Project Manager, Preservation of Affordable Housing

Who: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity and access to opportunity for all. POAH owns and operates more than 12,000 affordable homes at more than 120 properties in 11 states and the District of Columbia. POAH is based in Boston with offices in Chicago and Washington D.C. POAH’s Chicago office is currently managing a strong pipeline of work in Chicago itself, but also has a pending pipeline in Ohio that will be staffed from the Chicago office.

What: POAH is seeking a Chicago-based Project Manager to join its Real Estate Development team. With the oversight and support of one of POAH’s senior development team members, project managers oversee two or more developments simultaneously, participating in project ‘life’ from acquisition to completion of construction and lease-up, including financial analysis, design and construction, and transfer of the completed project to the property management function.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying project opportunities and defining project scope.
• Determining financial feasibility in consultation with other team members.
• Assembling a team of professionals including architect, engineer, real estate broker, lawyer and contractor, and coordinating their work with other team members, including colleagues and client staff.
• Working with a team of consultants and community stakeholders on master planning, design, and permitting.
• Collaborating with and presenting to community stakeholders including residents, neighbors, public agencies and other groups
• Establishing and managing the project budget to achieve projected financial objectives, tracking costs, analyzing and resolving budget shortfalls.
• Monitoring design and construction in the context of local building codes, efficiency, and the principles of sound property management. 

Qualifications:

Candidates for this position should possess at least 1-3 years of relevant experience and knowledge in some or all of the following areas:

• Housing and community development, especially affordable housing and the regulations and financing applicable to the industry
• Conceiving of projects and promoting them to diverse audiences, including community-based and tenant organizations.
• Experience in the area of mixed income, mixed use development, and master planning
• Structuring, negotiating and bringing deals to closure
• Public and private financing and transaction structuring.
• Design and construction management, including multi-family construction and rehab
• Establishing, monitoring, and achieving projected development budgets
• Regulatory issues related to real estate development work
• Experience working in Ohio is a plus. 

Apply here.

Planner - The City of Oxford, Ohio

Who: The City of Oxford, Ohio, Department of Community Development. With a population around 25,000 Oxford is located in southwest Ohio separated from, but near the Cincinnati and Dayton metro areas. As home of Miami University, Forbes Magazine recently rated Oxford the #1 best college town in America. We are part of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization which also serves to aid us in transportation planning and funding. The City of Oxford and Ohio are politically diverse, which creates a climate requiring a high degree of tact and diplomacy to implement public policy decisions.

What: The City of Oxford is accepting applications for the Classified position of Planner who reports to the Community Development Director. The individual in this position provides technical and professional services to assist the Community Development Director, City Manager, residents, Boards and Commissions, and City Council in matters relating to planning, zoning, building and housing. This individual analyzes, interprets, applies and enforces City codes relating to planning and zoning, coordinates the development review process, conducts field inspections and permit review, and authors land use legislation. Attendance at evening meetings is expected.
Here are a few recent happenings in Oxford of interest to potential planner candidates:

GIS Research Analyst - OSU (Columbus, Ohio)

Who: The Ohio State University, Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA)

What: CURA seeks a GIS Research Analyst to develop and manage community and campus outreach in GIS, mapping and spatial data analytics. Responsibilities include developing and managing partnerships with community organizations, NGOs and local/state government in areas of strategic importance in the application of GIS and spatial data for policy support, delivering educational and outreach events to promote GIS and The Ohio State University’s urban mission and technical support and management of ESRI software and related resources for campus.

Project Analyst with Affordable Housing Development Company - Deadline 11/3

Job Type: Project Analyst With Affordable Housing Development Company

Our Company: UP Development is seeking a Project Analyst to join its small, close-knit
development team. Our firm has recently been awarded several projects and is in the midst
of working on many other affordable neighborhood projects. Our portfolio includes a range of
project types, ranging from permanent supportive housing for the disabled to mixed-income
downtown communities. Our firm has active development across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
California.

Project Analyst’s primary function is to support leadership in the creation and implementation of
housing development. The Analyst works to bring projects from the earliest phases of concept
design through financing applications. Analyst will be responsible for a number of projects at
any given time. Some of the specific tasks may include:

• Site assessments and analysis of zoning codes
• Request for Proposal and Request for Qualification responses
• Project underwriting, Financial feasibility analysis and pro forma building
• Memorandum of Understanding and Letter of Intent drafting
• Coordination with supportive service providers
• Coordination with third parties and consultants
• Qualified Allocation Plan analysis and scoring
• Assembling detailed and precise financing applications, including LIHTC, HOME,
FHLB AHP, CSH and others.

