Executive Director - Government Finance Officers Association(GFOA) - Chicago, IL

Executive Director

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
Chicago, IL

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), based in Chicago, Illinois seeks visionary, progressive and collaborative leaders for its next Executive Director. GFOA is a major non-profit professional association of nearly 19,000 government finance officials from the United States and Canada. GFOA’s mission is to enhance and promote the professional management of governmental financial resources by identifying, developing and advancing fiscal strategies, policies and best practices for the public benefit.

GFOA was founded more than 100 years ago and is currently governed by an 18 member Executive Board elected from the association’s members. The Executive Director leads a talented and respected staff of 50 employees who provide research, training, consulting and best practice guidance to the membership. GFOA’s annual conference is a much anticipated event that attracts thousands of attendees and delivers essential training for government officials. GFOA is fiscally sound with a $15 million annual budget. The current Executive Director will retire in 2017 after serving as Executive Director for 35 years.

This position requires demonstrated success in organizational leadership and management in a business, government or professional association environment. Candidates must possess broad business skills and well-grounded knowledge of the public sector, particularly state and local government policies and processes. Candidates should have experience as a full time executive director or assistant at the national, state or regional level of a professional non-profit organization or municipal organization of significant size. Candidates must demonstrate an immediate capability of assuming executive leadership of an established, progressive association of state and local government finance officials with the ability to promote and grow the association, to work collaboratively with other related organizations and to guide GFOA’s legislative, publications and education programs. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate management success while developing and guiding the long range direction for the association. Experience in or solid evidence of the ability to direct an international association devoted to the development of best practices in public sector finance is essential.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in public policy, finance, business or related degree. A master’s degree or other advanced certification is highly valued. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective public speaking and knowledge of local, state and federal government processes are essential. Salary is commensurate with the position. Establishment of residency within the Chicago metropolitan area is required within a reasonable amount of time after appointment. Submit cover letter, resume and contact information for five professional references electronically to www.GovHRUSA.com/current-positions/recruitment by September 30, 2016 to Heidi Voorhees, President, and Joellen Earl, Chief Executive Officer, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, Suite #130, Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel: 847-380-3240. GFOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with the position.

GovHR USA provides comprehensive executive recruitment, human resources and management consulting services for public sector and not-for-profit clients. Comprised of Voorhees Associates and GovTemps USA, GovHR has a seasoned team of executive recruiters, human resource consultants, management consultants, staffing specialists and professional development experts.

Planner - South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association - East Hazelcrest, IL

Planner

South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA)

East Hazelcrest, IL

The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) seeks a Planner. SSMMA is a Council of Government representing 46 communities in south Cook and eastern Will counties. SSMMA is involved in transportation, housing, economic development, open space, environmental, broadband and other issues important to our member communities and our region. SSMMA’s GIS department supports these activities and maintains the South Suburban Atlas which provides efficient, innovative and high quality GIS services to members of the South Suburban GIS Consortium. For more information on SSMMA, please see our website www.ssmma.org.

Position Description
The Planner will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Collect, organize, analyze, and input data used by SSMMA Housing staff and South Suburban Land
Bank and Development Authority (SSLBDA) staff to identify, evaluate, and make inferences on
trends used to assist with decision-making using ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel.
• Conduct research and prepare resultsfor use by SSMMA staff on planning initiatives, site development opportunities, and local ordinances.
• Update and maintain records pertaining to properties donated, purchased, or considered by the
SSLBDA.
• Provide planning technical assistance to SSMMA staff, member municipalities and regional partners.
• Work to promote Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the SSMMA region in conjunction with
Enterprise Community Partners.
• Assist SSMMA member municipalities with TOD and housing plans.
• Collaborate with municipalities and partner organizations on regional planning initiatives.
• Assist with updating the SSMMA housing website.
• Participate in SSMMA-related events.

Required Skills
The Planner should have a working knowledge of ArcGIS software including ESRI ArcGIS 10.3 and ArcGIS Online. Familiarity with ESRI Business Analyst Online, ESRI Network Analyst, and ESRI Spatial Analyst is desirable.

A bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress in urban and regional planning or related field of study is
required. Relevant professional experience may be substituted for education.

This is a full time (35 hours/week), salaried position and includes a fringe benefit package. South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association is an equal opportunity employer. Salary is negotiable and is dependent upon qualifications.

The position will remain open until August 12, 2016 at 4:00pm. Please respond with your cover letter
and resume, or with questions about the position by email (preferred), fax or mail to:

Lakeshia Wright, AICP
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
1904 W. 174th Street

East Hazel Crest, Illinois  60429 

Phone: 708.922.4675
Fax: 708.206.1133
Lakeshia.Wright@ssmma.org

Director - Public Affairs Forest Resources Association - Washington, DC

Director, Public Affairs

Forest Resources Association

Washington, DC
An industry trade association seeks a candidate with well-rounded experiences and skills to support its internal operations. The Director of Public Affairs serves as the voice of FRA, managing all communications with members, media and elected officials. The Director reports to the President.

