, the late Jean Allard and generously seeded by Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal (now SNR Denton), is designed to attract a talented emerging professional not currently in a position to volunteer at MPC. This paid fellowship is targeted to candidates who reflect the economic and racial diversity of the Chicago region. The Fellow works directly with staff at all levels of the organization, external partners, Board members and other volunteers at MPC. A fellow works approximately 20-30 hours a week, for a six month period.
Data Analyst - Heartland Alliance (DEADLINE 2/15)
Who: Heartland Alliance - Social IMPACT Research Center. The Social IMPACT Research Center conducts applied research for nonprofits, foundations, advocacy groups, governments, coalitions, and the media to help them measure, inform, and grow their social impact. IMPACT also regularly reports on key poverty trends to equip decision makers with sound data to inform public policy.
What: The Data Analyst is responsible for working with quantitative and qualitative data in all capacities on a wide variety of IMPACT’s research projects. Individual accountability and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
What: The Data Analyst is responsible for working with quantitative and qualitative data in all capacities on a wide variety of IMPACT’s research projects. Individual accountability and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
Community Planner - Muse Community + Design (Chicago)
Who: Muse Community + Design is hiring a Community Planner to support the overall implementation of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s traffic safety and education program, with a strong emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian safety.
What: The Community Planner will be a qualified individual with a degree in urban planning or equivalent field, and a strong command of Chicago’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero principles. The position will require regular interaction with CDOT and other city staff, elected officials, community organizations and residents.
This individual will play an instrumental role in outreach to partner organizations and communities throughout Chicago. The Community Planner will be responsible for coordination with stakeholders on the creation of community plans and continued engagement strategies. This individual is also responsible for organizing and facilitating the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC) meetings. In addition, the Community Planner will support education and encouragement events on an as-needed basis.
What: The Community Planner will be a qualified individual with a degree in urban planning or equivalent field, and a strong command of Chicago’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero principles. The position will require regular interaction with CDOT and other city staff, elected officials, community organizations and residents.
This individual will play an instrumental role in outreach to partner organizations and communities throughout Chicago. The Community Planner will be responsible for coordination with stakeholders on the creation of community plans and continued engagement strategies. This individual is also responsible for organizing and facilitating the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC) meetings. In addition, the Community Planner will support education and encouragement events on an as-needed basis.
Public Lands Transportation Fellowship - Western Transportation Institute (MSU-Bozeman)
Who: The Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University Bozeman. The Public Lands Transportation Fellows (PLTF) program, previously known as the scholars program, provides fellowships to outstanding masters and doctoral graduates in a transportation-related field. The fellows are provided with a unique opportunity for career development and public service working directly with staff of Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs) on key visitor transportation issues.
What: Fellows are assigned to work with staff at a unit or region/field office facing a transportation issue to facilitate a transportation planning or implementation project. The assigned projects help the land units develop transportation solutions that preserve valuable resources and enhance the visitor experience. It's a great match for anyone interested in public lands; working in transportation at the Federal level; or entering the transportation community of one of the cities below. The program has four goals, which are to:
What: Fellows are assigned to work with staff at a unit or region/field office facing a transportation issue to facilitate a transportation planning or implementation project. The assigned projects help the land units develop transportation solutions that preserve valuable resources and enhance the visitor experience. It's a great match for anyone interested in public lands; working in transportation at the Federal level; or entering the transportation community of one of the cities below. The program has four goals, which are to:
Health Justice Intern – The Praxis Project (Temporary, Full Time) (Oakland)
Who: The Praxis Project is a values-driven, national nonprofit organization that seeks to improve health justice through partnerships to build community power. Praxis believes strongly that organized communities are critical partners in the struggle to create healthy communities. Praxis works with over 200 diverse grassroots groups across the United States that influence local policy, mobilize communities, and strengthen programs and organizations to improve health justice. Praxis works in strong partnership to enable local efforts to build community power through training, technical assistance, and capacity building services, as well as comprehensive fiscal sponsorship. Our capacity-building programming is focused on partnerships that actively advance Praxis’ mission to build healthy communities by transforming the power relationships and structures that affect our lives.
What: internships are designed to provide interns with a very real experience of health justice policy, public health training and capacity building, and field organizing. For candidates with extensive training and experience, this will be an opportunity to apply your skills to national projects impacting various communities; for candidates with less direct experience and training, this is an opportunity to learn the current national landscape of community-based organizing, people-centered training methodologies and grassroots campaign strategy, while exploring the fields of public health and communications. Depending on experience and education, the Health Justice Intern (HJI) will report either directly to a Praxis Director or to a Program Manager. The HJI will:
What: internships are designed to provide interns with a very real experience of health justice policy, public health training and capacity building, and field organizing. For candidates with extensive training and experience, this will be an opportunity to apply your skills to national projects impacting various communities; for candidates with less direct experience and training, this is an opportunity to learn the current national landscape of community-based organizing, people-centered training methodologies and grassroots campaign strategy, while exploring the fields of public health and communications. Depending on experience and education, the Health Justice Intern (HJI) will report either directly to a Praxis Director or to a Program Manager. The HJI will:
Staff Assistant - Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (Chicago) DEADLINE 2/8
Who: Office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
What: Hardworking and dependable individual to manage the Chicago office front desk and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Responsibilities for the position include coordinating the Senator’s Chicago office internship program and managing the front desk.
