Who: South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
What: Advanced planning and coordination work focused on community engagement and outreach to ensure a complete count of South Suburban/Southern Cook County residents during the 2020 U.S. Census. Facilitate networks of community organizations, local businesses, civic leaders, non-profits, local governments, public agencies, faith-based institutions, and other local entities to educate and inform residents, and promote positive benefits resulting from an accurate 2020 Census count.
UIC CUPPA Careers Blog
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
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
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
Marketing and Membership Coordinator - Old Town Merchants & Residents Association
Who: Old Town Merchants & Residents Association
What: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is a 501(c)(6) community organization that functions simultaneously as a chamber of commerce and residential association in the Old Town neighborhood. Notable events organized by the Association include the Wells Street Art Festival, Live Well Week, A Night Out in Old Town and regular social events. OTMRA is recognized as a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and Sole Service Provider of SSA #48.
What: The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association is a 501(c)(6) community organization that functions simultaneously as a chamber of commerce and residential association in the Old Town neighborhood. Notable events organized by the Association include the Wells Street Art Festival, Live Well Week, A Night Out in Old Town and regular social events. OTMRA is recognized as a delegate agency of the City of Chicago and Sole Service Provider of SSA #48.
Executive Director - Advocates for Urban Agriculture
Who: Advocates for Urban Agriculture
What: Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), a 501 c 3 organization, was founded in 2002 and is a coalition of individuals, organizations and businesses working to support and expand sustainable agriculture in the greater Chicago area, from home and community-based growing to market gardens and small farms.AUA’s mission is to empower urban growers to foster thriving communities through sustainable agriculture and equitable food systems.
AUA envisions a flourishing food system that promotes sustainable food growing in the Chicago area as an integral part of community economic development, food security & sovereignty, environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for the region, and in which practitioners, organizations, and residents can reap the benefits.
AUA‘s Board and staff work in concert with AUA’s 2,300 plus members, partner organizations and businesses and local government in multiple ways. These include education and information sharing about good agricultural and business practices, participation in the development of progressive city and county policies that support urban farming and land access, and support for state legislation pursuant to these goals and values.
Sustainable food growing in the greater Chicago area is deeply rooted, robust and growing. So too is AUA. As Chicago’s hub for urban agriculture, AUA is increasingly recognized by Chicago’s food-system funders and government agencies as an important collective voice and effective partner in forging sound local food policies and related regulations. And now, upon a foundation of more than fifteen years, AUAis preparing the plans to expand its efforts with the goal of helping Chicago build an even more vigorous and sustainable food system.
AUA’s Executive Director is a key player in the pursuit of this goal.
The AUA Board is seeking an individual with superior leadership skills and the knowledge, enthusiasm,energy, insight and commitment to fill this position and help lead both AUA and Chicago urban agriculture well into the future. For a complete job description and information about applying, please see below.
What: Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA), a 501 c 3 organization, was founded in 2002 and is a coalition of individuals, organizations and businesses working to support and expand sustainable agriculture in the greater Chicago area, from home and community-based growing to market gardens and small farms.AUA’s mission is to empower urban growers to foster thriving communities through sustainable agriculture and equitable food systems.
AUA envisions a flourishing food system that promotes sustainable food growing in the Chicago area as an integral part of community economic development, food security & sovereignty, environmental sustainability, and overall quality of life for the region, and in which practitioners, organizations, and residents can reap the benefits.
AUA‘s Board and staff work in concert with AUA’s 2,300 plus members, partner organizations and businesses and local government in multiple ways. These include education and information sharing about good agricultural and business practices, participation in the development of progressive city and county policies that support urban farming and land access, and support for state legislation pursuant to these goals and values.
Sustainable food growing in the greater Chicago area is deeply rooted, robust and growing. So too is AUA. As Chicago’s hub for urban agriculture, AUA is increasingly recognized by Chicago’s food-system funders and government agencies as an important collective voice and effective partner in forging sound local food policies and related regulations. And now, upon a foundation of more than fifteen years, AUAis preparing the plans to expand its efforts with the goal of helping Chicago build an even more vigorous and sustainable food system.
AUA’s Executive Director is a key player in the pursuit of this goal.
The AUA Board is seeking an individual with superior leadership skills and the knowledge, enthusiasm,energy, insight and commitment to fill this position and help lead both AUA and Chicago urban agriculture well into the future. For a complete job description and information about applying, please see below.
Multiple Positions - US Census
Who: US Census
What: This is your chance to play a part in history! Temporary census positions offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra income, while at the same time, helping your community. Did you know: The results of the 2020 Census help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding are spent locally for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. So it's important that everyone is counted!
This page provides details about the positions themselves, including what you'll need to apply and a timeline for the hiring process.
What: This is your chance to play a part in history! Temporary census positions offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra income, while at the same time, helping your community. Did you know: The results of the 2020 Census help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding are spent locally for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. So it's important that everyone is counted!
This page provides details about the positions themselves, including what you'll need to apply and a timeline for the hiring process.
Management Analyst - Village of Riverside
Who: Village of Riverside
What: The Village of Riverside (pop. 8,900) is located just 9 miles from downtown Chicago and is a National Historic Landmark community designed by visionary landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. The Village is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a full-time Management Analyst. This position assists the Community Development Director in the economic development, administration and current-planning related functions of the Village as well as ongoing administration of the Village’s codes, ordinances and policies relative to economic development, planning/zoning and preservation. The position is specifically responsible for managing/overseeing the building permit process, preparing reports of building permit activity and providing information to the public and building community regarding building and zoning code procedures and requirements. This position is also responsible for assisting the Community Development Director with zoning, economic development and preservation related issues. This position will serve as the primary Staff Liaison to the Economic Development Commission and assisting with the various commissions the department serves; attendance at Economic Development Commission meetings will be required and other Commission and Board meetings as needed. This position also manages the department and related commission’s webpages and social media channels as well as the village’s social media channels generally. This position maintains efficient and effective processes in the Community Development Department while providing excellent customer service to developers, contractors, property owners, business owners and the general public. This position will assist with other Administration projects as assigned.
What: The Village of Riverside (pop. 8,900) is located just 9 miles from downtown Chicago and is a National Historic Landmark community designed by visionary landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. The Village is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a full-time Management Analyst. This position assists the Community Development Director in the economic development, administration and current-planning related functions of the Village as well as ongoing administration of the Village’s codes, ordinances and policies relative to economic development, planning/zoning and preservation. The position is specifically responsible for managing/overseeing the building permit process, preparing reports of building permit activity and providing information to the public and building community regarding building and zoning code procedures and requirements. This position is also responsible for assisting the Community Development Director with zoning, economic development and preservation related issues. This position will serve as the primary Staff Liaison to the Economic Development Commission and assisting with the various commissions the department serves; attendance at Economic Development Commission meetings will be required and other Commission and Board meetings as needed. This position also manages the department and related commission’s webpages and social media channels as well as the village’s social media channels generally. This position maintains efficient and effective processes in the Community Development Department while providing excellent customer service to developers, contractors, property owners, business owners and the general public. This position will assist with other Administration projects as assigned.
Planner - City of Chicago Bureau of Planning, Sustainability and Historic Preservation
Who: City of Chicago Bureau of Planning, Sustainability and Historic Preservation
What: Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.(Seven positions open)
What: Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.(Seven positions open)
Coordinator, Public Right-of-Way Permitting - Chicago Transit Authority
Who: Chicago Transit Authority
What: Acts as the CTA liaison between the Department of Revenue (DOR), the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and any other required agencies, to coordinate, communicate and facilitate all permits to occupy and open the public right-of-way (ROW) to ensure that CTA construction and maintenance projects are properly coordinated to minimize impacts to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Provides general administrative support to the General Manager of Construction.
What: Acts as the CTA liaison between the Department of Revenue (DOR), the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and any other required agencies, to coordinate, communicate and facilitate all permits to occupy and open the public right-of-way (ROW) to ensure that CTA construction and maintenance projects are properly coordinated to minimize impacts to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Provides general administrative support to the General Manager of Construction.
Communications Associate/Other positions - Metro Strategies
Who: Metro Strategies
What: This position is for a versatile communications professional who can assist in Metro Strategies' marketing and communications activities and provide communications support to project teams. This person must have strong communications skills, including writing and producing print and digital/multi-media materials.
Metro Strategies has offices in Downers Grove and Chicago. The primary location for this position is Downers Grove.
The Communications Associate is expected to exemplify the firm’s core values of leadership, problem-solving, accountability, professionalism, and continued personal and professional growth.
What: This position is for a versatile communications professional who can assist in Metro Strategies' marketing and communications activities and provide communications support to project teams. This person must have strong communications skills, including writing and producing print and digital/multi-media materials.
Metro Strategies has offices in Downers Grove and Chicago. The primary location for this position is Downers Grove.
The Communications Associate is expected to exemplify the firm’s core values of leadership, problem-solving, accountability, professionalism, and continued personal and professional growth.
Director of Research - National Main Street Center
Who: National Main Street Center
What: Over the past 40 years, the National Main Street Center (NMSC) – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation – has led a transformational movement, working with 2000+ communities around the country to revitalize and re-energize their older and historic downtown commercial districts.The NMSC’s two core programs for supporting community revitalization efforts are Main Street America and UrbanMain.
Through these programs, we are dedicated to helping communities understand the connection between creating quality places and economic competitiveness and equipping them with the tools to make that connection a reality. Since its inception, the NMSC’s approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful community-based economic development tools in the nation, generating over $79 billion in reinvestment in downtown areas.
What: Over the past 40 years, the National Main Street Center (NMSC) – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation – has led a transformational movement, working with 2000+ communities around the country to revitalize and re-energize their older and historic downtown commercial districts.The NMSC’s two core programs for supporting community revitalization efforts are Main Street America and UrbanMain.
Through these programs, we are dedicated to helping communities understand the connection between creating quality places and economic competitiveness and equipping them with the tools to make that connection a reality. Since its inception, the NMSC’s approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful community-based economic development tools in the nation, generating over $79 billion in reinvestment in downtown areas.
Community Planner - Village of Schaumberg
Who: Village of Schaumberg
What: The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 75,936 residents located 12 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of the City of Chicago. The community is the base of the second largest concentration of retail, office and commercial activity in the state of Illinois. Of special distinction, the village was recently named one of the “Top Ten Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine, is ranked No. 5 overall in WalletHub’s “Best Illinois Cities for Jobs” and, for the fifth year in a row, received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. The village employs approximately 600 employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as police, fire, public works, engineering, finance, human resources, cultural services, community development, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.
What: The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 75,936 residents located 12 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of the City of Chicago. The community is the base of the second largest concentration of retail, office and commercial activity in the state of Illinois. Of special distinction, the village was recently named one of the “Top Ten Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine, is ranked No. 5 overall in WalletHub’s “Best Illinois Cities for Jobs” and, for the fifth year in a row, received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. The village employs approximately 600 employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as police, fire, public works, engineering, finance, human resources, cultural services, community development, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.
Data Manager - MAPSCorps
Who: MAPSCorps
What: MAPSCorps (Meaningful Active Productive Science in Service to Communities) is a nonprofit organization that provides youth with meaningful employment and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) training opportunities through an innovative technology-based community asset mapping program.
The MAPSCorps mission is to train youth to produce high-quality data about community assets that everyone can use to improve the human condition. MAPSCorps aims to address the gap in reliable data about assets in high poverty communities while providing meaningful employment for youth.
During the summer, MAPSCorps participants (primarily high school and college students) walk their communities, observing, collecting, and analyzing data about public-facing businesses and organizations (“assets”). Throughout the program, youth prepare a public health-focused research project to present at the program’s culminating event. After the summer program, the data collected by youth is processed and published on the MAPSCorps website and the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Chicago Health Atlas. The data are publicly available at no cost for noncommercial purposes.
What: MAPSCorps (Meaningful Active Productive Science in Service to Communities) is a nonprofit organization that provides youth with meaningful employment and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) training opportunities through an innovative technology-based community asset mapping program.
The MAPSCorps mission is to train youth to produce high-quality data about community assets that everyone can use to improve the human condition. MAPSCorps aims to address the gap in reliable data about assets in high poverty communities while providing meaningful employment for youth.
During the summer, MAPSCorps participants (primarily high school and college students) walk their communities, observing, collecting, and analyzing data about public-facing businesses and organizations (“assets”). Throughout the program, youth prepare a public health-focused research project to present at the program’s culminating event. After the summer program, the data collected by youth is processed and published on the MAPSCorps website and the Chicago Department of Public Health’s Chicago Health Atlas. The data are publicly available at no cost for noncommercial purposes.
Community Planner - City of Minneapolis
Who: City of Minneapolis
What: As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose--serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The Community Planning and Economic Development department serves the City by providing thoughtful design and access to the tools and resources needed for all residents and businesses to prosper. In order to do this great work, we are currently accepting applications for a City Planner.
