Who: Village of Winnetka, Village Manager’s Office
What: Under the direction of the Assistant Village Manager, the Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for developing, guiding, and administering the Village's economic development and business relations functions. The position emphasizes business development (existing business retention/expansion and new business recruitment), marketing/branding activities, and special events. The Economic Development Coordinator is a key liaison to the Winnetka business community and Chamber of Commerce and also plays an important role in the implementation of Winnetka's Downtown Master Plan. The position requires experience and expertise in developing strategies to create a sustainable long-term commercial base and to promote the community's vision of its three business districts. Essential functions include:
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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.
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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
Chief Portfolio Officer – Chicago Public Schools
Who: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 370,000 students at more than 600 schools. CPS employs more than 34,000 people, more than half of whom are teachers, and has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child in every school and every neighborhood has access to a world-class learning experience, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. And CPS students are making incredible progress. Recently, CPS announced a record-high graduation rate of 77.5% and boasts some of the fastest learning growth in the nation among large cities.
What: The objective of the Portfolio Office is to ensure students in every part of Chicago have access to high quality educational options by building coherent and aligned systems for school applications, enrollment, regional school planning, incubation of quality school options, and accountability and oversight. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Portfolio Officer will serve as a member of the district's executive leadership team and provide oversight for the following teams:
What: The objective of the Portfolio Office is to ensure students in every part of Chicago have access to high quality educational options by building coherent and aligned systems for school applications, enrollment, regional school planning, incubation of quality school options, and accountability and oversight. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Portfolio Officer will serve as a member of the district's executive leadership team and provide oversight for the following teams:
- Access & Enrollment: Manages the application, testing, selection and notification process for magnet, selective enrollment, and open enrollment schools, international baccalaureate high schools, military academies, and career & technical education (CTE) college and career academies.
- School Quality Measurement: Provides school performance data and analysis for stakeholders in schools, networks, central office and the community.
- Innovation & Incubation: Provides students with access to high quality and innovative education through incubation of quality schools, accountability and high quality oversight. Oversees a portfolio of approximately 142 schools and programs, including 122 charter school campuses, 9 contract schools, 10 Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs (ALOP) and 1 SAFE School, which together educate over 60,000 students.
- Demographics & Planning: Supports organizational decision-making with synthesized analyses involving neighborhood-by-neighborhood demographic trends, school enrollment projections, school facility utilization statistics and school configuration options. Issues data to inform the community engagement processes surrounding school and facility planning.
Director, Public Affairs - Food Issues Management & Key Stakeholder Engagement Programs - Golin (Chicago)
Who: Golin, an integrated PR, digital and content agency.
What: We are currently looking for an experienced Public Affairs professional to develop and execute engagement plans on issues impacting clients in the food retail and CPG sector. This includes providing counsel, strategic planning and execution for clients in the areas of message development, influencer engagement, policy communications and thought leadership. This person will work closely with integrated agency teams, client market leadership, Government Relations, Communications, Supply Chain and Sustainability, and other functional teams and leaders as needed to ensure that policy and reputational objectives align and support client business goals.
The position will serve as a senior Public Affairs leader in Golin’s Corporate Practice and lead the development of plans, thought leadership and provide client counsel for external and internal engagement with a broad range of key stakeholders to proactively and reactively address issues impacting the corporate reputation of our clients. In this role, the director will engage with C-suite and functional leaders from within our client companies and is responsible for maintaining strong working relationships between Golin, our Public Affairs clients and relevant non-governmental organizations, professional associations, academic institutions, think tanks and advocacy organizations in order to inform and influence U.S public policy and perception.
This person must build and maintain strong internal relationships and possess the ability to influence various clients on issues impacting the company. Some travel required. Responsibilities include:
What: We are currently looking for an experienced Public Affairs professional to develop and execute engagement plans on issues impacting clients in the food retail and CPG sector. This includes providing counsel, strategic planning and execution for clients in the areas of message development, influencer engagement, policy communications and thought leadership. This person will work closely with integrated agency teams, client market leadership, Government Relations, Communications, Supply Chain and Sustainability, and other functional teams and leaders as needed to ensure that policy and reputational objectives align and support client business goals.
