Operations Manager, Design Trust Chicago

Design Trust Chicago

Founded in 2020, Design Trust Chicago is an emerging multidisciplinary civic impact design organization that partners with local leaders and communities to collectively envision an equitable built environment through the design of healthy, vibrant, safe, and thriving buildings, public spaces, streetscapes, spaces and places for all Chicagoans.

Both embedded in Chicago social justice traditions and dedicated to advance design justice practices, Design Trust Chicago envisions collaborating with residents, nonprofits, and local government to explore design possibilities that center community experiences, and develop projects while redirecting resources equitably across Chicago.

We are hiring an Operations Manager!

Design Trust Chicago is seeking a community focused, diligent, collaborative, and results oriented Operations Manager. The Operations Manager will work closely with senior leadership in the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan while overseeing day to day operations.

What you’ll do

•  Organizational Development
• Program management (design services program, volunteers, -- applications, database, follow up)
• Coordination of public programming, convenings and events including scheduling, logistics, and development of outreach materials.
• Research and identification of funding opportunities

• Internal Administration
• Budget management and reporting
• Organize, manage, or review organizational assets and documentation (bylaws, visuals, photos, narratives, administrative, etc.)
• Coordination and administration of services of external consultant engagement for grant writing, strategic planning, communications, legal counsel, and other supporting professional services
• Board management and documentation including materials, board meeting coordination and sub-committee management

• Outreach and Partnerships
• Active stakeholder engagement and organizational partnership building
• Development of written program outreach materials, including press releases, website content, and materials for grants and other communications, as required

What you’ll need  

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Three to five years of experience in project management, office administration or related capacities
• Proficiency with scheduling and coordinating in-person and online meetings
• Comfortable in coordinating input from various organizations for public/private collaboration, including multi-disciplinary project efforts working with allied professionals such as architects, civil engineers, and developer
• Strong organizational and collaboration skills
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace

• Preferred
• Experience interacting, building relationships and managing communications with stakeholders (e.g. board members, partner organizations).
• Experience and interest in web design, creating landing pages, registrations for events, and more (i.e. WordPress, Wix, Eventbrite)
• Experience with email marketing and newsletter tools (i.e. Mailchimp)
• Experience within or adjacent to community design (architecture, landscape architecture or urban design).

What we offer

The Design Trust Chicago is a small and emerging team environment where we highly value our team; as we are growing our team and understand our capacities, staff development and well-being is a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:

• Competitive salary ($50,000 to $60,000) annually, commensurate with experience
• Group health insurance plan
• Paid time off
• Social activities throughout the year
• Creative and collaborative work environment

How to apply

If you’re interested in the position, please complete this online application with the following:

• A one-page cover letter, in which you address why you are interested in this position, how your experience qualifies you for it, and why you would like to work at the DTC.
• A one-page resume
• Two professional references

Timeline and selection process

Applications will be accepted until 5pm Central time on Friday, May 20, 2022.

DTC team will review all complete applications and will schedule remote video interviews with selected candidates during May - June.

Selected applicant will be notified in early June, with an expected start date in June.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email with subject line “Operations Manager Position” to hello@designtrustchicago.org 

 

Postodoc Research Associate - Government Finance Research Center, UIC

 Title: Postodoc Research Associate - Government Finance Research Center (Job ID #163642)

Department: Urban Planning and Public Affairs

Category: Postdoc Res Associate

Location: Chicago

Close Date: 06/01/2022

Description:

The Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) was founded in 2018 and is a unit of the University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC’s) College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA). The purpose of the GFRC is to shape and inform public policy and scholarly discourse on government and public finance by identifying, planning, and executing research, providing reports and informed analyses, and offering inclusive venues to convene national and local discussions on fiscal and governance issues.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Government Finance Research Center (GFRC) will contribute to a multi-year study of municipal water rate setting in Illinois, as well as other research projects and external funding proposals as needed. The Water Rate Setting Study is part of a state appropriation awarded to the GFRC by the Illinois General Assembly for the purpose of researching how municipalities and water districts establish rates, what factors influence rate adjustments, whether equity and affordability are integrated into the rate-setting process, how rate-setting varies between economically disadvantaged and economically advantaged communities, and how such variation impacts the accessibility of drinking water for community residents.

The position will begin on August 16, 2022 and end on August 15, 2023. The position may be renewable for a second year. Competitive salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position contributes to the design, management, and delivery of research projects in collaboration with other researchers, including faculty and graduate students. This includes qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting on research results with minimal daily supervision.