City Planners perform professional planning work requiring excellent analytical and communication skills in planning processes of standard to moderate degrees of difficulty. The City Planner is an entry-level planning position with the Department of CPED. The position includes implementation of City policies through review of development proposals. The work associated with this position includes regular interaction with the general public as well as meeting frequent deadlines while conducting land use and/or preservation analysis. The City Planner works independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Perform professional planning work requiring excellent analytical and communication skills in planning processes of moderate to substantial difficulty. We currently have one vacancy in the Zoning Administration Section of the Development Services Division of CPED.
What: As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose--serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The Community Planning and Economic Development department serves the City by providing thoughtful design and access to the tools and resources needed for all residents and businesses to prosper. In order to do this great work, we are currently accepting applications for a City Planner.
City Planners perform professional planning work requiring excellent analytical and communication skills in planning processes of standard to moderate degrees of difficulty. The City Planner is an entry-level planning position with the Department of CPED. The position includes implementation of City policies through review of development proposals. The work associated with this position includes regular interaction with the general public as well as meeting frequent deadlines while conducting land use and/or preservation analysis. The City Planner works independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Perform professional planning work requiring excellent analytical and communication skills in planning processes of moderate to substantial difficulty. We currently have one vacancy in the Zoning Administration Section of the Development Services Division of CPED.
- Answer questions and respond to general inquiries about planning issues from the public and other agencies.
- Analyze and make recommendations on zoning and preservation applications for review and action in public hearings by the Board of Adjustment (BOA), City Planning Commission (CPC), Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), and City Council.
- Analyze and make recommendations on all elements of planning using knowledge of architecture, historic preservation, information systems, land use, transportation, and urban design.
- Assist boards, commissions and committees as required and work with neighborhood and business groups on planning projects.
- Work with architects, developers and other city staff in developing conceptual designs and monitoring design development reviews.
- Research, evaluate and communicate proposed changes to the City's Code of Ordinances.
- Prepare or assist in preparing technical, physical, economic, social or statistical data to aid in planning activities.
- Communicate City policy using mapping and graphic software packages.
- Function as a team member on multidisciplinary projects.
- Attend professional seminars and workshops to maintain current knowledge of state and national trends and developments.
Additional information about this opportunity and application instructions can be found here.
Program Manager and Program Coordinator - Calumet Collaborative
Who: Calumet Collaborative
What: Calumet Collaborative exists to catalyze equitable sustainable development in the Calumet region. The Collaborative serves as a bridge builder—across geographies, sectors, and issues—to convene, facilitate, and accelerate sustainable development efforts. It also serves as an inclusive conduit for community voice in regionally-significant, decision-making processes to ensure tangible, transformative impact is realized by, with, and for all.
Program Coordinator
The program coordinator will provide support for initiative, program and project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative meetings. This position will also take a leadership role in the coordination of communications for Calumet Collaborative and the Calumet National Heritage Area Initiative. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can demonstrate ability to perform the job duties with a high degree of independence.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Skills needed to perform the work:
Qualifications:
Program Manager
The Program Manager will provide leadership for initiatives, programs, and projects to advance the impact of the Calumet Collaborative. They will develop and execute workplans, create meeting agendas, and facilitate meetings while keeping stakeholders engaged in the collaborative process. The Program Manager will assist in development activities including identifying, applying, securing and reporting on grants and foundation support as well as develop systems to track the effectiveness toward achieving organizational and regional goals. They will assist with the development and execution of communications, website, public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate the vision and mission of the Calumet Collaborative.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Skills needed to perform the work:
The Calumet Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to create a working environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and that promotes human dignity among all staff. Realizing that good relations between co-workers are an integral part of job satisfaction, the Calumet Collaborative strives to create a climate of mutual respect among all employees.
Calumet Collaborative has a comprehensive benefits and PTO policy
Please send cover letters and resumes to Sarah Coulter at sarah@calumetcollaborative.org -preferred deadline for applications is Friday, December 6th.
What: Calumet Collaborative exists to catalyze equitable sustainable development in the Calumet region. The Collaborative serves as a bridge builder—across geographies, sectors, and issues—to convene, facilitate, and accelerate sustainable development efforts. It also serves as an inclusive conduit for community voice in regionally-significant, decision-making processes to ensure tangible, transformative impact is realized by, with, and for all.
Program Coordinator
The program coordinator will provide support for initiative, program and project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative meetings. This position will also take a leadership role in the coordination of communications for Calumet Collaborative and the Calumet National Heritage Area Initiative. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can demonstrate ability to perform the job duties with a high degree of independence.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Lead communication coordination efforts which will include: social media, website management, event calendar updates, co-edit bi-monthly newsletter, and contact list management
- Provide support to organizational leadership, work groups and committees: Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, events or other similar activities
- Prepare meeting agendas, meeting notes and internal support materials
- Maintain systems for tracking and documenting implementation
- Facilitate the sharing of information and engage new stakeholders Track and report progress
Skills needed to perform the work:
- Excellent organizing, planning and communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, recognize duplication and find efficiencies
- Well versed in multiple social media platforms
- Web development with Content Management Systems (Weebly) Metrics: baseline and measurement systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Adobe Create Cloud (In Design and Illustrator) preferred
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the significance, history and opportunities in the bi-state Calumet region and a passion for the Calumet Collaborative’s mission
- Experience and effectiveness in working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with diverse constituencies
- Passion for climate action, resilience, and equity centered community development
- Nimble and adaptable to re-work and take on new projects
- Identify opportunities to leverage work and connect stakeholders to opportunities by developing relationships with and between institutions and individuals
- Positive attitude and start-up mentality
Program Manager
The Program Manager will provide leadership for initiatives, programs, and projects to advance the impact of the Calumet Collaborative. They will develop and execute workplans, create meeting agendas, and facilitate meetings while keeping stakeholders engaged in the collaborative process. The Program Manager will assist in development activities including identifying, applying, securing and reporting on grants and foundation support as well as develop systems to track the effectiveness toward achieving organizational and regional goals. They will assist with the development and execution of communications, website, public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate the vision and mission of the Calumet Collaborative.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Help inspire a climate for meaningful participation by leading the Calumet Collaborative Advisory Council meetings, initiative work groups, committees, and engaging other partners and key stakeholders to enhance their roles and impact
- Provide direction and support for Advisory Council and initiative work groups: develop work plans, plan and facilitate meetings, and track metrics
- Research and identify opportunities for organizational and program funding, write grant applications and provide grant reports as required for government grants, foundations and individual donors
- Co-coordinate the development and maintenance of communication materials including co-editing the bi-monthly newsletter, updating the initiative and organizational dashboards, and the annual report Identify new opportunities for regional impact that fit within the Calumet Collaborative’s mission, vision and focus areas
Skills needed to perform the work:
- Excellent organizing, planning, facilitation, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, recognize duplication, and find efficiencies
- Experience with securing buy-in and establishing trust among peers and partners
- Ability to develop efficient and effective content strategy with political savvy and an aspirational approach to messaging
- Grant writing and reporting
- Metrics baseline development and measurement systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- GIS skills preferred
- Knowledge of the significance, history, and opportunities in the bi-state Calumet region and a passion for the Calumet Collaborative’s mission
- Experience and effectiveness in working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with diverse constituencies
- Passion for climate action, resilience, and equity centered community development
- Nimble and adaptable to re-work and take on new projects
- Identify opportunities to leverage work and connect stakeholders to opportunities by developing relationships with and between institutions and individuals
- Positive attitude and start-up mentality
- Minimum educational levels and/or equivalent work experience or knowledge needed to perform the work: 3 – 5 years of related experience Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master’s degree preferred
The Calumet Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to create a working environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, and that promotes human dignity among all staff. Realizing that good relations between co-workers are an integral part of job satisfaction, the Calumet Collaborative strives to create a climate of mutual respect among all employees.
Calumet Collaborative has a comprehensive benefits and PTO policy
Please send cover letters and resumes to Sarah Coulter at sarah@calumetcollaborative.org -preferred deadline for applications is Friday, December 6th.
Planning Code Compliance Officer - City of Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Who: City of Jackson Hole, Wyoming
What: Teton County is a year-round resort community, located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming. It serves as the southern gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and is home to three world class ski resorts. Approximately 97% of the land within the county is held in public ownership – National Park, National Elk Refuge, and National Forest. Teton County is a unique place to live, offering many outdoor recreational activities, abundant wildlife and open spaces, fine dining, and premier cultural arts offerings. Approximately 21,500 people live in Teton County, but as a resident, you quickly learn that you share your home with over 3,000,000 annual visitors from all over the world. Despite this influx, Teton County maintains its western heritage and hospitality.
What: Teton County is a year-round resort community, located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming. It serves as the southern gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and is home to three world class ski resorts. Approximately 97% of the land within the county is held in public ownership – National Park, National Elk Refuge, and National Forest. Teton County is a unique place to live, offering many outdoor recreational activities, abundant wildlife and open spaces, fine dining, and premier cultural arts offerings. Approximately 21,500 people live in Teton County, but as a resident, you quickly learn that you share your home with over 3,000,000 annual visitors from all over the world. Despite this influx, Teton County maintains its western heritage and hospitality.
Research Manager - Rice University
Who: Rice University
What: The Kinder Institute for Urban Research is a multi-disciplinary “think-and-do tank” housed on the Rice University campus in central Houston, focusing on urban issues in Houston, the American Sun Belt, and around the world. The Kinder Institute builds better cities and improves people’s lives by bringing together data, research, engagement and action.
The research manager conducts research and manages the administration and operations of large complex research projects that leads to work products within the Institute’s overall research agenda. S/he conveys vision, ideas, goals, and issues as well as produces reports and presentations. The research manager’s work focuses on projects touching a variety of issues, including housing, resilience, governance and transportation. Examples of this work may include housing studies focused both on the built environment and the individual residents, transportation surveys and network analyses, and work around greenspace and urban development. The day-to-day work of the research manager consists of overseeing and participating in research of several ongoing projects. The manager may direct the work of individual staff members in addition to undertaking specific research assignments. S/he partners with Kinder Institute staff both on the presentation of salient data and on the writing of connected reports.
What: The Kinder Institute for Urban Research is a multi-disciplinary “think-and-do tank” housed on the Rice University campus in central Houston, focusing on urban issues in Houston, the American Sun Belt, and around the world. The Kinder Institute builds better cities and improves people’s lives by bringing together data, research, engagement and action.
The research manager conducts research and manages the administration and operations of large complex research projects that leads to work products within the Institute’s overall research agenda. S/he conveys vision, ideas, goals, and issues as well as produces reports and presentations. The research manager’s work focuses on projects touching a variety of issues, including housing, resilience, governance and transportation. Examples of this work may include housing studies focused both on the built environment and the individual residents, transportation surveys and network analyses, and work around greenspace and urban development. The day-to-day work of the research manager consists of overseeing and participating in research of several ongoing projects. The manager may direct the work of individual staff members in addition to undertaking specific research assignments. S/he partners with Kinder Institute staff both on the presentation of salient data and on the writing of connected reports.
Zoning Land Planner - Cook County
Who: Cook County
What: At the direction of the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals, coordinate petitions for zoning relief. Answer inquiries from members of the public, local governmental units, and elected officials on zoning related matters. Facilitate regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Maintain a database of zoning records and maps. Review petitions for accuracy based on current ordinances, standards, and regulations. Provide regular assessments of zoning regulations to ensure consistency with current practices in the field. Performs other duties as assigned.
What: At the direction of the Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals, coordinate petitions for zoning relief. Answer inquiries from members of the public, local governmental units, and elected officials on zoning related matters. Facilitate regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Maintain a database of zoning records and maps. Review petitions for accuracy based on current ordinances, standards, and regulations. Provide regular assessments of zoning regulations to ensure consistency with current practices in the field. Performs other duties as assigned.
Faculty Appointment in Social Policy - University of Maryland
Who: University of Maryland
What: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland School of Public Policy seeks an Associate or Full professor starting Fall 2020. The School seeks distinguished candidates with an active research agenda and teaching interest in such policy areas as:
Applicants should hold an earned doctorate. Doctorates should be in such fields as: public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science. Women and members of minorities whose hiring would enhance the School’s diversity are especially encouraged to apply.
Application materials should include a letter of interest describing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and a recent publication or writing sample.
To apply, visit http://ejobs.umd.edu, locate the position announcement and apply online. Materials sent outside of the online system cannot be accepted. Questions concerning the application process may be addressed to Katharine Zang, at kzang@umd.edu. Review of applications will commence on December 1. Prospective applicants are urged to contact the search chair, Professor Christopher H. Foreman, cforeman@umd.edu at any time with any questions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Posting Date: 10/31/2019
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 12/01/2019
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
What: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland School of Public Policy seeks an Associate or Full professor starting Fall 2020. The School seeks distinguished candidates with an active research agenda and teaching interest in such policy areas as:
- health (including public health, healthcare access and financing, and social determinants of health);
- poverty and income disparity;
- social insurance;
- education (including higher education);
- criminal justice.