The position will serve as a senior Public Affairs leader in Golin’s Corporate Practice and lead the development of plans, thought leadership and provide client counsel for external and internal engagement with a broad range of key stakeholders to proactively and reactively address issues impacting the corporate reputation of our clients. In this role, the director will engage with C-suite and functional leaders from within our client companies and is responsible for maintaining strong working relationships between Golin, our Public Affairs clients and relevant non-governmental organizations, professional associations, academic institutions, think tanks and advocacy organizations in order to inform and influence U.S public policy and perception.
This person must build and maintain strong internal relationships and possess the ability to influence various clients on issues impacting the company. Some travel required. Responsibilities include:
Assistant Professor – Dept. of Public Administration, UIC
Who: The Department of Public Administration (DPA), College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
What: DPA is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning in 2019. DPA is seeking candidates who bring a strong commitment to an active research program and excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Engagement in service to the profession is also expected. Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to growing the department’s public policy research and course offerings. Candidates should demonstrate their capacity to contribute to the themes embodied in CUPPA’s research pillars (as outlined below), to the department’s public policy and urban governance focus (US News and World Report recently ranked CUPPA #6 in the country in Urban Policy), and to one or more of the department’s other core competencies: nonprofit management, financial management, public management, and survey research.
What: DPA is hiring a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning in 2019. DPA is seeking candidates who bring a strong commitment to an active research program and excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Engagement in service to the profession is also expected. Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to candidates who can contribute to growing the department’s public policy research and course offerings. Candidates should demonstrate their capacity to contribute to the themes embodied in CUPPA’s research pillars (as outlined below), to the department’s public policy and urban governance focus (US News and World Report recently ranked CUPPA #6 in the country in Urban Policy), and to one or more of the department’s other core competencies: nonprofit management, financial management, public management, and survey research.
Policy Specialist – The University of Illinois System, Office of Business and Financial Services
Who: The University of Illinois System, Chicago Campus, Office of Business and Financial Services (OBFS), Business Solutions and Support
What: OBFS is seeking a Policy Specialist (Business Administrative Associate) to support the Policy function by coordinating activities related to OBFS processes for establishing, developing, and implementing business and financial policies and procedures in support of overall OBFS operations and services, and to ensure their alignment with applicable University guidelines and regulations. Responsibilities include:
What: OBFS is seeking a Policy Specialist (Business Administrative Associate) to support the Policy function by coordinating activities related to OBFS processes for establishing, developing, and implementing business and financial policies and procedures in support of overall OBFS operations and services, and to ensure their alignment with applicable University guidelines and regulations. Responsibilities include:
Senior Planner, Freight - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Who: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is our region’s comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO2050, a new long-range comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. Seewww.cmap.illinois.gov for more information, and details regarding benefits are atwww.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers#benefits.
What: The Senior Planner will be responsible for management, oversight, and implementation of CMAP’s forthcoming Truck Routing and Community Studies, a project to investigate truck mobility and investment needs in three of the region’s industrial and logistics clusters. As North America’s freight hub, northeastern Illinois experiences large amounts of truck movement, with significant impacts on the region’s economy, as well as local congestion, safety, and quality of life. The project will focus on improving truck routing across jurisdictions, in addition to addressing local permitting processes, delivery management, and community impacts as appropriate to the cluster. Throughout the project, the planner will be expected to emphasize the recommendations of ON TO 2050. Responsibilities:
What: The Senior Planner will be responsible for management, oversight, and implementation of CMAP’s forthcoming Truck Routing and Community Studies, a project to investigate truck mobility and investment needs in three of the region’s industrial and logistics clusters. As North America’s freight hub, northeastern Illinois experiences large amounts of truck movement, with significant impacts on the region’s economy, as well as local congestion, safety, and quality of life. The project will focus on improving truck routing across jurisdictions, in addition to addressing local permitting processes, delivery management, and community impacts as appropriate to the cluster. Throughout the project, the planner will be expected to emphasize the recommendations of ON TO 2050. Responsibilities:
Multiple Openings at California High Speed Rail, WSP USA
WSP is leading the Rail Delivery Partner team in delivering High Speed Rail in California and is in the process of hiring personnel for a range of disciplines. The California High-Speed Rail program will connect the mega-regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands. By 2029, the system will run from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour. The system will also extend to Sacramento and San Diego, totaling 800 miles with up to 24 stations.