Candidates for this position should possess relevant experience and knowledge in real estate
financing and underwriting. Prior experience in housing and/or community development is a
plus. Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years’ experience are required. Candidates for this position
should have ability to be a part of a team, communicate effectively in person and in writing,
perform spreadsheet analyses, remain organized, be detail-oriented and meet deadlines, and take
initiative to exemplify motivation.

More important than specific knowledge of these various tasks is the intellect and entrepreneurial
spirit needed to juggle multiple projects and tasks at the same time and manage daily tasks while
thinking ahead. Our firm understands the insularity of the industry and will work to teach
through assignments. Our professional environment ensures an open door policy and encourages
questions and collaboration.

Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested individuals should send a
resume with letter of application.


UP Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2017.
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to erin@updevelopers.com

Planner OHIO University Athens, OH

Planner
OHIO University 
Athens, OH

OHIO University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Planner with the University Planning & Space Management department.

Established in 1804, OHIO University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and the first in the Northwest Territory. Located in the scenic Appalachian foothills, its classic residential campus in Athens, Ohio, is one of the most attractive in the nation.

This position is responsible for supporting campus planning functions for the University. Position will engage in a variety of projects related to higher education campus planning, programming, site studies, feasibility studies and urban design. The planner will work in a team-based environment with co-workers, clients, and user groups.

Duties include:

• Space planning including programming, feasibility analysis, development of alternatives, and analytics on the Main Campus and other University properties, as required. Makes recommendations to integrate into master plan, strategic plan and facilities planning issues.
• Assists with updating space and building databases for accuracy and data integrity as well as assisting with usability and availability of data for campus planning and space utilization purposes.
• Responds to various requests for reports and documentation concerning the functional use of facilities and space to assist University in short and long range planning.
• Collects and applies data for planning related to long-term campus growth requirements.
• Periodic building/space on site reviews to ensure availability of space and accurate inventory.
• Prepares proposals for and works with outside planning firms for projects as necessary.
• Assist Director in management of student interns and coordination of data with other department members.
• Assists Director in development, updates, and compliance with campus and space planning principles and policies.

Other qualities that applicant must have:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for preparing and presenting planning reports and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships.
• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems.
• Group facilitation skills for use with community workshops.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Interior Architecture, or related field of study
• Both Education and Experience required for this position with an emphasis on space utilization and planning
• Valid driver’s license

SALARY RANGE Mid I (1-4 years): Commensurate with education and experience

Housing Client Manager - Youngstown (OH) Neighborhood Development Corporation

Housing Client Manager
Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation
Youngstown, OH
Programmatic:

• Assist in implementing YNDC's housing programs, including HUD-Approved Housing Counseling, Paint Youngstown, Strategic Acquisition and Rehabilitation (homeownership and rentals), and Community Loan Fund.
• Develop client streams for homeownership and housing programming.
• Conduct outreach related to the programs.
• Complete client intake for all programs.
• Provide HUD-Approved Housing Counseling and financial literacy services, including providing one-on-one pre- and post-purchase homebuyer and small business owner counseling, teaching homebuyer workshops, and facilitating home maintenance classes.
• Maintain official programming records and documents, and ensure compliance with YNDC, federal, state, local and/or other applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with critical partners including: housing counseling agencies, realtors, banks, community organizations, and neighborhood groups.

Communications:

• Manage and conduct outreach in strategic neighborhoods related to programming including: door to door outreach, collaboration with neighborhood groups, and presentations at neighborhood meetings.
• Establish sound working relationships and partnerships necessary to manage successful programming initiatives.
• Assist in marketing housing programming online utilizing relevant websites and social media.

Administration:

• Maintain program and client files including: creation of new files and handling of all program and client filing in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Assist in completing grant compliance and reporting.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of significant developments, trends, and best practices in the field of neighborhood development, financial coaching, and community lending.

Competitive salary and benefits package provided.
TO APPLY: please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Email: info@yndc.org
Attn: Tiffany Sokol
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's; degree in business/public administration, social work, real estate development, urban planning, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three plus years of increasingly responsible experience in business, social work, neighborhood development, housing, planning, or a related field.
• High level of organization and detail.
• High level of professional ethics.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and ability to utilize new technologies for communication.
• Ability to manage relationships with program clients and neighborhood residents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/workloads simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to proactively solve problems with sound judgment and intuition.
• Experience using Adobe Reader and Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Google functions, specifically Gmail and the Gmail calendar.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization's mission and vision.
• Ability to work independently of and in collaboration with other staff of the organization.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and personal finance.
• Good personal credit. Applicant's personal credit report will be reviewed prior to hiring decision.
• Ability to provide financial, credit, and housing counseling and receive and maintain certification necessary for housing counseling within two years.
• Ability to become a Notary Public within 6 months.
• Proven experience in working with neighborhood constituencies in urban neighborhoods.

