Who: City of Kansas City
What: Lead Planner
Conducts traffic impact analysis using transportation planning software to forecast traffic flow. Model traffic flows, analyze and interpret the data, prepare reports and provide presentations regarding proposed transportation options.
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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
Program Manager - Pritzker Group
Who: Pritzker Group
The J.B. & M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation (“Foundation”) has a national focus on catalyzing entrepreneurial change that promotes greater equity and fairness in the lives of ordinary people. The Foundation and its affiliates anticipate continuing to make substantial philanthropic investments in excess of $1 billion over 20 years.
The Foundation’s primary strategic focus is early childhood development; community healthcare and critical community needs in the state of Illinois; and upholding and expanding individual civil and human rights.
The Foundation’s work takes the following fundamental approach: · Investing in evidence-based programs and measuring Return on Investment; · Effecting public policy initiatives through demonstrable advocacy; · Engaging through partnership – recognizing that no one achieves success alone; and · Leading – by convening, spotlighting and bringing expertise. The Foundation is located in Chicago and led by President Janet Froetscher.
What: Program Manager
The Foundation seeks a Program Manager to play a senior leadership role in the effective implementation of the foundation’s Prenatal-3 year old (PN-3) priorities in states and communities under the Pritzker Children’s Initiative (PCI). This effort will actively support a set of states and communities as they seek to undertake common policy and program advancements to ensure children under three are on track for later school readiness. Over the next five years, the Foundation intends to support development of model initiatives in states and communities that advance policies and programs that ensure a strong start in life, such as home visiting, quality child care for infants and toddlers, and universal connections that link families with infants and toddlers to essential and needed services. Though this Initiative, the Foundation makes catalytic investments in states, communities, promising models, and effective communicators to create a tipping point by building a national movement for prioritizing infants, toddlers, and their families for public action and investment.
The Program Manager will support national organizations, state stakeholders and leading early childhood researchers to fuel momentum for positive policy change in states and communities across the country. S/he will work with a variety of partners including national organizations supporting state strategy, state-level organizations that are planning for and guiding implementation of state strategy, , and organizations at all levels leading innovative policy and program development to expand access to high quality services for infants and toddlers. S/he will work closely with the PCI Director to link state leaders to experts and organizations engaged by the Foundation to support them, and facilitate peer-to-peer connections across selected states. Within states, the Foundation anticipates working with the public sector, foundation leaders, and non-profit policy and advocacy organizations as part of the PN-3 strategy.
The J.B. & M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation (“Foundation”) has a national focus on catalyzing entrepreneurial change that promotes greater equity and fairness in the lives of ordinary people. The Foundation and its affiliates anticipate continuing to make substantial philanthropic investments in excess of $1 billion over 20 years.
The Foundation’s primary strategic focus is early childhood development; community healthcare and critical community needs in the state of Illinois; and upholding and expanding individual civil and human rights.
The Foundation’s work takes the following fundamental approach: · Investing in evidence-based programs and measuring Return on Investment; · Effecting public policy initiatives through demonstrable advocacy; · Engaging through partnership – recognizing that no one achieves success alone; and · Leading – by convening, spotlighting and bringing expertise. The Foundation is located in Chicago and led by President Janet Froetscher.
What: Program Manager
The Foundation seeks a Program Manager to play a senior leadership role in the effective implementation of the foundation’s Prenatal-3 year old (PN-3) priorities in states and communities under the Pritzker Children’s Initiative (PCI). This effort will actively support a set of states and communities as they seek to undertake common policy and program advancements to ensure children under three are on track for later school readiness. Over the next five years, the Foundation intends to support development of model initiatives in states and communities that advance policies and programs that ensure a strong start in life, such as home visiting, quality child care for infants and toddlers, and universal connections that link families with infants and toddlers to essential and needed services. Though this Initiative, the Foundation makes catalytic investments in states, communities, promising models, and effective communicators to create a tipping point by building a national movement for prioritizing infants, toddlers, and their families for public action and investment.
