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Real Estate Market Analyst/Urban Planner - Kretchmer Associates - Evanston, IL

Real Estate Market Analyst/Urban Planner - Kretchmer Associates    

LOCATION: Evanston, IL (Hybrid)  

DESCRIPTION: Full-time  

SALARY: Commensurate with experience  

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Kretchmer Associates is a 37-year-old real estate and planning consulting firm based  in downtown Evanston (accessible by Metra, CTA Purple Line, and CTA and Pace buses). Clients include real  estate developers, lenders, local, regional, and state government agencies, non-profit organizations, public  housing authorities, and transit agencies.  

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Real Estate Market Analyst/Urban Planner evaluates and communicates the real  estate market context of residential, retail, office and industrial development proposals and urban planning  initiatives. Reports are submitted to developers, municipalities, lenders, and various funding agencies. The Real  Estate Market Analyst/Urban Planner works closely with other Kretchmer Associates staff and reports to the  President.  

RELEVANT INTERESTS: Affordable and market-rate housing development, real estate, urban planning  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Data collection and analysis, primary and secondary research  
  • Independent fieldwork (involving in-person visits with building leasing and management, depending on  COVID safety needs, and neighborhood assessments)  
  • Assistance with report writing and production, proposals, and presentations. Full responsibility for  deliverables with increased experience.  
  • Communicating with clients  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • Master’s degree in urban planning, real estate, public administration, policy analysis, business or other  related field and 1-2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant  experience  
  • Ability to work independently, on a small in-house team, and, occasionally, with external partners 
  • Communicate clearly, verbally and in writing  
  • Ability to create clean/client-presentable slides, charts, graphs, and maps  
  • Attention to detail, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines (typical - 4-6-   week turnaround for market studies, sometimes longer for corridor/district planning studies, etc.) 
  • Familiarity with real estate data a +  
  • Affordable housing knowledge a +  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and U.S. Census data (knowledge of PUMS a +) 
  • Knowledge of Inkscape/Illustrator, ArcGIS (online or desktop), or QGIS a +  
  • Spanish speaker a + but not required  
  • Local and occasional out-of-town travel required, usually in the upper Midwest. Candidates must have  a driver’s license but do not need their own car.  

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Hybrid in-office and remote. The applicant must be currently  located or be willing to relocate to the Chicago metro area. 

  

WHAT WE OFFER:  

  • Generous time off (15 days annual PTO, plus company holidays and paid sick time) 
  • 100% paid health insurance premium for employee  
  • Employer retirement contributions starting in third calendar year  
  • Attendance at professional meetings and conferences  
TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Valerie Kretchmer, President, via email only at  vsk@kretchmerassociates.com. Applications will be accepted until a hire is made. Initial interviews will be  virtual. 


People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA people, and people who come from poor  or working-class backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Kretchmer Associates is an equal opportunity  employer.