Job ID: 7692275

Project Coordinator - Department of Community Development Housing Section - Cleveland, OH

Project Coordinator

Department of Community Development Housing Section 

Cleveland, OH

Deadline to Apply: April 25, 2016 

Civil Service Duty Statement Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required. 

Departmental Responsibilities  

• Serve on committees and task forces as determined by the Administrative Manager  Maintain effective coordination with other departments and groups as necessary (e.g., City Planning, Law, Public Utilities Public Service, etc.).  
• Perform financial analysis, evaluation and packaging for development project proformas and operating budgets.  
• Ensure that data and systems are in place for processing and tracking development projects for which the Department is responsible in order to monitor projects from predevelopment and planning to construction and sale/lease-up.  
• Facilitate project review by requisite boards, committees, lenders and community stakeholders.
• Generate reports as needed 

Specific Departmental Duties  

Provide support section staff, ensuring that staff receives resources and training necessary to perform their duties.  Perform project management tasks related to real estate development specifically relating to the most complex developments including multifamily and multi-use projects.  Address housing development projects, tasks and activities with developers, non-profit and for-profit organizations, neighborhood leadership, elected officials and City departments.  Manage the contracting process for development projects including contract negotiation, certification, compliance, payments and close-out.  Coordinate with Accounting/Finance sections to track loan servicing of funded development projects  Evaluate project proposals, developer capacity and experience.  Maintain documentation, records and files as required.  Address any other tasks or responsibilities as assigned. 

Civil Service Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is required. 
• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. 
• Two (2) years of full-time, paid, progressively responsible experience in program administration is required. 
• Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. 
• A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required. Departmental Qualification Preferences  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Urban Planning, Law, Business, Public Administration, or related field is required.  
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in program administration.  
• Ability to analyze, interpret and present data relevant to address issues in sustainability as it relates to residential construction, renovation and the context for urban housing.  
• Ability to create, evaluate and analyze development and operating proformas relative to the accuracy of labor and material cost projections.  
• Have a working understanding of Federal, State, City and Philanthropic financing sources for project funding, including regulations and requirements.  
• Understand project financing and funding sources and residential financing programs.
  
  All interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter and resume to mbenton@city.cleveland.oh.us; or mail to Marilyn Benton, Assistant Personnel Administrator, Department of Community Development, 601 Lakeside Avenue, Room 320, Cleveland OH 44114, or fax to 216 664-4006.
  
  THE CITY OF CLEVELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Senior planner- COTA - Columbus, OH

Senior Service Planner
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Columbus, OH

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for professional route and system network planning as well as planning through implementation for various projects. Coordinates and supervises complex special research projects and obtains operational data for the preparation and implementation of service revisions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of COTA's transit operations. Lead planner for assimilating and tracking quarterly and biennial Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) updates, and Federal Title VI compliance. Works with Project Manager and others in the division to develop transit corridor projects. Works closely with Finance, Corporate Communications, and Operations divisions to assure effective coordination of service planning efforts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops analysis and reports required for the President/CEO’s approval, and to ensure the Division’s compliance with the Authority’s Title VI policies by conducting service change disparate impact analysis on a trimester basis, and as needed, fare equity analysis; 
• Conducts technically sound transit research to produce required reports and development of special projects, including the Short-Range Transit Plan, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 15 reporting and other assorted reports; 
• Provides assistance in the analysis of travel demand forecast results, environmental impacts and transit operations and costing data; independently synthesizes data and reaches conclusions that address specific project or policy questions; 
• Assists on major projects such as feasibility studies, alternative analyses for corridor planning, operational assessments and transit route planning, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Bids (RFBs), and reviewing public and private development plans; 
• Responsible for transit service planning and analyses for all facets of COTA's operations consistent with COTA's Long- and Short-Range Transit Plans: Conducts field investigation of existing and proposed service and analyzes for transit service productivity and cost effectiveness; ensures route services adhere to Board adopted productivity standards; prepares accurate and timely recommendations for changes and reports based on the analysis aimed at improving service productivity; designs and develops new route alignments; 
• Serves as Planning Department’s lead member of COTA’s cross-departmental Performance Incentive Compensation Ridership Committee. Responsible for managing development of strategies and execution of Planning’s yearly PIC initiatives to help increase productivity and overall ridership, peer research, and preparation of monthly ridership reports for management review; 
• Assists in providing assignments for Service Planner and Planning Interns to help ensure attainment of department goals and objectives. Leads recruitment efforts for ongoing Planning Intern program; 
• Manages COTA’s Geographic Information System (GIS) by ensuring map data is updated quarterly through coordination with MORPC, and creates necessary data to support planning and scheduling activity. Serves as primary contact with MORPC for Location Based Response System data files, and attends regularly scheduled Central Ohio GIS User Group and Ohio Geographic Information Program meetings. Uses ArcView GIS software for development of new data, modifying existing data converting data to and from different GIS software platforms, creating maps and performing field verification; Uses Adobe Suite software for enhanced map graphic production and other design graphics as needed; 
• Manages and serves as internal staff liaison for multiple routes assigned to position, including retrieval of pertinent APC and farebox ridership data, conducting research and preparing written responses to customer contacts, posting bus stop commuter bulletins, etc. 
• Serves as the lead point of contact with external and internal transit operations staff, and implementation activities (e.g., service changes, public meetings, etc.);
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations (including complex graphics and maps), conducts presentations, and attends and participates in outside meetings with various public and private entities to foster regional participation and coordination in COTA planning efforts, and to help ensure COTA has an active and significant role in regional planning efforts; 
• Provides technical review, input and evaluation on internally and externally generated reports and plan to insure continued compliance with COTA planning goals, objectives, practices, and policies; 
• Researches, analyzes, and makes sound recommendations on special assignments such as, but not limited to, new transportation technologies, special transit service problems, and requested management assistance; 
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizen groups, organizations, and individuals involved in transit issues to achieve coordinated and cooperative approaches to service development aimed at improving public awareness and operation of existing and future service; 
• Serves as lead liaison on various projects with other divisions; and 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Regular, predictable and punctual attendance required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: None