- Demonstrable commitment to health-related policy problems as part of a candidate’s portfolio creates prospects for an endowed chair.
Applicants should hold an earned doctorate. Doctorates should be in such fields as: public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science. Women and members of minorities whose hiring would enhance the School’s diversity are especially encouraged to apply.
Application materials should include a letter of interest describing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and a recent publication or writing sample.
To apply, visit http://ejobs.umd.edu, locate the position announcement and apply online. Materials sent outside of the online system cannot be accepted. Questions concerning the application process may be addressed to Katharine Zang, at kzang@umd.edu. Review of applications will commence on December 1. Prospective applicants are urged to contact the search chair, Professor Christopher H. Foreman, cforeman@umd.edu at any time with any questions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in such fields as public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science.
- Candidates must have established records yielding publication in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books.
- Academic versatility, meaning an ability to teach multiple social policy or other courses at both undergraduate (B.A. in Public Policy) and graduate levels
- As a policy school seeking impact in both academic and public discourse, a record of engagement beyond the academy is attractive for us.
Posting Date: 10/31/2019
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 12/01/2019
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Senior Planner - City of Decatur
Who: City of Decatur
What: Responsible for advanced level professional work in urban planning. Provides technical support and assistance to the Director in the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the City's advanced and current planning programs with related research and analysis. Review and process land use and development applications and proposals, as well as variance cases. Prepare and present cases to City boards, commissions, and committees including but not limited to Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Supervise and manage the work of other planning staff and interns.
What: Responsible for advanced level professional work in urban planning. Provides technical support and assistance to the Director in the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and the City's advanced and current planning programs with related research and analysis. Review and process land use and development applications and proposals, as well as variance cases. Prepare and present cases to City boards, commissions, and committees including but not limited to Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Supervise and manage the work of other planning staff and interns.
Project Managers - Office of Public Safety, City of Chicago
Who: Office of Public Safety, City of Chicago
What:The Office of the Mayor is seeking highly collaborative team players with a strong work ethic to serve as Project Managers in the Office of Public Safety. The Project Managers will handle the day-to-day workload related to a grant-funded City of Chicago violence prevention planning process being led by the Office of the Mayor.
It is anticipated that four (4) Project Managers will be hired. These are temporary grant funded positions with funding expected to l run from January-June of 2020.
What:The Office of the Mayor is seeking highly collaborative team players with a strong work ethic to serve as Project Managers in the Office of Public Safety. The Project Managers will handle the day-to-day workload related to a grant-funded City of Chicago violence prevention planning process being led by the Office of the Mayor.
It is anticipated that four (4) Project Managers will be hired. These are temporary grant funded positions with funding expected to l run from January-June of 2020.
Planner, Visualization Specialist - Connetics Transportation Group
Who: Connetics Transportation Group
What: CTG is a transportation planning firm focused on improving the way communities move. While we are most well-known for our expertise in transit operations and service planning, our multi-disciplinary team of planners, schedulers, modelers, and data scientists bringsa wealth of experience solving complex problems across all facets of the mobility spectrum. We pride ourselves on developing data-driven solutions that are practical, implementable, and above all, community-inspired.
What: CTG is a transportation planning firm focused on improving the way communities move. While we are most well-known for our expertise in transit operations and service planning, our multi-disciplinary team of planners, schedulers, modelers, and data scientists bringsa wealth of experience solving complex problems across all facets of the mobility spectrum. We pride ourselves on developing data-driven solutions that are practical, implementable, and above all, community-inspired.
Zoning Coordinator - City of Flint
Who: City of Flint
What: The City of Flint Zoning Coordinator functions as part of the Planning and Zoning Division which falls under the Department of Planning and Development for the City of Flint. The P&D Department is comprised of 4 divisions: Blight & Neighborhood Stabilization, Building & Safety Inspections, Community & Economic Development and Planning & Zoning. The position will perform a variety of tasks in support of the P&D Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Zoning Coordinator works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Planner III. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Management skills are required to provide oversight of contractors, Planner I, and planning interns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
1. Coordinate the application, review and enforcement of zoning ordinances. Involves: Conduct plan review of permit applications, plan review of planned projects and facilities for compliance with zoning ordinances. Manage and coordinate zoning plan reviews along with supporting field inspection and enforcement efforts. Provide technical training and support to Department employees. Provide technical support and code interpretation to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, City departments, Mayor, City Administrator, City Council and the general public.
2. Coordinate zoning ordinance requirements with fire department, the county health department and state agencies.
3. Oversee administrative support and development. Engage with developers, businesses, business leaders, attorneys, real estate agents, brokers, concerned citizens, community groups or associations, and politicians regarding application of zoning ordinances to specific existing or planned projects or facilities.
4. Research and investigate proposed projects and facilities. Prepare zoning certificates, compliance notices, use permits, or reports.
5. Review and analyze existing codes; make recommendations on and facilitate implementation of new codes.
6. Prepare resolutions and other legal documents related to the administration of the zoning ordinance
7. Provide technical support and prepare applications for review to the City Planning Commission and Historic District Commission. Participate in deliberations of these commissions.
8. Provide recommendations regarding zoning appeals and technical support to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
9. Prepare applications as a special exception or variance for presentation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Check drawings for compliance. Request maps for location of structures and improvements. Research the history and legal status of cases.
10. Supervise any assigned staff.
11. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND TRAITS
1. Zoning codes and ordinances
2. Long range, current, urban, and transportation planning theory and best practices
3. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
4. Public speaking and public relations methods to persuade, negotiate, and mediate issues
5. Clear concise oral and written communication skills to prepare and present technical training, reports, and public speaking engagements
6. Interpretation of oral, written, mathematical, legal, statistical and regulatory information dealing with zoning ordinances, regulations and enforcement
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, customers, vendors, contractors, regulatory and funding agencies and the general public
8. Management of multiple cases and the ability to meet strict deadlines
9. Familiarity with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MZEA)
10. Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, planning, urban development, architecture, engineering or related field, or
B. Equivalent combination of training and increasingly responsible professional and technical work experience in a Planning and Zoning or City/County Administrator’s office administering zoning ordinances, reviewing site plans and performing other relevant work which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
C. Zoning Administrator Certificate or related certification within one year of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in planning or related field Experience in Historic Preservation planning Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software is highly desirable.
*Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted for evaluation at the discretion of city management.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to travel to community meetings.
2. Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and conferences.
3. Have a valid driver’s license and ready access to a motor vehicle
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
What: The City of Flint Zoning Coordinator functions as part of the Planning and Zoning Division which falls under the Department of Planning and Development for the City of Flint. The P&D Department is comprised of 4 divisions: Blight & Neighborhood Stabilization, Building & Safety Inspections, Community & Economic Development and Planning & Zoning. The position will perform a variety of tasks in support of the P&D Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Zoning Coordinator works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Planner III. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Management skills are required to provide oversight of contractors, Planner I, and planning interns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
1. Coordinate the application, review and enforcement of zoning ordinances. Involves: Conduct plan review of permit applications, plan review of planned projects and facilities for compliance with zoning ordinances. Manage and coordinate zoning plan reviews along with supporting field inspection and enforcement efforts. Provide technical training and support to Department employees. Provide technical support and code interpretation to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, City departments, Mayor, City Administrator, City Council and the general public.
2. Coordinate zoning ordinance requirements with fire department, the county health department and state agencies.
3. Oversee administrative support and development. Engage with developers, businesses, business leaders, attorneys, real estate agents, brokers, concerned citizens, community groups or associations, and politicians regarding application of zoning ordinances to specific existing or planned projects or facilities.
4. Research and investigate proposed projects and facilities. Prepare zoning certificates, compliance notices, use permits, or reports.
5. Review and analyze existing codes; make recommendations on and facilitate implementation of new codes.
6. Prepare resolutions and other legal documents related to the administration of the zoning ordinance
7. Provide technical support and prepare applications for review to the City Planning Commission and Historic District Commission. Participate in deliberations of these commissions.
8. Provide recommendations regarding zoning appeals and technical support to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
9. Prepare applications as a special exception or variance for presentation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Check drawings for compliance. Request maps for location of structures and improvements. Research the history and legal status of cases.
10. Supervise any assigned staff.
11. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND TRAITS
1. Zoning codes and ordinances
2. Long range, current, urban, and transportation planning theory and best practices
3. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
4. Public speaking and public relations methods to persuade, negotiate, and mediate issues
5. Clear concise oral and written communication skills to prepare and present technical training, reports, and public speaking engagements
6. Interpretation of oral, written, mathematical, legal, statistical and regulatory information dealing with zoning ordinances, regulations and enforcement
7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, customers, vendors, contractors, regulatory and funding agencies and the general public
8. Management of multiple cases and the ability to meet strict deadlines
9. Familiarity with the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (MZEA)
10. Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, planning, urban development, architecture, engineering or related field, or
B. Equivalent combination of training and increasingly responsible professional and technical work experience in a Planning and Zoning or City/County Administrator’s office administering zoning ordinances, reviewing site plans and performing other relevant work which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
C. Zoning Administrator Certificate or related certification within one year of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in planning or related field Experience in Historic Preservation planning Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software is highly desirable.
*Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted for evaluation at the discretion of city management.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to travel to community meetings.
2. Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings and conferences.
3. Have a valid driver’s license and ready access to a motor vehicle
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Analyst - Office of Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis, State of Minnesota
Who: Office of Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis, State of Minnesota
What: The Office of Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis is accepting applications for an Analyst position assigned to the E-12 Education committee. This position is full-time and eligible for insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, in addition to other Senate benefits. The anticipated start date for this position is in December 2019.
Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis is a nonpartisan office that serves all members of the Senate. The credibility and reputation of this office depend on maintaining its nonpartisan status.
What: The Office of Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis is accepting applications for an Analyst position assigned to the E-12 Education committee. This position is full-time and eligible for insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, in addition to other Senate benefits. The anticipated start date for this position is in December 2019.
Senate Counsel, Research and Fiscal Analysis is a nonpartisan office that serves all members of the Senate. The credibility and reputation of this office depend on maintaining its nonpartisan status.
Project Associate - Shared-Use Mobility Center
Who: Shared Use Mobility Center
What: The Project Associate will work closely with SUMC’s Chicago and California teams to help lead the organization’s growing programs. The position represents a rare leadership opportunity to work across the public and private sectors to shape the future of mobility around climate and social equity goals. As a start-up organization, SUMC has a small collaborative staff responsible for a wide range of duties in a creative and flexible, but also fast-paced, atmosphere. Depending on needs at the time, the Project Associate may be responsible for developing partnerships, managing client relationships, conducting research and analysis, delivering technical assistance, conducting meetings and events, doing outreach and stakeholder engagement, and handling administrative tasks.
This is a full-time salaried position. Approximately 10% travel is required.
Project Associate Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
SUMC offers a salary and benefits package competitive with similar organizations.
Anti-Discrimination Policy:
The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and writing sample to careers@sharedusemobilitycenter.org
No phone calls please.
Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2019
What: The Project Associate will work closely with SUMC’s Chicago and California teams to help lead the organization’s growing programs. The position represents a rare leadership opportunity to work across the public and private sectors to shape the future of mobility around climate and social equity goals. As a start-up organization, SUMC has a small collaborative staff responsible for a wide range of duties in a creative and flexible, but also fast-paced, atmosphere. Depending on needs at the time, the Project Associate may be responsible for developing partnerships, managing client relationships, conducting research and analysis, delivering technical assistance, conducting meetings and events, doing outreach and stakeholder engagement, and handling administrative tasks.
This is a full-time salaried position. Approximately 10% travel is required.
Project Associate Duties:
- Create tools and deliver technical assistance to grantees to successfully implement equity-focused carsharing, ridesharing, and micromobility projects
- Develop and maintain partnerships between mobility operators, public agencies, EV networks, utilities, and community-based organizations in support of programs
- Conduct research and perform evaluation of mobility projects from around the country
- Conduct research on implementation of mobility initiatives that use alternative fuels for new mobility programs
- Support local and regional agencies in developing mobility policies, including the creation of Shared Mobility Action Plans for local and regional agencies.
- Perform project management tasks such as work planning, tracking, invoicing, reporting, and client interaction Track and document shared mobility programs and policy trends
- Build relationships with potential partners, and maintain account and contact information in SUMC databases
- Contribute to SUMC communications efforts such as writing blog posts and news items
- Represent SUMC at meetings and conferences
Required Qualifications:
- Established skill at writing reports based on original data and analysis to advise on public policy
- Likes to talk to people
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as city planning, public policy, or business administration AND at least five years’ experience in related positions such as transportation and land use planning or mobility industry operations, product, or public affairs
- Master’s degree in a related field such as city planning, public policy, or business administration AND at least three years’ experience in related positions such as transportation and land use planning or mobility industry operations, product, or public affairs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a related field such as city planning, public policy, or business administration
- Experience with technical analysis and evaluation specific to transportation projects
- Experience delivering shared mobility services such as carsharing, bikesharing, ridehailing, or on-demand transit
- Demonstrated success in non-profit fundraising or business development
Compensation and Benefits:
SUMC offers a salary and benefits package competitive with similar organizations.