This is an opportunity to work on the first ever high-speed rail program in the U.S. while growing your career on a groundbreaking project. To explore the many opportunities we have available please visit: http://search0.smartsearchonline.com/pb/jobs/railjobs.asp?epslanguage=en
WSP is a global professional services firm delivering infrastructure solutions. Additional opportunities across the United States can be found at:https://www.wsp.com/en-US/careers
Public Policy Manager - Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago
Who: The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago is the Chicago region's leading business organization comprised of the senior executives of the area's major employers and is dedicated to improving Chicagoland as a place to live, work, and conduct business. The Civic Committee works hand-in-hand with public officials and other civic organizations for the social and economic well-being of the Chicago region and undertakes a wide array of large projects, which are viewed as game- changing efforts.
What: The Public Policy Manager will work with the leadership of the Civic Committee and the Public Policy team to address the organization's public policy initiatives, including public finance, jobs, climate issues such as tax structure and pensions, education, transportation, technology, veteran's employment and other public policy topics. The Public Policy Manager may be asked to specialize and act as the lead on specific policy initiatives. In addition, the Public Policy Manager will work with management in the development of topics and the identification of speakers for the Commercial Club's speaker series, contribute posts for the Civic Committee/Commercial Club's website and social media presence, as well as prepare presentations and other documents for distribution/presentation to the public. Additional responsibilities include:
What: The Public Policy Manager will work with the leadership of the Civic Committee and the Public Policy team to address the organization's public policy initiatives, including public finance, jobs, climate issues such as tax structure and pensions, education, transportation, technology, veteran's employment and other public policy topics. The Public Policy Manager may be asked to specialize and act as the lead on specific policy initiatives. In addition, the Public Policy Manager will work with management in the development of topics and the identification of speakers for the Commercial Club's speaker series, contribute posts for the Civic Committee/Commercial Club's website and social media presence, as well as prepare presentations and other documents for distribution/presentation to the public. Additional responsibilities include:
Managing Director of the Water Program - The Center for Neighborhood Technology (Chicago)
Who: The Center for Neighborhood Technology - Water Program. The Water Program supports an integrated water management approach, with focus areas including stormwater management, water infrastructure, and water policy to promote environmental sustainability and foster equitable communities.
What: The Managing Director of Water will manage a suite of current programs, a staff of five professionals, and project-specific independent contractors.
The Water Program’s core areas of work include:
What: The Managing Director of Water will manage a suite of current programs, a staff of five professionals, and project-specific independent contractors.
The Water Program’s core areas of work include:
- RainReady Home: Identifies flood control and sustainable stormwater management solutions for homes, including landscaping, building, and plumbing improvements.
- RainReady Community: Engages residents in a process to create a community-wide risk assessment and a multi-year action plan to reduce and mitigate the impact of severe rain events.
- RainReady Academy: Promotes and supports the adoption of the RainReady approach throughout the country by providing technical assistance, coaching, planning activities and charrettes, connections with leading water experts, program materials, and online planning tools.
- Great Lakes Water Infrastructure: Analyzes and proposes solutions to water infrastructure challenges in Great Lakes cities, employing an intensive planning charrette process with local government, stakeholders, and national subject matter experts.
Senior Project Manager - Metro Strategies (Chicago)
Who: Metro Strategies is a policy, planning and public affairs firm with public, private and nonprofit clients. They provide project management, community outreach and public involvement, issue advocacy strategies, research and policy development, project planning, and grant-writing services to a wide range of clients predominantly in the field of infrastructure and transportation.
