Community Outreach and National Grants Associates - Environmental Protection Network

We’re Hiring 3 New Associates

Spring 2024

Community Outreach Associate, Region 1

• Must be located in CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, or VT (ideally near Boston, MA, or in CT)

Community Outreach Associate, Region 7

• Must be located in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska (ideally in Wichita or Kansas City)

National Grants Associate

• Can be located anywhere in the U.S.; individuals living in the East Coast will be given priority

We will not be accepting applications through LinkedIn. Please send a cover letter and resume to info@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org ASAP. We will start reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and priority will be given to applications received before April 5, 2024.

Please send a separate email per applicable job and place in the subject line one of the following:

• Community Outreach Associate March 2024: Region 1

• Community Outreach Associate March 2024: Region 7

• National Grants Associate March 2024

Official post available here.

Specialist, State & Local Policy - U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Salary Range:$65,000.00 To 85,000.00 Annually

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a global, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., working to improve environmental sustainability, human health, and resilience in the built environment through its programs and rating systems including LEED. Today, people in over 150 countries and territories live, work, and learn in LEED certified buildings, communities, and cities that protect health, climate, and natural resources, and enhance quality of life. 

The State & Local Policy Specialist will serve as a critical member of USGBC’s Advocacy & Policy team, engaged in core   policy functions and executing critical green building advocacy and policy projects. The Specialist will participate in department-wide activities and selected research projects. These responsibilities involve engagement with internal and external stakeholders, project execution, state and local policy research and analysis, writing of a range of advocacy materials and managing information on state and local policies.  

The Specialist will work closely with other members of the Advocacy and Policy team on collaborative projects as well as have his/her own projects, which may involve requesting and coordinating contributions or tasks done by others along with performing work. In addition, the Specialist will assist some team-wide projects and contribute to team reporting. 

Full description and application available here.

Research Analyst - Democracy Forward

Democracy Forward seeks a highly collaborative early career analyst to join its team of litigators and policy professionals to help track and assess emerging K-12 education policy and legal trends at the state and local levels.  The Education Research Analyst will help drive Democracy Forward’s research and data collection of state and local attacks on educational equity (including censorship, book bans, anti-diversity curriculum measures, and legal challenges to pro-equity policies, privatization, and community responses).  The role will identify and track these trends, help maintain and develop Democracy Forward’s data systems, work across the organization to develop timely and insightful analysis, and support Democracy Forward’s collaboration with key stakeholders and partners outside the organization to turn data into action. 

The ideal candidate will have a passion for Democracy Forward’s mission and experience in policy, research, data, and analysis, and a specific interest in education law and policy.  The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience researching state and local laws and policies, tracking media, and working in or adjacent to courts and/or federal agencies
• Interest or background in education policy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with colleagues in other organizations
• A demonstrated ability to translate research and data into written and visual forms that effectively communicate to a range of audiences
• A commitment to Democracy Forward’s values of excellence, inclusion, accountability, collaboration, and impact. 

Full description and application available here.

Advisory Services/Project Management Analyst. State Health - Mathematica

Job ID #: 2126
Functional Area: Health Research
Position Type: Regular-Status Full-Time
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
Location: Multiple
Department: Policy - 29
Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance

Full description and application available here.

Project Manager - Chicago Department of Public Health

Job Posting: Mar, 2024

Closing Date: April 3, 2024

Salary: $99,444 - $105,564

WORKING WITH THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Mission: To work with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

 

ROLE SUMMARY

The Project manager (PM) will play a major role in developing and implementing new processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management for the Syndemic Infectious Diseases Bureau. As a member of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Syndemic Infectious Disease Bureau, the Project Manager will collaborate with the Bureau’s leadership and management to develop, implement, and evaluate activities to improve programmatic and organizational performance by creating organizational buy-in and communicating the value of quality improvement and performance management, and developing a culture of quality, learning and innovation. The PM will work under direct supervision of the Director of Program Operations, Division of Public Health Services of the Bureau.

Full description and application available here.

Director of Policy and Organizing - Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA)

Location: Remote, with requirements for in-person meetings and events from time to time in Greater Chicago, IL 
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt 
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 
Benefits: include 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; generous paid time off; short-term disability; life insurance; flexible and remote work; and more. 
Reports to: Co-Executive Director 
Application Deadline: April 5, 2024 

CAFHA seeks a strategic, committed, and passionate leader to fulfill its full-time Director of Policy & Organizing position. This position is approximately 40 hours per week, a key member of CAFHA’s leadership team, and reports to CAFHA’s Co-Executive Director. 

The Director of Policy & Organizing will manage our Organizing Team, currently made up of our Senior Housing Justice Organizer and Housing Justice Organizer. The Director of Policy & Organizing will serve a central role in developing and moving policy campaigns forward, lead the team in building collective power, and ultimately advancing housing justice. An individual in this position must possess a deep commitment to movement building and have experience in community organizing and policy advocacy; must be a keen strategist and know how to lead successful legislative campaigns; must be a skilled communicator who can activate people, organizations, and elected officials to impact meaningful change; and must be a mentor and motivator with experience supporting teams with diverse skill sets. 

More information available here.

Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/. 

Salary minimum to mid-point: $56,316.95 to $70,397.00

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $56,316.95 to $84,477.05

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: 

Regional Transportation Authority 
Human Resources 24-SASP
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604 

To apply online: create an account by selecting "Apply" or “login and register.” 

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Strategic Analyst, Strategic Planning position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and application available here.

Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation - Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)

For more information about the RTA, visit our website at https://www.rtachicago.org/.

Salary minimum to mid-point: $67,565.63 to $84,457.58

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. The RTA provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Salary Range: $67,565.63 to $101,348.45

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Regional Transportation Authority
Human Resources 24-PSSPI
175 W. Jackson, Suite 1550
Chicago, IL 60604

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full description and instructions for applying available here.

Planner I - Village of Glenview, Illinois

Schedule/ Work location:
This position is typically required to work during the hours Village Hall is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., based on operational needs, for a total of 40 hours per week. This position is exempt under FLSA. Attendance at evening meetings up to several times per month is also required.

Salary:
The starting salary is $63,697- $89,176 DOQ, with excellent fringe benefit package.

Are you ready to shape the future of a vibrant, thriving and family-friendly community? Do you have a passion for urban planning and a desire to create environments that enrich people's lives? As the Village of Glenview embarks on a number of significant new developments and the revitalization of our Downtown District, we're seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Planner to play a pivotal role in shaping this transformation.

Full description and Application are available here.

Zoning Investigator - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Bureau of Zoning

 

Number of Positions: 1

 

Starting Salary: $88,104.00

Job Posting: Mar 22, 2024

Closing Date: April 12, 2024

Under supervision, conducts site inspections to ensure new construction, building renovations, landscaping and various structures are in compliance with approved permit plans and the provisions of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, and performs related duties as required.

Available here by searching for job number 395217

City Planner V - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Bureau of City-Wide Planning

Bureau of Planning and Design

Number of Positions: 6

Starting Salary: $80,472.00

Bureau of City-wide Planning | 3 positions

Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to city-wide systems such as rivers and waterways, industrial areas, and/or sustainability, and performs related duties as required.

 

Bureau of Planning & Design | 3 positions

Under general supervision, performs professional urban planning of a complex nature, typically requiring the coordination of projects relating to the development and revitalization of residential, commercial, and industrial communities, and performs related duties as required.

Available here by searching for Job Number 395218

Senior Zoning Plan Examiner - Chicago Department of Planning and Development

SENIOR ZONING PLAN EXAMINER
 
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Bureau of Zoning
 
Number of Positions: 1
 
Starting Salary: $64,668.00

Job Posting: Mar 7, 2024

Job Closing - External: Mar 28, 2024

Under supervision, reviews electronically submitted building permit applications to ensure compliance with the purpose and standards of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, and performs related duties as required.

Job available here by searching for Job Number 396205

Program Specialist at Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois (RTA)

Type: Full Time / Hybrid

Location: Chicago Illinois

Salary: $67,565.63 to $84,457.58

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), located in downtown Chicago, is currently accepting applications to fill the Program Specialist, Strategic Plan Implementation position. The RTA oversees financing, secures funding, and conducts transit planning for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, and Pace. The RTA manages these three Service Boards’ five-year capital programs. Also, to help riders with disabilities and older adults across Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, the agency issues Reduced Fare and Ride Free permits, assesses eligibility for ADA Paratransit service, and oversees specialized travel training. The RTA offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment.

Full job information and application available here.

City Planner II, Department of Transportation - City of Baltimore, Maryland

OPENING DATE: 3/21/2024

CLOSING DATE: 4/4/2024 AT 12.00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY $72,624.00 - $116,198.00 ANNUALLY

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A City Planner II performs planning projects of a complex, innovative and creative nature independently. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities but may involve work as a project leader.

Incumbents receive minimal supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may include evening and weekend hours. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Full description and application available here.

Advocacy & Economic Development Specialist - Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC)

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Advocacy & Economic Development Specialist is responsible for locating, curating, and disseminating economic development and market information to assist ICNC to understand modern urban industrial firms and Chicago’s West Side. This is a full-time position and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. 