Anti-Discrimination Policy:
The Shared-Use Mobility Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant. Employment opportunities at SUMC are based upon one’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment candidates are considered without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetics, marital status, veteran status, or, any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume/CV, and writing sample to careers@sharedusemobilitycenter.org
No phone calls please.
Submission Deadline:
November 15, 2019
Event and Outreach Coordinator - Bubbly Dynamics
Who: Bubbly Dynamics
What: Bubbly Dynamics, LLC is a social enterprise with environmentally responsible goals. Since 2002, we have been efficiently renovating buildings, transforming them from vacant and derelict eyesores to job centers and community assets. Bubbly Dynamics is the owner/operator and design team behind The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.) and Bubbly (also known as the Chicago Sustainable Manufacturing Center, at 1048 W. 37th St.). We are a friendly, informal organization with a strong team ethic.
Job Description: This position will support the development and advancement of Bubbly Dynamics’ communications efforts, with a focus on events and outreach. It will be based at The Plant, a research and production facility housing a collaborative community of food businesses.
What: Bubbly Dynamics, LLC is a social enterprise with environmentally responsible goals. Since 2002, we have been efficiently renovating buildings, transforming them from vacant and derelict eyesores to job centers and community assets. Bubbly Dynamics is the owner/operator and design team behind The Plant (1400 W. 46th St.) and Bubbly (also known as the Chicago Sustainable Manufacturing Center, at 1048 W. 37th St.). We are a friendly, informal organization with a strong team ethic.
Job Description: This position will support the development and advancement of Bubbly Dynamics’ communications efforts, with a focus on events and outreach. It will be based at The Plant, a research and production facility housing a collaborative community of food businesses.
Project Analyst - Brailsford & Dunlavey
Who: Brailsford & Dunlavey
What: Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a dynamic project analyst who will be based out of our Chicago office.
Reporting to a senior associate, this position fulfills one of the primary roles on a project team that will perform planning activities for one or more of the following client types: university, municipality and non profit. Asset types include: student housing, intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, student unions, arenas, stadiums, campus edge developments, municipalities and more. Deliverables for planning services include master planning activities, real estate development advisory, site analyses, needs assessments, program planning, feasibility analyses, financial modeling, and market analyses. Apply for the position here.
The project analyst is specifically responsible for data collection and analysis, financial modeling, demand forecasting, market assessments, and other research activities that they then use to write final reports or provide other client deliverables.
What: Brailsford & Dunlavey is seeking a dynamic project analyst who will be based out of our Chicago office.
Reporting to a senior associate, this position fulfills one of the primary roles on a project team that will perform planning activities for one or more of the following client types: university, municipality and non profit. Asset types include: student housing, intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, student unions, arenas, stadiums, campus edge developments, municipalities and more. Deliverables for planning services include master planning activities, real estate development advisory, site analyses, needs assessments, program planning, feasibility analyses, financial modeling, and market analyses. Apply for the position here.
The project analyst is specifically responsible for data collection and analysis, financial modeling, demand forecasting, market assessments, and other research activities that they then use to write final reports or provide other client deliverables.
Assistant - Delta Institute (due in one week)
Who: Delta Institute
What: Delta Institute Thriving Communities. Thriving Landscapes. Action and impact are core to Delta as we strive to create a Midwest and Great Lakes region with a healthy environment, robust economy, and vibrant communities. Delta creates programs that show how policies, ideas, and resources can be harnessed for a more sustainable and resilient region. We take a systems view on how businesses, communities, and government and are impacted by the environment and economy, and create comprehensive solutions that pull these pieces together. Delta is proud to have a multidisciplinary team, and we strive to attract a diversity of experience, skillsets, and perspectives to enable us to challenge assumptions and create new approaches to long-standing problems.
Functional Hive - Programs All Midwest communities and landscapes thrive through an integrated approach to environmental, economic, and social challenges. Our work is organized into distinct initiatives that move our mission forward, clearly define our work, and articulate impact. The programs functional hive strives to successfully address the challenges and creatively assist in sustainable solutions.
What: Delta Institute Thriving Communities. Thriving Landscapes. Action and impact are core to Delta as we strive to create a Midwest and Great Lakes region with a healthy environment, robust economy, and vibrant communities. Delta creates programs that show how policies, ideas, and resources can be harnessed for a more sustainable and resilient region. We take a systems view on how businesses, communities, and government and are impacted by the environment and economy, and create comprehensive solutions that pull these pieces together. Delta is proud to have a multidisciplinary team, and we strive to attract a diversity of experience, skillsets, and perspectives to enable us to challenge assumptions and create new approaches to long-standing problems.
Functional Hive - Programs All Midwest communities and landscapes thrive through an integrated approach to environmental, economic, and social challenges. Our work is organized into distinct initiatives that move our mission forward, clearly define our work, and articulate impact. The programs functional hive strives to successfully address the challenges and creatively assist in sustainable solutions.
Outreach Manager - Advocates for Urban Agriculture
Who: Advocates for Urban Agriculture
What: The role of this position is to manage AUA communications, outreach programs, and volunteer coordination, while supporting the AUA team in events management, development, and administrative duties.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Laura Calvert, Executive Director, at director@auachicago.org by Friday, November 8, 2019.
What: The role of this position is to manage AUA communications, outreach programs, and volunteer coordination, while supporting the AUA team in events management, development, and administrative duties.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Laura Calvert, Executive Director, at director@auachicago.org by Friday, November 8, 2019.
Assistant Professor of Urban Studies and Community Development - Rutgers University
Who: Rugters University
What: The Department of Public Policy and Administration at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s Camden campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position for the academic year beginning 2020-2021. We are a multi-disciplinary department offering students an undergraduate program in Urban Studies and Community Development; a Master of Public Administration (with an optional specialization in Community Development), including an accelerated BA/MPA, and an Executive MPA program for working adults with managerial experience; and a Master of Science and Ph.D. programs in Public Affairs with a concentration in Community Development. We are looking for a candidate whose training, teaching and research interests are generally in the areas of Community Development, Urban Land Use, Sustainable Economics, or Economic Development Policy. Special consideration will be given to those scholars with research interests in urban policy, housing policy, economic analysis of public policy, research methods, spatial analytics, city or regional planning, or urban agriculture.
What: The Department of Public Policy and Administration at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s Camden campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position for the academic year beginning 2020-2021. We are a multi-disciplinary department offering students an undergraduate program in Urban Studies and Community Development; a Master of Public Administration (with an optional specialization in Community Development), including an accelerated BA/MPA, and an Executive MPA program for working adults with managerial experience; and a Master of Science and Ph.D. programs in Public Affairs with a concentration in Community Development. We are looking for a candidate whose training, teaching and research interests are generally in the areas of Community Development, Urban Land Use, Sustainable Economics, or Economic Development Policy. Special consideration will be given to those scholars with research interests in urban policy, housing policy, economic analysis of public policy, research methods, spatial analytics, city or regional planning, or urban agriculture.
Assistant Professor in Community Development Planning - University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Who: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
What: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in community development planning. We are seeking a new colleague whose research and teaching engage with neighborhood change; community organizations; and the city, state, and national institutions and actors that shape neighborhood-level planning. We are especially (but not solely) interested in candidates whose scholarship and practice engage the role of arts, culture, and creative practice in neighborhoods and communities, and on the holistic evaluation of the impact of such practices. We seek a colleague whose work focuses on community development in the United States; individuals with transnational and international interests are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play an active role in teaching and advising across our department’s four degree programs, and will contribute to the Social Justice undergraduate concentration and Community Development for Social Justice graduate concentration. Based upon the candidate’s expertise and interests, the successful candidate may also contribute to our undergraduate Global Cities concentration and graduate transnational planning stream. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
What: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in community development planning. We are seeking a new colleague whose research and teaching engage with neighborhood change; community organizations; and the city, state, and national institutions and actors that shape neighborhood-level planning. We are especially (but not solely) interested in candidates whose scholarship and practice engage the role of arts, culture, and creative practice in neighborhoods and communities, and on the holistic evaluation of the impact of such practices. We seek a colleague whose work focuses on community development in the United States; individuals with transnational and international interests are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will play an active role in teaching and advising across our department’s four degree programs, and will contribute to the Social Justice undergraduate concentration and Community Development for Social Justice graduate concentration. Based upon the candidate’s expertise and interests, the successful candidate may also contribute to our undergraduate Global Cities concentration and graduate transnational planning stream. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
GIS Developer - Cook County
Who: Cook County
What: Under the direction of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager, 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, 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.
Qualitative Research Assistant, School Year - University of Chicago Poverty Lab
Who: University of Chicago Poverty Lab
What: Concentrated poverty remains an endemic feature of American cities. Residents of low-income communities suffer higher rates of crime victimization and greater exposure to environmental contaminants. Their children experience worse schooling outcomes and limited access to healthy food. Many struggle with irregular employment and unstable housing. The path to social mobility is foreclosed by limited opportunities to gain new skills and limited availability of affordable financial products. While social enterprises work hard to address these challenges with innovative solutions, policymakers and practitioners struggle to make sustained progress due to a lack of evidence about what works.
We launched the University of Chicago Poverty Lab in 2015 to test innovative approaches to addressing the intersecting challenges faced by low-income residents of our cities. We bring the best science and “big data” analysis possible to bear on the problem of policy design, leveraging government administrative data to guide local policy and to generate high-quality evidence about what works. We believe that carrying out this work in very close collaboration with policymakers helps keep us focused on the most important real-world problems and increases the chances that our findings translate into real-world impact.
What: Concentrated poverty remains an endemic feature of American cities. Residents of low-income communities suffer higher rates of crime victimization and greater exposure to environmental contaminants. Their children experience worse schooling outcomes and limited access to healthy food. Many struggle with irregular employment and unstable housing. The path to social mobility is foreclosed by limited opportunities to gain new skills and limited availability of affordable financial products. While social enterprises work hard to address these challenges with innovative solutions, policymakers and practitioners struggle to make sustained progress due to a lack of evidence about what works.
We launched the University of Chicago Poverty Lab in 2015 to test innovative approaches to addressing the intersecting challenges faced by low-income residents of our cities. We bring the best science and “big data” analysis possible to bear on the problem of policy design, leveraging government administrative data to guide local policy and to generate high-quality evidence about what works. We believe that carrying out this work in very close collaboration with policymakers helps keep us focused on the most important real-world problems and increases the chances that our findings translate into real-world impact.
Program Analyst and Data Analyst - Budgeting for Results
Who: Budgeting for Results
What: The Budgeting for Results Unit seeks a Program Analyst with applied program performance evaluation experience and strong facilitation skills to conduct assessments of state programs. The Program Analyst will report to and be supervised by the Director of the BFR Unit. The addition of a Program Analyst to the BFR Unit positions the state to more aggressively apply data-driven analysis to inform the budgeting process in Illinois.
The Program Analyst will contribute to program-specific data collection and cleaning to articulate evidence-based best practices in program design and delivery. This position will aid in informing stakeholders regarding the degree to which Illinois’ programs are designed and implemented with fidelity to best practices. The work product of the Program Analyst will support assessment of state agency programs, the evaluation of program concepts, and the promotion of transparency of Illinois’ budgetary and expenditure data.
GOMB seeks a self-directed individual able to work in a small team environment responsive to evolving requests. The Program Analyst must be able to engage in multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with state agencies, leading national policy researchers, and legislative stakeholders.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree candidate in program evaluation, public administration, economics, or equivalent field, plus 1-2 years in practical experience is preferred. Undergraduate degree holders with sufficient practical experience may be considered.
Required education and experience includes:
Salary and position classification will be determined based on the level of experience when a job offer is made. Individual salary offers are computed based on an applicant’s current position and experience level in comparison to the posted title as well as internal equity of staff in the organizational unit.
Submit resumes by mail, fax, or e-mail. E-mail: jobs.omb@illinois.gov
Data Analyst
The Budgeting for Results Unit seeks a Data Analyst with strong research, methodological, and statistical/programming skills to support program assessment and applied data analytics. The Data Analyst will report to and be supervised by the Director of the BFR Unit. The addition of a second Data Analyst to the BFR Unit positions the state to more aggressively apply data-driven analysis to inform the budgeting process in Illinois.
The Data Analyst will contribute to data collection and cleaning and the use, development and implementation of statistical models. The work product of the Data Analyst will support assessment of state agency programs, the evaluation of program concepts, and the promotion of transparency of Illinois’ budgetary and expenditure data. GOMB seeks a self-directed individual able to work in a small team environment responsive to evolving requests. The Data Analyst must be able to engage in multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with state agencies, leading national policy researchers, and legislative stakeholders.