Director, Community Mobility Rituals - Equiticity - Chicago

Director, Community Mobility Rituals
Job Title: Director, Community Mobility Rituals
Report To: Olatunji Oboi Reed, President & CEO
Job Type: Full-time, salaried with competitive benefits
Location: Remote and Chicago- various locations
Total Compensation: $75,000 annual salary with competitive benefits
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2022
Email Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@equiticity.org
Important submission instructions: Include in the subject line: “Director of CMRs”
About the Position: 
Equiticity is looking for a dynamic individual to serve as Director of Community Mobility Rituals (CMRs). This position will be responsible for defining and codifying our vision, mission, and impact of our work on executing CMRs. The position will also be responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs. The position will manage partnerships with community based organizations, businesses, and government agencies. This position will train and manage our Squad Ride Management Team.
This position will implement the following five types of CMRs, with varying levels of frequency:
  • Friday Night Ride Series
  • Neighborhood Walking Tours 
  • Public Transit Excursions
  • Scooter Rolls
  • Open Street Festivals
Equiticity’s definition of CMRs includes these 7 common elements:
  • scheduled with rhythmic frequency
  • place priority on socialization
  • focus on racialized healing
  • reduced barriers to participation
  • natural development of shared customs
  • active disruption of the status quo
  • hyperlocal collective ownership of "our" space. 
Duties include:
  • This position will manage staff, contractors, and volunteers who are leading and/or participating in elements of the CMRs planning process.
  • This position will create a comprehensive, compelling, and unifying vision for our CMRs in Chicago and across the US.
  • This position will be responsible for defining and codifying our vision, mission, and impact of our work on executing CMRs. 
  • This position will also be responsible for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs. 
  • This position will manage partnerships with community based organizations, businesses, and government agencies. 
  • This position will train and manage our Squad Ride Management Team.
  • This position will implement a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy.
  • This position will implement a formal, detailed, and well documented process for envisioning, planning, implementing, and evaluating our CMRs.
  • This position will maintain an existing CMRs budget document and follow responsible fiscal management protocols.
Qualifications and necessary experience:
  • Experienced manager with significant experience managing staff, contractors, and volunteers.
  • Strong written/verbal planning and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and mobility justice, a passion for our mission, and a record of accountability to racially marginalized communities.
  • Knowledge of or connection to mobility justice in predominantly Black and/or Brown communities here in Chicago.
  • Knowledge and experience with executing a comprehensive marketing strategy, both at the hyperlocal and citywide levels, including online, social media, community partnerships, and media/press engagement.
  • Experience managing time effectively and multi-tasking.
  • Exhibits professional flexibility and resilience.
  • Ability to work in a remote environment with a high degree of autonomy and self-motivation.
  • Comfortable collaborating with a coalition of community based organizations.
Total Compensation: $75,000 annual salary with competitive benefits
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 5, 2022
Email Cover Letter and Resume To: careers@equiticity.org
Important submission instructions: Include in the subject line: “Director of CMRs”

Trial Court Administrator - Kane County, Illinois

Location: St. Charles, Illinois, United States

Company Name For Job: Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit in Kane County, IL

Position Title: Trial Court Administrator

Job Function: Court Administration

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Duration: Indefinite

Min Education: Master's Degree

Min Experience: Over 10 Years

Required Travel: 10-25%

Salary: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 (Yearly Salary) 

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Court Administrator works under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge, and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the administrative functions of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. These functions/duties include case flow management, fiscal management, statistical analysis and projections, technology management, personnel management and public relations.

For more information about this position and working at the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in Kane County, please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H8rbeu0Pow&feature=youtu.be. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implements policies set by the Illinois Supreme Court for administrative matters
  • Establishes goals and objectives for court staff and recommends program procedures
  • Analyzes court dockets and operations and develops and implements processes to improve case management and case flow
  • Prepares and administers annual budgets and authorizes expenditures for the court
  • Recommends and implements procedural policies for the court and judicial system based on new legislation, court rules, and opinions affecting the duties and responsibilities of the court and its administrative staff
  • Oversees facilities management and planning including allocating space, overseeing maintenance and modifications, awarding service contracts and negotiating leases
  • Serves as a liaison for the court to county, city, and state governments; law enforcement agencies; and the media
  • Manages the financial activities of the court
  • Plans and establishes office objectives, programs, and implementation strategies, both short-term and long-term
  • Drafts and implements policies and procedures as set forth by the Chief Judge
  • Supervises and manages court staff including but not limited to training, evaluation, discipline, grievances and personnel issues
  • Keeps abreast of new legislation, court rules and administrative directives, and new concepts and trends in court management and functions
  • Implements modern business methods and information systems into court operations
  • Provides guidance in the development and preparation of new programs and procedures, including grants
  • Directs recruiting and approves hiring of staff to ensure the highest degree of operational effectiveness
  • Collects, analyzes and distributes statistical information regarding any matters of interest to the court or court-related departments or agencies
  • Monitors the Court’s affirmative action, EEO compliance, ADA compliance and ensures compliance with all other applicable federal and state statutes and regulations
  • Serves as a liaison to county, state, federal agencies and to other organizations related to court matters.


