Who: This position is within the VISN 12 Great Lakes Finance Service (GLFS), located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL.
What: The purpose of this position is to perform work by applying budget analysis theory, concepts, methods and procedures connected with the budget formulation, and execution of VA's particular programs, systems, procedures, functions, and structure of the organization. Additional information about this position as well as and application details can be found here.
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Multimodal Freight Planner - Tennessee Department of Transportation (closes June 4)
Who: Tennessee Department of Transportation
What: The TDOT Long Range Planning Division is seeking qualified professionals with a transportation planning background and a strong interest in freight planning and policy initiatives to complement TDOT’s strategic direction in order to further the department’s stated goals and values. The Multimodal Freight Planner serves as a team member within the Freight & Systems Planning Office and assists with development, implementation, and analysis of freight projects for the Long Range Planning Division. Additional information about this position can be found here. To apply, submit an application here.
What: The TDOT Long Range Planning Division is seeking qualified professionals with a transportation planning background and a strong interest in freight planning and policy initiatives to complement TDOT’s strategic direction in order to further the department’s stated goals and values. The Multimodal Freight Planner serves as a team member within the Freight & Systems Planning Office and assists with development, implementation, and analysis of freight projects for the Long Range Planning Division. Additional information about this position can be found here. To apply, submit an application here.
Assistant Analyst / Modeler - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. CMAP is our region’s official comprehensive planning
organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, a new long-range
comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern
Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open
space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more
information, and details regarding benefits are at
www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers#benefits.
What: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is hiring an Assistant Analyst/Modeler to support the Transportation Modeling group in maintaining, operating and improving the agency’s set of modeling analysis tools.
The Assistant Analyst/Modeler will focus on the collection, preparation and analysis of data necessary to support CMAP’s modeling tools and research activities. Tasks will also include providing assistance with travel demand model runs to support the long-range plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, individual transportation project studies and to satisfy federal Air Quality Conformity requirements. This position will help support the guiding principles of ON TO 2050 by assisting in efforts to improve the responsiveness of the agency’s modeling tools to answer policy questions related to inclusive growth, resilience and prioritized investment through the development of new methodologies and performance metrics. This position will also support the continued development and implementation of CMAP’s activitybased and freight forecasting models.
In addition, assignments will be given that contribute to CMAP’s capacity to respond to regular requests for data and information by staff and regional planning partners. These include data preparation and analysis tasks that support capital programming, policy development and local technical assistance projects. These and other projects assigned are critical to maintaining the quality and integrity of CMAP planning datasets.
What: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is hiring an Assistant Analyst/Modeler to support the Transportation Modeling group in maintaining, operating and improving the agency’s set of modeling analysis tools.
The Assistant Analyst/Modeler will focus on the collection, preparation and analysis of data necessary to support CMAP’s modeling tools and research activities. Tasks will also include providing assistance with travel demand model runs to support the long-range plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, individual transportation project studies and to satisfy federal Air Quality Conformity requirements. This position will help support the guiding principles of ON TO 2050 by assisting in efforts to improve the responsiveness of the agency’s modeling tools to answer policy questions related to inclusive growth, resilience and prioritized investment through the development of new methodologies and performance metrics. This position will also support the continued development and implementation of CMAP’s activitybased and freight forecasting models.
In addition, assignments will be given that contribute to CMAP’s capacity to respond to regular requests for data and information by staff and regional planning partners. These include data preparation and analysis tasks that support capital programming, policy development and local technical assistance projects. These and other projects assigned are critical to maintaining the quality and integrity of CMAP planning datasets.
Small Business Organizer - Garfield Park Community Council
Who: Garfield Park Community Council. GPCC is a seven-year old community-based organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side.
What: The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC) is seeking a Small Business Organizer. This will be a contractual temporary employment opportunity.
Garfield Park is experiencing a crucial moment for both community and economic development. Recent investments and initiatives will present new opportunities for small business development, job creation, and economic growth in the neighborhood. The key challenge now is to ensure that the benefits created by investments are not just available to residents, but that residents are engaged in the work in meaningful ways that create pathways to local ownership.
What: The Garfield Park Community Council (GPCC) is seeking a Small Business Organizer. This will be a contractual temporary employment opportunity.
Garfield Park is experiencing a crucial moment for both community and economic development. Recent investments and initiatives will present new opportunities for small business development, job creation, and economic growth in the neighborhood. The key challenge now is to ensure that the benefits created by investments are not just available to residents, but that residents are engaged in the work in meaningful ways that create pathways to local ownership.