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in city and regional planning, urban or transportation planning, transportation engineering, geography, business, or other related fields and four to five (4-5) years of experience in conducting transportation research and studies, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in business or public administration. Master's degree in city and regional planning, urban planning, geography, business, or other related fields preferred

Experience: 3-5 years

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Institution of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of transportation planning techniques such as demand estimation; market research and data analysis; fare elasticity; traffic design and engineering; survey design, implementation and analysis; cost benefit analysis; and transit service, design and evaluation, relating to the implementation of transit services, passenger amenities, and facilities; 
• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and policies e.g., Title VI, surface transportation bills (MAP-21), etc.; 
• Knowledge of GIS techniques, cartographic principles, GPS, map scales, earth coordinate systems, map projection and data layer creation; 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; 
• Strong human relations skills; Ability to relate technical information in lay terms in a clear and concise manner; and 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, conceptual drawings and maps and prepare easily understood maps and charts for reports.

The University of Toledo - Toledo, OH

Director

Intermodal Transportation Institute 

Applications and nominations are sought for the position of Director of the University of Toledo’s Intermodal Transportation Institute (ITI). The Intermodal Transportation Institute, established in 2004, is an interdisciplinary Institute developed to promote and coordinate UT’s research, education and community engagement relating to transportation and to serve as a portal for external constituencies to access UT’s transportation-related talent and resources. The ITI has a broad agenda of interdisciplinary activities relating to the full spectrum of transportation-related topics of academic interest and of interest to the local community. These include supply chain management and business logistics, the design and planning of intermodal transportation systems, transportation data resources, transportation infrastructure improvements, alternative energy sources for transportation, and land-use planning and transportation needs projections. In addition to research activities, the Institute organizes events and seminars to advance understanding of transportation research in Northwest Ohio and the Great Lakes Region.

The Institute is overseen by a governing board chaired by the Vice President for Government Relations that includes the deans of the colleges of Business and Innovation, Engineering, Language Literature and Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The Institute is also supported by an external Advisory Board composed of local business and government leaders.

Applications and nominations are encouraged for exceptional candidates who may come from either an academic or non-academic background. Depending upon the academic qualifications of the successful candidate, the position may carry academic rank in an appropriate department. The Director will be expected to generate external funding to support the Institute, develop external funding opportunities for other faculty members, coordinate research activities with other universities and governmental agencies, and organize and lead proposal development activities. The successful candidate will be recognized on and off campus as a leader in transportation and should bring the following qualifications: 

• A record of high quality transportation-related research publications.
• A record of winning and directing funded transportation related research projects.
• A Ph.D. or terminal degree in a discipline related to transportation or at least five years of senior-level administrative experience in a non-academic transportation related organization such as industry or a federal or state agency.
• Demonstrated experience in working on interdisciplinary transportation- related research projects.
• A record of working with external constituencies, including transportation-related businesses, universities, and other community leaders.
• A thorough knowledge of current issues and trends relating to transportation as well as federal initiatives and funding underway relating to transportation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to generate support for the Institute both across the University and from outside the University.
• A passion for transportation that can motivate students, faculty and others.

