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Budget Analyst - Minnesota State Legislature

Who: The Budget Analyst I position will provide advanced level review and analysis of fiscal notes within the Legislative Budget Office (LBO), a newly created non-partisan joint legislative staff agency established to provide the House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate with accurate and timely information on the fiscal effect of proposed legislation. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to: 1) develop expertise sufficient to provide fiscal oversight, financial analysis and presentation of fiscal notes for assigned budget area(s); 2) independently provide professional and objective analysis of fiscal notes prepared by state agencies and other entities; and, 3) meet with legislators, attend and monitor committee hearings and testify before legislative committees on fiscal notes.

What: The Legislative Budget Office is seeking candidates to fill up to four Budget Analyst I positions. The Budget Analyst I positions are unclassified, non-partisan, full time, benefits eligible positions with a recruitment salary range of $62,100-$87,500. Positions may also be offered as full-time for the months of November through May and part-time for the months of June through October. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, experience and whether or not the candidate elects a position that is full-time year-round or a position that is full-time November through May and part time June through October.

This job posting and position descriptions are available at: https://www.lbo.leg.mn/jobs.html or call 651.297.7146 to request a copy. For more information about the Legislative Budget Office go to: https://www.lbo.leg.mn/.

The Budget Analyst I positions will remain open until filled, with initial review of resumes occurring on July 15, 2019. To ensure consideration for this position, email a resume with cover letter, to the LBO Budget Analyst I Search Committee at lbo@lbo.leg.mn or mail to: LBO Budget Analyst I Search Committee, Legislative Budget Office, B23 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155.

Planning Technician - City of Reno, Nevada

Who: City of Reno, Nevada

What: Planning Technician

Are you interested in Planning and Development and the chance to put your thumbprint on the development of our community? Do you have experience in permit review and are an ace at analyzing, interpreting and accurately checking building plans and specifications? You may be the person we are looking for, especially if you are a great team player, can manage multiple tasks simultaneously and are able to communicate effectively and build interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.

There is currently one (1) position available in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department and this will establish a list for future vacancies. This is an open competitive recruitment for all qualified individuals for this Civil Service position.

POSITION SUMMARY

Housing and Community Development Fellow - Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Chicago, IL)

Who: Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus

What: The Housing + Community Development Fellow is a one-year, full time position to provide programmatic support to its Housing + Community Development Program. The Fellow primarily serves as project manager for the Caucus’ Census Participation Grant, which will help suburban municipalities understand how to engage their diverse constituencies to participate in the Census and achieve an accurate count next year. The Fellow also provides support to other work areas within the Housing + Community Development Program as well as the Caucus at large. This position reports primarily to the Director of Housing Initiatives. The position may be renewed after one year, contingent on funding availability.


Executive Coordinator - Heartland Alliance

Who: Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights is a global anti-poverty and human rights organization that has been tackling society’s toughest challenges since 1888. Today, we serve the most marginalized people in society, including immigrants and refugees, people experiencing homelessness, and survivors of violence and torture. We believe that society is better for everyone when all of us can participate, prosper, and reach our full potential.

Heartland Alliance is coordinating READI (Rapid Employment and Development Initiative) Chicago, a network of community-based organizations on Chicago’s South and West Sides that will engage individuals at the highest risk of becoming victims or perpetrators of gun violence in an 18-month wage-subsidized transitional job (TJ) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program, followed by up to six months of follow-up case management and coaching support. The goals of READI Chicago are to: decrease shootings and homicides among those at highest risk of gun violence; create new opportunities for these same individuals to change their life trajectory and decrease their involvement with the criminal justice system; and help build an infrastructure at the community level to promote long-term safety and opportunity in Chicago’s most impoverished communities. The Crime and Poverty Labs at the University of Chicago will lead the program evaluation and we will also partner with the City of Chicago, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, and the Illinois Department of Corrections

What: Reporting to READI Chicago’s Deputy Director, the Executive Coordinator is responsible for supporting the READI Chicago team and coordinating a diverse set of projects. The position requires problem-solving, exceptional organizational skills, and a high degree of professionalism. The Executive Coordinator will be energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive -- a team member who positively and productively supports the programmatic and operational success of this initiative. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives.

Please find additional information, and application details at this link.