What: This position will be assigned to provide planning, policy and communication services to a major infrastructure client and will include such tasks as issue advocacy initiatives, conducting policy review and developing recommendations, and assisting with community level projects. This person must have superior writing and communication skills and have a strong ability to lead and direct multiple projects. Experience working with the public sector on policy, transportation and community issues is required. This work will be located in the western suburbs at the client’s office.
The Senior Project Manager is expected to exemplify the firm’s core values of leadership, problem-solving, accountability, professionalism, and continued personal and professional growth. Key duties include:
What: This position will be assigned to provide planning, policy and communication services to a major infrastructure client and will include such tasks as issue advocacy initiatives, conducting policy review and developing recommendations, and assisting with community level projects. This person must have superior writing and communication skills and have a strong ability to lead and direct multiple projects. Experience working with the public sector on policy, transportation and community issues is required. This work will be located in the western suburbs at the client’s office.
The Senior Project Manager is expected to exemplify the firm’s core values of leadership, problem-solving, accountability, professionalism, and continued personal and professional growth. Key duties include:
Senior Planner (Planner 2) - Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency
Who: Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) is seeking to fill a Senior Planner position in the Community Planning & Design Division. More information about the RPA can be found here.
What: Community Planning & Design (CPD) is a division of the RPA that focuses on urban design, sustainability, and area planning. The division’s work program for the next few years will be focused on developing 12 Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County, and developing more detailed Station Area Plans / TODs in some of those areas.
What: Community Planning & Design (CPD) is a division of the RPA that focuses on urban design, sustainability, and area planning. The division’s work program for the next few years will be focused on developing 12 Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County, and developing more detailed Station Area Plans / TODs in some of those areas.
Program Analyst - IDOT (Chicago) (Closes 8/20)
Who: Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Intermodal Project Implementation, Chicago
What: This position is responsible for ongoing assistance to the State Safety Oversight Section by synthesizing information, conducting research, and developing safety performance indicators in rail transit safety activities, as well as performing inspections, audits, assessments, and studies as necessary.
The incumbent supports all aspects of the State Safety Oversight (SSO) Section. The incumbent conducts complex technical and analytical research, special audits and investigations, as well as technical studies and recommends alternatives on a broad range of issues involving safety oversight for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. The incumbent will make recommendations using the development of performance measures to improve rail transit safety, consistent with the principles of Safety Management Systems. This position prepares written and oral reports and briefings for department management on a wide range of highly complex issues related to rail transit safety oversight. The position will also ensure compliance with federal requirements for financial management and reporting.
What: This position is responsible for ongoing assistance to the State Safety Oversight Section by synthesizing information, conducting research, and developing safety performance indicators in rail transit safety activities, as well as performing inspections, audits, assessments, and studies as necessary.
The incumbent supports all aspects of the State Safety Oversight (SSO) Section. The incumbent conducts complex technical and analytical research, special audits and investigations, as well as technical studies and recommends alternatives on a broad range of issues involving safety oversight for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. The incumbent will make recommendations using the development of performance measures to improve rail transit safety, consistent with the principles of Safety Management Systems. This position prepares written and oral reports and briefings for department management on a wide range of highly complex issues related to rail transit safety oversight. The position will also ensure compliance with federal requirements for financial management and reporting.
Director of Programs and Engagement - University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Asian Health Equity
Who: The University of Chicago Medicine's Center for Asian Health Equity is the only research center in the Midwest to address the diverse health care needs of Asian Americans and other immigrant populations. The Center builds teams that span disciplines and sectors across the University and diverse Asian American and other immigrant communities to address health disparities, translate evidence into practical interventions, conduct public education, and use data to inform health policy. A vital part of the Center's mission is its strong and sustained community engagement with more than 25 Asian American organizations across the Chicago metropolitan area. Through this engagement, the Center elevates Asian American voices and enhances Asian American representation in conducting and participating in community-engaged research. The Center fulfills a critical need to improve the health of these underserved populations to advance health equity.
