Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist

Applications Due: March 10th

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is a nonprofit organization that works on local government public policy issues to improve the quality of life for residents in the region. The Caucus currently has an exciting career opportunity for someone to serve as a full-time Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist in the Environmental Initiatives division. The ideal candidate is dedicated to collaborating with local governments, community partners, and individuals to create awareness and connect residents to energy efficiency programs, particularly home energy assessments, in order to maximize participation in these programs.

Full time, salary range $50,000 to $58,000, commensurate with experience

Please fill out a brief application and submit your resume, cover letter, and optional writing samples through our application website by March 10th at: https://metropolitanmayorscaucus.submittable.com/submit

Project Associate, Metro Strategies (Chicago)

Who: Metro Strategies (Chicago)

What: Metro Strategies, a planning, policy and public affairs firm, is seeking a Project Associate who will assist with project outreach initiatives as well as data collection, surveys, research and writing. The Project Associate will be expected to support the planning, organization and implementation of projects. The Project Associate must prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner. This person must be detail-oriented and have strong writing and communication skills. This position will be based out of Metro Strategies’ Chicago office but will be expected to travel to client locations throughout the region when in-person activities resume.

Responsibilities:

• Perform project support duties as assigned by project managers to advance client projects.

• Assist with preparation of project materials and presentations.

• Draft project communication and outreach plans.

• Conduct research and data collection/analysis.

• Write technical and persuasive memos, documents, and reports.

• Prepare articles, reports, project fact sheets and policy briefs.

• Maintain stakeholder lists and databases.

• Assist with project/client website content and use of social media.

• Produce accurate and timely meeting minutes.

• Execute all areas related to event management.

• Staff special meetings and events.

• Contribute to project strategy.

• Gain knowledge and understanding of projects and stakeholders.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and writing skills.

• Interest in and knowledge of public policy issues.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously and prioritize projects efficiently.

• Ability to be flexible, well-organized and self-sufficient.

• Strong planning, organization and implementation skills which allow the successful

  completion of projects by specific due dates.

• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends when project needs dictate.

• Understanding of social media as a project communication tool.

• Strong dedication to client/customer service.

• Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local transportation infrastructure issues and

  stakeholders is a plus.

• Proficiency in a second language is preferred.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, urban planning,

  communications or the equivalent. A master’s degree is preferred. 

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, references and supporting materials such as work or writing samples to lsweeney@metrostrategiesinc.com

Executive Director - Chicago Heights Development Corporation - Chicago Heights, IL

Executive Director
Chicago Heights Development Corporation
Chicago Heights, IL

Job Level Mid II (4-8 years)
Salary Range $75,000 to $100,000

Job Description
The Chicago Heights Development Corporation, a newly created non-profit economic development corporation in the metro Chicago area, is seeking a difference maker to lead the day to day operations of the organization. An equal amount of the organizational time will be devoted to business attraction and business retention. The successful candidate will establish the full business operations which include industrial development, urban infill real estate development for retail, mixed-use, administration and budgeting of tax increment finance districts; aggressive business recruitment; deal making; business retention/expansion; and general marketing.

Ideal candidate will have economic development experience in the metro Chicago area, be extremely energetic, analytical, high level of initiative, excellent interpersonal skills with a track record of success. Bachelor’s degree in a related area (master’s preferred) and 5 to 7 years of progressively increased experience in economic development, real estate development, public finance, or advisory services. At least three years of management experience and prefer candidates with experience deal making, business development, government affairs and working in step with a Board of Directors.

E-mail resume, references and salary history to AWG & Associates to awg.griffin@gmail.com. Initial screening of applicants will begin on April 4, 2016. 

Community profile and job descriptions can be at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d3lt634x7issrwq/AAD8_3zHM2TV_KQx8hQxjZMna?dl=0.

Contact Information
Contact Name: Anthony Griffin
Phone 708-288-3179
Email awg.griffin@gmail.com
Website www.dropbox.com/sh/d3lt634x7issrwq/AAD8_3zHM2TV_KQx8hQxjZMna?dl=0