Executive Assistant - Natural Resources Defense Council

Who: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 500 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana, and Beijing.<br> 
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What: NRDC is seeking an Executive Assistant to work with the Managing Director of NRDC’s Center for Policy Advocacy and the Deputy Chief Program Officer and Managing Director of NRDC’s Nature Program in our Chicago office. This position will also work within the Chief Program Office on budget tracking and special projects, as needed. This position will provide full day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Directors of the Center for Policy Advocacy and the Nature Program including calendar management and scheduling, planning travel logistics, and meeting coordination. S/he will also work, as needed, on a number of projects within the Chief Program Office and Center for Policy Advocacy, particularly in budget and event planning. Work involving research and communications is also a possibility, but this is primarily an administrative position. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner and knows how to manage his or her own work and balance assignments. The individual in this role must be comfortable working in an independent, flexible, and efficient manner in a fast-paced work environment and be able to prioritize projects. Previous experience in an administrative role is required. Experience with budget tracking and logistics coordination is a plus.

For additional information, or to apply visit this link

Awards Manager - MacArthur Foundation

Who: MacArthur Foundation 

What: The Awards Manager will serve as the client lead and primary relationship manager for ultra-high net worth donor partners who sponsor customized competitions and prospectors who wish to identify projects through the Lever for Change Solutions Bank. As the client lead, the Awards Manager has responsibility for delivery of proposals to clients that meet high standards of quality in accordance with the client’s specifications for projects ready to absorb a large amount of philanthropic capital ($10 Million or more).

For additional information and to apply, please visit this link. 

Administrative Coordinator - Skills for Chicagoland's Future

Who: Skills for Chicagoland’s Future (Skills) is a public-private partnership driven to meet the talent demands of businesses, and to be a catalyst for systemic change and innovation. This drive is centered on our mission to get the unemployed and underemployed back to work. By focusing on the hiring demand of employers, Skills has created a paradigm shift in the general supply-driven approach to workforce development. The impact of this demand-driven approach can be seen through both the employers’ skilled and diverse workforce, and the economic mobility provided to the job seekers who are no longer unemployed/underemployed. Launched in 2012, Skills’ foundation is built on its strong employer partner relationships, dedicated Board of Directors, and funding support from both government grants and private donors. To date, Skills has directly impacted the lives of 6,200+ job seekers who were returned to work, and the bottom-line for 60+ employer partners.

What: Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance & Administration, the Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for organizing and coordinating office administration and procedures, in order to ensure organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for developing intra-office communication protocols, streamlining administrative procedures, inventory control, and task delegation. The Administrative Coordinator needs to be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and able to work independently with little or no supervision. Often they will be the first person that all guests interact with. They will be well organized, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office and leadership team of diverse people.

Apply and learn more about this position here.


Assistant Director, Career Readiness - University of Chicago

Who: Career Services works with students, alumni, and potential employers to develop and implement programs and advising focused on students' career development.P2: Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

What: Assistant Director of Career Readiness

The job assists in the design and implementation of advisory programs focused on students' career developments.

1) Advises and counsels students concerning employment opportunities and careers by acting as a liaison between students and prospective employers., 2) Conducts mock interviews, reviews resumes and cover letters, and coordinates other interview related programming in both individual and group settings., 3) Develops original content for career related publications and assists with the editing and distribution of Career Services communications materials., 4) Provides guidance and training to student career counselor interns., 5) Performs other related work as needed.

As a key member of the Harris School of Public Policy’s Career Development Office, the Assistant Director of Career Readiness will provide assistance to ensure that Harris graduate students have the necessary strategies to explore career options, as well as career decision-making skills to identify opportunities that align with their personal self-exploration and life-long career goals.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Readiness, the Assistant Director will deliver exceptional career advising/coaching and instruction to support Harris MPP students on long-term and immediate job search objectives for full-time positions and summer internships within specific industries or sectors. Sample areas of policy work and social impact include; Consulting, Public Finance, Finance, Energy and Environmental Policy, Healthcare Policy, Housing Policy, Education Policy, International Development, International Relations, Social Enterprise, Technology and Innovation, and Social Entrepreneurship.