This is a full-time 12 month position that includes summer support and an administrative stipend. If the Director has academic rank, he or she will maintain a portion of his or her duties and responsibilities to the Director’s home department including some teaching and graduate program responsibilities. 

Letters of nomination should be submitted no later than Friday, January 29, 2016.  Applicants should submit a letter of application explaining their interest and qualifications for the position along with a current curriculum vita and the names, titles and contact information for three references (who will be contacted after approval of the candidate) no later than Monday, February 15, 2016.  

Application packets and letters or nominations should be sent to https://jobs.utoledo.edu. Questions regarding the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Neil Reid, Ph.D., Department of Geography & Planning, MS 140, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606, USA.  Neil.reid@utoledo.edu.

The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

Cleveland Action Strategist, goby - Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Action Strategist

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Company:ioby

Location:Cleveland, OH

Date Posted:December 1, 2015

ioby's Non Discrimination Policy: ioby is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. ioby’s organizational policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, volunteerism, internships and other terms and conditions of employment or voluntary service shall not be based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, source of income, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law.

Women, people of color and LGBTQ people are always strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Objectives

• Implement ioby’s national growth strategy by leading one of ioby’s priority cities: Cleveland
• Build a pipeline of local ioby Leaders, and support new verticals (e.g., food, safe streets) with a pipeline of issue-specific projects
• Positively represent ioby to a local and regional audience
• Work with ioby staff to refine ioby’s strategy and model for city partnerships

Job Activities

Research                                                                                                                 

• Identify and reach out to potential ioby users from nonprofits, civic organizations, faith organizations, neighborhood associations, labor unions, trade associations and coalitions
• Stay informed of national and local trends in ioby’s fields of community development, urban planning, technology and crowdfunding
• Be involved in all neighborhood scale creative placemaking in Cleveland

Nurture Partnerships:

• Liaise with ioby’s key local partners, Neighborhood Connections, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, among others, to ensure alignment of services

• Participate in national networks of thought leaders directly related to your work (e.g. Placemaking Leadership Council, Neighborworks, etc)
• Represent ioby within a regional network of likeminded people

Cultivate Leaders:

• Identify, support, develop, cultivate and celebrate new ioby Leaders in Cleveland area in successfully funding and implementing their ideas
• Deliver ioby’s signature trainings to ioby Leaders
• Tap local networks of practitioners and experts to assist leaders with project development and implementation
• Create a local network of ioby allies and influencers, and work with other program staff to build a national network of ioby allies and influencers of which Cleveland leaders should play a major role
• Work with other program staff to regularly inform the network of allies and influencers that you develop about opportunities at ioby
• Work with other program staff to develop partnership relationships, locally and regionally

Build:

• Work with program staff to develop, standardize and implement trainings for potential ioby leaders on fundraising and project implementation
• Continue to contribute to the strategic planning of ioby
• Work with City Partnerships Team to develop a model for replication based on Cleveland successes and lessons learned for ioby’s expansion into other cities
• Work with Product Team to refine internal business processes and ioby Leader UI / UX

Amplify:

• Working with ioby Communications Team, present ioby’s Cleveland work to a local and national audience by sharing city-specific stories in video, blogs and social media
• Work with other remote office staff and Communications Team to produce materials and collateral for Cleveland
• Work with the Communications Team to develop a paid media plan for Cleveland
• Manage the social media for ioby Cleveland in the guidelines developed by the Communications Team
• Produce email marketing content; maintain groups and segments of the email house file
• Plan and promote local events

Track, Evaluate & Share

• Work with the entire Leader Team to set and achieve goals
• Develop OKRs and evaluate monthly sprints with the entire staff
• Track your interactions with all ioby Leaders, partners and influencers in Salesforce
• Create, use and share results from evaluation tools you create for your own work and those that ioby provides to you
• Work with Cleveland leadership and ioby Communications Team to continue to boast Cleveland’s role as a national thought leader in citizen-led community development

This job is based at ioby’s Cleveland office, but can be completed in a flexible schedule with many hours worked from home. In addition, this job does require some travel within the U.S. In addition, this job does require participation in ioby’s regular staff retreats (occurring times a year) in New York. ioby’s regular business hours are 9-6pm Monday through Friday, but this job will require some work outside regular business hours. You’ll be expected to manage your own balanced workweek based on the demands of the job. ioby is a startup: You’ll be expected to bring new ideas, strategies, revise your work on short timelines and bring an attitude of continuous improvement and a culture of innovation.

Candidates for this position must have the following characteristics.

• Deep commitment and fulfillment derived from working with people
• Experience leading trainings and attending community meetings
• Outgoing, gregarious, articulate; comfortable meeting new people regularly, speaking to groups, remembering names and faces; superior communication and presentation skills
• Extraordinary written communication skills
• Responsive to emails, phone calls and in person requests: quick, effective, and professional
• Strong interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience and team orientation;
• Team player with a sense of humor and a life outside of work
• Builds trust with remote teams
• 3-8 years of professional experience working in a related field, such as community organizing, case management, urban planning, and / or grassroots fundraising, or in an unrelated field with similar job activities, such as social work, ministering, health care and / or job training
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice

City Planner - City of Cincinnati Planning Department, OH

City Planner

City of Cincinnati Planning Department

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=125...

Location: 

Cincinnati, OH

The City of Cincinnati’s Planning Department is now accepting applications for a City Planner (Unclassified) to join our high-performance team and  fast-paced environment.  

We are searching for an enthusiastic planning professional who is highly skilled in planning principles, written and verbal communication, customer service, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), community engagement, urban design, and other planning skills.

The position of City Planner (Unclassified) has the following duties: Development and administration of the Zoning Code, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and other land use regulatory processes; Staffing the City Planning Commission; Providing demographic, mapping, and analysis services; Developing special plans, including the Comprehensive Plan, Consolidated Plan, Urban Renewal Plans, Community Plans, and Tax Increment Financing plans; Managing federally funded program reviews, including environmental reviews of projects; Processing zone change applications; Managing Planned Developments and Interim Development Control Overlay Districts; Assisting other City Departments with special projects; and, Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Each applicant must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the following course areas; city/urban planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation or public administration.

AICP preferred. If an applicant is not yet eligible for AICP upon hire, it would be expected that the AICP exam would be taken upon eligibility.

The Department of City Planning is a high-performance team that guides land use and zoning. Through sound planning practices, and our nationally award-winning comprehensive plan, Plan Cincinnati, City Planning ensures that our great city is enriched with vitality, thrives as an urban center, and is a model to other cities nationwide.

City Planner, City of Cincinnati Planning Department - Cincinnati, OH

City Planner

City of Cincinnati Planning Department

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=125...

Location: 

Cincinnati, OH

The City of Cincinnati’s Planning Department is now accepting applications for a City Planner (Unclassified) to join our high-performance team and  fast-paced environment.  

We are searching for an enthusiastic planning professional who is highly skilled in planning principles, written and verbal communication, customer service, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), community engagement, urban design, and other planning skills.

The position of City Planner (Unclassified) has the following duties: Development and administration of the Zoning Code, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and other land use regulatory processes; Staffing the City Planning Commission; Providing demographic, mapping, and analysis services; Developing special plans, including the Comprehensive Plan, Consolidated Plan, Urban Renewal Plans, Community Plans, and Tax Increment Financing plans; Managing federally funded program reviews, including environmental reviews of projects; Processing zone change applications; Managing Planned Developments and Interim Development Control Overlay Districts; Assisting other City Departments with special projects; and, Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Each applicant must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the following course areas; city/urban planning, geography, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation or public administration.

AICP preferred. If an applicant is not yet eligible for AICP upon hire, it would be expected that the AICP exam would be taken upon eligibility.

The Department of City Planning is a high-performance team that guides land use and zoning. Through sound planning practices, and our nationally award-winning comprehensive plan, Plan Cincinnati, City Planning ensures that our great city is enriched with vitality, thrives as an urban center, and is a model to other cities nationwide.

Military Master Planner, Woolpert - Dayton, OH

Military Master Planner

Woolpert

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Website: 

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa-4972-8da3-2af68e0f...

Location: 

Dayton, OH

Successful candidate will have:

• A BS in Planning or Landscape Architecture
• Previously demonstrated skills in ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD and other software such as Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus
• Previously demonstrated written and oral presentation skills
• U.S. Citizenship

Knowledge of:

• Military Master Planning processes/techniques
• LEED and sustainable planning and design principles
• Form-Based Codes
• Data collection and inventory methods 

Leading Innovation and Integrity...

Woolpert, Inc., which is a leader in the integration of planning/design, technology and geospatial systems, is looking for a highly motivated junior military master planner with up to four (4) years of experience with military master planning projects for the Department of Defense. Projects would include Vision Plans, Area Development Plans and Installation Development Plans that require knowledge and application of Form-Based Codes, New Urbanism, LEED and other sustainable/resilience planning strategies. The successful candidate will also have strong GIS skills. Office location is in Dayton, OH. Prior military service is favorable.