Management Analyst - Village of Lincolnwood (closes June 3)
Who: The Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois (12,590 – 2010 census) is a diverse home-rule municipality directly north of the City of Chicago consisting of 2.7 square miles, with a unique blend of residential, commercial, and manufacturing areas. The Village is seeking an individual to assist the Village Manager’s Office and Finance Department. Excellent oral/written communication skills and ability to exercise sound judgment is required. Desired traits and skills include patience, self-motivation, reliability, customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
What: The Village of Lincolnwood is currently recruiting for a Management Analyst in the Village Manager’s Office.
This position serves under the direction of the Assistant Village Manager with some coordination with the Finance Director. The Management Analyst is responsible for acting as webmaster for the Village’s website and social media coordinator, Public, Educational, Government channel maintenance, upgrades, and programming, and provides support with workers’ compensation/general liability claims. The position is a member of the Information Technology and Safety Committees. Daily responsibilities include greeting members of the public, assisting with human resources, and acting as the Freedom of Information Act Officer as needed. The Management Analyst serves on the staff budget team and develops the Village Newsletter. The Management Analyst will perform special projects as assigned. To learn more about the position, please review the job description here.
Required Skills/Education/Experience:
The candidate’s education and experience shall include a Master's Degree in Public Administration and at least two years of relevant experience in Public Administration or a related field. The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics and abilities: excellent policy and procedure development experience, outstanding interpersonal skills that demonstrate personal integrity and respect, and a passion for public service.
What: The Village of Lincolnwood is currently recruiting for a Management Analyst in the Village Manager’s Office.
This position serves under the direction of the Assistant Village Manager with some coordination with the Finance Director. The Management Analyst is responsible for acting as webmaster for the Village’s website and social media coordinator, Public, Educational, Government channel maintenance, upgrades, and programming, and provides support with workers’ compensation/general liability claims. The position is a member of the Information Technology and Safety Committees. Daily responsibilities include greeting members of the public, assisting with human resources, and acting as the Freedom of Information Act Officer as needed. The Management Analyst serves on the staff budget team and develops the Village Newsletter. The Management Analyst will perform special projects as assigned. To learn more about the position, please review the job description here.
Required Skills/Education/Experience:
The candidate’s education and experience shall include a Master's Degree in Public Administration and at least two years of relevant experience in Public Administration or a related field. The successful candidate will possess the following characteristics and abilities: excellent policy and procedure development experience, outstanding interpersonal skills that demonstrate personal integrity and respect, and a passion for public service.
Multiple Positions - Metropolitan Planning Council
Who: Since 1934, the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) has been dedicated to shaping a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous greater Chicago region. As an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, MPC serves communities and residents by developing, promoting and implementing solutions for sound regional growth.
What: MPC is seeking a Manager of Corporate Partnerships (full-time) and a Manager of Finance and Administration. Detailed descriptions below. For additional information and to apply, please visit the MPC employment page.
Manager of Corporate Partnerships
Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) seeks an experienced professional to expand corporate fundraising partnerships and individual giving.
In order for MPC to achieve its top priorities, MPC must continue to expand its operating budget. Which has grown substantially from $3.828 million in 2017. Historically, the organization’s funding has been comprised of 40% foundation, 40% corporate, and the remaining from individuals, investment income and the occasional modest public sector grant. MPC has expanded its resource base by 17% and 15% respectively over the last two years. In order to sustain this growth, MPC is adding a staff person dedicated to individual and corporate giving.
A successful candidate will be highly organized, personable, able to work collaboratively but also independently, adept at juggling multiple deadlines, able to be externally facing, and possess excellent written communication and project management skills. The position will report to the Vice President of Philanthropy and will work in close partnership with the Development Team and President.
Manager of Finance and Administration
The Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) seeks an experienced professional to execute key financial and administrative responsibilities for the organization. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Strategy, the Manager of Finance and Administration will ensure smooth operation of the office, compliance with financial policies and accurate maintenance of financial and administrative records. MPC will consider both full-time and part-time candidates for this opening.
The Manager of Finance and Administration is a new role at MPC. The successful candidate will be highly organized, personable, able to work collaboratively but also independently, adept at juggling multiple deadlines, and exhibit excellence in writing, financial and project management, and quantitative analysis.
What: MPC is seeking a Manager of Corporate Partnerships (full-time) and a Manager of Finance and Administration. Detailed descriptions below. For additional information and to apply, please visit the MPC employment page.
Manager of Corporate Partnerships
Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) seeks an experienced professional to expand corporate fundraising partnerships and individual giving.