What: The Director of Programs and Engagement will work closely with the Centers Director, Executive Director, and other senior staff in leading the administration of programs and development of strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and local government departments, as well as the engagement with these key stakeholders. The role will help strengthen the capacity of and services for communities.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs and Engagement will assist in the management of Center for Asian Health Equity (CAHE) /Asian Health Coalition (AHC) staff, programs, internal processes, and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess the skills, creativity, and leadership to establish robust partnerships, implement influential programs, and optimize the passion and creativity of each member of our diverse team. Responsibilities include:
What: The Director of Programs and Engagement will work closely with the Centers Director, Executive Director, and other senior staff in leading the administration of programs and development of strategic partnerships with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and local government departments, as well as the engagement with these key stakeholders. The role will help strengthen the capacity of and services for communities.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs and Engagement will assist in the management of Center for Asian Health Equity (CAHE) /Asian Health Coalition (AHC) staff, programs, internal processes, and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess the skills, creativity, and leadership to establish robust partnerships, implement influential programs, and optimize the passion and creativity of each member of our diverse team. Responsibilities include:
Project Manager - Voices for Illinois Children (Chicago)
Who: Voices for Illinois Children, an independent advocacy organization that champions strong public policies and investments for all children in our state, is seeking a KIDS COUNT Project Manager. Voices is a member of the KIDS COUNT Network established by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Our KIDS COUNT work involves collecting, analyzing and communicating data on the health, education, and economic well-being of children in Illinois and nationally to help shape public policy debates to improve the lives of children and their families.
What: The KIDS COUNT Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day and long-term development, planning and production of the Illinois Kids Count data book, as well as other policy reports, and providing Illinois updates to the KIDS COUNT Data Center. This individual must be a highly proficient analyst experienced in the use of data and research, have a background in public policy and social research, and have strong written and verbal communications skills.
Based in Chicago, the manager will report to the Vice-President of Policy and Operations. In addition to the primary responsibilities listed below, the manager will also provide assistance to other Voices staff conducting work on state budget, tax, and policy matters impacting children and their families. Primary responsibilities include:
What: The KIDS COUNT Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day and long-term development, planning and production of the Illinois Kids Count data book, as well as other policy reports, and providing Illinois updates to the KIDS COUNT Data Center. This individual must be a highly proficient analyst experienced in the use of data and research, have a background in public policy and social research, and have strong written and verbal communications skills.
Based in Chicago, the manager will report to the Vice-President of Policy and Operations. In addition to the primary responsibilities listed below, the manager will also provide assistance to other Voices staff conducting work on state budget, tax, and policy matters impacting children and their families. Primary responsibilities include:
Senior Program Manager - UIC Extended Campus
Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Extended Campus
What: The Senior Program Manager provides leadership and supervision for all aspects of program development and delivery for UIC Extended Campus' portfolio of fully online market-driven degree and other non-degree offerings that operate on a full cost recovery basis and depend upon a full complement of “high touch” support services to ensure that students complete their degree programs in a timely manner.
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for program planning and development, enrollment growth, data analysis and staff management. This position will serve as the primary program contact for academic unit partners and will work closely with these partners in all phases of program planning and delivery. The Senior Program Manager will identify new courses/ workshops and educational events. The position will manage cooperative agreements with external entities (community colleges, businesses, organizations) created to establish direct pathways for student enrollment.
What: The Senior Program Manager provides leadership and supervision for all aspects of program development and delivery for UIC Extended Campus' portfolio of fully online market-driven degree and other non-degree offerings that operate on a full cost recovery basis and depend upon a full complement of “high touch” support services to ensure that students complete their degree programs in a timely manner.
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for program planning and development, enrollment growth, data analysis and staff management. This position will serve as the primary program contact for academic unit partners and will work closely with these partners in all phases of program planning and delivery. The Senior Program Manager will identify new courses/ workshops and educational events. The position will manage cooperative agreements with external entities (community colleges, businesses, organizations) created to establish direct pathways for student enrollment.