Tasks will include:    

• Proactively pursuing new graphic techniques, GIS technologies and keeping current on military master planning practices
• Creating report mapping and presentation graphics
• Working as part of integrated military master planning and design teams
• Assisting in the research and preparation of reports
• Traveling with project teams

For immediate consideration, please apply online at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa-4972-8da3-2af68e0ffa86

Please no agency or recruiter calls

Fellow, The George Gund Foundation - Cleveland, OH

The George Gund Foundation

Seeks 2016-2018 Fellow

The George Gund Foundation Fellowship provides an opportunity for promising professionals to work inside the Foundation, a philanthropic organization that plays a vital role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations that impact our community.  The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time commitment beginning in summer 2016, requiring residence in Northeast Ohio during the term of engagement.

The Fellowship experience will be tailored to the Foundation’s needs and will include a wide range of substantive assignments including reviewing grant proposals, organizing and conducting site visits and researching topics related to the Foundation’s grantmaking interests.

   

To be considered for the Fellowship, each candidate must submit a cover letter, a short essay discussing why the Fellowship opportunity is appealing, a detailed resume and two letters of recommendation.  Please also indicate how you learned of the position.  These materials should be combined into one pdf document for submission and are due no later than 5:00PM EST on January 6, 2016.  A Fellow will be selected by mid-April 2016.  Email application materials to hr@gundfdn.org.  Letters of recommendation may be submitted as part of the application or sent separately via email or regular mail.

Successful candidates for this Fellowship will have a graduate degree and/or several years work experience in the nonprofit sector.  Excellent writing skills and sufficient computer competency to carry out assigned projects are essential.  A demonstrated desire to work in public service or the nonprofit sector is also important, as the Foundation views the Fellowship to be a valuable early career opportunity.  The selection process is anticipated to be highly competitive.

Each George Gund Foundation Fellow will receive a stipend of $45,000 per year, plus a full benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, 403(b) contributions and work-related travel expenses.  Housing, transportation and other living arrangements are the responsibility of the Fellow.

The George Gund Foundation (www.gundfoundation.org), established in 1952, is the largest private foundation in Ohio.  The Foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $24 million.  Program officers professionally handle grantmaking in arts, economic development and community revitalization, education, environment and human services.

Executive Director, MidTown Cleveland, Inc. - Cleveland, OH

Executive Director

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Company:MidTown Cleveland, Inc.

Location:Cleveland, OH

Date Posted:October 1, 2015

Job Posting & Description

Executive Director MidTown Cleveland Inc.

BACKGROUND

The MidTown Cleveland Inc. (“MidTown”) Board of Directors seeks a visionary, results-driven leader to direct and grow the organization to a multi-dimensional stakeholder service and development organization responsible for growing MidTown as a vibrant neighborhood and business innovation district.

The MidTown Cleveland service area is home to over 600 businesses and covers approximately two square miles between the region’s two largest commercial centers, Downtown Cleveland and University Circle. The success of the Health Tech Corridor that bisects the district has attracted new and diverse businesses and millions of dollars in investment in the neighborhood. For MidTown Cleveland, there is great opportunity to leverage this investment, build on the strength of the strong business climate, and create a thriving 24/7 community rivaling any destination.

Founded in 1983 by Mort Mandel, Tom Roulston, and local business leaders, the MidTown Cleveland identity and service portfolio has changed and evolved over its history. Working with the Board, the next leader must guide the organization through its next successful chapter, steering the mission and realizing the vision.

Vision: To be the best business location and highest quality urban district in Northeast Ohio.

Mission:  MidTown Cleveland Inc. is a diverse community of committed people passionate about connecting their personal skills with hands-on efforts to grow Midtown as a complete neighborhood and Cleveland’s Hub for Innovation and Creative Development.

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The next executive director of MidTown Cleveland must possess the following:

• The ability to lead and inspire others, from developing and articulating a strategic vision to motivating and managing a team to achieve desired outcomes
• The drive to succeed and rigorous commitment and accountability for project execution and completion
• The disposition to collaborate, forging connections with and between diverse community stakeholders and ensuring these associations lead to short-term and long-term successes
• The dedication to cultivate and maintain funding relationships, whether seeking the opportunity, making the ask, or sustaining relationships with existing and new donors
• The desire to consistently communicate the MidTown story, serving as the chief spokesperson, ambassador, and advocate for the organization and neighborhood
• The capacity to work with government, foundations and local organizations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement & Collaboration  

• Understands the needs and priorities of members and community stakeholders and provides ongoing support and value to them
• Effectively connects members and community stakeholders to achieve organizational goals
• Pursues opportunities to present a concise, compelling, and consistent MidTown story to targeted audiences throughout the region and beyond