TO APPLY

Please email letter of interest, current resume, and three professional references to: ICNC Advocacy and Economic Development Specialist Search Committee jobs@industrialcouncil.com

Housing Office Assistant at Embrace Living Communities

Job Description
Embrace Living Communities has an opening for a Housing Community Office Assistant Full Time at North Orchard Place, 1600 N Orchard, Chicago IL. This fulltime position provides clerical support to the Housing Community in an efficient manner and in accordance with HUD regulations, organizes resident newsletter, and ensures that all work orders and residents’ service requests are communicated to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Supports the Embrace Living Communities wellness culture that encourages active aging and and “living well.”

Full job information and application available here.

Managing Director, Urban Analytics at Center for Neighborhood Technology

Type: Full Time / Hybrid
Experience: Director Level
Salary: $115,000 a year

Description
The Managing Director of Urban Analytics plays a pivotal role in leading and advancing analytical capabilities to drive informed decision-making in advocating for and creating equitable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhoods. This key leadership position will contribute to our mission by utilizing data-informed insights to influence strategic initiatives, policy advocacy, and community-driven programs.
The Urban Analytics team serves as CNT’s analytical arm, offering vital support to both CNT’s programs and mission-aligned partners. This position will lead a team of seasoned staff with diverse backgrounds in physics, public health, urban planning, environmental justice, computer science, and full stack web design. This team has led projects related to transportation equity, air quality and the development and maintenance of CNT’s acclaimed tools (i.e. H+T Index, AllTransit, ETOD tool, Urban Flooding Baseline, and the Green Values Calculator). The team’s core competencies and skills cover a wide range, including GIS and statistical analysis, data visualization, and user experience skills for creating effective web tools and print materials including the management and maintenance of the technical infrastructure needed to support our projects.

Full job description and application available here.

Planning Clerk for City of Portage, IN

Salary: $43,750 a year
Type: Full Time
Location: City of Portage, Indiana

Job Description
This position devotes a significant amount of time on routine administrative tasks and works closely with the public on a regular basis to provide customer service on planning issues. Perform work requiring clerical skills, public relations, research, and must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Full job description and application available here.

Capacity Building Analyst at Feeding America

The Capacity Building Analyst will leverage data to advance Feeding America’s capacity building services. Through working with internal Feeding America colleagues and food bank leaders across the country, this role will drive data-informed decision making to build sustainable capacity at food banks and improve food security for everyone struggling with hunger across America, especially communities most disproportionately impacted by food insecurity. The analyst will promote ease of access to and use of data through actionable analytic insights and visualizations for a variety of end users.

This position is based out of Feeding America’s Chicago office location. At Feeding America, we believe in offering a flexible work environment. Employees can be in the office an average of 2 days a week (when not travelling for work) and work from home on other days. Employees also have access to a 30-day “work anywhere” program during the course of each calendar year that can be combined with PTO and/or holidays.  

Salary Range: $78,000 to $83,000 Based on Experience

Full position information and application available here.

Senior Administrative Assistant, Community Development at American Cancer Society

 Location: Chicago, IllinoisPosition Type: Full timeExperience: Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and work experience.1-3 years of experience supporting an executive, non-profit experience preferred.

At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Provides high level, diverse, and confidential administrative support to an Area Vice President and their department Senior Directors/Directors or a Strategic Director MSABC or Relay For Life.
Full job description and application available here

Senior Community Engagement Manager at Measures for Justice

Type: Full-time
Min. Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $123,248
Location: Rochester or Remote*
*Only candidates living in AL, CA, CO, DC, IL, MA, MO, NY, OK, PA, SC, VT, and WI will be considered.

 

Role Overview

As a Senior Community Engagement Manager at Measures for Justice, you will initiate, build, and maintain rich relationships with local community stakeholders and criminal justice practitioners served by our organization. You will also collaborate with numerous teams across our organization (engineering, research, project management, etc.) to ensure the successful delivery and use of our flagship data tool, Commons. Through your relationships and leadership, you will play an integral role in advancing our mission to reshape how the criminal justice system works. 

Find full application and job information here

Assistant Planner/Planner I - McClean County Regional Planning Commission

Starting Salary Range: $46,969-$51,683 annually

Position Summary

The Assistant Planner assists in developing and updating the McLean County Regional Planning Commission’s (MCRPC) transportation and comprehensive planning processes.  The Assistant Planner will help coordinate, prepare, and develop comprehensive plans, transportation programs and other projects under the direction of the Executive Director and other senior MCRPC staff.  This position continually pursues, considers, and appropriately implements best practices within the role and maximizes on collaborative opportunities with municipalities and other partners.

Full job description available here.