What: Hardworking and dependable individual to manage the Chicago office front desk and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Responsibilities for the position include coordinating the Senator’s Chicago office internship program and managing the front desk.
Originations Analyst- National Equity Fund, Inc. (Chicago or NY)
Who: National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits.
What: Originations Analyst for Chicago or New York offices. The primary function of these positions is to provide analytical support to the originators on a regional team in the underwriting of low-income housing tax credit investments. The analyst will assist in evaluating the feasibility of investments including, evaluating the market, sponsor capacity, reviewing loan documents, and preparing projections; prepare engagement or commitment letters, assist with investment committee write-ups, investment proposal, closings, and evaluation of potential adjusters post-closing. In addition, candidate must be able to analyze project’s financing, development budget, construction schedule, operating expenses, debt service, market comparability and developer capacity; utilize and become proficient in NEF’s pricing and underwriting model. Gain a thorough understanding of tax laws related to the LIHTC and Historic Credits and become proficient in understanding secondary financing, including CDBG, HOME, AHP, and other local funds. Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of real estate underwriting and Section 42 requirements.
What: Originations Analyst for Chicago or New York offices. The primary function of these positions is to provide analytical support to the originators on a regional team in the underwriting of low-income housing tax credit investments. The analyst will assist in evaluating the feasibility of investments including, evaluating the market, sponsor capacity, reviewing loan documents, and preparing projections; prepare engagement or commitment letters, assist with investment committee write-ups, investment proposal, closings, and evaluation of potential adjusters post-closing. In addition, candidate must be able to analyze project’s financing, development budget, construction schedule, operating expenses, debt service, market comparability and developer capacity; utilize and become proficient in NEF’s pricing and underwriting model. Gain a thorough understanding of tax laws related to the LIHTC and Historic Credits and become proficient in understanding secondary financing, including CDBG, HOME, AHP, and other local funds. Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of real estate underwriting and Section 42 requirements.
Research Associate II – UIC School of Public Health – 2 positions
Who: University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Science.
What : Position 1 - Research Associate II - Alpha 3 (Job ID #91511) will be involved in all aspects of a national research study examining the health of coal miners. This position conducts research by assisting with the collection, entry and cleaning of data and descriptive results. Job responsibilities include:
What : Position 1 - Research Associate II - Alpha 3 (Job ID #91511) will be involved in all aspects of a national research study examining the health of coal miners. This position conducts research by assisting with the collection, entry and cleaning of data and descriptive results. Job responsibilities include:
Assistant Director for Academic Affairs – IL Board of Higher Education
Who: The Illinois Board of Higher Education
What: Assistant Director for Academic Affairs (two positions available). Positions provide direct support to the Deputy Director and Senior Associate Director for Academic Affairs in the areas of institution approval and program approval for independent and public colleges and universities granting degrees in Illinois, as well as initiatives to advance statewide goals. Principle responsibilities include:
What: Assistant Director for Academic Affairs (two positions available). Positions provide direct support to the Deputy Director and Senior Associate Director for Academic Affairs in the areas of institution approval and program approval for independent and public colleges and universities granting degrees in Illinois, as well as initiatives to advance statewide goals. Principle responsibilities include:
Academic Advisor – UIC College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Who: University of Illinois at Chicago. This position is a member of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Academic Advising Center.
What: It is the role of this unit to assure that, in the continuum from admission through graduation, students' individual educational needs are met while maintaining the academic standards established by the faculty of the College. As a primary source of College information, the academic advisors in LAS promote and facilitate excellence through academic advising. These services are carried out via a two-tier advising system, which promotes reciprocal accountability between a student and their advisors, and also facilitates students' identification with and understanding of the College and University. Specific responsibilities include:
What: It is the role of this unit to assure that, in the continuum from admission through graduation, students' individual educational needs are met while maintaining the academic standards established by the faculty of the College. As a primary source of College information, the academic advisors in LAS promote and facilitate excellence through academic advising. These services are carried out via a two-tier advising system, which promotes reciprocal accountability between a student and their advisors, and also facilitates students' identification with and understanding of the College and University. Specific responsibilities include:
Supplier Diversity Coordinator – U of I (Urbana)
Who: The University of Illinois - Office of Business and Financial Services
What: A Supplier Diversity Coordinator to support the development, implementation, and coordinate aspects of the Supplier Diversity Program alongside of the Director of Procurement Diversity within the Office of Business and Financial Services to achieve the University's mission and vision for supplier diversity in procurement activities. Additional responsibilities include:
What: A Supplier Diversity Coordinator to support the development, implementation, and coordinate aspects of the Supplier Diversity Program alongside of the Director of Procurement Diversity within the Office of Business and Financial Services to achieve the University's mission and vision for supplier diversity in procurement activities. Additional responsibilities include:
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