Urban Planning GIS Specialist - Spin Scooter

Who: Spin operates electric scooters in cities and campuses nationwide, bringing sustainable last-mile mobility solutions to diverse communities. Recognized for its consistent cooperation and collaboration with cities, Spin partners closely with transportation planners, elected officials, community groups, and university administrators to bring stationless mobility options to streets in a responsible and carefully orchestrated manner.

Based in San Francisco, Spin is a diverse team of engineers, designers, urban planners, policymakers, lawyers and operators with experience from Y Combinator, Lyft, Uber, local and federal government, and the transportation advocacy world. Spin was known for launching the first stationless mobility program in Seattle, and has since expanded to become the exclusive electric scooter partner in mid-sized cities like Coral Gables, Florida and Lexington, Kentucky, and one of a few permitted scooter operators in large cities like Denver, Detroit, and Washington, D.C. The team embeds in cities and neighborhoods to understand their specific transportation needs, and hires locally from the community.

What: Spin is expanding quickly and looking for top-tier talent to help us bring affordable and accessible transportation options to cities and define what future safe streets will look like.

Spin is seeking an outstanding, analytically-minded urban planner to join our fast-growing, fast-paced team. Based in our Chicago, IL office , the position will work closely with the entire Business Team -- and cross-functionally throughout the company -- to use data, maps and other visualizations to help us launch and scale markets, make the case for safer and more livable streets, and tell a great story around what Spin brings to cities. The ideal candidate is a passionate urbanist with strong quantitative and programming skills, with experience working on practical urban planning or transportation applications.

This is a part-time (estimated 16-24 hours per week) contract position. Apply here.

Diversity & Inclusion Manager - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Who: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

What: Partner with Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) senior leadership to lead the development, implementation and management of the external D&I Strategic Plan for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC). Manage community outreach and strategic partnerships with public, private and nonprofit organizations helping advance the D&I Strategic Plan and volunteerism in order to enhance community relations and corporate branding. Provide leadership and direction to the external stakeholders (e.g., strategic partners) to increase diversity within the financial sector in Chicago and to enhance cultural competency. Oversee and manage relationships with external stakeholders to advance community outreach and engagement in alignment with FRBC and D&I goals. The level of work required is considered advanced and staff must be able to work under minimum supervision. This job has direct reports.

Apply at this link.

Research Associate - Girls, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN)

Who: The Girls Inc. Research and Evaluation department (R&E) provides the data-driven insights to ensure that, locally and nationally, Girls Inc. is known as the experts on girls. R&E produces informational products to assist in telling the story of "Why Girls Inc.?" and how The Girls Inc. Experience contributes to the lives of girls, volunteers, and staff. We lead national conversations about what it's like to be a girl today, providing research and information to inform programming, public policy, and advocacy efforts for the Girls Inc. network.

What: As part of the Research & Evaluation Team, the Research Associate: Outcomes Measurement oversees the strategies, technologies, trainings, and products key to the Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Measurement Strategy (SSBOMS). This position is responsible for participant tracking, participant data quality and management, and data reporting to meet the strategic priorities of the Girls Inc. network. It requires strong project and data management skills, knowledge of participant tracking system, and collaboration with national and local teams to establish and/or improve data collection processes and systems.

Apply at this link.

Research and Policy Association - The Public Interest Network (Denver, CO)

Who: The Public Interest Network is a network of more than a dozen nonprofit groups working to save the planet, advocate for the public interest, and protect consumers. We grew out of the PIRG movement (Public Interest Research Group), which started in 1972. Over the years, we have added hundreds of staff, multiple state offices, and launched new organizations like U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, the National Environmental Law Center, and the Bold Alliance.

What: The Public Interest Network is hiring Research Associates to help launch a multi-year research project in support of our advocacy and campaign work and to help shape the future directions of the environmental and public interest movements.

Research Associates will advance The Public Interest Network’s mission, which is to get people thinking about how the world is changing rapidly, and how society could be radically different; to concentrate on new problems arising from our changing world; and to advocate and campaign for policy solutions to those problems.

We are looking for 2-4 Research Associates to complete research projects into a variety of topics, culminating in reports, datasets, white papers, and other content that would be suitable for presentation at academic conferences or publication in outlets such as The Atlantic or Vox.