Requirements

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Considerable knowledge of county government and its functions
  • Comprehensive knowledge of methods of administrative practices and of staff development practices
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the court
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Court tools in the field of court management
  • Working knowledge of leadership practices and emerging personnel management systems and theories
  • Ability to work independently, to supervise, and train others to deal effectively with the public and with other related agencies and departments
  • Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new and/or revised methods, procedures, and performance standards
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting policies and procedures
  • Ability to analyze administrative and personnel issues and to adopt an effective course of action
  • Ability to estimate and budget for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services with working knowledge of government accounting, budgeting, and purchasing policies and procedures
  • Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles of governmental accounting, program budgeting, personnel management, statistics and procurement
  • Comprehensive skill in analyzing administrative problems and implementing an effective course of action
  • Comprehensive skill in developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures and performance standards
  • Comprehensive skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, implementing and interpreting organizational policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completion of a Master’s Degree in Court Administration, Public Administration, Court Executive Management or closely related field OR graduation from an accredited law school
  • Ten years’ experience in court management or administration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least three years’ supervisory experience in a court setting
  • Certification as Court Manager (CCM) or Court Executive (CCE) through the National Center for State Courts

Fiscal Analyst - State of North Carolina

JOB CLASS TITLE: GA- North Carolina Legislative Staff 

DEPARTMENT: General Assembly 

SALARY  RANGE:$60,000.00 - $109,791.00 Annually 

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $60,000 - $80,000 Annually 

COMPETENCY LEVEL: Not Applicable 

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent Full-Time 

WORK LOCATION: Wake County 

OPENING DATE: 07/15/22 

CLOSING DATE: 08/17/22 5:00 PM Eastern Time 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: 

The Fiscal Research Division (FRD) seeks dynamic individuals with strong analytical skills who excel under pressure. FRD Analysts are nonpartisan and serve as the primary budget and finance staff to the North Carolina General Assembly’s 170 members, as well as its funding and policy committees. The budget issues are complex, diverse, and cross multiple subject areas. 

The General Assembly offers competitive salaries with opportunities for promotion and professional development. FRD Analysts, along with other General Assembly nonpartisan staff, have a unique opportunity to provide counsel to policymakers and participate directly in the policy development process. In addition, they regularly present to public committees and work with State agencies to implement legislation. 

Fiscal Analyst I Job Duties: 

Working directly with legislators to develop the State’s budget and other legislation Analyzing and presenting information on existing and/or proposed programs and policies Providing accurate and reliable data and analysis 

Making presentations and answering legislators’ questions in public committee meetings Developing options to improve program efficiency and effectiveness 

Composing analyses on the fiscal impact of proposed legislation 

Collaborating closely with teammates and colleagues to support the legislative process Monitoring agency actions to ensure compliance with legislative intent 

Working objectively and impartially and adhering to strict confidentiality requirements 


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES
To meet the duties outlined above, candidates should be flexible, highly motivated thinkers and communicators. In addition, we seek candidates who demonstrate the following: 

Ability to work cooperatively and maintain composure under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, colleagues, and the public on a daily basis 

Clear and concise oral and written presentation skills 

Aptitude for providing high-quality policy analysis and advice 

Willingness and ability to work extended schedules and to provide on-call support 

Comfort and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint or similar products 

Management prefers individuals who are: 

Energized about public policy and delivering nonpartisan, objective analysis Creative problem solvers 

Skilled at quantitative analysis 

Excellent writers 

Equally capable of successfully working independently or in a team environment 

Proficient public speakers 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Experience: We will only consider candidates with either: 

  1. A bachelor’s degree plus three years’ experience performing and presenting analyses, preferably in a public policy–related setting; or, 
  2. A master’s degree plus one year of experience performing and presenting analyses, preferably in a public policy–related setting. 

Work experience (internships, client projects, etc.) accumulated while in an academic setting can be applied to meet the experience requirements. 

Public Policy Background: Candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of government functions and experience performing programmatic analyses. 

Computer Skills: Candidates will be expected to demonstrate Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency in any potential in-person interview. 