In order for MPC to achieve its top priorities, MPC must continue to expand its operating budget. Which has grown substantially from $3.828 million in 2017. Historically, the organization’s funding has been comprised of 40% foundation, 40% corporate, and the remaining from individuals, investment income and the occasional modest public sector grant. MPC has expanded its resource base by 17% and 15% respectively over the last two years. In order to sustain this growth, MPC is adding a staff person dedicated to individual and corporate giving.
A successful candidate will be highly organized, personable, able to work collaboratively but also independently, adept at juggling multiple deadlines, able to be externally facing, and possess excellent written communication and project management skills. The position will report to the Vice President of Philanthropy and will work in close partnership with the Development Team and President.
Manager of Finance and Administration
The Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) seeks an experienced professional to execute key financial and administrative responsibilities for the organization. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Strategy, the Manager of Finance and Administration will ensure smooth operation of the office, compliance with financial policies and accurate maintenance of financial and administrative records. MPC will consider both full-time and part-time candidates for this opening.
The Manager of Finance and Administration is a new role at MPC. The successful candidate will be highly organized, personable, able to work collaboratively but also independently, adept at juggling multiple deadlines, and exhibit excellence in writing, financial and project management, and quantitative analysis.
Executive Director - Six Corners Association
Who: The Six Corners neighborhood, at the intersection at Milwaukee Avenue, Cicero Avenue, and Irving Park Road, is an iconic retail destination and an economic driver of Chicago’s Northwest Side. In recent years, Six Corners has become known as a creative hub for innovative entrepreneurs and vibrant arts organizations. Six Corners Association’s small-and-mighty, hands-on team fosters the development of a thriving commercial district by mentoring and connecting community-minded businesses, attracting customers, and engaging in intentional planning for the district’s future.
What: Six Corners Association seeks a full-time Executive Director to provide vision, direction, and leadership in implementing the strategic goals and day-to-day operations of the Six Corners Association.
The Executive Director Position is a salaried, full-time, exempt position with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Start Date: Immediate
Reports to Six Corners Association Board of Directors
Essential Functions: Directs and manages the overall operations and staff in accordance with the policies and goals established by the Board of Directors; responsible for managing the objectives of the Association’s strategic plan, developing programming, organizational and financial plans, and ensuring effective execution of the annual work plan for the continual growth of the Six Corners commercial district.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
What: Six Corners Association seeks a full-time Executive Director to provide vision, direction, and leadership in implementing the strategic goals and day-to-day operations of the Six Corners Association.
The Executive Director Position is a salaried, full-time, exempt position with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Start Date: Immediate
Reports to Six Corners Association Board of Directors
Essential Functions: Directs and manages the overall operations and staff in accordance with the policies and goals established by the Board of Directors; responsible for managing the objectives of the Association’s strategic plan, developing programming, organizational and financial plans, and ensuring effective execution of the annual work plan for the continual growth of the Six Corners commercial district.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Senior Project Manager in Strategic Planning - Chicago Transit Authority
Who: Chicago Transit Authority
What: This Senior Project Manager, Planning position will be the lead on the Red Line Extension project. Ideally, we would like someone that can engage in the worlds of planning, engineering and policy and can manage multiple aspects of a major capital project in the planning/preliminary engineering stage, overseeing a large program management (staff extension) contract. This person would have primary responsibility for project execution, including meeting federal (FTA) grant requirements, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and generally keeping the project on track. Someone who understands and can be mindful of the dynamics of Chicago geography, including historic investment patterns and impacts of segregation, would be particularly well-suited.
Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, rail system improvements, and transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies and defines the scope of work for projects of considerable complexity. Manages projects from conceptual planning through completion in conjunction with various Authority staff and departments to ensure projects meet Authority goals and objectives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
What: This Senior Project Manager, Planning position will be the lead on the Red Line Extension project. Ideally, we would like someone that can engage in the worlds of planning, engineering and policy and can manage multiple aspects of a major capital project in the planning/preliminary engineering stage, overseeing a large program management (staff extension) contract. This person would have primary responsibility for project execution, including meeting federal (FTA) grant requirements, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and generally keeping the project on track. Someone who understands and can be mindful of the dynamics of Chicago geography, including historic investment patterns and impacts of segregation, would be particularly well-suited.
Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, rail system improvements, and transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies and defines the scope of work for projects of considerable complexity. Manages projects from conceptual planning through completion in conjunction with various Authority staff and departments to ensure projects meet Authority goals and objectives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
State Government Relations Manager - Weedmaps
Who: Founded in 2008, Weedmaps is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry. Our suite of cloud-based software and data solutions includes point of sale, logistics and ordering solutions that enable customers to scale their businesses while complying with the complex and disparate regulations applicable to the cannabis industry.
