Planner IV (Transportation and Highways) - Cook County Offices Under the President

Job Summary

Under minimal guidance from the Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, develops, designs, monitors and implements specific and large-scale transportation planning studies, projects and programs.  Prepares analyses of proposed transportation policies and projects’ impacts relative to land use, community development and economic development plans. Utilizes a wide range of technical skills and knowledge to maintain control over multi-faceted operations in the external field and department. Coordinates internal/external agencies, vendors and team efforts to ensure the standards of performance and departmental project goals are met.  Confers with management to develop strategies regarding on-going assignments.  Represents the department in joint local and regional projects, collaborates with outside agencies/vendors, and coordinates the deployment of staff.  Serves as the lead on designated assignments and coordinates with departmental staff, the County or other governmental agencies to ensure the timely completion of transportation planning projects.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-TimeHours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMPosting Salary: $67,088 - $88,710Full description and application are available here.

Planning Data Analyst - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)

Planning Data Analyst

SALARY RANGE: High $60,000s to Low $70,000s (position level & salary commensurate with education & experience)
LOCATION: Office of Long-Range Planning, Regional Planning Division
CLOSING DATE: When position is filled
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: All sources

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is the Philadelphia region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization. We believe DVRPC is a place to work, learn, and create a career in a professional and stimulating environment that values diversity, innovation, and bringing your best self to work. If your background and experience match the following vacancy, we would like to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here.

Grants Manager - Metropolitan Planning Council

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals and reports that support MPC’s revenue goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. The Grants Manager serves as a grant writer, manages funder relationships and expectations, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. The Grants Manager will work closely with the program team to create proposals and other funding opportunities. The position is responsible for supporting efforts that meet or exceed the fundraising goals established by the Director of Development and the Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications of MPC.

Full description and application information are available here.

Development Director - Metropolitan Planning Council

Position Summary:

The Development Director will primarily focus on meeting MPC’s financial goals, forecasting future revenue, and building relationships with donors/funders. The candidate will come to MPC with established relationships with foundations, corporations, and experience with government grants. The candidate will lead prospect research and identify new revenue streams. To strengthen and attract new donors/funders, the Director of Development will implement and manage the organization’s moves management program to connect with new major donors and reconnect lapsed donors. The person in this position will also develop and produce special events to build and strengthen relationships with donors and prospects and to position MPC as a leader. The Director of Development will work closely with the program teams to identify and manage funding opportunities. The person in this role will also work together with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness and support through various communications channels and events.

Full description and application information are available here.

Planner II - Housing Department, City of Austin, Texas

Title: Planner II

Job Type: Full-Time

Division Name: Housing and Planning

Pay Range: $27.16 - $32.87

Job Close Date: 10/13/2023

Summary: 

The Housing Department Displacement Prevention team is recruiting for a Planner II to support anti-displacement initiatives. This team works on initiatives and policies that help ensure communities that are most vulnerable to being displaced are prioritized with helpful programs and real-world solutions.

Specifically, this Planner II position will work on key planning, policy, and research activities within the Housing Department. This position will support the development of housing policies and collaborate with diverse communities through various planning processes to elevate and promote housing affordability and racial equity.

This position will perform research and analysis to inform decision making, develop and evaluate proposals to further housing affordability, and effectively build relationships with people who are impacted by City plans and policies.

Working with the City of Austin Housing Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.

Full description and application available here.

Program Director of Equity Education Initiatives - Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, University of Illinois Chicago

The Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy at the University of Illinois Chicago is hiring a full-time, contract-funded Program Director of Equity Education Initiatives.

We are looking for an amazing candidate who will be responsible for working with IRRPP staff to design and implement a comprehensive training plan focused on all aspects related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. The ideal candidate will have knowledge and practical experience with creating and facilitating equity-focused workshops and trainings, engaging social justice pedagogy, as well as managing multiple projects.

Salary range: $75,000-$95,000

Please see the link for more details and to apply:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/6909?c=uic

Relationship Manager - Bureau of Asset Management, Cook County, Illinois

Build Up Cook is an innovative program run by the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County that provides capacity building to under-resourced communities to meet their capital needs. We’re hiring program staff to listen, understand, and work with them to upgrade water mains, improve combined sewers, repair Village halls, and complete a variety of projects to improve resident quality of life. Right now, we’re seeking resumes to fill three Relationship Manager roles, who would each be assigned to work directly with a handful of municipalities in the south or west suburbs. These are Shakman exempt positions funded through ARPA. Do not be concerned with the date on the posting. These are ongoing recruitments. Please email with interest or questions.