The staff is small and projects many. The association will consider a flexible work schedule for the very best candidate.

Day-to-day work includes: Maintaining effective communications with key external stakeholders; establishing a solid understanding of FRA’s mission, priorities and key issues; proactive collaboration with Regional Managers, Members and Allies to develop targeted strategies for the industry; and managing all external communications activities, including directing and directing staff members who produce external communications via publications, web content, digital and social media, media relations, government relations, and graphic services.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Manage public policy issue advocacy and grassroots. Provide analysis, progress summaries to membership, indicating high priorities as they emerge.
• Serve as National press liaison, producing and distributing news releases, Promote FRA publications, programs and award winners through FRA News Releases.
• Work with FRA’s President to strengthen relationships with organizations, coalitions, and other industry groups and leaders to help advance advocacy for FRA.
• Develop and implement an integrated, organization ­ wide strategic communications plan to broaden awareness of industry and strengthen FRA’s brand identity across key stakeholder audiences
• Maintain Policy Priorities and relevant documents on website. Draft, edit, and posts blogs, creative content, news analysis, and other content.
• Build FRA’s social media profile by managing leading content on Facebook and Twitter.
• Publish FRA monthly bulletin on topical action issues, collaborate with members, regional Managers and Allies. Monitor media and implement pro-active and responsive earned media activities utilizing Association leadership, Region Managers, and allies. Implement an ongoing campaign to keep members educated and motivated.
• Identify and track regulatory concerns and opportunities at federal government level.
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, political science or public policy degrees and 7+ years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding in Federal advocacy/public policy, community organization/mobilization, media/communications, and grassroots advocacy tactic development and implementation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, and the public as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development under time constraints.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for the use of technology and media engagement.
• Able to employ good judgment, flexibility, critical thinking and a practical approach

Internal Number: DPA2016
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About FOREST RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
The Forest Resources Association promotes the interests of forest products industry members in the economical, efficient, and sustainable use of forest resources to meet the needs of the wood fiber supply chain through private enterprise.

Program Director, Federal Advocacy - National League Of Cities - Washington, D.C.

Program Director Federal Advocacy
National League Of Cities  Washington, D.C.
The National League of Cities is seeking an experienced professional to lead the organization’s advocacy before Congress and the federal agencies on human development policy matters, including employment, education, social services, health, and poverty reduction. Reports to the Director, Federal Advocacy.

Examples of Work

• Develops and implements advocacy strategies to protect and promote the local government role in federal human development policy matters in a manner consistent with NLC National Municipal Policy and organizational objectives.
• Facilitates the development of NLC’s policy positions on relevant issues working through assigned policy committees and in consultation with other NLC groups, including the Board, the Advisory Council, constituency groups, and member councils.
• Works collaboratively with national organizations, the state municipal leagues, and other groups as appropriate to achieve NLC’s advocacy goals in these issue areas.
• Identifies emerging issues and establishes strategies to enhance the understanding of federal policy across the larger membership, the Department, and the organization.
• Monitors status of federal legislation, reviews and drafts legislation, and assesses possible impact of pending legislation on local governments and NLC.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed federal agency regulations and submits comments to agencies on behalf of NLC in response to proposals.
• Prepares congressional testimony for NLC and city officials and may testify before Congress or in other venues on NLC policy positions.
• Prepares articles for NLC’s e-newsletters, blog posts, and other publications, as well as materials for posting on NLC’s website and for use by municipal officials, state league staff, congressional offices, NLC Board of Directors, federal advocacy committees, and other national organizations regarding NLC legislative and regulatory activities.
• Plans and coordinates workshops and general sessions at NLC’s two annual conferences, the City Summit and the Congressional City Conference, on related topics.
• Guides the development of short and long-term policy priorities and goals, and ensures the consistency and quality of committee agendas, materials, education, and guidance
• Acts as a resource to other NLC staff on legislative and regulatory issues and strategies.
• May supervise other staff, including defining goals and priorities and providing leadership and direction.
• Some travel required.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in political science, urban affairs, public administration or related field; master’s or law degree required; minimum eight years progressively responsible relevant work experience, on Capitol Hill or with a public interest association, federal agency, or working for a local government in related areas; extensive experience with federal legislative process; supervisory experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of workings of all levels of government, issues of importance to local governments, workings of public interest associations; ability to analyze and communicate these issues effectively; ability to develop and implement lobbying strategies on a variety of issues; ability to build coalitions; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate an adherence to organizational policies and procedures; ability to be collaborative and provide guidance and assistance to other staff; excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and organizational skills; and the ability to interact effectively with local elected officials, federal agency and Congressional officials and staffs, and all levels of NLC staff.

About National League Of CitiesThe National League of Cities was founded in 1924 and is the country’s oldest, largest and most representative organization serving municipal governments. The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages and towns it represents. We currently have 95 employees dedicated to making cities better.