Local Technical Assistance Program Assistant /Associate Planners, The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) - Chicago, IL (two positions)

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Job Category: Local Technical Assistance Program Assistant /Associate Planners (LTA092015) 
Experience Required: 0 to 2 years (Assistant); 3 to 5 years (Associate) 
Salary Range: Assistant: $45,000 - $55,803/ Associate: $54,000 - $66,933

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire two full-time employees to help advance the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program and contribute to the agency’s long-range planning. The positions will be filled at the Assistant or Associate level. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CMAP was created in 2005 to integrate planning for land use and transportation in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. In October 2010, CMAP released GO TO 2040, the region’s long-range comprehensive plan. The agency is now focusing on implementing the plan, which includes technical assistance to local governments as a major activity. For more information on GO TO 2040, visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/2040.

Position Description
The position is primarily expected to contribute to the LTA program. This program was initiated in spring 2011 to create new resources for technical assistance and coordinate with existing technical assistance activities. It has resulted in a series of innovative local projects in the Chicago region that support livability principles, implement GO TO 2040, and build capacity in local communities. Over 100 projects have been completed to date, with 50 more underway. Projects include comprehensive plans, corridor or subarea plans, zoning revisions, studies of special topics such as housing or economic development, and similar planning activities. This program requires travel throughout the region; candidates must have the ability and willingness to work with communities across the region. To obtain more information on the LTA program, please visit www.cmap.illinois.gov/lta.

The position may also be asked to contribute to other CMAP activities, including but not limited to the update of GO TO 2040, which is due in October 2018, as well as the agency’s general activities in policy, programming, and planning.
Responsibilities
Essential functions of this position are to:

• Manage and support local plans produced through CMAP’s LTA program.
  
• Incorporate the principles of GO TO 2040 into local plans.
  
• Contribute to all elements of local plan development, including research, analysis, mapping,
  

writing, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local project sponsors and partner organizations, and communicate CMAP’s principles effectively.
  
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to complex projects.
  Qualifications
  CMAP will recruit two planners at the Assistant or Associate level with the knowledge, experience, and skills to assist with the development and implementation of local plans, focusing primarily on the intersection between transportation and land use. The successful candidate must demonstrate:
  

•   Knowledge of local planning practice in northeastern Illinois, including plan and ordinance preparation, development review, and the role of appointed and elected officials.
  
•   Understanding of the links between transportation, land use, housing, economic development, taxation, environment and natural resources, and community development.
  
•   Ability to provide technical assistance, conducts trainings and workshops, and develops innovative, collaborative solutions to build local capacity.
  
•   Experience working with elected officials and local government staff in designing and implementing policies, strategies, and regulatory approaches that support sustainability and address socioeconomic inequities.
  
•   Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
•   Interest and ability to interact with partner agencies, local governments, and the general
  public.
  
•   Ability to manage and contribute to complex projects and to work as part of a multi-
  disciplinary team.
  Beyond these general qualifications, the position is expected to help advance the LTA program in specific ways. It is not expected that any single candidate will be able to contribute in all of these areas, so candidates should specify which of these best match their experience and skills. All of these represent potential areas of expansion and growth for the LTA program. Specific areas of interest include:
  

•   Transportation planning. This includes experience with the development of local transportation plans. Transportation plans produced by CMAP through the LTA program typically are multi-modal in nature and conducted at the corridor or municipal level. Experience, knowledge, or interest in freight is particularly desired.
  
•   Ordinances and development regulations. As the LTA program continues to expand its technical assistance offerings beyond producing plans, projects that involve zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, development review processes, and other development regulations will increase in importance, and candidates with this type of experience are desired.
  
•   Municipal governance and operations. The most common sponsor of LTA projects are municipalities. Developing implementable recommendations requires an understanding of municipal capacity, and plans often directly recommend actions to improve municipal governance and operations. Experience working with lower-capacity municipalities, either on staff or as a consultant, is desired.
  