Job duties include, but are not limited to: • Collecting, compiling and cleaning state agency and secondary data regarding state agency programs and program initiatives; • Assisting with, conducting, interpreting and applying literature reviews; • Assisting with data validation to promote understanding and accuracy of work products and stakeholder engagement; and • Articulating written results of applied models for reports and presentations for various stakeholders include state agency leadership, legislators, policymakers, constituency groups and academic researchers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Master’s degree candidate in economics, statistics or equivalent field, plus 1-2 years in practical experience is preferred. Undergraduate degree holders with sufficient practical experience may be considered.
Required education and experience includes:
Salary and position classification will be determined based on the level of experience when a job offer is made. Individual salary offers are computed based on an applicant’s current position and experience level in comparison to the posted title as well as internal equity of staff in the organizational unit.
Submit resumes by mail, fax, or e-mail. E-mail: jobs.omb@illinois.gov
What: The Budgeting for Results Unit seeks a Program Analyst with applied program performance evaluation experience and strong facilitation skills to conduct assessments of state programs. The Program Analyst will report to and be supervised by the Director of the BFR Unit. The addition of a Program Analyst to the BFR Unit positions the state to more aggressively apply data-driven analysis to inform the budgeting process in Illinois.
The Program Analyst will contribute to program-specific data collection and cleaning to articulate evidence-based best practices in program design and delivery. This position will aid in informing stakeholders regarding the degree to which Illinois’ programs are designed and implemented with fidelity to best practices. The work product of the Program Analyst will support assessment of state agency programs, the evaluation of program concepts, and the promotion of transparency of Illinois’ budgetary and expenditure data.
GOMB seeks a self-directed individual able to work in a small team environment responsive to evolving requests. The Program Analyst must be able to engage in multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with state agencies, leading national policy researchers, and legislative stakeholders.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leading BFR efforts to conduct, interpret and apply program-specific literature reviews;
- Collecting, compiling and cleaning state agency and secondary data regarding state agency programs and program initiatives;
- Assisting with data validation to promote understanding and accuracy of work products among diverse stakeholders; and
- Articulating written results of program assessments through reports and presentations to various stakeholders including state agency leadership, legislators, policymakers, constituency groups and academic researchers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree candidate in program evaluation, public administration, economics, or equivalent field, plus 1-2 years in practical experience is preferred. Undergraduate degree holders with sufficient practical experience may be considered.
Required education and experience includes:
- Ability to work discretely with sensitive and confidential data;
- Applied experience in program design, delivery, implementation or evaluation within the public sector;
- Training and professional experience in program evaluation;
- Familiarity with the federal Performance Assessment Rating Tool (PART) or Results First benefit-cost model created by the Pew Charitable Trust and MacArthur Foundation is preferred.
- Training specific to public sector methodologies for tracking and evaluating program performance;
- Basic understanding of state government operations and the use of public resources through program allocations;
- Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively dialog with diverse stakeholders;
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables, articulate issues impacting scheduling, and meet agreed-upon deadlines; and
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- This position is based in Springfield; occasional overnight travel is required.
Salary and position classification will be determined based on the level of experience when a job offer is made. Individual salary offers are computed based on an applicant’s current position and experience level in comparison to the posted title as well as internal equity of staff in the organizational unit.
Submit resumes by mail, fax, or e-mail. E-mail: jobs.omb@illinois.gov
Data Analyst
The Budgeting for Results Unit seeks a Data Analyst with strong research, methodological, and statistical/programming skills to support program assessment and applied data analytics. The Data Analyst will report to and be supervised by the Director of the BFR Unit. The addition of a second Data Analyst to the BFR Unit positions the state to more aggressively apply data-driven analysis to inform the budgeting process in Illinois.
The Data Analyst will contribute to data collection and cleaning and the use, development and implementation of statistical models. The work product of the Data Analyst will support assessment of state agency programs, the evaluation of program concepts, and the promotion of transparency of Illinois’ budgetary and expenditure data. GOMB seeks a self-directed individual able to work in a small team environment responsive to evolving requests. The Data Analyst must be able to engage in multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with state agencies, leading national policy researchers, and legislative stakeholders.
Job duties include, but are not limited to: • Collecting, compiling and cleaning state agency and secondary data regarding state agency programs and program initiatives; • Assisting with, conducting, interpreting and applying literature reviews; • Assisting with data validation to promote understanding and accuracy of work products and stakeholder engagement; and • Articulating written results of applied models for reports and presentations for various stakeholders include state agency leadership, legislators, policymakers, constituency groups and academic researchers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Master’s degree candidate in economics, statistics or equivalent field, plus 1-2 years in practical experience is preferred. Undergraduate degree holders with sufficient practical experience may be considered.
Required education and experience includes:
- Ability to work discretely with sensitive and confidential data;
- Background in applied statistical modeling of large datasets;
- Applied experience conducting quantitative analysis with Excel, R, Stata, EViews, SPSS or similar software; and
- Familiarity with the Results First benefit-cost model created by the Pew Charitable Trust and MacArthur Foundation is strongly preferred.
- Training and professional experience in program evaluation;
- Experience with Tableau or comparable software for data presentation and reporting;
- Basic understanding of state government operations and the use of public resources through program allocations;
- Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively dialog with diverse stakeholders;
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables, articulate issues impacting scheduling, and meet agreed- upon deadlines;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- This position is based in Springfield or Chicago; occasional overnight travel is required.
Salary and position classification will be determined based on the level of experience when a job offer is made. Individual salary offers are computed based on an applicant’s current position and experience level in comparison to the posted title as well as internal equity of staff in the organizational unit.
Submit resumes by mail, fax, or e-mail. E-mail: jobs.omb@illinois.gov
Assistant Director for Contract Administration - Office of Capital Planning and Project Management, UIC
Who: Office of Capital Planning and Project Management, UIC
What: The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), a major urban research university with an operating budget of over $2.4 billion, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Assistant Director for Contract Administration in the Office of Capital Planning and Project Management. UIC serves over 33,000 students comprising what is among the most diverse student bodies in the nation with 16 colleges, the University Library and just over 16,000 faculty and staff. UIC enrolled a record number of students at its campus again this fall, continuing a five-year upward trend. UIC operates the state’s major public medical center and serves as the principal educator of Illinois’ physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other health-care professionals. Visit UIC’s website (www.uic.edu) for more information.
The Office of Capital Planning and Project Management (CPPM) is responsible for coordinating development of the campus master plan, initiating space and capital planning projects, overseeing the design and construction of new facilities and major renovation projects, maintaining campus facility records, and managing over 15 million square feet of space in 188 buildings across over 250 acres. CPPM currently manages 221 projects valued at over $900M. The Assistant Director for Contract Administration will be charged with organizing and leading a newly organized Contract Administration Section within the department, including overseeing the development and award of contracts for professional services and construction work.
What: The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), a major urban research university with an operating budget of over $2.4 billion, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Assistant Director for Contract Administration in the Office of Capital Planning and Project Management. UIC serves over 33,000 students comprising what is among the most diverse student bodies in the nation with 16 colleges, the University Library and just over 16,000 faculty and staff. UIC enrolled a record number of students at its campus again this fall, continuing a five-year upward trend. UIC operates the state’s major public medical center and serves as the principal educator of Illinois’ physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses and other health-care professionals. Visit UIC’s website (www.uic.edu) for more information.
The Office of Capital Planning and Project Management (CPPM) is responsible for coordinating development of the campus master plan, initiating space and capital planning projects, overseeing the design and construction of new facilities and major renovation projects, maintaining campus facility records, and managing over 15 million square feet of space in 188 buildings across over 250 acres. CPPM currently manages 221 projects valued at over $900M. The Assistant Director for Contract Administration will be charged with organizing and leading a newly organized Contract Administration Section within the department, including overseeing the development and award of contracts for professional services and construction work.
Program Associate For Transportation - Northwestern Municipal Conference
Who: Northwestern Municipal Conference
What: The Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), a council of government representing forty-three municipalities and one township in the north and northwest suburbs, is seeking a motivated, responsible, energetic individual for the position of Program Associate for Transportation.
Description of Responsibilities
The Program Associate for Transportation coordinates transportation planning and programming activities on behalf of NWMC members, assists with project management on regional studies, provides assistance to members in preparing transportation grant applications for federal and state programs and acts as a liaison for members to various federal, state, county and regional transportation agencies. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s degree preferred.
A successful candidate for the position will also demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Applicants must submit the following items to be considered for the position: Cover letter; Full resume including education, experience and other relevant responsibilities; and, Names and contact information for three professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications for this position.
Please send all three items via email (must include subject line: NWMC Program Associate) to Larry Bury, NWMC Deputy Director, at lbury@NWMC-cog.org.
Position open until filled. EOE
What: The Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), a council of government representing forty-three municipalities and one township in the north and northwest suburbs, is seeking a motivated, responsible, energetic individual for the position of Program Associate for Transportation.
Description of Responsibilities
The Program Associate for Transportation coordinates transportation planning and programming activities on behalf of NWMC members, assists with project management on regional studies, provides assistance to members in preparing transportation grant applications for federal and state programs and acts as a liaison for members to various federal, state, county and regional transportation agencies. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Represent the needs of NWMC members to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and other transportation and planning agencies.
- Manage the Surface Transportation Program (STP) for the Northwest Council of Mayors, including oversight of project funding and implementation.
- Monitor transportation programs including the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Program (CMAQ), the Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Local Technical Assistance Program and the Community Planning Program to ensure municipal access and understanding.
- Assist with managing various NWMC led planning initiatives, such as the NWMC Bicycle Plan, including plan development and implementation.
- Disseminate information to NWMC membership via NWMC Transportation Newsletter, weekly briefings and other written and verbal means.
- Prepare agendas and minutes for various committees and task forces.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Director and Deputy Director.
A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s degree preferred.
A successful candidate for the position will also demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Strong ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
- Solid organizational skills, including the ability to work independently.
- Proven ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with elected and appointed local government officials and transportation professionals.
- Working knowledge of federal and state transportation, environment, and economic development programs and agencies is a plus but not required.
Applicants must submit the following items to be considered for the position: Cover letter; Full resume including education, experience and other relevant responsibilities; and, Names and contact information for three professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications for this position.
Please send all three items via email (must include subject line: NWMC Program Associate) to Larry Bury, NWMC Deputy Director, at lbury@NWMC-cog.org.
Position open until filled. EOE
Government and Community Vitality Educator - Michigan State University
Who: Michigan State University
What: MSU Extension’s (MSUE) government, leadership, and community engagement programs, located within MSUE’s Community, Food and Environment Institute, engage participants in learning skills of good governance, how to communicate with purpose, and how to collaborate on solving complex issues in order to improve their communities. Participants leave MSU Extension educational programs with a deeper understanding of their civic responsibilities and roles within their own communities, increased confidence to make decisions, additional skills and information to better manage community resources, knowledge of how to implement best practices, and an understanding of the importance of building quality places in Michigan. The application of knowledge and skills gained from good governance programs builds stronger civic infrastructure.
What: MSU Extension’s (MSUE) government, leadership, and community engagement programs, located within MSUE’s Community, Food and Environment Institute, engage participants in learning skills of good governance, how to communicate with purpose, and how to collaborate on solving complex issues in order to improve their communities. Participants leave MSU Extension educational programs with a deeper understanding of their civic responsibilities and roles within their own communities, increased confidence to make decisions, additional skills and information to better manage community resources, knowledge of how to implement best practices, and an understanding of the importance of building quality places in Michigan. The application of knowledge and skills gained from good governance programs builds stronger civic infrastructure.
Legal Research & Policy Attorney and Policy & Advocacy Professional - Heartland Alliance
Who: Heartland Alliance
What: Grounded in 130 years working to advance human rights, Heartland Alliance informs public policy decisions and advances solutions to improve opportunities and quality of life for people experiencing inequity, living in poverty, and facing danger.
Heartland Alliance’s Research & Policy Division engages in research on social issues and solutions, policy and systems change, and field building nationwide. The division is home to the Social IMPACT Research Center, Heartland Alliance’s Policy & Advocacy team, and Heartland Alliance’s National Initiatives on Economic Opportunity. Our Policy and Advocacy team identifies and advances proven solutions to poverty at the local, state, and federal levels. We lead by developing policy proposals, building strategic alliances, and pursuing legislative and budgetary action. Our Policy and Advocacy team manages several projects based on our policy priorities, including: financial justice, poverty and economic security, and health care. The team also focuses on advancing a sustainable budget, supporting human services, and fighting injustice. Our work is advancing meaningful policy and systems change to strengthen communities, advance equity, and create a more just society.
Legal Research & Policy Attorney
Heartland Alliance is seeking a Legal Research & Policy Attorney to lead the analysis of Illinois state statutes, regulations, and case law as it pertains to the collateral consequences of having a criminal record. This person will play a central role in Heartland Alliance's groundbreaking efforts to advance wholesale collateral consequence reform in Illinois.