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: 

***NC General Assembly Positions are NOT SUBJECT to the State Human Resources Act*** 

Applicant Instructions: 

To apply for the Fiscal Analyst I position, submit the North Carolina General Assembly application and supporting documents through the NC General Assembly website: https://careers.ncleg.gov/ 

To be considered for this position, applicants must include a copy of the following documents when submitting the online application: 

  1. A fully completed North Carolina General Assembly Application 
  2. A detailed cover letter, in which the applicant must address: 
All the requirements, preferences, and competencies listed above 

Employment and/or educational experience relevant to the position 

Why the applicant is interested in joining the FRD

3. A current résumé (maximum length – 2 pages) 

Please Note the Following: 

Application must be completed in its entirety, including detailed education and work history

The application system will not allow for any corrections or attached documents once the applicant has submitted their application. The applicant may “save” their progress until the closing date, but please ensure all revisions and attachments are correct before submission. 

All applicant materials will be carefully reviewed for content and completeness. 

The General Assembly application, cover letter, and résumé must be submitted to https://careers.ncleg.gov/ and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. 

Agency Contact Information 

For additional information or questions about this vacancy announcement, please contact: John Poteat or Mary Schuler, Fiscal Analysts 

Fiscal Research Division 

(919) 733-4910 


Assistant Museum Educator - National Public Housing Museum - Chicago

 

ASSISTANT MUSEUM EDUCATOR

Reports to: Tiff Beatty, Program Director of Arts, Culture and Public Policy

Job Status: Part-time (~20 hours per week) contractor, temporary

Hourly Rate: $35 per hour 

Estimated Dates of Employment: July 11 - September 23, 2022 (10 weeks*)

*Note, NPHM may adjust employment timeline, as mutually agreed upon.

Application deadline: July 1, 2022

Application instructions: Submit your resume, cover letter and 2 references to jobs@nphm.org with the subject line “Assistant Museum Educator, [YOUR NAME]”

Are you someone who is:

  • Committed to transforming cultural institutions to be more inclusive and accessible?
  • Passionate about collaborative and equitable approaches to education and interpretation?
  • Interested in amplifying voices and narratives from public housing communities for social advocacy, organizing, and policy transformation?
  • Organized and experienced with project management?
  • An excellent communicator and problem-solver?

 If so, then the National Public Housing Museum is looking for you.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Museum Educator works to develop, implement, and execute inclusive, intergenerational, educational, social justice and equity-driven training programs, workshops, events, and engagement. This position works under the supervision of the Program Director of Arts, Culture, and Public Policy.  The assistant educator will work with the NPHM programs team (Programs and Events Coordinator, Oral History Archive Manager, Entrepreneurship Hub Working Group), as well as interns, contractors, community partners, and resident-leaders. 

The successful candidate demonstrates a passion for and experience in program management, learning, and youth development. This position simultaneously helps coordinate program and session logistics while creating a safe, generative learning environment for youth, adults, and seniors, helping to cultivate meaningful connections between program participants and workshop leaders, and ensuring participants find value in the programs.

Candidates with previous experience with public housing as a resident and/or some other meaningful connection are preferred. The ideal candidate actively participates in resisting the privileging of dominant and mainstream narratives, values radical hospitality, and embraces diverse ways of seeing and knowing. Additionally, they will have a commitment to cultural activism and social justice, as well as a curiosity about storytelling as an act of resistance against white supremacy and other forms of oppression. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Help coordinate and communicate logistics to diverse groups of participants, as well as workshop leaders and partners for the Beauty Turner Oral History Academy, Entrepreneurship Hub, and other NPHM programs. 
  • Help develop and facilitate virtual training, workshops, events and other Museum engagement activities, including team-building, workshop debriefs and critique sessions. 
  • Build relationships with program participants, community partners, and resident-leaders.
    • Develop “Ambassadors” on social media platforms, such as admins of Facebook groups, to amplify museum announcements and outreach
  • Provide support to workshop leaders, trainers, and presenters.
  • Serve as a mentor, leader, educator, and guide to participants—youth, in particular.
  • Support evaluation and monitoring of program goals and outcomes. 
  • Help with data collection, data entry, file management and other administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be Chicago-based, at present this position is primarily remote with some in-person work required
    • During the pandemic, most training, workshops, and events have been conducted virtually. To best engage the largest cross-section of our stakeholder community as possible, these types of programming will transition back to in-person as pandemic conditions allow. 
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for the history of public housing. Previous experience with public housing as a resident and/or other meaningful connection preferred. 
  • Commitment to cultural activism and organizing
  • Experience in successful project and/or program management
  • Exceptional oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to take initiative and be a self-starter
  • Outstanding intergenerational relationship-building skills
  • Experience working in youth development and respect for young people

The Assistant Museum Educator reports to Tiff Beatty, Program Director of Arts, Culture, and Public Policy. 

The National Public Housing Museum (NPHM) is the first cultural institution in the United States dedicated to interpreting the American experience in public housing and the right to all people to a place they can call home. The Museum’s mission is to preserve, promote, and propel public housing as a human right and all of our partnerships and programs are committed to amplifying the voices, experiences, and stories of public housing residents. Ultimately, we believe that storytelling can be a catalyst for innovative public policy solutions that are responsive to people’s needs and lived experiences.

Program Manager, Capacity Building - NACTO - New York City


Job Title: Program Manager, Capacity Building Start Date: Early October 2022

Salary: Starting at $73,000

Location: NACTO is based in NYC and is in the process of developing a remote work policy that allows for flexibility and collaboration. Staff based in NYC are provided with office space, but utilizing this office space is not mandatory. All staff, regardless of location, will be required to visit the office throughout the year for in-person meetings. NACTO is primarily interested in candidates from the NYC area, but is open to strong applicants from other parts of the country who are willing to work within an EST schedule. Please note that NACTO is only able to accept applications from candidates based in the United States.

 

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) is seeking a relationship-oriented convener to join our team as a full-time Program Manager, Capacity Building.

 

Capacity Building at NACTO

NACTO’s Capacity Building program provides support and professional development for public sector staff in city transportation departments and transit agencies. Our objective is to provide city staff with the tools, resources, and inspiration needed to lead effective, transformative projects and programs. We focus on Capacity Building to strengthen the government's ability to deliver safe, sustainable, equitable transportation systems for communities across the country.

 

Our Capacity Building strategies include workshops, trainings, fellowship programs, affinity groups, and cohort learning experiences. Our Capacity Building team works to develop and maintain a comprehensive, effective approach to NACTO curricular design and delivery while also coaching internal staff in best practices for implementation of a suite of programmatic offerings. This Program Manager role will work in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building to provide operational support for NACTO’s fellowships, affinity groups, and cohort learning experiences that serve to advance our goal to connect, challenge, and champion the city transportation professionals working towards equitable, sustainable mobility policy and people-centered street design.

 

A strong candidate will excel in creating space, both virtual and in-person, that encourages NACTO members to build authentic relationships and stimulate change and progress toward a common goal. The Program Manager will drive the operations for NACTO’s fellowships, affinity groups, and cohort learning experiences with strategic direction from the Senior Program


Manager, Capacity Building. A strong candidate will be excited to manage programming while contributing thought partnership for the design of future programming alongside the Senior Program Manager. Strong candidates will be skilled at building and maintaining relationships internally with colleagues and externally with partners, managing projects and programs with collaborators and members with unique needs, and will be committed to iteration and learning as part of strong collaboration. The role will report to the Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building and requires up to 10% travel throughout the United States, not expected to exceed six travel engagements per year.

 

Who we are

NACTO is a nonprofit association of 90 major North American cities and transit agencies, formed to exchange transportation ideas, insights, and practices and cooperatively approach national transportation issues. Our members include cities such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, New Orleans, and Houston, and transit agencies such as Portland Tri-Met and Chicago Transit Authority. Our mission is to build cities as places for people, with safe, sustainable, accessible, and equitable transportation choices that support a strong economy and vibrant quality of life. Our staff team is passionate, outcomes-oriented, and committed to challenging the status quo in transportation and raising the bar for city streets.

 

To be successful in this job, you will excel in the following key areas:

 

      Convening a peer network: You have past experience owning and driving membership cohorts and/or peer learning networks with a goal of connecting members, inspiring action, and keeping people committed to a mission. You have an awareness of how to connect with members with equity, accessibility, and inclusivity in mind and understand the difference between supporting members as well as creating spaces for peer building that can happen between them.