Duties:

• Collaborate with the GFRC Director and Associate Director to develop objectives and design of research projects, data collection procedures, and grant proposals. Conceptualize, initiate, and execute research goals for projects.
• Formulate, coordinate, and conduct advanced research studies and analyses. Perform complex data collection and refine study design. Analyze and interpret data and evaluate research results.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.
• Monitor project development on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
• Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the design and writing of research findings for publications, white papers and reports, presentations, grants, and other documents for dissemination and/or publication. Author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences.
• Guide, train and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Assist with grant and manuscript submissions as needed.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree (by start date) in public administration, public policy, urban planning and policy, or related field completed within the last 5 years required.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience required; 4 years preferred.
• Possess and apply advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods required. Strong quantitative analysis skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with statistical and spatial analysis software (e.g., R, STATA, and/or SPSS), data management, data analysis, and data visualization techniques required.
• Research background in public finance, special districts, or municipal water rate setting preferred.

A completed online application, cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for three references are required for consideration. Please submit your application online through the following UIC Job Board link and reference job id #163642. Active screening of applicants will begin on May 16, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Amanda Kass, GFRC Associate Director, at akass6@uic.edu, or Dr. Deborah A. Carroll, GFRC Director, at deborahc@uic.edu.  

Link for Application: UIC Job Board Link

Intermediate Planner, Minnesota Department of Transportation

 Title: Intermediate Planner

Salary: $46,729 - $67,839 Annually

Employment: Full-time

 

About the position: You will provide professional planning support and analysis related to for the Office of Transit and Active Transportation’s statewide multimodal planning activities; support coordination with partners and provide coordination for implementation of initiatives tied to walking, bicycling, and transit in Minnesota and within MnDOT. This position will be involved with US Bicycle Route planning, planning for mitigating the effects of climate change on people walking, and MnDOT’s Statewide Bicycle System Plan update.

 

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science.

OR

One (1) years of professional experience that demonstrates the following are required: (below)

• Experience with planning and/or transportation
• Experience with statistical analysis using spreadsheets or database applications
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare written documents and establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research techniques

 

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

 

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

 

To Apply

Search for Job ID 54919 on the State of Minnesota's Careers Page

Financial Justice Research Director, Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, Washington, D.C.

 Financial Justice Research Director 

AFR has been called “the leading voice for Wall Street accountability” in Washington. Help us  continue and grow this important work. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF) is  seeking a Financial Director Research Director to oversee and manage the research agenda, design,  and produce research materials, supervise research staff, and coordinate with communications,  campaign, and policy colleagues to fulfill AFR’s mission. 

AFREF played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform law and the  creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and we are driving the fight for broader  transformations of the financial system to advance economic, racial, and social justice. AFREF’s staff  develops policy and strategies in collaboration with a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil  rights, labor, community based, and other organizations, along with academics and other experts. 

The Financial Justice Research Director will draw on their own research, policy and advocacy  expertise and on the expertise of AFREF policy, communications, and campaigns staff, and that of  our coalition members to design and implement research projects and products advancing our policy  agenda addressing racial and economic inequality. They will manage our research team of three  additional staff members to write and produce both materials for direct distribution or publication  and tools for partners. Products include reports, op-eds, blog posts, fact sheets and more. The job  offers an opportunity to do creative work and to have a significant impact. 

The Financial Justice Research Director will: 

● Design and implement research projects across the range of AFR’s policy portfolio from  inception to publication 

● Translate complicated policy material into clear language and compelling stories for broader  audiences 

● Provide research guidance and support for federal and state legislative and regulatory issues  and campaigns 

● Manage research projects and supervise research staff  

● Produce finished advocacy materials including reports, policy briefs, factsheets, advocacy  letters, etc.  

● Present our research to the public, to regulators, and other policy makers

● Communicate with the media 

The ideal candidate will have: 

● A commitment to racial and economic justice 

● Extensive policy research experience and demonstrated excellence as a researcher and writer 

● Demonstrated project and staff management experience delivering research materials from 

design to publication in coordination with colleagues and allies 

● Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous projects 

● Capacity to provide leadership in aligning research and written material to advance  campaign needs of national and grassroots advocates 

● Data management, design, analysis, and presentation capabilities 

● Strong written and verbal communication skills for a variety of formats, audiences, and  voices, and the ability to capture nuances of approach and tone 

● Experience working with diverse communities 

● Knowledge or eagerness to learn about financial regulation and/or consumer financial  protection and/or housing 

● Experience with grassroots, regulatory, and legislative advocacy 

● Familiarity with the range of new media tools

● Ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively with colleagues and coalitions 

Compensation: 

Annual salary range: $105,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience. Generous benefits,  including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. 

