Associate, Freedman Consulting LLC - Hybrid (D.C. OR Bay Area, CA)

 Freedman Consulting, LLC: Associate

Washington, DC or Bay Area, California*
Anticipated Start: May/June 2025

Freedman Consulting, LLC, a mission-driven consulting firm, seeks an Associate to provide assistance with policy research, deliverable development, and operational support for firm clients across a broad portfolio of issues. The Associate will join a growing team of almost 50 staff members working at the intersection of policy, philanthropy, and politics.

Firm Overview

Freedman Consulting, LLC, offers strategic consulting services to foundations, nonprofit organizations, and public interest coalitions, partnering with many of the nation’s leading philanthropic institutions. Our work includes strategic planning and issue landscaping for major foundations, advising and coordination for coalitions, and policy development for a variety of public interest efforts and spans topics including public-private partnerships, economic mobility, clean energy and climate sustainability, criminal justice reform, and technology policy.

Primary Responsibilities

Associates work across a range of policy areas and client services. Primary responsibilities include:

• Researching and drafting presentations, reports, and memos related to client projects
• Assisting in the development and execution of client activities and events
• Contributing to preparation for client meetings and presentations
• Providing administrative, operational, and logistical support on client teams, including scheduling, maintaining internal and external task lists, and note taking
• Supporting cross-functional firm needs  

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

Approximately 1-3 years of research, legislative, communications, consulting, or policy-related experience is preferred. Applicants must possess strong writing and research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 and is commensurate with experience. In addition to base annual compensation, Freedman Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, a 401k profit sharing plan, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. The firm also offers a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance. 

We are currently accepting applications to fill positions opening in May/June 2025 and welcome upcoming graduates to apply. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to submit two writing samples. 

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Executive Director, Trellis Education

Who: Trellis Education

What: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall health and impact of the organization, with a focus on creating a “gold-standard” model for STEM teacher mentoring, teaching, and learning in California. This leader works to ensure the organization supports and develops teachers who serve Students of Color, immigrant students, students living in poverty, and other students unrepresented or underrepresented in STEM majors, careers, and innovation more effectively over time. The new ED is someone who embraces the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM classrooms and the manner in which equity and social justice is woven into the fabric of Trellis’ approach to developing phenomenal STEM teachers while also preparing the next generation of students. The incoming leader will succeed current Director and founder, Dr. Megan W. Taylor, and will have the unique opportunity to define, shape, and accelerate the trajectory of the organization. 

Responsibilities:

Strategy, Fundraising and Innovation 

• • Promote the organization’s financial health and long-term viability by building a sustainable financial model, developing a diversified funding portfolio, and creating and managing the organization's budget 
• • Nurture and expand a strong and sustainable constellation of partnerships, including relationships with key organizations (such as universities, the California Teacher Residency Lab, the Surge Institute, and the Black Teacher Project, for three), and the people within those organizations including university faculty and regional community, district, and school leaders 
• • Forge and nurture a close working partnership with the Trellis Executive Board to support the health and growth of the organization 
• • Represent the organization to external stakeholders and serve as a liaison to other programs in-state and nationwide 

Human-Centered Leadership and Organizational Culture 

• • Lead a high-performing team to drive programmatic success, guide strategy and vision, and engage partners to create long-term organizational sustainability 
• • Sustain an organizational culture that actively engages all members of the community in ongoing conversations about the impact of race, privilege, power, oppression, and access on education system 
• • Infuse social justice principles into the design of all organizational activities and communications in alignment with Trellis’ vision and mission 

Qualifications:

• • Proven prior experience as CEO, Executive Director, or other senior leadership position managing a high performing team and ensuring the financial sustainability of an organization 
• • An ability to mobilize people and create champions to support organizational mission to support an intentional and coordinated approach to fundraising 
• • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment coupled with an ongoing commitment to exploring issues of race, class, privilege, and power structures 
• • Experience implementing a vision and bringing others into that vision 
• • Significant experience teaching science and mathematics or other relevant experience in public middle and high schools working directly with teachers and/or students 
• • Excellent communication and public speaking skills 
• • Passion for improving public education in California via teacher education reform 
• • Excitement to take Trellis to the next phase of its impact in the Bay Area and beyond 

Apply here.

Associate Planner - Urban Planning Partners - Oakland, CA

Associate Planner

Urban Planning Partners
Oakland, CA

Experience: 3-5 years

AICP Certification: Not required

Urban Planning Partnersseeks a highly-motivated Associate Planner whose work will focus on managing the preparation of CEQA documents and contract planning assignment with local jurisdictions. Successful candidates will have a strong knowledge of and experience with CEQA and local and regional planning. 

Other requirements include:

• Minimum 4 years professional planning experience including experience working with local government and contributing CEQA projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in planning, environmental studies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects (including client communication, contract and budget management), ensure quality control, meet deadlines, and work effectively with others.
• Excellent writing/editing, research and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), communication, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Strong word processing and Excel abilities; working knowledge of Adobe CS desirable.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team, take initiative, be a problem solver, manage multiple projects and ever-changing priorities, and work in a fast-paced and professional environment.
• A combination of municipal planning and consulting experience is desirable.

Urban Planning Partners is a small consulting firm with a diversity of clients and projects. The firm’s services include land use policy, environmental review, contract planning, grant writing, and entitlement assistance. Learn more about the firm at: www.up-partners.com.

For full-time employees, Urban Planning Partners offers excellent benefits (vacation, sick, and holiday pay; medical, dental, group life, and long- and short-term disability insurance plans; and a Simple IRA with company match). Urban Planning Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation is commensurate with experience and abilities.

To apply and be considered, please follow these instructions:

• Email apply.seniorplanner@gmail.com and attach a single PDF file that includes your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, express why you are a great fit for the role.
• Please write "Associate Planner" in the Subject line of the e-mail and name the PDF file as follows: ASP_last name_first initial_date, submitted in YYMMDD format. (For example: SP_Smith_L_140722.pdf.)

Assistant or Associate Planner - Town of Los Altos Hills, CA

Assistant or Associate Planner
Town of Los Altos Hills, CA

Planning For more info contact: hr@losaltoshills.ca.gov
Close Date: Apr 29, 2016
Salary: $62,292.00 - $102,013.00 Annually; Assistant Planner Salary Range: $62,292-$87,965;
Associate Planner Salary Range: $69,612-$102,013

The Town of Los Altos Hills is seeking either an Assistant or an Associate Planner, depending on qualifications, to join its outstanding team of planning professionals. The Town is looking for an individual who wants to make a difference in community planning and will support the Town’s goals of maintaining its open and rural atmosphere.

Experience with hillside development is highly desirable.

Incorporated in 1956, Los Altos Hills is a residential community of nine square miles with a population of 8,334. Town Hall is located on a 2.2 acre campus that is within walking distance of downtown Los Altos. The current Town Hall opened in 2005. An extensive pathway system comprised of about 85 miles of trails and off-road paths connects most of the community and provides a nice environment for walking, running or cycling.

Assistant Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university, with major course work in urban planning, geography, architecture, environmental studies and/or related field.
• One to two years of professional experience in urban or environmental planning, preferably with a public agency or agencies. A Master’s degree can be substituted for one year of experience.
• Experience dealing with diverse public and private interests in the planning and development process.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver license.

Associate Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in urban planning, geography, architecture, environmental studies and/or related field (Master’s degree desirable).
• Three years of professional experience in urban or environmental planning, preferably with a public agency or agencies.
• Considerable experience dealing with diverse public and private interests in the planning and development process.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver license.

Ideal Candidate:
Assistant Planner:
This is a journey level, non-exempt position. Under the direction of the Planning Director, performs a variety of professional work as a member of the City Planning staff; independently conducts research and analysis in relation to the administration of the Town’s Planning and Zoning Ordinances; prepares reports and presentations to the Planning Commission on projects of moderate complexity; engages in considerable public contact regarding planning and zoning standards; and performs related duties as required.

Associate Planner:
Experience with hillside development is highly desirable.


Abilities:


• Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as well as the ability to quickly acquire an understanding of the physical, social and economic concepts underlying planning functions.
• Ability to analyze complex planning issues and problems in a clear and concise manner, to read and understand development plans, and to develop responses and solutions to planning issues.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions, including the ability to accurately interpret and administer applicable codes, policies and Design Guidelines.
• Ability to conduct environmental assessments and prepare related documents for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports, and to effectively present information at public meetings.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, including word processing and database management, and other office equipment, including copy and fax machines and telephone equipment.
• Ability to interact extensively and effectively with the public, at the counter and on the telephone.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, Town officials, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare basic maps, exhibits and drawings, and to make technical and mathematical computations.

