Director of Community Development – Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours required (exempt)

Compensation: $55,000 – $60,000. Includes insurance: medical, dental, LT/ST disability; PTO and Simple IRA.

To Apply:  Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@lincolnparkchamber.com.

Summary:

The Director of Community Development oversees economic development initiatives and business district management. This position also oversees a variety of programs and projects, hires and manages vendors, creates and monitors budgets and administers small business development initiatives.

Senior Project Manager - Metro Strategies (Chicago)

Who: Metro Strategies is a policy, planning and public affairs firm with public, private and nonprofit clients. They provide project management, community outreach and public involvement, issue advocacy strategies, research and policy development, project planning, and grant-writing services to a wide range of clients predominantly in the field of infrastructure and transportation.

What: This position will be assigned to provide planning, policy and communication services to a major infrastructure client and will include such tasks as issue advocacy initiatives, conducting policy review and developing recommendations, and assisting with community level projects. This person must have superior writing and communication skills and have a strong ability to lead and direct multiple projects. Experience working with the public sector on policy, transportation and community issues is required. This work will be located in the western suburbs at the client’s office.
The Senior Project Manager is expected to exemplify the firm’s core values of leadership, problem-solving, accountability, professionalism, and continued personal and professional growth. Key duties include:

Director of Community Development -Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Director of Community DevelopmentLincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Chicago, IL

The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce seeks a Director of Community Development to coordinate and oversee a variety of programs and projects; manage vendors; create and monitor budgets; and direct business district and economic development initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Special Service Areas

• Serve as the project director for the Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Areas (SSA)
• Coordinate and lead meetings, prepare materials, reports, agendas, minutes, etc. for SSA commission
• Solicit contractor bids, negotiate contracts and manage vendors
• Draft, manage and monitor SSA budgets
• Complete all SSA paperwork and documentation required by the City's Department of Planning and Development
• Lead public way aesthetic improvement projects, corridor planning and façade rebate programs
• Oversee special events, promotions, marketing initiatives
• Maintain contact with property and business owners within SSA boundaries and implement outreach programs
• Work closely with volunteer SSA commission to execute annual work plan

Government Affairs and Economic Development

• Lead and manage business attraction initiatives throughout the neighborhood
• Collaborate with LPCC leadership on development and implementation of legislative agenda
• Work closely and build/maintain relationships with area neighborhood associations, elected officials, city departments, businesses and developers on zoning, policy and community relations issues
• Stay informed about local news, projects and developments affecting Lincoln Park

Other

• Attend all SSA events, activities and meetings
• Attend all LPCC events and activities
• Attend community and neighborhood association meetings as LPCC representative
• Coordinate other projects or activities as directed by the LPCC President
• Work as "team player" with other staff members to fulfill LPCC mission

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least four years of work experience (required)
• Must have own transportation (required)
• Strong project management experience and community or economic development experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of urban planning and economic development (preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial statements and budgets
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Experience facilitating effective meetings
• Extraordinary organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and a quick learner of other software
• Occasional evenings/weekends required

About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce:
Founded in 1947, the LPCC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a resource, leader and advocate for the Lincoln Park business community while encouraging and supporting economic development in the area.

Director of Community & Economic Development - Village of La Grange, IL

Director of Community & Economic Development
Village of La Grange, IL

La Grange, IL (15,732) Named one of the Best Places to Live in Chicago Magazine, La Grange is a thriving, family oriented community located 16 miles southwest of Chicago’s loop. The Village is seeking highly professional, energetic and accomplished candidates interested in serving as its next Director of Community and Economic Development. Located in Cook County, La Grange has a bustling downtown with excellent restaurants, high end shops, and an historic movie house. In addition, the community has beautiful neighborhoods and excellent schools all within 2.5 square miles and a short train ride to downtown Chicago.

The Community and Economic Development Director can expect to work on maintaining the Village’s vitality and momentum through business recruitment and retention and guide an engaged and supportive residential and business community. The Director is recommended by the Village Manager and appointed by the Village President and Board of Trustees. The Department includes five full time positions including planning, building and public health professionals.

Qualified individuals will be expected to have a minimum of seven years’ experience including a leadership position in a community development department of comparable complexity, preferably with demonstrated experience in economic development and a record for effective relationships with the business community. Position requires Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; a Master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred with AICP designation a plus. Candidates should possess a team-oriented style of leadership; comprehensive knowledge of modern planning and economic development concepts, principles, strategies, practices, and techniques; a creative, problem-solving approach; well developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Starting salary $120,000+/-, depending on qualifications and experience. Residency is not required. Please apply via our online application system at www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment and send résumé, cover letter, and contact information for 5 professional references by May 2, 2016 to Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA. TEL: 847/380-3240

Chairperson, Department of Urban and Regional Planning Jackson State University - Jackson, MS

Chairperson, Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Jackson State University

Professional Area: 

Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance

Contact person: 

Human Resources

Phone: 

601-979-2015

Website: 

https://jsums.peopleadmin.com

Location: 

Jackson, MS

The College of Public Service (CPS) at Jackson State University invites applications and nominations for a Chair, Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates should be senior scholars with a distinguished record of research, teaching, advising, and service.

This is a 12-month tenured appointment. Desired start date is January 2016. Applications will be reviewed as received. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants can apply and view the full job announcement at: https://jsums.peopleadmin.com.

Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Chief of Staff - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning - Chicago, IL

Chief of Staff

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Catherine Holland-Hatcher

Email: 

chollandhatcher@cmap.illinois.gov

Website: 

http://www.cmap.illinois.gov

Location: 

Chicago, IL

Company/Agency:                 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Job Category:                         Executive Staff

Experience Required:            5+ Years

Salary Range:                        $125,000-$155,000

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee to assist the Executive Director in managing the executive management staff and facilitate the daily operations for the agency. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should apply online at https://cmap.hyrell.com. 

This posting will close on November 2, 2015.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planningis an Equal Opportunity Employer.