In partnership with team members across the Research & Policy Division and with expert consultants, the will work to review and analyze Illinois state statutes, regulations, and case law in order to inform our legislative strategy and blueprint for advancing large scale collateral consequence reform in Illinois. This is a one year position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
With expert consultants, conduct legal and policy research and analyze legislation, scholarly literature, and other relevant materials as it relates to the collateral consequences of a criminal record, such as barriers or restrictions to employment, housing, or education.
Draft reports, memoranda and other material to support legislative strategy and campaign goals. Maintain complete, thorough, accurate and current records in an organized fashion in accordance with legal standards, rules and ethics.
Prepare recommendations and support Heartland Alliance policy and campaign staff and partners, in the development of Heartland Alliance’s legislative strategy.
Ensure the accuracy, substance, and timeliness of reports, projects, and other relevant work products.
Remains current on criminal justice law, scholarship, policies, and procedures.
Identifies trends and recurring legal or policy concerns.
Recommends strategies for solutions and other needed advocacy. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Juris Doctor required; and one year of direct experience in social service counseling and/or legal representation. Experience providing direct service to people who have experienced poverty or injustice is a plus. Familiarity with Illinois’s of criminal justice system and/or Illinois’s criminal justice and collateral consequence laws and regulations is a plus. Mission alignment. Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and criminal justice reform. Proven ability to work in a manner that respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
Equity Commitments. Fosters a commitment to and application of equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout our work. Provides direction for careful equity analysis of potential consequences of local and federal policies and makes strategic recommendations for appropriate substance. Prioritizes engagement of impacted populations throughout our policy and advocacy work from conception to design to action, and is attentive to the diverse perspectives of our stakeholders. Sustains and builds upon our position as a leading policy change agent by maintaining momentum on critical issues and by laying the groundwork for emerging policy issues.
Language/Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret case law, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write legal memoranda, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft materials including legal information for a variety of audiences. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer Skills:Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Internet usage, including new media. Familiarity with Microsoft Office package. Other Skills: Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve problems creatively, and manage multiple assignments under deadlines. Highly organized. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Policy and Advocacy Professional
Heartland Alliance is seeking a policy and advocacy professional to lead its criminal justice policy work. This person will play a central role in Heartland Alliance's groundbreaking efforts to advance policy solutions and strategies to eliminate poverty and realize equity and human rights.
The Project Manager is responsible for advancing key initiatives and campaigns to promote criminal justice reform – in particular state-based collateral consequence reform - and address racial inequities. The Project Manager develops and implements strategies to advance change, and engages in policy analysis and development, coalition and campaign building, and direct advocacy with decision-makers. Legislative and administrative initiatives will include work related to collateral consequences of incarceration, violence reduction, and advancing equity and opportunity. Our policy team members are also expected to contribute to the communications and outreach work of their project (criminal justice policy) as well as the overall work of the Policy and Advocacy team. Significant travel is required for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Heartland Alliance’s strategies to address the multiple and pervasive inequities of the criminal justice system and to provide solutions that respond to the needs of people with lived experience of criminal justice system involvement.
Develop legislative and administrative policy proposals and lead efforts to successfully advance those efforts.
Develop and lead successful advocacy strategies for educating policymakers and other decision makers about the needs of people with criminal backgrounds impacted by poverty and inequity.
Analyze state and national public policies, programs, and legislation for their impact on people experiencing poverty and inequity Provide policy information and analyses, both verbally and in writing, to agency leadership, policymakers,advocates, the general public and other stakeholders.
Execute strategies to advance legislative and administrative change by building relationships with legislators and other key legislators and other decision-makers about policy initiatives, and collaborating with advocacy partners toward policy and administrative change.
Contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate communications including fact sheets, policy action alerts, website and new media content, letters to the editor, and other written materials.
Develop strategic partnerships with allied individuals, coalitions, and organizations to pursue specific program and policy changes affecting people formerly incarcerated or justice system involved.
Develop relationships with policymakers, funders, community leaders, public audiences and other stakeholders to create champions and community support for key Heartland Alliance policy and administrative initiatives.
Represent Heartland Alliance externally at events, speaking engagements, trainings and presentations, with policymakers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders and, when appropriate, contribute to or lead efforts to develop those trainings and Identify and support community members, allies and experts to give testimony at key hearings and act as spokespeople with the press.
Participate in key and local meetings and working groups as they relate to specific legislative and administrative initiatives.
Collaborate with Heartland program staff to identify policy/systems barriers, identify macro-level and contribute to overall advocacy activities in support of Heartland Alliance priorities.
Supervise interns or other temporary employees that support the work of the Policy and Advocacy Integrate values of equity and inclusion throughout our criminal justice policy work. Prioritize engagement of impacted populations throughout our policy and advocacy work from conception to design to action.
Support fundraising efforts including contributing to funder reporting requirements.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: A graduate degree in public policy, law, public administration, social work, urban planning or related field, plus five years' experience or a Bachelor’s Degree plus seven years' experience. Experience includes policy analysis, policy development, and/or legislative/administrative/budgetary advocacy. Experience providing direct service to people who have experienced poverty or injustice is a plus. Familiarity with Illinois legislature and politics strongly preferred. Mission alignment. Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and criminal justice reform and proven ability to work with emotional intelligence, receive feedback, work through conflict with integrity and operate within principles of solidarity when working in partnership with groups representing constituencies impacted by oppression. Proven ability to work in a manner that respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
Equity Commitments. Fosters a commitment to and application of equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout our work. Provides direction for careful equity analysis of potential consequences of local and federal policies and makes strategic recommendations for appropriate substance. Prioritizes engagement of impacted populations throughout our policy and advocacy work from conception to design to action, and is attentive to the diverse perspectives of our stakeholders. Sustains and builds upon our position as a leading policy change agent by maintaining momentum on critical issues and by laying the groundwork for emerging policy issues.
Language/Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to speak and write persuasively to a range of audiences. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from stakeholders, regulatory agencies, senior-level policymakers, or elected officials; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format and effectively present information to management , public groups, and/or boards of directors. Computer Skills:Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Internet usage, including new media. Familiarity with Microsoft Office package. Other Skills: Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve problems creatively and manage multiple assignments under deadlines. Experience and comfort with public speaking. Ability to work irregular hours, including evening and weekend events as necessary. Willingness to travel.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 Due to computer usage, the employee will need vision abilities such as close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position involves significant travel.
What: Grounded in 130 years working to advance human rights, Heartland Alliance informs public policy decisions and advances solutions to improve opportunities and quality of life for people experiencing inequity, living in poverty, and facing danger.
Heartland Alliance’s Research & Policy Division engages in research on social issues and solutions, policy and systems change, and field building nationwide. The division is home to the Social IMPACT Research Center, Heartland Alliance’s Policy & Advocacy team, and Heartland Alliance’s National Initiatives on Economic Opportunity. Our Policy and Advocacy team identifies and advances proven solutions to poverty at the local, state, and federal levels. We lead by developing policy proposals, building strategic alliances, and pursuing legislative and budgetary action. Our Policy and Advocacy team manages several projects based on our policy priorities, including: financial justice, poverty and economic security, and health care. The team also focuses on advancing a sustainable budget, supporting human services, and fighting injustice. Our work is advancing meaningful policy and systems change to strengthen communities, advance equity, and create a more just society.
Legal Research & Policy Attorney
Heartland Alliance is seeking a Legal Research & Policy Attorney to lead the analysis of Illinois state statutes, regulations, and case law as it pertains to the collateral consequences of having a criminal record. This person will play a central role in Heartland Alliance's groundbreaking efforts to advance wholesale collateral consequence reform in Illinois.
In partnership with team members across the Research & Policy Division and with expert consultants, the will work to review and analyze Illinois state statutes, regulations, and case law in order to inform our legislative strategy and blueprint for advancing large scale collateral consequence reform in Illinois. This is a one year position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
With expert consultants, conduct legal and policy research and analyze legislation, scholarly literature, and other relevant materials as it relates to the collateral consequences of a criminal record, such as barriers or restrictions to employment, housing, or education.
Draft reports, memoranda and other material to support legislative strategy and campaign goals. Maintain complete, thorough, accurate and current records in an organized fashion in accordance with legal standards, rules and ethics.
Prepare recommendations and support Heartland Alliance policy and campaign staff and partners, in the development of Heartland Alliance’s legislative strategy.
Ensure the accuracy, substance, and timeliness of reports, projects, and other relevant work products.
Remains current on criminal justice law, scholarship, policies, and procedures.
Identifies trends and recurring legal or policy concerns.
Recommends strategies for solutions and other needed advocacy. Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Juris Doctor required; and one year of direct experience in social service counseling and/or legal representation. Experience providing direct service to people who have experienced poverty or injustice is a plus. Familiarity with Illinois’s of criminal justice system and/or Illinois’s criminal justice and collateral consequence laws and regulations is a plus. Mission alignment. Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and criminal justice reform. Proven ability to work in a manner that respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
Equity Commitments. Fosters a commitment to and application of equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout our work. Provides direction for careful equity analysis of potential consequences of local and federal policies and makes strategic recommendations for appropriate substance. Prioritizes engagement of impacted populations throughout our policy and advocacy work from conception to design to action, and is attentive to the diverse perspectives of our stakeholders. Sustains and builds upon our position as a leading policy change agent by maintaining momentum on critical issues and by laying the groundwork for emerging policy issues.
Language/Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret case law, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write legal memoranda, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft materials including legal information for a variety of audiences. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Computer Skills:Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Internet usage, including new media. Familiarity with Microsoft Office package. Other Skills: Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve problems creatively, and manage multiple assignments under deadlines. Highly organized. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Policy and Advocacy Professional
Heartland Alliance is seeking a policy and advocacy professional to lead its criminal justice policy work. This person will play a central role in Heartland Alliance's groundbreaking efforts to advance policy solutions and strategies to eliminate poverty and realize equity and human rights.
The Project Manager is responsible for advancing key initiatives and campaigns to promote criminal justice reform – in particular state-based collateral consequence reform - and address racial inequities. The Project Manager develops and implements strategies to advance change, and engages in policy analysis and development, coalition and campaign building, and direct advocacy with decision-makers. Legislative and administrative initiatives will include work related to collateral consequences of incarceration, violence reduction, and advancing equity and opportunity. Our policy team members are also expected to contribute to the communications and outreach work of their project (criminal justice policy) as well as the overall work of the Policy and Advocacy team. Significant travel is required for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead Heartland Alliance’s strategies to address the multiple and pervasive inequities of the criminal justice system and to provide solutions that respond to the needs of people with lived experience of criminal justice system involvement.
Develop legislative and administrative policy proposals and lead efforts to successfully advance those efforts.
Develop and lead successful advocacy strategies for educating policymakers and other decision makers about the needs of people with criminal backgrounds impacted by poverty and inequity.
Analyze state and national public policies, programs, and legislation for their impact on people experiencing poverty and inequity Provide policy information and analyses, both verbally and in writing, to agency leadership, policymakers,advocates, the general public and other stakeholders.
Execute strategies to advance legislative and administrative change by building relationships with legislators and other key legislators and other decision-makers about policy initiatives, and collaborating with advocacy partners toward policy and administrative change.
Contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate communications including fact sheets, policy action alerts, website and new media content, letters to the editor, and other written materials.
Develop strategic partnerships with allied individuals, coalitions, and organizations to pursue specific program and policy changes affecting people formerly incarcerated or justice system involved.
Develop relationships with policymakers, funders, community leaders, public audiences and other stakeholders to create champions and community support for key Heartland Alliance policy and administrative initiatives.
Represent Heartland Alliance externally at events, speaking engagements, trainings and presentations, with policymakers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders and, when appropriate, contribute to or lead efforts to develop those trainings and Identify and support community members, allies and experts to give testimony at key hearings and act as spokespeople with the press.
Participate in key and local meetings and working groups as they relate to specific legislative and administrative initiatives.
Collaborate with Heartland program staff to identify policy/systems barriers, identify macro-level and contribute to overall advocacy activities in support of Heartland Alliance priorities.
Supervise interns or other temporary employees that support the work of the Policy and Advocacy Integrate values of equity and inclusion throughout our criminal justice policy work. Prioritize engagement of impacted populations throughout our policy and advocacy work from conception to design to action.
Support fundraising efforts including contributing to funder reporting requirements.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: A graduate degree in public policy, law, public administration, social work, urban planning or related field, plus five years' experience or a Bachelor’s Degree plus seven years' experience. Experience includes policy analysis, policy development, and/or legislative/administrative/budgetary advocacy. Experience providing direct service to people who have experienced poverty or injustice is a plus. Familiarity with Illinois legislature and politics strongly preferred. Mission alignment. Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and criminal justice reform and proven ability to work with emotional intelligence, receive feedback, work through conflict with integrity and operate within principles of solidarity when working in partnership with groups representing constituencies impacted by oppression. Proven ability to work in a manner that respects differences in race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
Equity Commitments. Fosters a commitment to and application of equity, inclusion, and diversity throughout our work. Provides direction for careful equity analysis of potential consequences of local and federal policies and makes strategic recommendations for appropriate substance. Prioritizes engagement of impacted populations throughout our policy and advocacy work from conception to design to action, and is attentive to the diverse perspectives of our stakeholders. Sustains and builds upon our position as a leading policy change agent by maintaining momentum on critical issues and by laying the groundwork for emerging policy issues.