Transportation Specialist, BIL - US Department of Transportation

Closing Date: 04/29/2024
Salary: $72,553 - $158,860 per year
Location: negotiable after selection
Remote job: No
Telework Eligible: Yes

Summary

The Office of the Under Secretary for Policy (S3), comprising the Asst Secretary for Transportation Policy, the Office of the Asst Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, the Office of the Asst Secretary for Research & Technology and the Build America Bureau is the key policy advisor to the Secretary and provides control in changes of policies for the U.S. DOT, generating proposals and providing advice regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives across all modes of transportation.

Full description available here.

Transportation Planner - Sam Schwartz

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin Company, is a leading transportation engineering, planning, and environmental firm known nationally for our ability to solve complex transportation problems with creative, multi-modal solutions.  Our work includes diverse, high-profile projects for both private and public sector clients. We are located in Los Angeles/Oakland, CA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York, NY, Seattle, WA and Tampa, FL.

Job Summary

Sam Schwartz, a TYLin company, is seeking a full-time Transportation Planner to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team within the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Project Development. The successful candidate will work as part of the in-house consultant team to advance CDOT’s priorities and planning efforts and help deliver robust Complete Street projects in Chicago. The candidate will support projects through various tasks, including data analysis, stakeholder coordination, and development of maps, reports, presentations, and graphics.

The successful candidate must be self-sufficient, organized, and able to communicate concepts clearly and concisely through writing and graphical representation. The successful candidate shall be able to understand larger project needs while successfully managing day-to-day project demands under tight deadlines. The candidate will report to the City of Chicago Department of Transportation offices and is anticipated to be full-time in-person. The candidate will report to the offices of the City of Chicago Department of Transportation (2 N. LaSalle Street Suite 1110, Chicago, IL 60602). Evening and/or weekend hours may be required to support public engagement events.

Full description and application available here.

Program Associate - Shared-Use Mobility Center

Position Title:      Program Associate 

Date Opened:      March 12, 2024

Date Closing: April 21, 2024 ‐ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Position Details: Full-time salaried position with benefits
Salary commensurate with experience: $50,000 – $67,000
Based in Chicago or Los Angeles area, with hybrid remote/in-office work location model.

General Overview:   

The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a non-profit public interest organization promoting multimodal transportation systems that work for all. Through pilot projects, applied research, capacity-building, and technical assistance, SUMC helps communities realize a vision of an equitable and sustainable mobility future.

SUMC is expanding its technical assistance, capacity-building, research, and convening efforts through partnerships with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the State of California, and other public partners. Among other activities, SUMC is part of a capacity-building team for the USDOT’s Thriving Communities Program supporting disadvantaged and under-resourced communities, enabling them to advance transportation projects that support community-driven economic development, health, environment, mobility, and access goals. SUMC hosts the Mobility Innovation Collaborative and the Mobility Learning Center in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration to support transit agencies, cities, and regions nationwide in adopting innovative, multimodal mobility solutions, and improvements to transit access and information. SUMC works in partnership with CALSTART as the Program Administrator for the California Air Resources Board’s Clean Mobility Options (CMO) program, delivering approximately $35M in funding and capacity-building resources to disadvantaged and low-income communities across California in pursuit of mobility equity goals through zero-emission shared mobility pilots.

Full description and application available here.

Executive Director - Peoria Opportunities Foundation

Peoria Opportunities Foundation: An Affordable Housing Developer

Job Title:        Executive Director

Reports to:      Board of Directors

Summary

Directs, administers, and coordinates the operation of Peoria Opportunities Foundation (POF), emphasizing opportunities for community revitalization including homeownership, rental programs and other programs and services which will improve resident flourishing. Executes the overall policy and guidelines established by the Board of Directors.  Enhances the POF image.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume to peoriaopp@gmail.com 

Transportation Coordinator - Milwaukee County, WI

Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1400

Friday, March 1, 2024

Closing Date: March 17th, 2024 

Min. Hiring Rate: $66,539.20

Max Hiring Rate: $79,726.40 

Transportation Coordinator

Department of Health and Human Services

 

Position Description: The Transportation Coordinator will assist Milwaukee County residents, particularly residents with disabilities, veterans, and older adults, to access and navigate available public transportation options. This position will serve as the transportation resource expert within the Department of Health & Human Services including managing programs, budgets, contracts, and assets as well as documenting all transportation services. The Transportation Coordinator will maintain an online directory of transportation options, transportation policies, write grants, advocate for available, affordable, sustainable transportation options, and represent DHHS on local, state, and regional transportation advisory groups, as well as serving as the DHHS liaison with the Milwaukee County Department of Transportation.

 

Full description and application available here.