Strategy Development & Implementation

• Collaborates with the board to develop and implement a strategic plan that captures the organization’s overarching goals, strategic priorities, and measurable outcomes
• Develops a framework for the board and staff to track progress toward stated outcomes
• Assists the board of directors with establishing good governance practices for all facets of board functions and activities

Performance Management

• Attracts, recruits, and develops a diverse, talented team and manage them to achieve outcomes related to MidTown Cleveland’s strategic plan and mission
• Works with each staff person to create a job description and individual work plans
• Consistently evaluates performance of staff and organization

Finance  

• Develops and manages the organization’s budget
• Manages finances of the organization to generally accepted accounting practices
• Provides timely and accurate financial reports to the board

Fund Development

• Creates plan to target needed resources and secures diverse, alternative, and sustainable revenue streams
• Connects organizational priorities with revenue opportunities
• Achieves funding targets in collaboration with the board

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• At least 5 years experience in a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and lead in a multicultural environment

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Experience working in or directly with government
• Real estate development experience

TO APPLY

Applicants must provide:

1. Cover letter that highlights your qualifications and resume
2. List of 3 to 5 professional references

Interested applicants must be willing to submit to a background check as part of the evaluation process.

Responses must be received electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2015.  Please send materials and direct all inquiries to Virginia Houston, Strategy Design Partners at vhouston@strategydesignpartners.com. 

Lecturer in Urban Planning Practice, Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH

Announcement of Faculty Position College Lecturer in Urban Planning Practice

Cleveland State University is searching for active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University seeks applicants for a College Lecturer in Urban Planning to help provide education in the area of urban planning practice. We seek someone with the ability to contribute to our national ranking in urban policy/city management and to support the university’s mission of engaged learning. The successful candidate will enhance the existing strengths of our academic programs including urban planning, neighborhood and community development, housing policy, real estate, sustainability, and historic preservation. The candidate will teach primarily in our undergraduate Urban Planning track housed within our BA in Urban Studies, or in our proposed BA in City/Community Planning. Some teaching in our established Master of Urban Planning and Development is also possible. This is primarily a teaching position with a base teaching load of four courses per semester, with additional optional summer teaching opportunities available. This is a non-tenure track teaching position which may be renewed for six years with the opportunity for renewal and advancement in rank after six years subject to a peer-review process. The start date is August 15, 2016. This is a non- tenure track position. Hiring is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and/ other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to criminal background check.

The Levin College has been ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News and World Reports in the city management/urban policy specialization in the Master of Public Administration for over a decade. Located in downtown Cleveland, Cleveland State University enrolls over 17,000 students.
The Levin College offers 11 degree programs at the doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels (http://urban.csuohio.edu/academics/). Our degree programs emphasize critical thinking and development of core competencies in relevant knowledge and practice. Our distinguished faculty members are leaders in their respective fields. The faculty is committed to engaged learning that offers students opportunities to interact with organizations and communities in the Greater Cleveland area.

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in urban or regional planning, urban studies, or a related field OR a master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field with 10 or more years of relevant professional urban planning experience and college-level teaching experience. ABD candidates must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by July 1, 2016. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in urban planning, urban studies and urban policy, and graduate courses in urban planning and development and urban studies, and to contribute to urban policy.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated teaching expertise in city or urban planning, with interest in one or more of the following areas: housing, community development and local planning practice, housing and

retail development, land use, zoning, GIS, environmental planning, urban real estate development, historic preservation, sustainable development, and the urban planning process. The AICP designation is desirable. Familiarity with, and the ability to teach, fundamentals of city planning practice. Experience using on-line and/or IVDL teaching formats. The ability to contribute to the Levin College’s national reputation for excellence in city management and urban policy through research/scholarship, teaching, and/or service area or to the profession, or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community.

Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates should submit a personal statement covering teaching, community service experience and interests, and expertise related to city and community planning. The statement should also include information on which courses currently offered at the Levin College he or she is qualified to teach and describe a new course that could be brought to the college. The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs webpage can be found at http://urban.csuohio.edu/. A curriculum vita, a writing sample, teaching evaluations if available, and a sample syllabus, if available, should also be submitted. Please include a list of three references with contact information. Administrative questions can be directed to: Ms. Valerie Hicks, at v.hicks@csuohio.edu. Further information regarding these positions can be obtained by contacting Professor Robert Simons, Search Committee Chair, at r.simons@csuohio.edu. The review of applications begins October 5, 2015 position will remain open until filled.
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/3206. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. You will be asked to complete your name and contact information, and upload documents.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.