      Managing projects and processes: You are organized, tech savvy, and comfortable managing timelines. You know how to collaborate and delegate tasks to an internal team and external consultants, while also knowing when to ask for guidance, clarity, and support. You understand when to move with urgency versus when to slow down and move at a more measured pace. Your goals and actions are always tied to the larger programmatic mission and organizational vision.

      Relationship-building and emotional intelligence: You’re relational in your approach to work and your ability to build connections is a core part of how you operate. You are able to build trust and practice diplomacy with a wide range of people, including internal staff, NACTO members, and consultants, and across lines of race, gender, class and other identities. You are confident, clear, and thoughtful when delegating and

cross-collaborating both internally and externally.

      Thought partnership: You have past experience sharing constructive thoughts and feedback and feel comfortable managing a large body of work. You practice the balance of stepping up, stepping back, and holding the vision of the greater organizational mission.


      Strong written and verbal communication: You excel in synthesizing information and contributing to writing projects. You communicate clearly and effectively with NACTO members in person, via email, and in virtual meetings.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

      Peer Network Management: Maintaining strong relationships with NACTO members and consultants in order to manage NACTO’s fellowships, affinity groups, and cohort learning experiences in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building, the Director of Engagement, the Senior Events Manager, the Events and Operations Associate, the Design Team, the Director of Strategy, and the Communications Team on occasion.

      On a weekly basis, this work looks like:

      Envisioning programs and formats for connecting and engaging the member network and conveying these ideas to the Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building for potential execution

      Developing content for the Transportation Equity Peer Network listserv

      Administering operational logistics for the Transportation Justice Fellowship program

      Supporting the development of fellowship curriculum with consultants

 

      Project management: Designing, delegating, and implementing project plans for NACTO’s fellowships, affinity groups, and cohort learning experiences. Developing a scope of work, managing budgets, coordinating meeting logistics, coordinating cohort event logistics including travel with events team, and serving as initial point-of-contact for cohort members. Seeing a project through from its inception to its completion in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building.

      On a weekly basis, this work looks like:

      Writing individual or group emails to members regarding trainings, case studies, etc

      Writing emails to consultants regarding the deliverables of their work scopes within their projects at NACTO

      Researching and sourcing information and photos needed for working papers

      Taking notes and creating source libraries for sharing information internally

      Creating and maintaining organizational systems for documenting and saving the work associated with your projects and programs

      Using Monday and other relevant project management and organizational apps in order to cross collaborate with team members on Capacity Building projects.


      Ideation of Capacity Building efforts: Brainstorming and consideration of workshops, Roundtables and other member events which enhance and maintain NACTO’s capacity to deliver direct, consultant, and cohort-based curriculum-driven experiences across program areas.

      On a weekly basis, this work looks like:

      Participating in weekly NACTO staff meetings

      Attending Engagement team meetings to review, troubleshoot and plan current programming

      Sharing updates on Capacity Building work with the NACTO team as requested during monthly meetings

      Meeting with the Senior Program Manager, Capacity Building weekly in order to stay in alignment with one another regarding peer network management programming

      Taking notes and documenting relevant information during meetings so that action steps are brought to fruition in the project management process

Qualifications

NACTO does not have minimum requirements for education or professional experience. We encourage all candidates with relevant and differing experiences and professional backgrounds to apply. Generally, we expect qualified candidates would have the following baseline experience for a Program Manager:

      6 years of relevant professional experience; OR

      4 years of relevant professional experience with an undergraduate degree; OR

      2 years of relevant professional experience with a relevant master’s degree

 

How to Apply

Send a cover letter and resume as one PDF file to hr@nacto.org with the subject “Program Manager, Capacity Building.” Resumes received by July 20, 2022 will receive first consideration, though this position is open until filled, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. No calls please. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to share feedback on individual applications.

 

NACTO is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. Benefits include accrued PTO and family leave; healthcare, dental and vision insurance; expanded disability and life insurance; retirement savings plan; and pre-tax commuter benefits.