•   Outreach and engagement. A hallmark of CMAP’s planning work is active and innovative engagement of stakeholders and the general public. Candidates with demonstrated experience or interest in outreach and engagement are desired.
  

It is understood that candidates at the Assistant level will have limited work experience, but they should demonstrate strong interest and familiarity with the topics addressed by CMAP. Candidates at the Associate level are expected to have several years of direct work experience in relevant topics. At both levels, demonstrated ability to contribute to complex projects and work as part of a team is required.
Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related discipline is required, and a Master’s degree is preferred for both the Associate and Assistant level. At least 3 to 5 years of work experience in planning is required for the Associate level; candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience are better suited for the Assistant level.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply online at https://cmap.hyrell.com. Posting End Date
This posting will close on December 6, 2015.
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Director of Programs, Cities of Service - New York, NY

Director of Programs at Cities of Service 

Cities of Service 

Experience: 

7-10 years

Website: 

http://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/1060

Location: 

New York, NY

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Cities of Service supports mayors and city chief executives to activate impact volunteering initiatives – city-led, citizen-powered programs that target specific needs and achieve measurable outcomes. Our coalition is comprised of more than 200 cities in the US and UK, representing more than 50 million people in 45 states, and more than 10 million in the UK. Our approach prioritizes impact, creates capacity, and instills a model that can be replicated across multiple issues. Cities use proven tools and methods to engage community members in addressing issues ranging from revitalizing neighborhoods to supporting youth and education. Residents are recast as co-producers of solutions and work side by side with municipal government to create real and lasting change. 

ABOUT THE POSITION: Cities of Service is hiring an experienced Director of Programs who will take its programming from initial concept to strategy to plan to execution. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience managing programmatic delivery. This is an ideal opportunity for a creative, strategic, polished team manager who is excited to join a rapidly growing organization. The Director of Programs will report into the Executive Director and will be a thought partner and advisor to her and other senior leaders. 

Local Initiatives Organizer, The Democracy at Work Institute - Oakland, CA

Local Initiatives Organizer

Job posted by: Democracy at Work Institute

The Democracy at Work Institute (Institute) seeks an experienced, self-directed, and collaborative person to join our dynamic national organization supporting the field of worker cooperative development. The Local Initiatives Organizer will support efforts to mobilize policies and resources, as well as build capacity for scaled cooperative development at the local level in cities across the country.

Essential Duties

Assessment, Strategy Development and Relationship-Building

• Conduct a listening and assessment project to understand the strengths, needs and gaps of various local organizing efforts to promote worker ownership in cities across the country.
• Distill and share with our staff lessons learned from cities where the Institute is playing an active support role.
• Play an ear-to-the ground role in local organizing efforts: maintain regular communication with local contacts and stay up to date on all the local cooperative development initiatives, city interest, and possibilities across the country.
• Identify and build relationships with key actors supporting worker cooperative development at the local and national level.
• Work with Institute staff, local actors, and local and national partner organizations to develop and refine place-based strategies for supporting scaled worker cooperative development.

Policy strategy

• Work with our staff and outside consultant to support the creation and replication of model resolutions and policies.
• Manage on-line dissemination of sample and model policies and resolutions, as well as tools for collective impact.

Capacity-Building

• Work with the Institute team to develop trainings and provide technical assistance to help build the capacity of local cooperative developers and other partner organizations.
• Support the creation of tools, curriculum and outreach materials specific to policy development, organizing, power mapping, equity and accessibility, ecosystem analysis, collective impact.

Ecosystem Development

• Present or coordinate presentations to a variety of partners on various cooperative development models and strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with other organizations in the support ecosystem for worker cooperatives: business advisors, capital providers, government agencies, and technical assistance providers, etc.
• Participate in meetings, work groups, and projects of local worker cooperative groups and coalition(s), actively supporting a collaborative, strategic approach.

Outreach, Public Relations

• Do outreach, attend events and give presentations to cooperative developers, economic development officials, small business support centers, and other stakeholder groups.
• Recruit, train and supervise an "organizing corps" in 2-3 cities to do basic education and awareness-raising about worker cooperatives as a community wealth building strategy.
• Communicate lessons learned from local organizing initiatives to the field through a variety of means such as writings and conference presentations.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information.

Qualifications

• Organizing: Experience in community or labor organizing, power mapping, grassroots mobilization, and/or participatory community needs assessment is required.
• Worker cooperatives: Interest in worker cooperatives and other democratic employee ownership structures is required; experience with these business models is strongly preferred. You must be willing to become fluent in the basics of cooperative business functions (business planning and feasibility, equity and capital structures, governance and management functions, etc.) in order to communicate about them knowledgably to a variety of audiences.
• Community economic development: Background in economic development, community economic development, urban planning, and municipal policy is strongly preferred.
• Communication and training: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, including presentation and training skills, and familiarity with participatory and popular education. Strong phone skills and ability to build relationships remotely are key to success in this position.
• Diplomacy and discretion: Strong diplomatic skills and judgment are required in this position. You need to be able to both see possibility and ask hard questions with respect and discretion.
• Equity lens and cultural competency: You must be able to communicate with a broad range of people and institutions confidently and effectively, with a critical analysis of power, privilege, race, class and gender.
• Bilingual: The ability to speak both English and Spanish proficiently is required.
• Self-management: Our staff is highly autonomous. You should be a self-starter, comfortable taking initiative, scoping projects, managing priorities and time, and holding yourself accountable to realistic goals, with the support of co-workers committed to your success.

Commitment: This is a full-time job, based in either our Oakland or New York City offices. A substantial amount of travel is expected, averaging one trip per month.

Compensation: Compensation depends on experience and will be commensurate with other positions in the field. The Democracy at Work Institute offers competitive compensation, full health benefits coverage, a generous time-off policy, and a highly participatory, mutually supportive workplace. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of all staff.

How to apply

How to Apply:

• Applications are due August 11, 2015. The position is open until filled.
• Email a cover letter, indicating why you are interested in this specific position and what skills, qualities and relationships you will bring to the organization,along with a resume to hiring@institute.usworker.coop. Include the subject line "Application for ___ position."
• If you are applying for multiple positions, send multiple emails.
• No phone or email inquiries.

Senior Program Officer - Environment, The Kresge Foundation - Troy, MI

Senior Program Officer - Environment

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Company:The Kresge Foundation

Location:Troy, MI

Date Posted:March 4, 2015

~~The Kresge Foundation
Senior Program Officer - Environment

The Kresge Foundation, based in Metropolitan Detroit, is seeking to recruit a Senior Program Officer - Environment.  The Senior Program Officer will work as part of a dynamic team charged with implementing strategies aimed to build communities’ resilience in the face of climate change. The ideal Senior Program Officer candidate is an individual with expertise in urban climate-change adaptation and experience in community engagement and equity.

About the Foundation

The Kresge Foundation (Foundation) is a $3.6 billion private, national foundation headquartered in Metropolitan Detroit, that works to expand opportunities in America's cities through grantmaking and investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, community development, and its place-based efforts in Detroit. The Foundation’s way of working emphasizes cross-sectoral, high-engagement philanthropy that encompasses not only grantmaking and social investments, but also strategic communications and field-building activities. In 2014, the Board of Trustees approved 408 awards totaling $242.5 million; $138.1 million was paid out to grantees over the course of the year. In addition, our Social Investment Practice made commitments totaling $20.4 million in 2014.

For more general information about the Foundation, please visit its website at www.kresge.org.

About the Environment Program

The Kresge Foundation’s Environment Program seeks to help civic leaders build the resilience of their communities in the face of climate change.  For the Kresge Foundation, resilience means not just withstanding stresses but also prospering under a wide range of climate-influenced circumstances. Resilience in the long term is possible only if society reduces greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.  Kresge’s perspective is that communities should advance comprehensive and integrated approaches to build their resilience, pursuing climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation and social cohesion while elevating the inclusion and benefit of low-income and vulnerable populations in such efforts. The Kresge Foundation is particularly concerned about the disproportionate effect climate change has on people with limited economic resources. The Foundation believes it’s critical to engage people from historically underrepresented groups in efforts to build resilient communities.