How to apply: 

Please submit your application with a letter of interest, resume and two writing samples via our  candidate portal linked here. 

AFREF is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of America defined broadly and where the  talent, skills and uniqueness of each staff member are respected. We are committed to a policy of  equity for all employees and to equal opportunity for all applicants for employment without regard to  race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender  identity/expression, family responsibilities, and disability.

Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst, Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund, Washington, D.C.

 Policy Analyst or Sr. Policy Analyst, housing, corporate power, and climate justice 

Join us in the fight to change the rules governing the economy, and make finance work for us, not against us. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF) is seeking a Policy Analyst or Sr. Policy Analyst to work at the intersection of housing, corporate power, and climate justice. 

The Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst will focus on the role of Wall Street firms and Wall Street practices in the affordable housing crisis, and support grassroots organizations work to confront and change them. They will staff AFREF’s coalition housing task force where goals include expanding homeownership, closing the racial homeownership gap, and preventing foreclosures. And they will work with our climate finance team to develop and promote housing policies that improve climate resilience and contribute to climate mitigation in ways that protect communities and consumers. Advancing racial equity will be an important focus of the project. They will shine a spotlight on abusive practices and the structures that drive them; find opportunities at the national level to highlight problems and lift up solutions; and identify Federal levers for change including regulatory and administrative action. 

The Policy Analyst / Senior Policy Analyst will work with AFREF colleagues and partner organizations to research and write materials exploring and explaining issues for a variety of audiences; analyze, respond to, and formulate regulatory and legislative policy proposals; and work with AFREF leadership, staff, and partners to develop and implement a policy agenda for change with housing and climate justice groups as key stakeholders. 

AFREF played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform law and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and we are driving the fight for broader transformations of the financial system to advance economic, racial, and social justice and to fight climate change. AFREF’s staff develops policy and strategies in collaboration with a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil rights, labor, community based, and other organizations, along with academics and policy experts. 

Job responsibilities include: 

● Developing and articulating AFREF policy priorities by writing policy memos, regulatory comment letters, reports, and other materials for a range of audiences. 

● Providing policy analysis and research support for grassroots partners 

● Analyzing and responding to policy proposals, legislation, and proposed rules. 

● Providing leadership and coordination for AFR’s coalitions on these issues, and facilitating collaboration among coalition partners to amplify key perspectives and messages of grassroots housing, environmental justice and climate organizations. 

● Collaborating with partners to develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance our policy goals. 

● Explaining policy issues to non-specialists and making connections to broader economic, racial, and social justice work. 

● Representing AFR at meetings with regulators, legislators, and other policy makers, and with allies and coalition partners.

● Identifying and developing relationships with partners who can contribute to our understanding and collaborate in advancing our policy goals. 

● Communicating AFREF’s perspectives and policy positions to the press in collaboration with our communications staff. 

Ideal candidates will have: 

● A strong commitment to racial and economic and justice; 

● Excellent policy analysis and research skills 

● Ability to write and speak effectively for a broad range of audiences 

● Strong strategic thinking capabilities 

● Knowledge of housing policy/ housing finance, and knowledge of climate finance policy ● Experience developing innovative approaches to policy challenges 

● Experience working with diverse coalitions and grassroots organizations 

● In depth understanding of regulatory and legislative processes 

● Comfort working both independently and cooperatively with other staff and coalition members 

● Enjoy the challenge of learning new issues and subject areas 

● An ability to multitask, and to be comfortable in a diverse work environment

● A law degree or an advanced degree in a related field are desirable but not required for this position 

Compensation: 

Annual salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 (Policy Analyst) or $90,000 - $112,000 (Sr. Policy Analyst), commensurate with experience. Generous benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. More experienced candidates will have opportunities to play a leadership role, and less experienced candidates will have opportunities to expand and develop their expertise. 

How to apply: 

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and two writing samples via our candidate portal linked here. 

AFREF is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of America defined broadly and where the talent, skills and uniqueness of each staff member are respected. We are committed to a policy of equity for all employees and to equal opportunity for all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, family responsibilities, and disability.