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Assistant Director of Development - Openlands

Description

The Assistant Director of Development supports the Director of Development in leading and managing all aspects of fundraising to advance the mission of Openlands. This role includes supporting the Institutional Grants Manager with grant opportunity prospecting and follow-through from private foundations, corporate philanthropies, and government agencies.  The Assistant Director of Development will design and implement a planned giving program for the organization. Because communication is fundamental to this position, this person will lead the marketing and communication efforts of the Development function in partnership with the Director of Communications, expertly maintaining consistency with the Openlands brand guidelines and standard of excellence. The Assistant Director of Development is an emerging thought leader on the future of nonprofit fundraising with novel approaches and next-generation ideas. 


Application Process
For full consideration, interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and references. Find application and full description here.

Planner II - Elkhart, IN

Position: Planner II
Location: City of Elkhart, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Pay: Salaried

Job Summary
Ensures compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance and perform other professional planning duties. Serve as main staff member for customer service in the Permit Center. Employee has significant impact on decisions and recommendations of the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Commission.

Full information and application available here.

Planner I - Elkhart, IN

Position: Planner I
Location: City of Elkhart, Indiana
Type: Full time / In person
Pay: Salaried

Job Summary
Perform and manage complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis and ensure compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance and perform other professional planning duties. Serves as lead for technical review, sign and zoning enforcement.  Employee has significant impact on decisions and recommendations of the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Parks Department. 

Full information and application available here.

Loan Underwriter - Cinnaire Corporation

Job Summary: Cinnaire Lending is a U.S. Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). At Cinnaire Lending, a Loan Underwriter evaluates and structures loan transactions and assesses the associated risks and mitigants for affordable housing and community development loans. This includes ensuring that the proposed loan meets underwriting guidelines, is appropriately secured by real estate or other collateral, and that it will provide positive financial and social impacts that align with the CDFI mission.

Find more information and full information here.

Loan Portfolio Analyst - Cinnaire Corporation

Job Summary: The Loan Portfolio Analyst works with the Portfolio Management (PM) team of Cinnaire Lending. The Portfolio Management team is charged with the oversight and administration of all tax credit deals in the Cinnaire Lending portfolio. 

Find more information and application here.

President and CEO - Wheaton Chamber of Commerce

Job Summary:
In partnership with the Board of Directors, the President & CEO provides leadership within the Chamber and throughout the Wheaton area. This role supports the mission of promoting a strong economy and high quality of life for our members and community, with a focus on economic development and business advocacy. The President & CEO nurtures strong partnerships with key stakeholders - the City of Wheaton, park district, library, school district, the County, DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau, Giving DuPage, CHOOSE DuPage, and across the business community in general. The President & CEO also provides leadership and operational oversight of the Chamber team that will foster positive member relations and growth.

To apply - Email cover letter, salary expectations, and resume to david@davidschreierassociates.com

GIS Specialist, Village of Montgomery, IL

The Village of Montgomery is seeking applicants wishing to fill the new position of GIS Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the GIS Specialist will lead the development, coordination, implementation, maintenance and support of a Village-wide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program and enhance utilization of GIS across all departments.


To apply, visit www.montgomeryil.org/jobs.

Communications Specialist (Communications & Outreach) - Village of Schaumburg

Location: Village of Schaumburg
Salary:  $83,774.00 - $93,199.00 annually dependent on qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for developing and executing public relations and public information programs to communicate information about the village’s services, initiatives, and concerns to the public. The position will work in communications, public relations, brand management, and community engagement and will provide communications guidance to departments to fulfill communications goals. This position handles complex, confidential, and routine administrative responsibilities concerning the village’s communications efforts. This position will perform work related to the village’s communication efforts to achieve departmental and organizational goals within specified deadlines and budgets.  We are looking to add a team member who can effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people inside and outside the organization, organize time and resources effectively.  The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional, and capable of working both independently and also part of a team.