Kresge supports both place-based and field-building efforts.  Within the place-based work, the Environment Program directs funding to four focal areas, which are at differing stages of buildout: climate resilience and urban opportunity, urban energy resilience, climate resilience in coastal cities and regions, and sustainable water-resources management in a changing climate. In each of these areas, the Environment Program seeks to foster locally grounded communities of practice. The Environment Program also endeavors to learn from the work of its grantees and partners and to see those lessons inform the emergent climate-resilience field nationally.

About the Position - Senior Program Officer

The Senior Program Officer will report to the Environment Program’s Managing Director and will work in close partnership with other members of the Environment Team as well as with other staff across the Kresge Foundation. A spirit of and commitment to collegiality and collaboration is an essential core value in the Kresge Foundation and within the Environment Program.

The Senior Program Officer will work as part of creative team charged with building and implementing a bold, entrepreneurial and innovative program aimed to foster communities’ resilience in the face of climate change.  The Senior Program Officer will work with national, state, municipal and county leaders to support the creation of tools and strategies that inform, equip, and empower decision makers.  Moreover, the Senior Program Officer will strengthen the capacity of place-based entities, community leaders, and anchor organizations working to improve climate resilience.  In addition, the Senior Program Officer will capture and share learning distilled from grantees and others to inform the field of practice nationally. 

The Senior Program Officer will create and provide intellectual support to networks of individuals and organizations working to improve climate resilience planning, development and implementation. The Senior Program Officer will be based in Troy, Michigan and is required to travel primarily within the U.S. approximately 25%-35% of work days.

The broad responsibilities for the Senior Program Officer are as follows:

• Shaping grantmaking and investment strategies within the Environment Program, particularly with respect to sustainable water resources management in a changing climate.

• Preparing, individually and with other team members, strategy papers, grant recommendations, other written materials, and verbal presentations for the Foundation’s management and Board of Trustees.

• Identifying, conducting due diligence on, and recommending for support, those grants and social investments that advance the Program’s strategies.

• Assessing the merit of potential grant and investment opportunities and monitoring active grants and investments through review of written materials, conversations by phone, and in-person site visits.

• Analyzing grantee reports and updates to determine progress toward expressed outcomes, and contributing to the team’s learning and evaluation efforts.

• Representing the Foundation professionally to external entities.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Attributes

Beyond these objectives and responsibilities, the Senior Program Officer should, ideally, possess the following professional qualifications and personal attributes:

Professional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated thought leadership and understanding of the causes of climate change and its effects on built, natural, and human systems. Experience in climate-change adaptation and resilience as relevant to the urban context is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working with city, municipal, state, and national public policy leaders; the private sector; nonprofit advocates; and other community stakeholders.

• Experience working with racially and ethnically diverse and low-income communities. Experience working on environmental sustainability and social change in urban areas is preferred.

• Experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to effect change and in promoting and contributing to a strong learning culture.

• Experience in project development, development of budgets and work plans, project management, and negotiation of contracts.

• Experience using non-grant forms of capital (e.g., debt, equity, and program related investments) in the nonprofit sector and/or knowledge of capital barriers in the climate-resilience field where philanthropic investment may be relevant is preferred.

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to listen well, convey thoughts clearly, speak in public, and work effectively as a member of a team.

• Experience working in, or in close partnership with, the philanthropic sector is preferred.

• Minimum of seven years’ work experience, ten years’ preferred.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study is required.

Personal Attributes:

• Personal creativity and strategic vision, coupled with an ability to listen to others and learn from their best ideas – a sense of inquisitiveness and intellectual curiosity.

• Strong commitment to the Foundation’s vision and its five values (i.e., stewardship, respect, creativity, partnership, and opportunity) with the ability to demonstrate those values in daily interactions.

• An entrepreneurial, creative spirit.