The Program Manager will support national organizations, state stakeholders and leading early childhood researchers to fuel momentum for positive policy change in states and communities across the country. S/he will work with a variety of partners including national organizations supporting state strategy, state-level organizations that are planning for and guiding implementation of state strategy, , and organizations at all levels leading innovative policy and program development to expand access to high quality services for infants and toddlers. S/he will work closely with the PCI Director to link state leaders to experts and organizations engaged by the Foundation to support them, and facilitate peer-to-peer connections across selected states. Within states, the Foundation anticipates working with the public sector, foundation leaders, and non-profit policy and advocacy organizations as part of the PN-3 strategy.
Development Director - Lawndale Christian Legal Center
Who: Lawndale Christian Legal Center (LCLC) provides North Lawndale at-risk youth, 24 and under, with community- based holistic legal services. This highly relational and innovative model of holistic defense is performed by an interdisciplinary team of attorneys and social service providers working seamlessly together in the community to support, serve, and advocate for youth and young adults in contact with the criminal justice system. The holistic team works together to meet the various needs of our youth from the time they are arrested through the conclusion of their trial, satisfactory completion of any period of probation, supervision, or parole, and beyond. By serving youth holistically in their community, LCLC is leading the transformation of the traditional criminal justice system by establishing new best practices in community-based holistic interventions that are more effective and cost less. More information on LCLC can be found at www.lclc.net.
What: The Director of Development will be an early-to-mid career professional with a track record of success who is ready to lead and implement all the fundraising efforts of a nonprofit. This professional will have the ability to get things done in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting and will work closely with the Executive Director and senior staff to strengthen core operations and secure the resources needed to make our work successful and our organization sustainable. Responsibilities include:
What: The Director of Development will be an early-to-mid career professional with a track record of success who is ready to lead and implement all the fundraising efforts of a nonprofit. This professional will have the ability to get things done in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting and will work closely with the Executive Director and senior staff to strengthen core operations and secure the resources needed to make our work successful and our organization sustainable. Responsibilities include:
Economic Development Specialist - City of Evanston
Who: City of Evanston
What: Economic Development Specialist
This position performs responsible professional work to assist in the development and implementation of City of Evanston economic development programs and projects that support commercial, office, and industrial businesses and development activities. The Economic Development Division’s work is primarily focused on the retention of existing Evanston businesses located in traditional train station and neighborhood merchant districts and within commercial office developments in downtown Evanston. This is achieved through business visit interviews, information gathering, analysis and presentation, and the application of publicly funded programs and partnerships with private service providers.
The Economic Development Specialist position will require regular reports to the City Manager and other senior city staff, and merchant districts leaders on business recruitment and retention activities, economic trends, and local real estate activity. The position will require frequent social media posts and website updates through the Evanston Edge brand, in addition to publishing short interviews or stories featuring local business owners and entrepreneurs. The Economic Development Specialist will also be required to implement and maintain the City of Evanston business registry. The position will require the creation and maintenance of an economic indicator dashboard.
The Economic Development Division is comprised of a staff of two and is located within the Community Development Department. The Economic Development Specialist reports to the Economic Development Manager; and the Economic Development Manager reports to the Community Development Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
What: Economic Development Specialist
This position performs responsible professional work to assist in the development and implementation of City of Evanston economic development programs and projects that support commercial, office, and industrial businesses and development activities. The Economic Development Division’s work is primarily focused on the retention of existing Evanston businesses located in traditional train station and neighborhood merchant districts and within commercial office developments in downtown Evanston. This is achieved through business visit interviews, information gathering, analysis and presentation, and the application of publicly funded programs and partnerships with private service providers.
The Economic Development Specialist position will require regular reports to the City Manager and other senior city staff, and merchant districts leaders on business recruitment and retention activities, economic trends, and local real estate activity. The position will require frequent social media posts and website updates through the Evanston Edge brand, in addition to publishing short interviews or stories featuring local business owners and entrepreneurs. The Economic Development Specialist will also be required to implement and maintain the City of Evanston business registry. The position will require the creation and maintenance of an economic indicator dashboard.
The Economic Development Division is comprised of a staff of two and is located within the Community Development Department. The Economic Development Specialist reports to the Economic Development Manager; and the Economic Development Manager reports to the Community Development Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
Economic Development Coordinator - City of St. Charles
Who: The City of St. Charles offers a challenging and supportive work environment that fosters excellence, accountability, learning, and professional development.
