Director - Neighborhood Strategy, Choose Chicago - Chicago, IL

 

Job Details

Job Location

Corporate Headquarters - CHICAGO, IL

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary

Description

Position Title: Director, Neighborhood Strategy 

Department: Neighborhood Strategy 

FLSA Status: Exempt  

Reports To: Vice President, Neighborhood Strategy 

Effective Date: February 2025 

 

Choose Chicago is the official sales and marketing organization responsible for promoting Chicago as a global visitor destination to business and leisure travelers.  

 

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Director of Neighborhood Strategy will lead multi-faceted community-facing initiatives from start to finish, fostering meaningful connections between Choose Chicago and our 77 neighborhoods.  

 

The ideal candidate will create and implement strategies that promote equitable tourism and community engagement, ensuring local voices are heard and included in all aspects of the organization’s initiatives. The Director will oversee programs and partnerships that drive economic impact, amplify cultural narratives, and position Chicago’s neighborhoods as vibrant tourist destinations. 

Responsibilities will include strategic partnerships, program development, project management, advocacy and resource management.  

Per the organization’s hybrid work policy, employees are expected to be in the office three days per week.  

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Designs and leads project management in coordination with Vice President; provides regular reporting on projects and budget status. 

• Provide overall leadership and accountability towards the fiscal management for all Neighborhood Strategy projects. 

• Liaise with community partners on behalf of organization 

• Liaise with the Marketing and Communications team 

• Lead event planner and responsible for budget, logistics, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and managing the day-of activities. 

• Hospitality and tourism industry liaison, including work with publications and third-party organizations.   

• Lead project manager on quarterly and annual stakeholder updates 

• Support research and data collection projects to establish helpful benchmarking and progress tracking 

• Supporting large-scale neighborhood and broader organizational initiatives  

• Performs other duties as assigned.   

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Humanities preferred or equivalent practical experience which includes government service, project management, event planning press/media relations and executive stakeholder management. 

• Minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative applicable experience- showing progressive growth and learning and/or training equal to the skill level needed to perform this position. 

• Experience working with City officials, especially BACP, DPD, DCASE and Mayor’s Office.  

• Experience working with small businesses and community organizations based in the neighborhoods. 

• Experience with city-wide marketing campaigns and managing agencies. 

• Familiarity of Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES  

• Experience working directly with City departments and community engagement campaigns. 

• Outstanding verbal and interpersonal skills for frequent interaction with agencies and neighborhood representatives 

• Ability to think creatively, strategically and work within budget 

• A strong team orientation is critical based on the collaborative culture required with all stakeholders 

• Ability to illustrate a results-focused approach and commitment to going the extra mile for key stakeholders, including adapting quickly to situations and managing demands  

• Energetic, self-starter and resourceful problem solver - keeps projects on timeline 

• High attention to detail with the ability to manage and work simultaneously on multiple projects with conflicting demands for multiple clients/vendors, and to organize and meet tight deadlines  

• Ability to effectively use MS Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point 

• High degree of confidentiality, discretion and sound judgment required 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS  

• Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time  

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in performing the work  

• Ability to grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation)  

• Ability to provide proof of vaccination 

• Ability to travel by ground transportation (includes personal and/or public transportation) as required in performing work  

• Ability to travel throughout the city  

• Ability to work in office at least three days per week 

• Ability to work off hours as needed in extenuating circumstances and third-party managed special events.  Including but not limited to attending business exchanges and venue openings/receptions/client appreciation events, media functions, etc.  

As the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Choose Chicago’s mission is to enrich our community by attracting meetings, events, and leisure travelers to Chicago for the economic benefit of the city, the community, and our membership.   At times, Choose Chicago employees may be required to assist with events and other business-related meetings and functions as part of their regular duties outside of regular hours. 

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Director of Development, Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County - Hybrid (Hillside, IL)

 

Details

Job Type:Full Time

Education:4-Year Degree Required

Experience Level:Director

Salary:USD $100,000 - $110,000 / year

Areas of Focus:Housing & Homelessness, Poverty

Description

Do you have experience in securing major gifts and growing a development department?

We are currently in search of a Development Director to join the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County. This is a Full-Time, Hybrid position based in Hillside, IL with an anticipated salary of $100,000- $110,000.