• A willingness to challenge conventional wisdom.

• An eagerness to embrace new ideas and perspectives.

• An interest in working as a member of a dynamic team.

• A demeanor that demonstrates both confidence and humility.

• A sense of optimism and humor.

Compensation

The Kresge Foundation offers an excellent benefits package and a salary that is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter explaining how your skills and background fit this position and a resume to Daniel Sherman, President, Explore Company at resumes@explorecompany.com. Refer to Kresge/SPOE in the subject line. No phone calls please.

The Kresge Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All correspondence will remain confidential.

Chief Operating Officer, Futurewise - Seattle, WA

Chief Operating Officer

Futurewise

March 23, 2015

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Christina Hannan

Email: 

jobs@futurewise.org

Website: 

http://www.futurewise.org

Location: 

Seattle, WA

About Futurewise

Futurewise works throughout Washington State to create healthy thriving communities and protect natural resource lands and fish and wildlife habitat to achieve a better quality of life for present and future generations. We work with communities to implement effective planning and policies that build community, stop sprawl, provide efficient transportation choices, address climate change, create affordable housing and strong local businesses, and sustain healthy natural systems. We provide research and analysis, planning and policy strategies, community education and advocacy, and legal expertise to maintain and improve the quality of life in Washington State. 

General Job Description

Futurewise has been growing steadily over the last three years and desires to build a strong management foundation to sustain this strategic path. The Board of Directors and the Executive Director are looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience scaling an organization, leading a management team, and developing a performance culture among a group of diverse, talented individuals who make Futurewise an impactful organization. The Chief Operating Officer will be a leader who is able to help others at Futurewise deliver results that make our mission a reality. Importantly, the Chief Operating Officer will have the skills and experience to enable him/her to tap into the power and creative spark that each member of the team brings to the mission and that drives the Futurewise vision and its impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer will have both internal and external responsibilities, ranging from partner development and project management (business development, strategic management support of high-quality product delivery) to human capital (HR/recruiting, mentoring, career progression). The Chief Operating Officer will partner closely with the Executive Director to chart Futurewise’s future growth and strategic response to an ever-increasing demand for the organization’s services.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative environment to build a more sustainable and equitable future for communities in Washington State.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer will lead internal operations and will have the following responsibilities:

Organization Building

Serving as the internal leader of the organization, the Chief Operating Officer will:

• Working in partnership with the Executive Director, develop thought leadership around strategic direction of organization and help implement the organization’s strategic plan and put in place the processes that support achieving the plan
• Own the overall operational plan and budget. Manage their collaborative development with Executive Director and staff
• Own the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization
• Own Futurewise’s day-to-day operations. Manage the essential internal organization activities (human resources, administration, strategic and organizational planning)
• Identify and implement best practices, improving and replacing internal systems as needed, including information technology, with an eye toward future goals and budgets
• Provide for all staff, including regional operations, a strong day-to-day leadership presence
• Mentor and coach staff to promote professional development, integrated program performance and significant job satisfaction
• Grow revenue and contract management infrastructure within programs.

Serving as a key resource for the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer will:

• Keep the Executive Director apprised of operational and budget status
• Develop and implement systems for reporting, measurement and supporting programmatic performance and results
• Represent Futurewise in industry group conferences, professional associations and other public venues
• Work with the Board of Directors in the Board’s capacity as a full Board, Executive Committee and Chairs/Members of  key board committees
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Futurewise’s external partners and represent Futurewise in select public venues.

Key Qualifications

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Futurewise and be driven by our vision of making Washington State a better place for all to live in. The candidate will demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change consistent with Futurewise’s mission. We are seeking a candidate that has both proven experience in scaling a multi-site organization with a diverse set of programs and funders with resulting responsibilities and demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a hard-working, talented and diverse values driven team.