Project Coordinator - Lightengale Group (Chicago)
Who: Lightengale Group is a real estate development consulting firm. Our strong suit is the coordination of financing for multi-family rental affordable housing. We also coordinate the development process (architect, contractor, property management) for several of our clients. We currently do work in Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, and Georgia and continue to expand into new states. We have been in business since 1999. For more information about Lightengale Group, see lightengalegroup.com.
What: Lightengale Group takes a team approach to completing quality work for our clients. Each team has a Project Coordinator and Project Manager and is supervised by the Partners. Each team is assigned a variety of projects that the team sees through from beginning to end. In the team, the Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager and completes a wide range of tasks for each project. The Project Manager provides guidance, support and mentorship so that the Coordinator will learn and understand more of the deal process and be able to work more independently. This is a career track position as all are expected to hone their skills and increase their capacity over time.
We have many interesting projects that require flexibility, competency, and speed. We are especially interested in a candidate who has demonstrated experience with juggling multiple demanding projects simultaneously and enjoys the challenge of meeting deadlines while taking ownership of the process. The Project Coordinator will be expected to handle many aspects of several projects working in a project team and will work with projects during the initial feasibility stage, predevelopment/ funding, and closing stage. While the work is highly varied and difficult to predict on a day to day basis, the general work includes the following:
What: Lightengale Group takes a team approach to completing quality work for our clients. Each team has a Project Coordinator and Project Manager and is supervised by the Partners. Each team is assigned a variety of projects that the team sees through from beginning to end. In the team, the Project Coordinator supports the Project Manager and completes a wide range of tasks for each project. The Project Manager provides guidance, support and mentorship so that the Coordinator will learn and understand more of the deal process and be able to work more independently. This is a career track position as all are expected to hone their skills and increase their capacity over time.
We have many interesting projects that require flexibility, competency, and speed. We are especially interested in a candidate who has demonstrated experience with juggling multiple demanding projects simultaneously and enjoys the challenge of meeting deadlines while taking ownership of the process. The Project Coordinator will be expected to handle many aspects of several projects working in a project team and will work with projects during the initial feasibility stage, predevelopment/ funding, and closing stage. While the work is highly varied and difficult to predict on a day to day basis, the general work includes the following:
Director of Government Affairs, ISSA (Northbrook, IL)
Who: ISSA - The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. As the leading trade association for the cleaning industry worldwide, ISSA is committed to helping its members change the way the world views cleaning. ISSA promotes the vision that cleaning is an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. The association has more than 9,000 members include distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, building service contractors, in-house service providers, and associated service members. ISSA helps increase professionalism and member success by offering business tools, educational products, industry standards, publications, events, and legislative and regulatory services that specifically focus on the professional cleaning industry and the value it provides. The association is headquartered in Northbrook, IL, USA, with regional offices in Mainz, Germany and Shanghai, China.
What: The Director of Government Affairs (DGA) will be primarily responsible for developing and managing ISSA’s government relations and advocacy program on behalf of the commercial and industrial cleaning industry. The DGA will develop and implement lobbying strategies, including organizing grassroots advocacy efforts, the drafting of statements, letters and testimonies, and coordinating activities with other industry associations where appropriate. The DGA also prepares internal and external reports on government initiatives that impact the commercial and institutional cleaning industry as appropriate providing detailed summaries, recommended positions, and suggested advocacy strategies. Duties and responsibilities include:
What: The Director of Government Affairs (DGA) will be primarily responsible for developing and managing ISSA’s government relations and advocacy program on behalf of the commercial and industrial cleaning industry. The DGA will develop and implement lobbying strategies, including organizing grassroots advocacy efforts, the drafting of statements, letters and testimonies, and coordinating activities with other industry associations where appropriate. The DGA also prepares internal and external reports on government initiatives that impact the commercial and institutional cleaning industry as appropriate providing detailed summaries, recommended positions, and suggested advocacy strategies. Duties and responsibilities include:
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