What: Weedmaps is looking for a dynamic, bright and experienced full-time State Government Relations Manager to focus on Illinois policy initiatives. This person will be collaborating with Regional Market Government Relations Owners and members of the Government Relations team to organize and implement comprehensive government relations strategies to improve state and local cannabis policy development and implementation outcomes in Illinois. You will be responsible for meeting with as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships with the Governor’s office, State legislators, departments and agencies and industry and non-industry trade groups, and tracking legislative and regulatory activity and engaging policy makers and department/agency leaders on Weedmaps policy priorities.
What: Weedmaps is looking for a dynamic, bright and experienced full-time State Government Relations Manager to focus on Illinois policy initiatives. This person will be collaborating with Regional Market Government Relations Owners and members of the Government Relations team to organize and implement comprehensive government relations strategies to improve state and local cannabis policy development and implementation outcomes in Illinois. You will be responsible for meeting with as well as cultivating and maintaining relationships with the Governor’s office, State legislators, departments and agencies and industry and non-industry trade groups, and tracking legislative and regulatory activity and engaging policy makers and department/agency leaders on Weedmaps policy priorities.
Assistant Village Manager - Village of Orland Park
Who: The Village of Orland Park, a dynamic, progressive, growing community seeks an Assistant Village Manager to assist the Village Manager in providing leadership in the day-to-day operations of the Village.
The Village Orland Park is a premier community located 30 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop with a residential population of nearly 60,000, and is the commercial and retail hub of the Chicago south suburban region. Orland Park continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic, rural community to a dynamic corporate and commercial center. The Village Comprehensive Plan provides an overview of the Orland Park community, economic development, culture and more.
What: The Assistant Village Manager will serve as Acting Village Manager in the absence of Village Manager. In addition this position will provide high level staff support to the Village Manager, perform research, draft correspondence, and manage programs as assigned. This position will respond to complex citizen inquires as needed and coordinate department actions/responses. Oversees issues, projects and programs, requiring inter departmental cooperation or high-level response to residents or community groups.
The Village Orland Park is a premier community located 30 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop with a residential population of nearly 60,000, and is the commercial and retail hub of the Chicago south suburban region. Orland Park continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic, rural community to a dynamic corporate and commercial center. The Village Comprehensive Plan provides an overview of the Orland Park community, economic development, culture and more.
What: The Assistant Village Manager will serve as Acting Village Manager in the absence of Village Manager. In addition this position will provide high level staff support to the Village Manager, perform research, draft correspondence, and manage programs as assigned. This position will respond to complex citizen inquires as needed and coordinate department actions/responses. Oversees issues, projects and programs, requiring inter departmental cooperation or high-level response to residents or community groups.
Planner I - Village of Orland Park
Who: The Village of Orland Park’s Development Services Department seeks a Planner I to be part of our progressive development efforts.
What: Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for performing professional planning duties. Selected candidate will review development plans for conformance to local codes, plans, policy; inspect and survey development sites; collect, organize, and analyze information pertaining to plans and developments; advise developers, prepare reports and graphics for Plan Commission and Village Board review; obtain resident and staff input; recommend board actions; recommend improvements to the development review process.
Additional responsibilities include:
What: Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for performing professional planning duties. Selected candidate will review development plans for conformance to local codes, plans, policy; inspect and survey development sites; collect, organize, and analyze information pertaining to plans and developments; advise developers, prepare reports and graphics for Plan Commission and Village Board review; obtain resident and staff input; recommend board actions; recommend improvements to the development review process.
Additional responsibilities include:
Short-Term Consultant on Global Urbanization - OECD (Paris)
Who: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The mission of OECD is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.
The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. We work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change. We measure productivity and global flows of trade and investment. We analyse and compare data to predict future trends. We set international standards on a wide range of things, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals.
What: The OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities is hiring a short-term consultant to contribute to a research project on global urbanization. The project aims at providing a comprehensive overview of global urbanization since 1975 using a new and innovative dataset of all cities across the world. Working in a team with several economists/policy analysts, the selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the project through:
What: The OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities is hiring a short-term consultant to contribute to a research project on global urbanization. The project aims at providing a comprehensive overview of global urbanization since 1975 using a new and innovative dataset of all cities across the world. Working in a team with several economists/policy analysts, the selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the project through:
- Conducting econometric analyses describing the evolution of cities across the world over time
- Creating charts, figures and maps visualising the data
- Drafting documents describing the results, including sections of the final report
- Preparing presentations, talking points and speeches describing the analyses
- Organising events related to the project
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