The attributes and experience we will be looking for include:

• Results-proven track record of exceeding goals and consistent with a bottom-line orientation;
• Strategic Vision and Agility-ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan;
• Capacity Building—ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a top-notch workforce and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly;
• Leadership and Organization-capacity for managing, leading and supporting people; a team builder who has experience in scaling up organizations; ability to connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower top-notch leaders; and cultivate entrepreneurship and innovation;
• General Management—thorough understanding of finance, internal management systems, and human resource requirements.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 10+ years in a senior management position in a nonprofit organization, foundation, private sector, or government agencies
• A Master’s Degree either in business administration, planning or policy.
• Demonstrated record of delivering superior results in complex, pressure-driven circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people – junior and senior, for-profit, public, and nonprofit, and from diverse backgrounds
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational settings
• Demonstrated record of being a self-starter, self-motivated with imagination, creativity and discipline
• Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor

Project Location: This position is based in Seattle, WA.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision, paid, leave, and retirement.

Posting Expiration Date: Position is open until filled; first consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2015. 

How to Apply: Position open immediately; for full consideration, please provide materials as soon as possible. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and at least three references in PDF format to jobs@futurewise.org. Please place “Chief Operating Officer” in the subject line of the email and address the cover letter to Christina Hannan. Please label any submitted materials, including the cover letter, resume, and references with your last name. In the body of the email, please let us know how you found out about the position.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Due to the large number of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Futurewise is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in all areas of its operations. We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and promotion for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, pregnancy and childbirth, family responsibilities, or any other basis protected by applicable laws, regulations, or guidelines relating to discrimination in employment.

Community Builder, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District - Gary, IN

Job Posting:  Community Builder Legacy Foundation recently awarded the community of Miller in Gary, IN a grant under the Neighborhood Spotlight program.  Neighborhood Spotlight guides a cross-section of community members to work collaboratively and collectively on improving quality of life. As the convening organization, Miller Beach Arts & Creative District has been asked to hire an employee to  spearhead the coordination of neighborhood relationships. With support from Legacy Foundation staff and consultants, Neighborhood Spotlight communities will organize, decide and act upon projects that can profoundly change their future. Please see job description below.  Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume by January 11, 2015 to: Karren Lee email:  karrenlee@pmlee.com Community Organizer The community organizer is responsible for developing an active Neighborhood Spotlight organization in the Miller section of Gary, IN.  This position reports directly to the President of the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District (which serves as the convening organization for Miller for this project). Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize people to build a strong, diverse community, to develop strong leadership, and to maintain commitment and involvement at high levels over time. Proven ability to work with large groups of diverse people. Demonstrated ability in leadership development. Ability to design and execute a development and training program. Ability to establish and support grassroots committees and activities. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office and social media tools. Data analysis skills.  Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with prospective volunteers, community leadership, government officials, and members of the business community. Demonstrated commitment to supporting long-term capacity building efforts with the goal of community improvement. Demonstrated out-of-the-box critical thinking. Responsibilities: Develop and implement a plan for organizing residents, business owners, community leaders, and organization and church members as formal and informal leaders.  Secure buy-in and tangible commitment from them.  Effectively communicate information on the roles, responsibilities, and goals of Neighborhood Spotlight. Build excitement and enthusiasm among the participants.   Identify, recruit, support and encourage potential leaders and develop leadership skills and abilities. This process must include significant participation by individuals representing the varied economic, social, ethnic and racial demographics of the community.  Conduct outreach using a variety of methods including social media, Constant Contact, flyers, informal and formal meetings, and others. Document and process a large and varied amount of feedback, evaluate and prioritize it, and create an implementation plan. Work with stakeholders to encourage and maintain their commitment, motivation, and participation in activities supporting community goals.  Initiate planning with volunteers for appropriate activities to enhance the above. Facilitate a cooperative working relationship among the diverse group to ensure a successful outcome. Ensure proper project management and implementation of the community-selected activities.  Experience: Minimum two years' demonstrated experience in the field of community organizing, leadership, capacity building and working with diverse groups of people. Education: College degree preferred. Salary: $30,000 full-time position. Time frame:  1 year. Possible extension depending on achieved deliverables and availability of grant funding