POSITION PROFILE:

Position: Relationship Manager

Department: Asset Management

Reports to: Director of Cook County's Municipal Capacity for Capital Improvements (MCCI)

How to Apply: Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to Shakmanexemptapplications@cookcountyil.gov 

Marketing and Development Coordinator - Austin Coming Together

Position Description

The Marketing & Development Coordinator is responsible for completing a broad variety of marketing and development functions in conjunction with the Director of Marketing & Development. The Marketing & Development Coordinator is accountable for 1) assisting in managing relationships with our 50+ member organizations; 2) supporting all communications and fundraising on behalf of ACT, which includes multimedia, events, donor management and special projects; 3) collaborating across ACT’s internal teams to integrate and innovate; as well as, 4) executing the overall marketing and development strategy to connect, elevate, and positively promote Austin, Austin Coming Together, and the various stakeholders that contribute to the overall improvement of service delivery for Austin residents.

Full description and application are available here.

Project Coordinator - Austin Coming Together

Position Description

The Project Coordinator will have four main responsibilities to administratively support the mobilization, implementation, and evaluation of the Austin Forward. Together. (AFT) Quality of Life Plan: a) aligning community members and resources towards completing Action Plans; b) maintaining a designed approach for project management of AFT Strategies, Actions, and Project Plans; c) coordinating and executing communications for AFT Leaders and partner organizations; and d) organizing funding information to be provided to AFT funding bodies.

Full description and application are available here.

Community Organizer - Austin Coming Together

Position Description

The Community Organizer will have four main responsibilities: a) ensure widespread community engagement in, and support for, the Austin Forward. Together. (AFT) Quality of Life Plan; b) develop leadership of each Austin Quality-of-Life Plan Task Force and assist these leaders to mobilize their task forces to take action, which includes convening regular one-to-one and group meetings; c) provide technical assistance and support for the creation and execution of Action Plans and Project Plans d) build the ACT network’s collective power to begin organizing for policy change. 

Full description and application are available here.

Service Coordinator - Austin Coming Together

Position Description

The main responsibilities of the Service Coordinator will be to 1) engage Austin residents and stakeholders through the Austin Community Hub; 2) support coordinated intake and referral with participants and partners; 3) establish rapport, manage communications, and collaborate on events across ACT’s network of service providers; 4) support individuals and organizations in the ACT network; as well as 5) provide administrative support to Hub operations. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating talking circles and group information sessions, facilitating convenings for the ACT network, management of ACT’s coordinated intake and referral system, and data tracking and reporting. The Service Coordinator will manage a substantial portion of our relationships with direct service providers. Therefore, it is imperative that he/she/they reflect ACT’s values, maintain a client-centered approach, and perform the work with integrity.\

Full description and application are available here.

Case Manager - Austin Coming Together

Position Description:

The main responsibilities of the Case Manager will be to 1) engage Austin residents and stakeholders through the Austin Community Hub; 2) facilitate coordinated intake and referral with participants and partners; 3) establish rapport, manage communications, and collaborate on events across the service provider network; 4) accompany participants to supportive individuals and organizations in the ACT member and service provider network; as well as 5) provide counseling, case management and administrative support to Hub operations. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating talking circles and group information sessions, facilitating one-to-one counseling, management of ACT’s coordinated intake and referral system, and data tracking and reporting. The Hub Coordinator will manage a substantial portion of our direct service activities at ACT. Therefore, it is imperative that he/she/they reflect ACT’s values, maintain a client-centered approach, and perform the work with integrity.

Full description and application available here.

Associate Vice President (AVP), Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM) - Morreale Communications

Salary Range: $110,000.00-$125,000.00/annually, based on experience. 
Our team works remotely today, but is transitioning to a hybrid structure in 2024.

Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in transforming outcomes in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM), Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We are looking to fill this newly created position to drive and manage project strategies with an eye on measuring key outcomes for our clients in our TIM practice. This position will serve as a key member of the leadership team to help guide project success, contribute to our company culture, and support new business initiatives.

This position reports to executive leadership and manages the TIM team in the areas of strategic communications, policy, and public involvement techniques, creative branding and design, social and digital media and event management.

Responsibilities include developing innovative communications techniques that shape public policy, build consensus and guide a strategic growth plan for the company. This person should have management and team-building experience, including setting goals for employees, measuring employee success and facilitating a creative and productive atmosphere for employees to reach their maximum potential. In addition to staff management, this person is involved with high-level strategy and task implementation.

As a member of Morreale leadership, this person will be expected to attend industry events and on behalf of the firm. This could include being part of panel discussions and driving thought leadership initiatives. The AVP works closely with executive leadership to oversee the day-to-day operations of the TIM team to support growth and add value to overall strategy development for client projects.

Online job description and application are available here.

Planner I - Division of Planning and Development, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee

• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Posting Date: Sep 6, 2023

Compensation

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 44,685.08
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,912
• Pay Basis: Yearly
• Full description and application available here.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Works under the direction of assigned manager to assist in the updating, amending, and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the City of Memphis. Contributes to development of recommendations related to land use, transportation, public facilities, housing, economic growth and development, neighborhood stabilization, quality of life, civic engagement, and budget impact. Develops plans and studies for communities, districts, or city systems. Reviews land use proposals for plan consistency, prepares reports, and correspondence to support findings. Collects data and information and provides qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. Drafts summaries, test content, technical reports, and memos of research findings. Compiles findings for internal and external stakeholders. Coordinates with other city divisions and external stakeholders to gain input and support relevant to the comprehensive plan. Compiles community feedback and updates planning documents. Shares updated information and summaries to community groups and other stakeholders. Drives to various worksites to attend meetings and to conduct site visits.  

Planner II (Registry) - Division of Planning and Development, Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee

• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Posting Date: Sep 6, 2023

Compensation

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 49,826.6
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 76,232
• Pay Basis: Yearly
• Full description and application are available here.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Works under the direction of assigned manager to assist in the updating, amending, and implementation of the comprehensive plan for the City of Memphis. Contributes to development of recommendations related to land use, transportation, public facilities, housing, economic growth and development, neighborhood stabilization, quality of life, civic engagement, and budget impact. Develops, plans, and studies for communities, districts, or city systems. Reviews land use proposals for plan consistency, prepares reports and correspondence to support findings. Collects data and information and provides qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. Drafts summaries, test contents, technical reports, and memos of research findings. Reviews plans and reports for accuracy and consistency. Compiles findings for internal and external stakeholders. Coordinates with other city divisions and external stakeholders to gain input and support relevant to the comprehensive plan. Creates and gives presentations, facilitates public meetings, and attends planning meetings and workshops of other Divisions and agencies. Uses design expertise to prepare maps, design concepts and visuals, and 3D renderings to support plans and reports. Creates templates, presentation slides for design concepts, reports, and technical correspondence. Drives to various worksites to attend meetings and to conduct site visits.

Planner III (Registry) - Division of Planning and Development, Memphis and Shelby County

• Location: Memphis, Tennessee
• Posting Date: Sep 6, 2023

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 55,806.69
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 85,945.6
• Pay Basis: Yearly
• Full description and application are available here.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Works under the direction of the Office of Comprehensive Planning (OCP) Administrator. Organizes and manages a cross-agency team of transportation stakeholders across city and county governments and external transportation agencies. Serves as senior planner for the development of transportation system assessments to facilitate cooperation, coordination, process improvement, and organizational restructuring among transportation stakeholder agencies. Serves as liaison for department and coordinates activities and exchanges information. Identifies strategic opportunities for projects and coordinates with other City departments and external stakeholders to implement transportation and mobility projects. Coordinates and attends meetings with City division leadership and staff, community organizations, representatives, and third-party vendors to establish and maintain internal and external relationships as necessary. Develops and implements projects and programs to support transportation and mobility planning, implementation, and maintenance efforts. Reviews planning and land use proposals and provides input on local and regional transportation impact. Manages the planning and administration of programs and projects to ensure timely implementation, compliance, budgeting/accounting and reporting to align with organizational and comprehensive plan goals. Manages project activities including scope of project, work plan, scheduling, deadlines, consultants, grants, and budgets, which requires some occasional travel. Arranges projects that require several funding sources, that may include federal, state, local, and private funds.  Monitors the development of program plans to ensure the funds are used in pursuant to funding agency requirements. Conducts project analysis to identify both successful and unsuccessful portions of the project and proposes recommendations for modification and improvement. Establishes project work plans, calendars, and schedules and monitors, evaluates, and documents progress. Assists in the development of contracts and projects in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and reporting requirements. Makes presentations, conducts public meetings, and builds community consensus. Prepares and submits reporting documents.

Development Director, Development - Metropolitan Planning Council

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Compensation and Benefits:  

The Salary range for this position is $97,850.00 - $118,450.00

 
For the 2023 Benefit year, Metropolitan Planning Council’s robust and competitive compensation package for new full-time employees includes covering approximately 80% of the employee premium for health benefits, 100% of the employee premium for dental benefits, and Disability and Life insurance.  Additionally, MPC provides all full-time employees with a hybrid work environment, parental leave, up to five weeks of accrued vacation, transit benefits, a professional development stipend, and access to an onsite fitness center. 

Position Summary:

The Development Director will primarily focus on meeting MPC’s financial goals, forecasting future revenue, and building relationships with donors/funders. The candidate will come to MPC with established relationships with foundations, corporations, and experience with government grants. The Director of Development leads grants management and manages the portfolio of foundation and corporate funders. The candidate will lead prospect research and identify new revenue streams. To strengthen and attract new donors/funders, the Director of Development will implement and manage the organization’s moves management program to connect with new donors and reconnect lapsed donors. The person in this position will also develop and produce special events to build and strengthen relationships with corporations, funders, and prospects and to position MPC as a leader. The Director of Development will work closely with the program teams to create proposals and other funding opportunities. The person in this role will also work together with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness and support through various communications channels and events.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Associate, Programs - Metropolitan Planning Council

Position Title

Associate

Location

Chicago Loop (Hybrid)

Description

The Associate will support MPC’s program team and will work to advance projects across thriving communities, equitable infrastructure, and just public systems portfolios.  The position will report to the Senior Director and also work closely with others on staff in multi-disciplinary project teams.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.