Representative responsibilities of a Research Associate would include:

  • Producing surveys of the academic literature on assigned research topics on a deadline. 
  • Associates will need to be able to summarize the key arguments in the literature and make the case for and against different perspectives. 
  • Primary source research in fields as varied as philosophy, religion, art, music, and pop culture. 
  • Gathering data from a variety of sources to be used in reports and white papers. 
  • Regularly surveying publications and articles on topics related to the new paradigm shift. 
  • Maintaining an archive of this content. 
  • Updating and locating new material for Public Interest Network staff training and development on the new societal paradigm shift.

Qualifications

Press, Public Affairs & Projects Officer - The British Consulate General (Chicago, IL)

Who: The British Consulate-General in Chicago

What: The British Consulate-General in Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Press, Public Affairs & Projects Officer to lead communications and public diplomacy for the British Consulate-General in Chicago and across the Midwest and Central United States. As well as being an important member of the Consulate’s team, the jobholder will work alongside our network of Press and Public Affairs and Prosperity teams across the US led by the British Embassy in Washington DC.

The jobholder will build media relationships, support visits and projects to enhance the UK’s reputation as a crucial partner for the US in politics, economics, global security, culture and innovation. Through digital and traditional media, the successful candidate will work to highlight the UK-US special cultural and trading relationship, and position the UK as a partner of choice for the US as we depart the European Union.

The balance of the workload will fluctuate according to the time of year and scheduled activities. In this varied role, the successful candidate will spend a portion of their time working on projects including educational initiatives such as the Marshall Scholarships programme. Working to build the UK’s prosperity, they will also support UK energy and climate change initiatives across Chicago and the Midwest. The position therefore requires flexibility in line with UK priorities but offers the opportunity to work in a wide and important range of areas.

Visit this link for additional information and to apply.

Senior Schedule and Service Design Analyst - Metra

Who: Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. Transportation is responsible for providing safe, efficient and dependable transportation to commuters on all Metra-operated lines: Milwaukee North and West, Rock Island, Metra Electric, SouthWest Service, North Central Service and Heritage Corridor and those lines operating under purchase of service agreements: BNSF and Union Pacific. In addition to all employees directly involved in providing train service, the Transportation Department also oversees the Rules Department, Dispatching Office, Crew Management Center, Station Services, Customer Service, Ticket Services and GPS Center.

What: Reporting to the Manager, Service Design, the Senior Schedule and Service Design Analyst applies specialized expertise in the design of service schedules, trains lower level staff, and leads specials projects. Create train schedules for regular operations, special events, and various scenarios using scheduling and modeling software. Analyze and model existing schedules for compliance with operating best practices, ridership demands, and operating constraints. Prepare complex detailed analytical reports of ridership, on-time performance, and modeling results to assist management in decision making. Function as a resource to lower level staff and train staff on systems and applications. Analyze proposals for new routes or services using modeling software and provide management with options that are cost effective, best meet customer needs, and comply with project parameters. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please find additional information and application instructions here.

Project Manager - Baker Tilly

Who: Baker Tilly

What: Project Manager, Change Management

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop change management strategies and plans aligned to core change management methodology 
  • Integrate appropriate change management techniques into established plans 
  • Execute change management plan(s) and associated activities including stakeholder analysis and management, organizational readiness assessments, change impact analysis, communications and training 
  • Work as the overall advocate to various stakeholders relative to implications of the future state on strategy, people, process and technology 
  • Deploy change management techniques (e.g. communication, training, focus groups and many more techniques) to assist in the transition to the future state 
  • Work as the overall advocate to various stakeholders relative to implications of the future state on strategy, people, process and technology. 
  • Lead the identification of organizational change risks and, collaboratively with stakeholders, develop mitigation approaches 
  • Gather and analyze detailed information about the process design and the impact on the roles and the organizations affected. 
  • Understand the significance of changes to provide recommendations regarding expected organization impacts, and how to prepare the organization 
  • Manage the delivery of end-user training, communications and subsequent follow-up activities, including effectiveness assessment 
  • Generate and maintain advocacy at the executive level of the respective organizations and stakeholder buy-in for the implementation project 
  • Support the impacted businesses with information and detailed frameworks, where appropriate, to ensure that they can conduct the necessary activities to minimize organizational risks 
  • Measure effectiveness of change management plans and make adjustments where necessary

Qualifications

Engagement Manager - Public Consulting Group (Chicago, IL

Who: Public Consulting Group, Inc. (PCG) provides management consulting and technology services to help public sector education, health, human services, and other government clients achieve their performance goals and better serve populations in need. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has more than 2,200 professionals in 55 offices around the U.S. and in Montreal, the UK and Poland. The firm draws on more than three decades of consulting to public sector clients in all 50 states and Canada to deliver best-practice solutions and measurable results to state and local public agencies, state-operated facilities, and private providers that do business with government agencies. PCG is committed to a diverse workforce which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve. Our organizational culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and interested in making an immediate impact on their community as well as their own career.

What: PCG’s Education Consulting Service Line works with states, districts, and schools to address a wide spectrum of needs such as curriculum development, design and facilitation of professional development and professional learning communities, school improvement, and program reviews. Recent project engagements have included: the development of the EngageNY grades 6–12 English Language Arts Common-Core aligned curriculum for the New York State Education Department; design and delivery of a system of professional learning for the Connecticut State Department of Education; development of a technical resource center for the implementation of state standards for students with disabilities for the Indiana Department of Education; delivery of a system of comprehensive K–3 literacy professional development and support for teachers for the New Mexico Public Education Department; and the creation of training and resources to support transition to the new standards for the Florida Department of Education.

Responsibilities and expectations of the Engagement Manager include the following:

Program Administrator - American Medical Association

Who: To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

What: Join the AMA team as the a Program Administrator in Physician Engagement. As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and effectiveness of the AMA Sections by assisting the Director in implementing projects assigned to the unit with emphasis on organizational development and administrative support. These types of projects include Assembly and Governing Council (GC) meeting planning, program development, documenting processes, establishing measurable timelines and milestones; centralization and simplification of credentialing processes, and standardization of GC election materials and processes.

Other Responsibilities Will Include:

Regional Program Manager - After School All-Stars (Chicago, IL)

Who: After School All-Stars

What: ASAS is currently seeking a Regional Program Manager (RPM) to provide program leadership, operations, and training to ensure that the Midwest region offers high quality, impactful programs. The RPM will report to the Regional Program Director (RPD) and work closely with the national program and evaluation divisions to execute the regional strategy. General responsibilities include overall program strategy, training, continuous quality improvement, and support to the Midwest region as needed. This RPM may be located in either Chicago, Toledo, Columbus, or Cleveland.

Specific Responsibilities:

Director of Budget and Finance - University of Illinois at Chicago

Who: University of Illinois at Chicago

What: The Office of Vice Chancellor of Innovation (OVCI) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a Director of Budget and Finance to oversee all aspects of the office’s financial and operational activities. The Director will work collaboratively with the units reporting to the Vice Chancellor on budgeting and long-range planning, and engage in strategic planning activities to help ensure OVCI and its units can innovate and expand services to meet future demands.

Main Duties:

The Director will develop and implement complex financial and operating models, including tuition revenue allocation, cost recovery models, and service rates; lead financial planning efforts; and evaluate new business opportunities. This position will analyze financial data to assess the overall financial health of the OVCI portfolio and make recommendations regarding organization, staffing, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient use of available financial resources. The Director will identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve, automate and scale forecasting and reporting tools, processes and methodologies.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field required. 
  • Master’s Degree in relevant field (Public Administration, Business Administration, etc.) preferred. 
  • Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis, budget, forecasting, accounting, or related field required. 
  • Experience working in a public university preferred. 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, budget modeling and forecasting techniques. 
  • Knowledge and experience with fund and cost accounting preferred. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to take initiative, work independently, and attend to multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines. 
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Knowledge of university and state rules and regulations regarding procurement, payments, compliance, and fiscal management. 
  • Familiarity with the organizational structure, business operations, and financial policies of the University of Illinois preferred.

For fullest consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter online at https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=116738 by Monday, July 1, 2019.

Construction Administrator - Brinshore Development (Chicago)

Who: Established in 1994, Brinshore Development is an innovative real estate company specializing in the development of residential communities that foster conservation, collaboration and affordability. Brinshore has undertaken dozens of developments, from large-scale master planned communities to the restoration of meticulously preserved historic properties. The Brinshore portfolio today encompasses more than 7,000 residential units valued at more than $1 billion. Brinshore has been repeatedly recognized and rewarded for its projects and is currently listed as the 26th largest affordable housing developer in 2018 by AHF Magazine.

What: The Construction Administrator will be responsible for working with the Controller, Director of Finance and Developers to facilitate construction draw and equity funding requests. This position requires a minimum of two years of experience in the funding side of real estate construction financing, specifically processing construction draws and/or bookkeeping. The Construction Administrator will need to have an intricate working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. This position requires a very detail oriented person, who can manage draw requests and reports with a focus on precision and accuracy.

Job Duties:

  • Prepare Owner’s Sworn Statements for draw requests for project closings and monthly construction draws. 
  • Facilitate required information to funding partners (banks, equity providers, municipal funders) to accompany financial requests. 
  • Manage timing of draw requests, and monitor overall project timing against initial proforma. 
  • Assist with compiling information related to construction loan close outs and conversions to permanent loans. 
  • Assist in the preparation of project cost certifications and LIHTC basis calculations. 
  • Assist in the compilation of information required for equity installments. 
  • Other duties as required.

Salary Range: Negotiable plus benefits package, including health insurance, 401K, paid time off.

Resumes can be sent to hr@brinshore.com.

Transportation Post-Doc - UNC Chapel Hill

Who: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

What: Applications are invited for an outstanding postdoctoral scholar to join the Department of City and Regional Planning working under the direction of Prof. Noreen McDonald at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research on transportation planning and policy. Current funded research areas include 1) changing travel patterns, 2) paratransit and technology-enabled shared mobility, 3) land use planning implications of urban freight growth, and 4) links between road safety and shared mobility. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to significantly contribute across several projects through research design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript development, and manage project staff including doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students. Several opportunities to be involved in peer-reviewed journal publications are anticipated. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to engage with intellectual opportunities across UNC.

The candidate must hold a PhD in city and regional planning, civil engineering, public policy, or related discipline. Experience conducting research on transportation planning or policy issues is essential. Successful candidates will also demonstrate strong training in quantitative analysis and statistical approaches along with knowledge of research design. Experience with big data or novel data science applications, e.g. text mining, is a plus.

Noreen McDonald Chair, City & Regional Planning, UNC Chapel Hill Thomas Willis Lambeth Distinguished Professor

Application Deadline: June 26, 2019
Start Date: Sept 1, 2019 (some flexibility)

Visit the following link for application information: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/163701

Program Manager - Random Acts of Flowers (Evanston, IL)

Who: Founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2008, Random Acts of Flowers (RAF) is a non-profit organization focused on improving the emotional health and wellbeing of individuals in healthcare facilities and situations by delivering donated, repurposed floral arrangements along with encouragement and personal moments of kindness. Since its establishment in 2015, the Chicago branch has served more than 125,000 neighbors, healing the community through flowers and compassion. As a sustainable organization, RAF is committed to supporting the health of the environment, individuals, and the community. The RAF Chicago workshop is located in Evanston.

What: The Program Manager leads RAF Chicago’s large team of dedicated and talented volunteers including recruiting, training, scheduling, and on-going communication. The Program Manager is also charged with coordinating floral donations and deliveries, assisting with community events, and keeping the workshop running smoothly to enable RAF Chicago to deliver on its mission. No two days are alike - this is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to hone people and project management skills, build and maintain relationships throughout the community, and make a real impact. This position reports to the Executive Director of RAF Chicago.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Manager - Google

Who: Google Performance Management Operations

What: People Operations strives to revolutionize human resources the same way that Google has revolutionized search. We are helping to find, grow and keep the remarkable assemblage of talent who are our Googlers. You'll be an advocate of Google's culture and values, partnering with our business leaders to help them build their organizations and make sure all people decisions are based on data. Whether coaching our clients on how to lead their teams, navigating and resolving employee relations issues or managing programs that help develop our Googlers, you are exceptionally focused on putting them first, and being as clear and transparent as possible to help Googlers understand how people decisions get made.

In this role you will provide central support for both the successful execution of the performance program, as well as the efficient running of the Perf team itself. You will manage a variety of work streams that will help you to build a diverse skillset (communications and influencing, program management, foundational SQL and AppMaker, logistics management, and more). You will have the opportunity to shape how the entire team gets work done, establishing central tracking mechanisms and enforcing best practices to keep the broader team moving as a cohesive and efficient unit. You will gain insight into how Performance Management works at Google, and to directly contribute to a people-focused program that impacts every employee.

Great just isn't good enough for our People Operations team (you probably know us better as "Human Resources"). Made up of equal parts HR professionals, former consultants, and analysts, we're the advocates of Google's colorful culture. In People Ops, we "find them, grow them, and keep them". We bring the world's most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data-driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field.

Responsibilities

Community Planner - Naval Shipyard Great Lakes

Who: Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA with a technical support center in the Philippines that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies.

What: This is in support of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Asset Management Business Line.

Key responsibilities:

Prepare plans and studies that address regional infrastructure and strategies Prepare Installation Plans and studies that address both Land Use and Capital Investment requirements Prepare Encroachment Management Plans and Studies Preparation of Basic Facility Requirement and Facility Planning Documents Asset Evaluation to include updating property records as well as corresponding assets. Preparation of various site approval documents Preparation of other standard documents required as part of the infrastructure/planning strategies

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

Senior Planner - The Metropolitan Council (St. Paul, MN)

Who: The Metropolitan Council is the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

What: The Senior Planner will be responsible for supporting the preparation and maintenance of the regional development guide (Thrive MSP 2040), regional systems, and policy plans that include review of local comprehensive plan amendments, environmental reviews, watershed district plans, housing reviews, and other planning types of reviews. Will serve as a sector representative providing planning and technical assistance to Council members and other local governments. Will assist in the development of resources and technical assistance related to implementation of local comprehensive plans. Will be part of the team developing regional land use policy that guides the growth and development of our region.

Starting annual salary range: $71,718 - $79,352 Full annual salary range: $71,718 - $101,754

Minimum Requirements:

Senior Planner - Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency

Who: Chattanooga continues to receive international attention for its successes in downtown and riverfront revitalization.

Since 2014, Chattanooga and Hamilton County have attracted 11,062 new jobs and more than $3 billion in capital investment, including expansions to Volkswagen’s automotive assembly facility and an Amazon Fulfillment Center. Several years ago, our Electric Power Board (EPB) began offering the fastest internet service in the country and today Chattanooga still boasts the fastest internet service in the western hemisphere, with 10 gigabit service available for every home and business.

Chattanooga offers a low cost of living in exchange for a high quality of life. Awarded Outside Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” title for two years, Chattanooga - surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lakes - boasts a range of outdoor offerings.

WHY THE RPA?

Community Planning & Design (CPD) is a division of the RPA that focuses on urban design, placemaking, sustainability, and area planning. Our division’s work program for the next few years will be focused on developing 12 Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County. A new Place Types palette will be applied to, and mapped for, each Area Plan. We will also be developing more detailed Station Area Plans / TODs in some of those areas.

In 2016, Chattanooga adopted a mandatory Form-Based Code for the entire downtown area. The CPD managed that initiative. We also recently completed a Public Spaces plan with schematic designs for 4 projects, including a park, a Riverwalk trail, and streetscape improvements.

What: The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) is seeking to fill a Senior Planner position in the Community Planning & Design Division.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Engagement Specialist - New Urban Mobility Alliance (Washington, DC)

Who: The New Urban Mobility Alliance (NUMO) is hosted by the Ross Center for Cities at WRI and is a global alliance that channels tech-based disruptions in urban transport to create joyful cities where sustainable and just mobility is the new normal. The purpose of this new initiative hosted by WRI Ross Center is to channel the tech-driven disruption in the mobility sector to (re)build cities that are sustainable, livable, and just. Urbanization pressures, personal car ownership at its limits, and the closing of the climate stabilization window provide a host of very-focusing problems for all stakeholders. The arrival of Autonomous Vehicles provides a concrete and visible time horizon for action, with a built-in refreshing of investment in our vehicle stock. We have a unique and irreplaceable window of opportunity to re-do cities. We will be considering not just the types of vehicles that ply the roads, but the impacts and opportunities that autonomous vehicle technologies will have on land use, labor, government revenues and user fees, energy and the environment. We will also be thoughtful about how to engage the public to imagine cities where shared and active modes dominate, and not personal cars. Detailed information on NUMO is available in its website www.numo.global.