ORGANIZATION: Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County

LOCATION: Hillside, IL (Hybrid)

POSITION TITLE: Development Director

SCHEDULE: Full-Time

DURATION: Permanent role

SALARY: $100,000- $110,000

Is This Your Dream Job? The Development Director is a newly created position that will manage all aspects of development, including external communications strategy, grant management and reporting, donor relations and prospecting, and special events. This position will work closely with the Executive Team and the Resource Development Committee of the Board of Directors to develop, implement, and assess the organization’s development strategy.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ years experience in fundraising with demonstrated success in securing major gifts
• Background in Housing/Homelessness Advocacy
• Excellent Organization and Communication Skills
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• CFRE Certification-Preferred

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan that will maintain and grow revenue from foundations, individuals, and corporations. Set annual revenue projections and conduct regular reforecasts.
• Collaborate with leadership, Board of Directors, and/or other stakeholders to develop a public communications strategy and guidelines for the organization. This includes external, public-facing communications through Alliance website, social media, press releases, in-person events, and/or other online and print platforms.
• Research and identify prospective institutional and individual donors, and actively foster relationships.
• Manage the Alliance’s grant portfolio, inclusive of submission of high-quality and timely applications and reports.
• Cultivate, steward, and deepen the commitment of donors by building relationships and proactively communicating the Alliance’s impact.
• Prepare high-quality appeals for individual giving, special events, and corporate sponsorships.
• Establish systems and processes for donor tracking and grant management. Ensure the donor tracking and grant management database is maintained accurately.
• Track performance goals and communicate progress regularly to senior leadership and the Board. Leverage data to evaluate and improve fundraising efforts.
• Manage the full lifecycle of the donor experience, from gift entry and acknowledgment letters to reporting.
• Supervise direct reports and provide clear objectives and oversight to assure objectives are being met; help to coordinate volunteers and/or interns for interim assignments as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Learn more/APPLY here!

Development Director - City of Wauwatosa, WI

Salary: $126,734.40 - $161,928.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Opening Date: 05/03/2024
Location: Wauwatosa, WI
Department: Development

Position Overview

The Development Director plays a key role in advancing the City of Wauwatosa’s mission and vision by overseeing the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Development Department. The Development Director is responsible for leading community and economic development initiatives and negotiating complex public and private real estate and economic development deals. The Development Director is a highly visible management position providing leadership, direction and general oversight of the Development Department, comprehensive planning, zoning, development and redevelopment, economic development, building and safety, code enforcement and housing activities. The work involves significant community engagement and public involvement with elected officials, residents, businesses, neighborhood groups, developers and other city departments.

Please see our recruitment brochure for more details on the position and the City of Wauwatosa: https://www.wauwatosa.net/home/showdocument?id=5495 

Full Description and application available here.

Communications Director - Morreale Communications

Salary: $90,000-$110,000.00/annually 

This position works remotely today and will be transitioning to a hybrid-work schedule requiring 2-3 days per week in office, beginning in 2024.  

Morreale Communications offers competitive health benefits, summer hours, professional development opportunities & additional perks throughout the year. 

This role supports our clients within the Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility industries. 

Full description and application are available here.

Background: 
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 lead and manage project teams with an eye on measuring key outcomes for our clients in our TIM practice. 

The Director works closely with the project and creative teams to develop and execute comprehensive communications plans. These plans may include content development, earned media, social media, stakeholder engagement, public education and outreach campaigns intended for diverse audiences using both traditional and emerging resources. Together with the project team, they will transform complex issues into visual stories with compelling narratives.  

Corridor Planning Director - Minnesota Department of Transportation

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/10/2023
• Closing Date: 10/23/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MMA
• Division/Unit: Investment Management / Transportation System Mgmt
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $36.72 - $52.79 / hourly; $76,671 - $110,225 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• End Date: 2 years from start date
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

Job Summary

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Director of Communications and Narrative Strategy - Chicago United for Equity (CUE)

CUE is hiring a Director of Communications and Narrative Strategy to design and lead our work building the case for audacious systems change. 

