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.
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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
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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