Benefits:
CalPERS Retirement
New employees with no prior CalPERS service or have a break in CalPERS service of 6 months or more: 2% @ 62. Employees are required by law to pay 50% of the normal cost, or 6.5%.
New employees who are classic CalPERS member and did not have a break in service for more than 6 months: 2% @ 60. Employees are responsible for CalPERS member contribution, currenlty set at 7.0%.
Health Insurance – Town provides a generous flexible spending allowance to employees at a rate that currently covers up to the Kaiser premium cost.
Dental Insurance – Town paid insurance through Assurant Employee Benefits for employee and eligible dependents.
Vision Insurance – Town paid insurance through VSP for employee and eligible dependents.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD) Insurance – Town paid Life and ADD insurance for active employees to receive a lump sum amount up to the employee’s annual salary in the event of a qualified loss while employed by the Town.

Transportation Planner - San Francisco, CA

Assistant/Associate Transportation Planner/Analyst
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
San Francisco, CA

Professional Area: Transportation Planning
Website: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/

Interview Dates: The Interviews will take place on February 25 and 26 or February 29 and March 1, 2016. To be considered for the position(s), those candidates selected must be available to interview on a date offered.

Currently MTC is recruiting for two (2) positions. Under supervision of the Principal for Policy and Programming Implementation and Senior Planner/Analyst, these positions are responsible for managing funding programs, working with transit operators and other stakeholders to develop and implement the programs; conducting financial analyses of transportation revenues and expenses; and producing and presenting progress reports and recommendations about the region's transportation program as necessary.

One Planner/Analyst - will serve as the manager of the Transit Capital Priorities program, which allocates federal transit and regional funds to transit operators, primarily to replace and rehabilitate transit capital assets and maintain the Bay Area's transit system in a state of good repair.

One Planner/Analyst - will manage the Transportation Equity Funding Program which includes the Lifeline Transportation Program and focuses on implementing funding programs and addressing policies to improve the mobility of senior, low-income and disabled populations.

Both positions will work closely with the project sponsors, which may include public transit operators and other public and private non-profit agencies, and with other MTC staff to manage these programs from beginning to end: identifying available funding; reviewing and understanding legislation and guidance documents; developing regional/program policies; issuing calls for projects and reviewing applications; developing annual programs; managing contracts, grants, or funding agreements; and monitoring project progress and expenditure of funds. Both positions may also serve as program manager for other related funding programs, or as the project manager for special studies and projects as needed.

For a more in-depth job description and to apply, go to: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The program coordinator will have the following skills to be successful in this position:

• Communicate very effectively both orally and in writing.
• Represent the agency before professional and policy groups.
• Present results of analyses before MTC Committees and other public entities.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of staff and stakeholders as part of a team, as well as pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy in database files and funding documents.
• Conduct spreadsheet analyses.
• Design and maintain reports of project funding information.
• Accurately track and monitor project and program funding, and develop and maintain strong and positive working relationships with key staff at various agencies and related organizations.
• Creatively solve problems.
• Take personal initiative, and carry out assignments with a minimum of supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in public finance, public policy, public administration, business, civil engineering, city planning, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.(Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency attached to the application.)

Experience: Must have a minimum of two (2) or more years of current, progressive and verifiable professional experience in a field related to the position. Two years of graduate work in a discipline directly related to the position may be substituted for one-year of the required experience. Experience interacting with government agencies is a plus.

Preference will be given to candidates with additional professional work experience in one or both of the following areas:

• Complex public sector budgeting, financial analysis, and/or transportation asset management
• Interest in improving transportation and mobility of senior, low-income and disabled populations

Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of public transportation project funding; and knowledge of government transportation programs, projects and project development, and funding procedures. Proficiency in Excel spreadsheet software is required.

Move Notice: MTC will be relocating to a new facility in San Francisco. The move to the Bay Area Metro Center located at 375 Beale Street, will be during the March 4th weekend.

For a more in-depth job description and to apply, go to: http://jobs.mtc.ca.gov/