You should apply if: 

• You’re keenly aware of the power of language. Your speaking and writing demonstrate a clear values-led approach that is compelling to varied audiences. 
• You are a seasoned creative editor who enjoys integrating written, visual, and digital mediums to build greater imagination around what’s possible – and what we should expect from our civic institutions. 
• You find joy in bringing out the best in others. You are excited to work with amazing people, coaching and growing them to achieve collective goals. 
• You earn trust by being real. You’re attentive and empathetic, and people feel your genuine enthusiasm to build together. You hear what’s said, and what’s not said to understand needs and concerns and address them proactively. You say what you mean, and you get back to people with clear answers. You’re quick to read the power dynamics in different spaces and adjust them through your choices to speak, listen, and collaborate to shift power. 

Full description also available here.

Director, Admin, Planning & Outreach – Communications - Medical Association

For more information and to apply please visit: Lynn Hazan & Associates 

Hybrid, 2 days a week at their downtown Chicago location.

Summary: 

Do you enjoy working closely with doctors & physicians? Able to support administrative, governmental affairs, governance & communications activities? Want to coordinate outreach programs on behalf of President & Officers? Thrive in fast-paced environment while being highly detail oriented, with strong project management skills? Maintain high professional standards of excellence?

Director, Admin, Planning & Outreach will work closely with Chief Operating & Administrative Officers. Will serve as primary liaison for various sections. Help develop positive public image & provide support to Communications division. Provide staffing for services for president and president-elect. Strong writer.

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”

Director of the Workforce and Education Research Collaborative - Discovery Partners Institute

Who: Discovery Partners Institute

What: The University System Office seeks a Director of the Workforce and Education Research Collaborative.

The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) invites nominations and applications for the inaugural Director of the Illinois Workforce and Education Collaborative (IWERC). IWERC is an exciting new initiative with the potential to dramatically improve education and career outcomes in Illinois and make the state a leader in evidence-based policies and practices. The new collaborative will produce timely, relevant research and insights about education and workforce development in the State of Illinois to meet the needs of various stakeholders and improve long-term outcomes. IWERC is launching with more than $4 million in committed funds; it also has a diverse and experienced Advisory Committee chaired by Dr. John Q. Easton, former Director of the Institute of Education Sciences and former Executive Director of the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research.

Community Development Director - American Cancer Society

Who: American Cancer Society

What:

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. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our singular mission: to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. We achieve our mission by drawing on our core values of integrity, compassion, courage, determination, and diversity.

It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Leads execution against the region strategy for Relay For Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (MSABC) events, and other community-based fundraising activities for a defined market-based geography. Accountable for significant income targets, as well as event-related mission and advocacy activities. Responsible for profits and loss management for assigned community development revenue activities, ensuring ROI targets are achieved. Manages a team of community development [managers]. Ensures engagement and mobilization of diverse constituents, staff and volunteers for the assigned market area in a prioritized and coordinated way to meet established market and regional objectives. Tier 1: Major Market - Top 50 market area Tier 2: Mid-Market area geography which includes nearby rural areas; position may be more management focused with less time on accounts/priority relationships

Director – Disability Resource Center, The University of Illinois at Chicago (closes 9/21)

Who: Disability Resource Center at The University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is one of the top five most diverse campuses in the nation and a national leader among urban, public higher education institutions in providing access to underrepresented students. UIC is focused on eliminating disparities in health, education and economic opportunity and remains committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs and services for all and maintaining a barrier-free environment for individuals with disabilities.

What: Reporting to the Associate Chancellor in the Office for Access and Equity, the Director of the Disability Resource Center must be an individual that is invested in social justice, equity, and inclusiveness. The desired candidate will administer, develop, coordinate and evaluate the academic accommodations and support services for students with disabilities within the framework of federal and state regulations and university policies and procedures under Section 504 and the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. This individual will also actively engage in planning strategic initiatives, assessing services, and representing the Disability Resource Center within the campus community, including the Disability Cultural Center and department of Disability and Human Development.