Language/Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to speak and write persuasively to a range of audiences. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from stakeholders, regulatory agencies, senior-level policymakers, or elected officials; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format and effectively present information to management , public groups, and/or boards of directors. Computer Skills:Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Internet usage, including new media. Familiarity with Microsoft Office package. Other Skills: Demonstrated ability to think critically, solve problems creatively and manage multiple assignments under deadlines. Experience and comfort with public speaking. Ability to work irregular hours, including evening and weekend events as necessary. Willingness to travel.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 Due to computer usage, the employee will need vision abilities such as close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position involves significant travel.
Investment Analyist, Diversity & Investment Operations - Illinois Treasury
Who: Illinois Treasury
What: The Investment Analyst - Diversity and Investment Operations is responsible for performing activities that advance the diversity and inclusion objectives of the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, as well as activities that enhance the Office’s investment operations. This entails assisting minority, women, veteran, or disabled-owned (MWVD) financial institutions, investment firms, and other businesses that do business or seek to do business with the Treasurer’s Office, administering outreach to MWVD firms, helping MWVD firms navigate application and eligibility processes, tracking and reporting on utilization of MWVD firms, and identifying innovative new collaborative opportunities. Investment operations duties includes organizational and administrative activities, as well as special projects, that support the multi-billion dollar portfolios for the State of Illinois, the Illinois Public Treasurers’ Investment Pool, the College Savings Plans, the Technology Development Accounts, the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, and the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. The Investment Analyst - Diversity and Investment Operations interacts with many divisions within the Treasurer’s Office in the interest of achieving overarching diversity and investment objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, public policy, business, communications, or any other related field; 1-3 years of experience in areas of project management, public administration, policy analysis, communications, business administration, diversity and inclusion, and/or a related field preferred. Public sector experience in the above-mentioned fields is desirable.
Application Process:
Send completed application including letter of interest and resume via email to: HR@illinoistreasurer.gov
http://www.illinoistreasurer.gov/Office_of_the_Treasurer/Employment_Opportunities
What: The Investment Analyst - Diversity and Investment Operations is responsible for performing activities that advance the diversity and inclusion objectives of the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, as well as activities that enhance the Office’s investment operations. This entails assisting minority, women, veteran, or disabled-owned (MWVD) financial institutions, investment firms, and other businesses that do business or seek to do business with the Treasurer’s Office, administering outreach to MWVD firms, helping MWVD firms navigate application and eligibility processes, tracking and reporting on utilization of MWVD firms, and identifying innovative new collaborative opportunities. Investment operations duties includes organizational and administrative activities, as well as special projects, that support the multi-billion dollar portfolios for the State of Illinois, the Illinois Public Treasurers’ Investment Pool, the College Savings Plans, the Technology Development Accounts, the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, and the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. The Investment Analyst - Diversity and Investment Operations interacts with many divisions within the Treasurer’s Office in the interest of achieving overarching diversity and investment objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides multifaceted support to the Director of Corporate Governance & Sustainable Investment in executing the investment objectives of the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.'
- Provides assistance to minority, women, veteran, or disabled-owned (MWVD) financial institutions, investment firms, and other businesses that do business or seek to do business with the Treasurer’s Office.
- Administers outreach to MWVD firms, including, but not limited to, guiding MWVD firms through the office’s application and eligibility processes, responding to questions and requests for assistance, promoting the diversity and inclusion activities of the office, and speaking and presenting to groups on the activities of the Treasurer’s Office.
- Tracks and reports on utilization of MWVD firms, maintaining spreadsheets and presenting on MWVD business activity internally and externally.
- Develops and administers surveys and other instruments to promote diversity and inclusion, collect data from the office’s business partners on their diversity and inclusion efforts, and obtain feedback.
- Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, events, promotional materials, and other activities designed to promote, track, and increase the utilization of MWVD firms.
- Executes projects and administers procedural duties to optimize the operations of the Division of Fiscal Operations, the Division of State Investments and Banking, the Division of ePAY and Illinois Funds, the Division of Portfolio & Risk Analytics, and the Division of IPTIP Investments, to maximize innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, public policy, business, communications, or any other related field; 1-3 years of experience in areas of project management, public administration, policy analysis, communications, business administration, diversity and inclusion, and/or a related field preferred. Public sector experience in the above-mentioned fields is desirable.
Application Process:
Send completed application including letter of interest and resume via email to: HR@illinoistreasurer.gov
http://www.illinoistreasurer.gov/Office_of_the_Treasurer/Employment_Opportunities
Executive Director - Active Transportation Alliance
Who: Active Transportation Alliance
What: Active Transportation Alliance seeks an influential and innovative Executive Director to elevate the organization’s vision and enhance its efforts to expand the impact of the mission. The Executive Director will oversee daily operations and will lead a highly valued team. They will manage with a collaborative style while attracting, nurturing and retaining high-performing talent. The role requires a dynamic relationship-builder who can cultivate and grow critical partnerships for organizational growth, accompanied by leadership and communications skills that can inspire, support and accelerate change across Chicagoland. The Executive Director will work with an ever-expanding and diverse constituency of community partners, donors, volunteers, and city and state officials, and will champion the principles and practice of racial, social and economic equity both internally and externally. More info here.
What: Active Transportation Alliance seeks an influential and innovative Executive Director to elevate the organization’s vision and enhance its efforts to expand the impact of the mission. The Executive Director will oversee daily operations and will lead a highly valued team. They will manage with a collaborative style while attracting, nurturing and retaining high-performing talent. The role requires a dynamic relationship-builder who can cultivate and grow critical partnerships for organizational growth, accompanied by leadership and communications skills that can inspire, support and accelerate change across Chicagoland. The Executive Director will work with an ever-expanding and diverse constituency of community partners, donors, volunteers, and city and state officials, and will champion the principles and practice of racial, social and economic equity both internally and externally. More info here.
Planner - City of Kansas City, Missouri
Who: City of Kansas City, Missouri
What: Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Long Range Planning & Preservation Division
Prepares long range area plans for the entire city geography and implements the City’s comprehensive planning (FOCUS) principles. Assists with elected officials, development community, local neighborhood groups, civic organizations and residents to prepare data, reports and land use plans of a comprehensive and complex character.
REQUIRES an accredited Master’s degree in planning; OR an accredited Bachelor's degree and 2 years professional experience in community, urban or regional planning work.
Appy through the online portal here.
What: Full-time position available with the City Planning & Development Department, Long Range Planning & Preservation Division
Prepares long range area plans for the entire city geography and implements the City’s comprehensive planning (FOCUS) principles. Assists with elected officials, development community, local neighborhood groups, civic organizations and residents to prepare data, reports and land use plans of a comprehensive and complex character.
REQUIRES an accredited Master’s degree in planning; OR an accredited Bachelor's degree and 2 years professional experience in community, urban or regional planning work.
Appy through the online portal here.
Business Operations Manager - CoProcure
Who: CoProcure
What: CoProcure is a venture-backed startup on a mission to make government purchasing more transparent, efficient, and inclusive. Our marketplace of cooperative contracts enables public buyers to find, compare, and use competitively-bid contracts from other jurisdictions, saving time and taxpayer dollars and reducing the cost of selling to government for businesses.
What: CoProcure is a venture-backed startup on a mission to make government purchasing more transparent, efficient, and inclusive. Our marketplace of cooperative contracts enables public buyers to find, compare, and use competitively-bid contracts from other jurisdictions, saving time and taxpayer dollars and reducing the cost of selling to government for businesses.
Administrative | Social Media | Data Position - MK Communications
Who: MK Communications
What: Starting agency/field position for a multi-versed and agile Media/Administrative Assistant who is skilled in writing, social media and administrative work for an agency immersed in social change activity
Absolute necessities Strong writing skills Strong internet knowledge, including Facebook, twitter, and all other social media, web content and editing, Excel and list management Interest in social issues, organization and media Some paid or unpaid experience in these areas
Social media, web, copy, Editing copy Newsletter layout and copy (various) Social media, including web updates & constant contact Writing (as demonstrated capability merits)
ADMINISTRATIVE: Sophisticated List understanding and management Staff and Project Management Scheduling, including travel Tracking important email and e-documents Routine office tasks of supplies (periodic) and mail opening (invoices, etc.) Maintain certifications & lobbying reports Pay bills, keep track of expenses and itemize all invoices and credits for (as well as be in touch with) bookkeeper
Pay: Commensurate with experience – all will undergo three month trial period before full health care and other benefits kick in.
About MK Communications: MK Communications, Inc. was founded in 1983 as a public policy strategy and communications firm with a focus on progressive issues. Since then the firm has grown to represent a broad base of nonprofit organizations, for-profit corporations, labor unions, professional partnerships, individuals and government agencies. The firm's work covers a breadth of client needs, ranging from organizational strategies to issues management, from the production of audio/visual and print media materials to crisis management and media relations, from community outreach to investor and government relations.
What: Starting agency/field position for a multi-versed and agile Media/Administrative Assistant who is skilled in writing, social media and administrative work for an agency immersed in social change activity
Absolute necessities Strong writing skills Strong internet knowledge, including Facebook, twitter, and all other social media, web content and editing, Excel and list management Interest in social issues, organization and media Some paid or unpaid experience in these areas
Social media, web, copy, Editing copy Newsletter layout and copy (various) Social media, including web updates & constant contact Writing (as demonstrated capability merits)
ADMINISTRATIVE: Sophisticated List understanding and management Staff and Project Management Scheduling, including travel Tracking important email and e-documents Routine office tasks of supplies (periodic) and mail opening (invoices, etc.) Maintain certifications & lobbying reports Pay bills, keep track of expenses and itemize all invoices and credits for (as well as be in touch with) bookkeeper
Pay: Commensurate with experience – all will undergo three month trial period before full health care and other benefits kick in.
About MK Communications: MK Communications, Inc. was founded in 1983 as a public policy strategy and communications firm with a focus on progressive issues. Since then the firm has grown to represent a broad base of nonprofit organizations, for-profit corporations, labor unions, professional partnerships, individuals and government agencies. The firm's work covers a breadth of client needs, ranging from organizational strategies to issues management, from the production of audio/visual and print media materials to crisis management and media relations, from community outreach to investor and government relations.
Senior Federal Planner - Michael Baker International
Who: Michael Baker International
What: This Federal Planner will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Federal Planner will serve as project planner in support of the project manager on multi- disciplinary planning projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning and strategic planning documents for Federal/Military (primarily Army and Air Force) clients and other State and Local Government Clients as needed.
What: This Federal Planner will join a collaboration of experienced planners, landscape architects, and project managers dedicated to having a positive impact through effective planning. The ideal candidate will be driven, intellectually curious, committed to excellence, and demonstrate a desire to make a difference in the communities we serve. The Federal Planner will serve as project planner in support of the project manager on multi- disciplinary planning projects and will be responsible for the preparation of master planning and strategic planning documents for Federal/Military (primarily Army and Air Force) clients and other State and Local Government Clients as needed.
Director of Finance and Human Resources -- UIC Office of the Vice Chancelor For Human Affairs
Who: UIC Office of the Vice Chancellor For Human Affairs
What: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs seeks a Director of Finance and Human Resources. The Director will direct the financial and human resources operations of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (OVCHA). The Director is responsible for the day-to-day fiscal (i.e., procurement, reconciliation, transactions, MOU generation/tracking) and human resources activities (i.e., searches, payroll, employee relations, HR transactions) of the Office. Additionally, the Director works with the Executive Director, VCHA Administration & Operations, to advise the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and to successfully manage the OVCHA budget, human resources strategy, and strategic financial and resource commitments. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
Business and Financial Management: • Develop, document and implement financial policies and procedures within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and its units. • Develop, communicate and implement financial management and reporting systems. • Develop and coordinate the preparation of the annual budget for OVCHA. Participate, as needed, in the budgeting process for the units that report to the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (the seven health sciences colleges, Mile Square Health Center, University of Illinois Cancer Center, and Urban Health Program). • Perform financial analyses for long-range planning, special projects and other ad hoc needs. • Direct and oversee financial operations for all units that report to OVCHA to ensure adherence to appropriate policies, procedures and practices. • Provide monthly/quarterly expense and revenue reports to unit Directors, the Executive Director, VCHA Administration & Operations and the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs. • Plan, track, manage and reconcile VCHA recurring and one-time strategic commitments. • Reconcile OVCHA transactions in conjunction with OVCHA administrative staff, post journal vouchers, request budget transfers, draft memorandums, draft pro formas, review contracts, etc. • Responsible for grant management and activity reporting for OVCHA along with unit grant managers.
Human Resources Management: • Plan, direct and communicate all aspects of the Human Resource function within the context of University guidelines. • Serve as Unit Security Contact (USC), space gatekeeper, and as backup Academic Search Coordinator. • Responsible for all search processes and position control funding. • Develop and maintain job descriptions on an annual basis. • Draft offer letters and consult on recruitment issues. • Coordinate on-boarding for new employees. • Develop and communicate best practice policies and procedures for Human Resources, including labor/employee relations, recruitment, disciplinary actions, performance improvement programs and training and development. • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualifications: · Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management or a related field required. · Minimum of four years increasingly responsible experience in human resources, accounting, financial analysis, budget, forecasting, financial modeling, financial trend analysis, or related fields, preferably in a public university setting. · Strong financial, communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to think strategically and develop and maintain relationships with employees of all levels. · Knowledge of financial systems, grants, indirect cost rates, standard University finance and human resource systems and databases. Advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge the Microsoft Office suite. · Maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with budget, human resources and financial information and data. · Ability to work independently, take initiative, and managed multiple high priorities with competing deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Statistics, or related field. · Familiarity with the organization, structure, function and policies of the University of Illinois. · Experience with Banner, EDDIE, View Direct, Front End, Salary Planner. · Experience managing finances and/or human resources in a clinical enterprise.
This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by 10/9/19 at jobs.uic.edu/. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. System Human Resource Services 809 S. Marshfield Ave MC 078 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 996-5130
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. The System Offices welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
What: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs seeks a Director of Finance and Human Resources. The Director will direct the financial and human resources operations of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (OVCHA). The Director is responsible for the day-to-day fiscal (i.e., procurement, reconciliation, transactions, MOU generation/tracking) and human resources activities (i.e., searches, payroll, employee relations, HR transactions) of the Office. Additionally, the Director works with the Executive Director, VCHA Administration & Operations, to advise the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and to successfully manage the OVCHA budget, human resources strategy, and strategic financial and resource commitments. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
Business and Financial Management: • Develop, document and implement financial policies and procedures within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and its units. • Develop, communicate and implement financial management and reporting systems. • Develop and coordinate the preparation of the annual budget for OVCHA. Participate, as needed, in the budgeting process for the units that report to the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs (the seven health sciences colleges, Mile Square Health Center, University of Illinois Cancer Center, and Urban Health Program). • Perform financial analyses for long-range planning, special projects and other ad hoc needs. • Direct and oversee financial operations for all units that report to OVCHA to ensure adherence to appropriate policies, procedures and practices. • Provide monthly/quarterly expense and revenue reports to unit Directors, the Executive Director, VCHA Administration & Operations and the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs. • Plan, track, manage and reconcile VCHA recurring and one-time strategic commitments. • Reconcile OVCHA transactions in conjunction with OVCHA administrative staff, post journal vouchers, request budget transfers, draft memorandums, draft pro formas, review contracts, etc. • Responsible for grant management and activity reporting for OVCHA along with unit grant managers.
Human Resources Management: • Plan, direct and communicate all aspects of the Human Resource function within the context of University guidelines. • Serve as Unit Security Contact (USC), space gatekeeper, and as backup Academic Search Coordinator. • Responsible for all search processes and position control funding. • Develop and maintain job descriptions on an annual basis. • Draft offer letters and consult on recruitment issues. • Coordinate on-boarding for new employees. • Develop and communicate best practice policies and procedures for Human Resources, including labor/employee relations, recruitment, disciplinary actions, performance improvement programs and training and development. • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualifications: · Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management or a related field required. · Minimum of four years increasingly responsible experience in human resources, accounting, financial analysis, budget, forecasting, financial modeling, financial trend analysis, or related fields, preferably in a public university setting. · Strong financial, communication, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to think strategically and develop and maintain relationships with employees of all levels. · Knowledge of financial systems, grants, indirect cost rates, standard University finance and human resource systems and databases. Advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge the Microsoft Office suite. · Maintain a high level of confidentiality when interacting with budget, human resources and financial information and data. · Ability to work independently, take initiative, and managed multiple high priorities with competing deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, Statistics, or related field. · Familiarity with the organization, structure, function and policies of the University of Illinois. · Experience with Banner, EDDIE, View Direct, Front End, Salary Planner. · Experience managing finances and/or human resources in a clinical enterprise.
This is a full-time, 12-month Academic Professional position. For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by 10/9/19 at jobs.uic.edu/. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. System Human Resource Services 809 S. Marshfield Ave MC 078 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 996-5130
The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and diversity. The System Offices welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.
Senior Coordinator of Individual Giving -- Girls in the Game
Who: Girls in the Game
What: At Girls in the Game every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and leads with confidence through fun and active leadership, sports and health programs. Our programs empower all girls to be gamechangers in their own lives and in their communities. We strive to serve girls year-round and over the long-term and offer a continuum of programs for girls at each stage in their development. Our heart is in Chicago, but in recent years we’ve expanded to include programs in Bloomington, Illinois, Baltimore, Maryland and Dallas, Texas.
What: At Girls in the Game every girl finds her voice, discovers her strength and leads with confidence through fun and active leadership, sports and health programs. Our programs empower all girls to be gamechangers in their own lives and in their communities. We strive to serve girls year-round and over the long-term and offer a continuum of programs for girls at each stage in their development. Our heart is in Chicago, but in recent years we’ve expanded to include programs in Bloomington, Illinois, Baltimore, Maryland and Dallas, Texas.
International Development Fellow - Catholic Relief Services
Who: Catholic Relief Services
What: The Fellows Program is designed for individuals dedicated to a career in international development, with a focus on program management or operations. All fellows complete a comprehensive practical training that includes project management, project design and proposal development, partnership and capacity building, donor relations and representation, monitoring and evaluation, budget and resource management, supply chain, logistics and systems management, human resources and security protocols. Fellows are based in one of CRS' overseas country programs for the 12-month fellowship. Overseas placements are based on language skills and the needs of our country programs. Most Fellows continue to work for CRS, in a wide variety of positions, upon successful completion of the fellowship.
Primary Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a senior staff member, support programming and operations in a country program in the following areas: Project Management Support implementation of current projects (activity planning with CRS staff and partners, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, field work, etc). Support timely and accurate reporting and learning activities (write/edit reports in collaboration with CRS staff and partners, document lessons learned, etc). Support effective and transparent management of cash and in-kind resources (budget monitoring/analysis, cash forecasting, financial reporting, commodity management, etc). Serve as acting project manager, as appropriate.
Project Design and Proposal Development Work with CRS staff and partners on the design of new projects (data collection/assessments, design workshops) and the development of proposals (writing specific sections, preparing budgets, final packaging/editing, etc). Support research & analysis to inform project design (problem identification, stakeholder analysis, gender analysis, gap analysis, budget analysis, theory of change, etc).
Partnership & Capacity Building: Work alongside CRS partners and support activity planning & implementation, project design, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning. Support partnership strengthening and capacity building (e.g. partnership reflection workshops, partner assessment and monitoring visits).
Operations: · Support procurement by participating in bid analysis and vendor selection, contracting, receipt and warehousing of goods. · Support human resources by drafting job descriptions, shortlisting CVs/applications, participating in interview panels. · Support security by reviewing security protocols and manuals. · Support supply chain management by reviewing systems for delivery, storage and distribution of goods, assisting with inventory counts, data collection, analysis & verification. · Support strong financial management by analyzing budgets, monitoring & forecasting spending, reviewing supporting documentation for financial transactions. · Support audit and compliance through the review of internal controls, systems for fraud prevention, audit reports, CRS/ donor guidelines, design and implementation of mitigation plans. · Support roll-out of Project Insight, CRS' new integrated HR, Supply Chain and Finance system.
Agency-wide Competencies : Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities. Integrity Accountability and Stewardship Builds Relationships Develops Talent Continuous Improvement/ Innovation Strategic Mindset
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Program Managers, Operations staff
External: CRS partner organizations, local bilateral and multilateral institutions, host government, donor agencies, local/international NGO offices.
Qualifications: Graduate degree in field relevant and applicable to international development (e.g. Agriculture, Health, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Finance, Supply Chain) Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills Professional proficiency in a second language (preference given to major languages spoken where CRS works) At least six months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country (consideration given to applicants with at least five years of experience living in a developing country) Able and willing to be based in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.
Skills Required: Strong interpersonal skills; able to cultivate strong relationships while working with a wide range of individuals in and outside the agency Effective communicator; able to develop tailored and influential messaging for varied audiences Proactive; willing and able to take on additional responsibility, challenge assumptions and facilitate change Results driven; able to set and achieve ambitious goals and instill confidence Strategic thinker; able to formulate guiding questions, leverage resources and find creative solutions Discerning; able to maintain focus and provide good judgment amidst complexity and uncertainty Agile; able to operate effectively in a stressful, fast changing environment where security could change unexpectedly Aligned; able to support and champion the mission, vision, and values of CRS Motivated; interest in a career in development or emergency relief Develops others; able to listen, coach and mentor Flexible; willing to work in various regions and developing countries around the world
CRS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and nationalities. Candidates are not required to have U.S. work authorization, green cards or U.S. citizenship. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e-mail: recruitmentsupport@crs.org.
What: The Fellows Program is designed for individuals dedicated to a career in international development, with a focus on program management or operations. All fellows complete a comprehensive practical training that includes project management, project design and proposal development, partnership and capacity building, donor relations and representation, monitoring and evaluation, budget and resource management, supply chain, logistics and systems management, human resources and security protocols. Fellows are based in one of CRS' overseas country programs for the 12-month fellowship. Overseas placements are based on language skills and the needs of our country programs. Most Fellows continue to work for CRS, in a wide variety of positions, upon successful completion of the fellowship.
Primary Responsibilities: Under the supervision of a senior staff member, support programming and operations in a country program in the following areas: Project Management Support implementation of current projects (activity planning with CRS staff and partners, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities, field work, etc). Support timely and accurate reporting and learning activities (write/edit reports in collaboration with CRS staff and partners, document lessons learned, etc). Support effective and transparent management of cash and in-kind resources (budget monitoring/analysis, cash forecasting, financial reporting, commodity management, etc). Serve as acting project manager, as appropriate.
Project Design and Proposal Development Work with CRS staff and partners on the design of new projects (data collection/assessments, design workshops) and the development of proposals (writing specific sections, preparing budgets, final packaging/editing, etc). Support research & analysis to inform project design (problem identification, stakeholder analysis, gender analysis, gap analysis, budget analysis, theory of change, etc).
Partnership & Capacity Building: Work alongside CRS partners and support activity planning & implementation, project design, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning. Support partnership strengthening and capacity building (e.g. partnership reflection workshops, partner assessment and monitoring visits).
Operations: · Support procurement by participating in bid analysis and vendor selection, contracting, receipt and warehousing of goods. · Support human resources by drafting job descriptions, shortlisting CVs/applications, participating in interview panels. · Support security by reviewing security protocols and manuals. · Support supply chain management by reviewing systems for delivery, storage and distribution of goods, assisting with inventory counts, data collection, analysis & verification. · Support strong financial management by analyzing budgets, monitoring & forecasting spending, reviewing supporting documentation for financial transactions. · Support audit and compliance through the review of internal controls, systems for fraud prevention, audit reports, CRS/ donor guidelines, design and implementation of mitigation plans. · Support roll-out of Project Insight, CRS' new integrated HR, Supply Chain and Finance system.
Agency-wide Competencies : Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities. Integrity Accountability and Stewardship Builds Relationships Develops Talent Continuous Improvement/ Innovation Strategic Mindset
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming, Head of Operations, Program Managers, Operations staff
External: CRS partner organizations, local bilateral and multilateral institutions, host government, donor agencies, local/international NGO offices.
Qualifications: Graduate degree in field relevant and applicable to international development (e.g. Agriculture, Health, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Finance, Supply Chain) Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills Professional proficiency in a second language (preference given to major languages spoken where CRS works) At least six months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country (consideration given to applicants with at least five years of experience living in a developing country) Able and willing to be based in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.
Skills Required: Strong interpersonal skills; able to cultivate strong relationships while working with a wide range of individuals in and outside the agency Effective communicator; able to develop tailored and influential messaging for varied audiences Proactive; willing and able to take on additional responsibility, challenge assumptions and facilitate change Results driven; able to set and achieve ambitious goals and instill confidence Strategic thinker; able to formulate guiding questions, leverage resources and find creative solutions Discerning; able to maintain focus and provide good judgment amidst complexity and uncertainty Agile; able to operate effectively in a stressful, fast changing environment where security could change unexpectedly Aligned; able to support and champion the mission, vision, and values of CRS Motivated; interest in a career in development or emergency relief Develops others; able to listen, coach and mentor Flexible; willing to work in various regions and developing countries around the world
CRS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and nationalities. Candidates are not required to have U.S. work authorization, green cards or U.S. citizenship. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e-mail: recruitmentsupport@crs.org.
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