What: This position is responsible for coordinating all economic development functions for the City of St. Charles. Reporting to the Director of Community & Economic Development, the primary emphasis of this position is to enhance the economic vitality of the City through implementation and administration of programs, initiatives, and economic incentives to attract new businesses and encourage expansion and retention of existing businesses. The position requires exercise of professional judgment and initiative within the framework of established regulations and policies.
Some of the main responsibilities of this position are to research and develop economic development programs; assist with review and negotiation of incentive requests such as TIF Districts, business districts, sales tax incentives, and property tax incentives; coordinate with financial consultants and attorneys in the review of financial proformas and preparation of development or incentive agreements; establish good communication and relationships with existing and potential businesses, property owners, real estate developers; develop and implement marketing strategies to promote St. Charles to include updating the City’s demographics, economic development website, preparing marketing materials, etc.; coordinate with local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Partnership, and the Convention & Visitor Bureau; respond to inquiries from prospective and existing businesses, brokers, property owners; administer the business assistance programs such as the Corridor Improvement and Commercial Corridor & Downtown Incentive Program; attend local business and community events and trade shows as directed; and coordinate grant-writing efforts.
Qualifications:
What: This position is responsible for coordinating all economic development functions for the City of St. Charles. Reporting to the Director of Community & Economic Development, the primary emphasis of this position is to enhance the economic vitality of the City through implementation and administration of programs, initiatives, and economic incentives to attract new businesses and encourage expansion and retention of existing businesses. The position requires exercise of professional judgment and initiative within the framework of established regulations and policies.
Some of the main responsibilities of this position are to research and develop economic development programs; assist with review and negotiation of incentive requests such as TIF Districts, business districts, sales tax incentives, and property tax incentives; coordinate with financial consultants and attorneys in the review of financial proformas and preparation of development or incentive agreements; establish good communication and relationships with existing and potential businesses, property owners, real estate developers; develop and implement marketing strategies to promote St. Charles to include updating the City’s demographics, economic development website, preparing marketing materials, etc.; coordinate with local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Partnership, and the Convention & Visitor Bureau; respond to inquiries from prospective and existing businesses, brokers, property owners; administer the business assistance programs such as the Corridor Improvement and Commercial Corridor & Downtown Incentive Program; attend local business and community events and trade shows as directed; and coordinate grant-writing efforts.
Qualifications:
Municipal Planner (Land Use & Urban Design) - Memphis & Shelby County
Who: Memphis and Shelby County Department of Planning and Development
What: The municipal planner works under general supervision of the Manager of the Land Use Controls Section of the Office of Planning and Development to act as project manager for individual land use requests presented to the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board and Board of Adjustment.
Responsibilities include:
What: The municipal planner works under general supervision of the Manager of the Land Use Controls Section of the Office of Planning and Development to act as project manager for individual land use requests presented to the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board and Board of Adjustment.
Responsibilities include:
Business Services Analyst II (Planning & Development) - Memphis & Shelby County
Who: Memphis and Shelby County (Tennessee) - Department of Planning and 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. 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. Responsibilities include:
GIS Developer - Cook County Bureau of Technology
Who: Cook County Offices Under the President - Bureau of Technology
What: Under the direction of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager, the GIS Developer manages and designs the GIS enterprise as related to projects and application development. Assists with the design, development and maintenance of geospatial applications through concept, design, and implementation phases. Coordinates the control and maintenance of GIS enterprise operation tasks across various agencies within Cook County to ensure compatibility and integration with the enterprise strategic plan. Maintains and updates system documentation and ensures procedures are executed properly and in a timely manner. Consults with senior level staff and departmental managers as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
What: Under the direction of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager, the GIS Developer manages and designs the GIS enterprise as related to projects and application development. Assists with the design, development and maintenance of geospatial applications through concept, design, and implementation phases. Coordinates the control and maintenance of GIS enterprise operation tasks across various agencies within Cook County to ensure compatibility and integration with the enterprise strategic plan. Maintains and updates system documentation and ensures procedures are executed properly and in a timely manner. Consults with senior level staff and departmental managers as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.
Village Planner (Dept. of Community & Economic Develoment) - Brookfield, IL
Who: The Village of Brookfield, IL, population 19,500+, is accepting applications for the position of Village Planner, a position available in the Community and Economic Development Department. This position will report directly to the Community and Economic Development Director.
What: Qualified candidates must have experience in the planning field with excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytic ability. Candidates should be capable of evaluating and managing commercial, residential, and mixed-use development proposals, meeting with the public to discuss development proposals, assisting with long range planning projects, and presenting before boards, commissions, and elected officials. Because the position requires direct interaction with various constituent groups including residents, developers, public, etc., a friendly customer service orientation is necessary.
The Village of Brookfield recently adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and Major Zoning Code amendment review and will play an integral role in implementing these strategies.The position entails a variety of planning and project management activities including:
What: Qualified candidates must have experience in the planning field with excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytic ability. Candidates should be capable of evaluating and managing commercial, residential, and mixed-use development proposals, meeting with the public to discuss development proposals, assisting with long range planning projects, and presenting before boards, commissions, and elected officials. Because the position requires direct interaction with various constituent groups including residents, developers, public, etc., a friendly customer service orientation is necessary.
The Village of Brookfield recently adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and Major Zoning Code amendment review and will play an integral role in implementing these strategies.The position entails a variety of planning and project management activities including:
Planner - Village of Huntley, IL
Who: Village of Huntley, IL, Development Services Department
What: This position performs professional, technical, and administrative work related to new developments in the Village. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing varied services and assignments related to zoning administration, site plan review, project management, long-range planning, and code enforcement. The position requires strong customer service and excellent communication skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong writing skills and attention to detail required.
Work includes responsibility for providing information regarding Village codes and standards to the public; preparation of maps and other illustrative materials; and collecting planning data. The position also involves responsibility for providing technical advice and guidance to the Director of Development Services and other Village staff regarding development activity. The Planner will serve as staff liaison to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Attendance at various evening meetings is required.
What: This position performs professional, technical, and administrative work related to new developments in the Village. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing varied services and assignments related to zoning administration, site plan review, project management, long-range planning, and code enforcement. The position requires strong customer service and excellent communication skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong writing skills and attention to detail required.
Work includes responsibility for providing information regarding Village codes and standards to the public; preparation of maps and other illustrative materials; and collecting planning data. The position also involves responsibility for providing technical advice and guidance to the Director of Development Services and other Village staff regarding development activity. The Planner will serve as staff liaison to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. Attendance at various evening meetings is required.
Entry Level Planner - MKSK (Detroit)
Who: MKSK is a landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm known for creative solutions addressing economic, social, environmental, historical, and cultural challenges within our cities. Our 90+ person team of Landscape Architects and Urban Planners work throughout the Great Lakes and Southeast Regions from 7 offices in 5 states.
MKSK’s niche is to craft public places and spaces to transform, inspire, and perform successfully. Our clients include cities, development organizations, higher ed, hospitals, transportation agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, and select developers. Our projects include planning and design for downtowns, river/waterfronts, neighborhoods, cultural and campus environments. Our Detroit office leads the firm’s transportation planning group that links transportation design with land use thru corridor plans, Complete Streets Design, transit plans, parking studies, and form-based codes.
What: We are seeking a talented Planner to help prepare projects in our small, but growing Detroit office. In particular, we are looking for someone with skills in mapping and graphics plus research and writing. This position involves drafting and editing reports and documents, preparation of plan maps, development of graphics and document layout, and preparation of presentation materials. Data collection is also part of the work including traffic counts, parking inventories, land use surveys, and occasionally intercept surveys of people on the street. Some surveys, meetings, and workshops occur on evenings and weekends.
MKSK’s niche is to craft public places and spaces to transform, inspire, and perform successfully. Our clients include cities, development organizations, higher ed, hospitals, transportation agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, and select developers. Our projects include planning and design for downtowns, river/waterfronts, neighborhoods, cultural and campus environments. Our Detroit office leads the firm’s transportation planning group that links transportation design with land use thru corridor plans, Complete Streets Design, transit plans, parking studies, and form-based codes.
What: We are seeking a talented Planner to help prepare projects in our small, but growing Detroit office. In particular, we are looking for someone with skills in mapping and graphics plus research and writing. This position involves drafting and editing reports and documents, preparation of plan maps, development of graphics and document layout, and preparation of presentation materials. Data collection is also part of the work including traffic counts, parking inventories, land use surveys, and occasionally intercept surveys of people on the street. Some surveys, meetings, and workshops occur on evenings and weekends.
Urban Designer II - Farr Associates (Chicago)
Who: Farr Associates is an architecture, urban planning, and urban design firm located in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to creating sustainable urban places. As a JUST-certified Benefits Corporation, we value the quality of life of our clients, our staff, and our fellow Chicagoans. To that end, we invest in the ongoing development of our employees through training and conferences and constantly look for ways in which to give back to our communities.
What: We are growing and are seeking an Urban Designer II. Projects in the Urban Design Studio focus on master planning, site planning, urban design, zoning, and community outreach, with a strong emphasis on implementation. Projects are often a hybrid of urban planning and design; therefore, we are looking for candidates that can effectively contribute to both areas.
This position will manage projects within the Urban Design Studio, including communicating with clients, managing timelines and budgets, and working with peers to see design projects to completion.
This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
What: We are growing and are seeking an Urban Designer II. Projects in the Urban Design Studio focus on master planning, site planning, urban design, zoning, and community outreach, with a strong emphasis on implementation. Projects are often a hybrid of urban planning and design; therefore, we are looking for candidates that can effectively contribute to both areas.
This position will manage projects within the Urban Design Studio, including communicating with clients, managing timelines and budgets, and working with peers to see design projects to completion.
This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.
Transit Scheduler (entry level) - Pace Suburban Bus (Arlington Heights)
Who: The Service Planning & Scheduling group of Pace Suburban Bus in Arlington Heights, Illinois, located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago accessible by public transportation, seeks a Transit Scheduler. Pace is a large public transit agency providing fixed route, alternative services, ride share and ADA transportation in a 3500 square mile area of Northeastern Illinois serving 280 communities. More information about Pace can be found at www.pacebus.com. Pace headquarters is served directly by Bus Routes 606 & 757 for connections from rapid transit stations.
What: We seek an Urban Planning graduate who would like to be trained as an entry level Transit Scheduler and will perform the following tasks:
What: We seek an Urban Planning graduate who would like to be trained as an entry level Transit Scheduler and will perform the following tasks:
- Drafts transit schedules and prepares daily work assignments for vehicles and drivers;
- Performs runcuts, rosters and blocks schedules;
- Assists Planners in scheduling and designing bus routes and travel times;
- Analyzes and compiles scheduling related statistics and reports;
- Other duties as assigned.
Principal Planner - City of Austin, TX
Who: The City of Austin
What: The Planning and Zoning Department is seeking a Principal Planner to manage the Imagine Austin Implementation Team.
Duties, functions, and responsibilities include:
What: The Planning and Zoning Department is seeking a Principal Planner to manage the Imagine Austin Implementation Team.
Duties, functions, and responsibilities include:
- Supervising four full time professional staff
- Overseeing department functions relating to monitoring and reporting of citywide implementation of Imagine Austin and Small Area Plans
- Development, training and capacity building for Neighborhood Plan Contact Teams
- Coordination and regular update of Long Range CIP Strategic Plan
- Other public education and planning activities as needed to support implementation of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and related Small Area Plans.
Fellowship - City of Kansas City
Who: City of Kansas City, Missouri
What: Cookingham-Noll Fellowship
Applies research techniques to the study of systems, policies, and practices in multiple departments. Aids department and division personnel in handling a variety of projects. Projects may include but are not limited to: long-range administrative and operational duties, interdepartmental projects, employee orientation, supervising small work groups as directed, organizing events, conducting surveys, compiling data, accompanying staff on site/facility visits, attending public hearings and meetings, drafting public communications, facilitating resident engagement activities, calculating statistical data in preparation for fiscal and administrative analyses, and becoming familiar with the operational responsibilities of assigned departments.
Assignments may vary from a series of short projects to long-range projects. Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently. Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications:
What: Cookingham-Noll Fellowship
Applies research techniques to the study of systems, policies, and practices in multiple departments. Aids department and division personnel in handling a variety of projects. Projects may include but are not limited to: long-range administrative and operational duties, interdepartmental projects, employee orientation, supervising small work groups as directed, organizing events, conducting surveys, compiling data, accompanying staff on site/facility visits, attending public hearings and meetings, drafting public communications, facilitating resident engagement activities, calculating statistical data in preparation for fiscal and administrative analyses, and becoming familiar with the operational responsibilities of assigned departments.
Assignments may vary from a series of short projects to long-range projects. Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently. Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications:
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