What: At its core, NUMO is an alliance organization. The alliance is a big tent from the start, taking a movement strategy approach, called for by the fact that 140+ stakeholders from multiple sectors are already supporters of the Shared Mobility Principles. Our allies - cities and their advisors, private companies, and the public - enable us to amplify and expand current best practices, create synergies among stakeholders, and fill research, pilot, communications and advocacy gaps. NUMO allies influence and participate through various channels: from the Steering Committee and Working Groups to our community of Amplifiers. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Manager for Alliances and Partnerships to build and support the critical day-to-day functioning of the alliance to ensure its success.

Job Responsibilities

Engagement Manager - The Nature Conservancy (Chicago, IL)

Who: Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

What: The Engagement Manager (EM) reports to the Associate Director of Donor Engagement (ADoDE). S/he works on a variety of donor engagement activities in support of advancing the annual development plan and donor fundraising strategies for the Illinois Chapter.

Essential Functions

The Engagement Manager (EM) helps to create and execute an annual, comprehensive plan for Illinois donor engagement. S/he will work collaboratively with the development team to meet event, donor discovery, stewardship and engagement goals and metrics as set by the ADoDE. S/he will be responsible for: special event planning, execution, and follow up; creating donor collateral , presentations, cards and invitations, and e-blasts; maintaining the Engagement calendar; working with fundraising, marketing, and conservation staff to keep updated on conservation strategies and messaging; coordinating and distributing donor communications and marketing collateral; and keeping informed on both internal and external fundraising, events, and stewardship best practices in order to improve Illinois donor engagement. The EM uses the available fundraising management system to produce donor reports and lists, perform analysis and research, and track donor stewardship plans. S/he applies established processes and practices and creates new ones when needed to improve overall team effectiveness. The EM may have substantial contact with trustees, staff, donors, legal, financial professionals, and vendors. The EM will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They may be asked to take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team.

Responsibilities & Scope

Cultural Partnerships & Grants Manager - City of Kansas City

Who: City of Kansas City Office of Culture and Creative Services

What: Cultural Partnerships & Grants Manager

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional-level tasks requiring knowledge related to the multicultural history and cultural resources of Kansas City. Manages assigned contracts or grants, monitoring and evaluating contractor compliance, processing pay requests. Maintains development and implementation of cultural resource surveys. Conducts research. Collects and maintains data. Supports community input and information meetings.

Employee is expected to exercise broad discretion and independent judgment. Work involves the analysis of information, solving administrative problems and devising improved systems, procedures and forms. Work also involves meeting the public, administratively supporting public meetings, explaining city rules and policies and resolving disputes. Work is reviewed through written reports and periodic conferences.

Job Description

Planner - City of Kansas City

Who: City of Kansas City, Missouri

What: City Planning & Dev. Dept./Long Range Planning & Preservation Division

Full-time position available. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

$19.82-$33.88/hour

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 of professional experience in community, urban or regional planning work.

Additional information can be found at this link. For full consideration, please apply by June 17, 2019.

Planner II - The City of Austin

Who: The City of Austin

What: The Planning and Zoning Department is seeking a Planner II, III, or Senior to work as part of a team to create Small Area Plans (corridors, centers, neighborhood, etc.). Duties, functions, and responsibilities include: Conduct background research and analysis; develop outreach strategies and techniques; develop meeting design and materials; conduct small group facilitation; synthesize public input; develop plan content: text, illustrations, photographs, charts, and graphs; give public presentations; present to boards and commissions; engage in other planning activities as needed to support implementation of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and attached small area plans.

The position involves complex problem-solving within a dynamic urban context; the ability to understand interrelated issues at a variety of different scales, the ability to collaborate across different levels of government and with different professions, and the ability to clearly communicate with people having different levels of education, understanding, and abilities through writing, conversations, and presentations.

For more information on this career opportunity with the City of Austin, Texas, and to apply online, visit www.austincityjobs.org and reference job requisition number: COA080217.

Executive Assistant - Chicago Cubs

Who: Chicago Cubs

What: The Executive Assistant, Legal/Community Affairs provides administrative support and office management for the Cubs’ Legal/Community Affairs department. The department oversees Cubs’ charitable and corporate donation and outreach efforts, neighborhood, community, communications and government relations, and works to generate positive support for Chicago Cubs and its charitable and community programs. It also provides support to the team’s legal counsel. Visit here to apply