Director, President's Award Program - UIC (Closes 7/23)

Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago - President’s Award Program (PAP) on the UIC campus

What: PAP is seeking a Director for administrative leadership in the implementation of the . This position supervises the recruitment of students from historically underrepresented groups, students from the State of Illinois counties with low rates of participation at the University of Illinois, and high-achieving dependent students from families with zero expected family contribution. The Director is responsible for managing an annual budget, the supervision of staff, overseeing compliance regulations, and creating and maintaining critical internal and external relationships to support/ensure student success. The Director reports to the Vice Provost, Academic Enrollment Services. Responsibilities include:

Director of Programs - Center for Urban Pedagogy (Brooklyn, NY)

Who: The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP). CUP is a nonprofit organization that uses the power of design and art to increase meaningful civic engagement, particularly among historically under-represented communities. CUP’s work addresses the needs of communities struggling to make sense of the complex public policies and decision-making processes that impact their lives, from affordable housing to labor rights. By collaborating directly with communities to create accessible and visual explanations on issues important to them, CUP provides individuals with the tools to claim their rights, advocate for their needs, and fight for social justice.

What: CUP is seeking a creative and energetic individual with experience in design and policy who wants to use design and art to contribute to meaningful social change. The Director of Programs will work on and oversee the core Community Education and Youth Education programs. This is an exciting new position that will support the implementation of CUP’s recently completed strategic plan, which emphasizes a deepening of our work’s impacts, an expansion of our efforts to share our methodologies with others, and a greater commitment to leadership development.

Director of Planning & Economic Development, City of Springfield, Illinois

Director of Planning and Economic Development

About Springfield & the Position

As the Capital of Illinois, Springfield is the largest city in central Illinois and is best known for being the home of our 16^th president Abraham Lincoln and the place where President Barack Obama spent his early career in politics. Springfield is truly rich with history while maintaining a progressive and strong business environment.  The City of Springfield is actively seeking a Director for its Office of Planning and Economic Development.  This position is within the city’s municipal government structure and works directly with the Mayor and oversees a staff of eight.

Springfield’s education economy is driven by numerous colleges and universities including the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS); Robert Morris University; Benedictine University; and Lincoln Land Community College. Springfield’s medical and health care sectors are a core industry for central Illinois in addition to being the seat of Illinois state government. We draw people year-round for festivals and events including the Illinois State Fair; the annual Route 66 Mother Road Festival; and the Old Capital Art Fair. The community is conveniently located on Interstate highways 55 and 72, Springfield is in close proximity to St. Louis to the south; Chicago to the north and Indianapolis to the east. 

Responsibilities

Directing a team of eight, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing various projects related to the City’s economic development efforts including:

·       Oversees a budget of approximately $12,000,000, and prioritize economic and housing development initiatives;

·       Leading the TIF Division Manager and Project Manager in creating short- and long-term strategies for the City’s eight Tax Increment Financing (TIF) areas;

·       Working with the City’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with other outside agencies like the Chamber of Commerce, to create new business initiatives that expand and build upon Springfield’s resources and economic drivers including the medical; educational and technology fields;

·       Provide guidance and insight to its department initiatives including Community Development Block Grants; Enterprise Zones; Tax Increment Finance Incentives; Historic Preservation and the Micro-loan Lending Program;

·       Ensuring the newly adopted comprehensive plan is abided by during any development initiatives;

·       Working with the staff, review the various completed community studies to move to the implementation phase;

·       In partnership with the Mayor, serve as the City’s liaison to business owners, educational community and leaders as an avenue to understand the needs and trends of the Springfield area for business growth and stability and workforce development.

·       Oversee the City of Springfield’s Economic Development Commission;

·       Continually assess significant trends, developing forecasts and create new initiatives and programs to meet the economic needs to the trends indentified;

·       Maintain an active presence in the City of Springfield through associated community groups and other entities as well as training and developing employees toward an environment of continuous quality improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Four-year degree in business, public administration, urban planning or a related field and a minimum of direct experience associated with business development in one or more areas such as finance, commercial, manufacturing and industrial development, and/or experience in community planning and development in a municipal environment; or any equivalent combination of experience and additional education or training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this work. 

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Benefits include ten (10) vacation days, twelve (12) sick days, two (2) personal days and twelve (12) paid holidays each year. The City offers multiple health, dental and vision plans as well as optional deferred compensation plans, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (a defined benefit pension plan).  Residency within the corporate city limits is required.

How to Apply/Deadline

Apply online by visiting www.springfield.il.us or send resume to HumanResources@springfield.il.us.  Deadline to apply is October 30, 2017 at 11:00 p.m. (CST).  If assistance in applying is required, contact the City of Springfield’s Office of Human Resources. 

The city of Springfield may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The City of Springfield is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer