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Central Illinois Grassroots Organizer - Grassroots Collaborative

Who: Grassroots Collaborative

What: ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: Grassroots Collaborative (501c3) builds power with working families through strategic community-labor organizing, grassroots leadership development, civic engagement, and research. We organize to win progressive policies and systems change that improve the lives of low-to-moderate income people and communities of color. We utilize popular education to build consciousness, and build organization that unites residents, community and labor organizations to create transformative change for a more just society. Our affiliated 501c4, Grassroots Illinois Action, works to build community political power through issue advocacy and electoral strategies. We are based in 2 locations, Chicago and Peoria.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Grassroots Collaborative engages in campaigns to make corporations, big banks, and the rich pay their fair share. Our member organizations are facing the combined impact of public financial crises (state and city budgets) and decades of disinvestment from communities of color. In the summer of 2017 we launched an initiative to begin building labor-community alliances in additional Illinois cities, beyond Chicago, to grow the power of working families and communities of color beyond Chicago and across the state. This was the origin of the Peoria People’s Project (P3), which was launched with founding members Peoria Federation of Teachers, Change Peoria and SEIU Healthcare IL&IN. The Peoria People’s Project seeks to win economic and racial justice for working families in the Peoria area, through issue organizing, voter engagement and effective labor-community coalition building.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHANGE Illinois - Chicago, IL

CHANGE Illinois Chicago, IL

www.changeil.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHANGE Illinois (Coalition for Honest and New Government Ethics) is a reform organization committed to promoting honest, uncompromised governmental leadership, open elections, a high degree of voter participation, and an effective policy making system with potent checks and balances in Illinois state and local government. These outcomes are achieved through research, public education, coalition building, strategic communications and policy development. CHANGE engages Illinois residents in creating a government that is more transparent, accountable, and responsive to their needs. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors of engaged civic, business and non- profit leaders with decades of collective experience in the public and private sector, who represent an important network of influence.
The Executive Director of CHANGE Illinois is charged with carrying out its mission under the direction of its Board of Directors. Together, the Executive Director and Board are responsible for maintaining the health and vitality of the organization, setting its strategic direction, and assuring accountability of CHANGE Illinois to its diverse constituents.
CHANGE Illinois seeks an entrepreneurial, highly motivated self-starter with the energy and tenacity to guide governmental reform initiatives. Prior experience in a leadership role where s/he has either reported directly to or worked closely with a Board of Directors is preferred. Experience with and a passion for reform movements is required. A track record of influencing others to action and the ability to galvanize support for CHANGE Illinois initiatives is sought. Ability to successfully sustain and build a coalition and act as a consensus builder is required. The ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully securing funds from individuals, foundations, and other revenue sources. An undergraduate degree is required.
Applications and nominations are being received by Rhyan Zweifler, President of Noetic Search at resumes@noeticexsearch.com. If interested, please submit a current resume and cover letter to the above email address. For more information, visit www.noeticexsearch.com or www.changeil.org.
CHANGE Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.

Land Use Planning Director - Multnomah County, OR

Land Use Planning Director

Multnomah County, OR

Professional Area:

Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement

Experience:

5-7 years

Contact person:

Kandace Bell

Phone:

503-988-6928

Fax:

503-988-3048

Email:

Kandace.Bell@multco.us

Website:

http://www.multco.us

Location:

Portland, OR

Salary Range: $78,903.60 - $118,355.76 Annually

Closing Date: June 22, 2015

Are you passionate about conserving natural resources and guiding land uses to sustain and enhance the communities of Multnomah County? Are you able to engage with the community and regional land use partners in order to protect and preserve natural and build environments uniformly and fairly while responding to and facilitating change? Do you uphold high ethical standards and professional integrity to achieve fairness and equality when developing and implementing policies? See our brochure for more information about the position and the organization here.

If you are a progressive leader with a desire to reflect community values through improving health and safety, promoting livability, protecting and preserving the environment and providing quality government services with a track record to prove it; and you are interested in serving as the next Land Use Planning Director for Multnomah County, we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Ideal Candidate Profile: The preferred candidate will bring these skills and strengths:

Ability to provide leadership, direction and effective implementation to achieve goals and objectives.
Confidence in your executive decision-making and direction, and the ability to align and lead internal and external stakeholders and leaders to achieve goals.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to effectively apply principles and best practices of administration in the public sector, including methods and techniques used in fiscal administration, project management, program evaluation and strategic planning.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of people contacted in the course of work; ability to effectively resolve problems and conflicts and/or negotiate solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
Ability to effectively identify and respond to the public and elected officials’ issues and concerns with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.

And demonstrate these core competencies:

Strategic Planning

Creativity and Innovation: Ability to generate new and innovative approaches to problem solving that are effective and responsive.
Flexibility: Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
Strategic Vision: Ability to translate big-picture vision and goals into plans that are realistic and effective.

Leading People

Build Talent Pools: Hire, mentor and develop a qualified, diverse workforce.
Results Driven: Measure success by outcomes rather than inputs. Set high standards of performance.
Performance Management: Streamline and remove processes that do not bring value to the customer.
Cultural Competency: Ability to develop and maintain working relationships in cross-cultural situations.

Building Coalitions

Partnering: Build alliances and collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships.
Business Acumen: Manage human, financial and information resources strategically.

To Qualify:

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public policy, public health, business administration or related field; AND
At least five years of experience as a subject matter expert in land use planning, programs and laws.
An equivalent combination of qualifying professional level experience and relevant education that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

A Master’s degree is preferred and can substitute for two years management experience.
Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, having held a leadership role in a substantial and complex government agency, a not-for-profit, or a for-profit corporation that involves leading a diverse staff and management of significant funds is ideal and a record of successfully completing increasingly difficult assignments having significant impact or risk.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please go to our website at www.multco.us/jobs and complete the online application for consideration today!

Manager of Policy Outreach, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy - Washington, D.C.

Updated and reposted, May 15, 2015 — Open until filled

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), a nonprofit organization with more than 160,000 members and supporters, is the nation's largest trails organization dedicated to connecting people and communities by creating a nationwide network of public trails, many from former rail lines and connecting corridors. Founded in 1986, RTC’s national office is located in Washington, D.C., with regional offices in California, Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

This position is located in our national office in downtown Washington, D.C., and is easily accessible from Metro’s red, orange, silver and blue lines.

The Manager of Policy Outreach will serve as a hub for coalition building and active-transportation advocacy at the state and local levels, and for communications with partner organizations at all levels.

Duties

Work with RTC’s field and policy teams, and the Partnership for Active Transportation, to build and support advocacy coalitions with a variety of strategic partners at the state and local levels. Key constituencies include advocates for trails, walking, biking, public health and economic development, as well as local business leaders and elected officials. Travel to strategically important states and cities to build organizational relationships.
Contribute to the establishment of state and local policies funding trail and active-transportation networks by disseminating tools and strategies, problem-solving for policy campaigns, and connecting allies with each other and RTC advocacy resources.
Track important policy developments at the local and state level around the country and identify opportunities to create visibility for RTC initiatives and on-the-ground success stories, such as those in RTC’s Story Bank.
Develop an inventory of organizational allies at the state and local levels with an assessment of their scope of influence. Contribute to a nationwide strategy for power-mapping and influencing key decision-makers on the federal, state and local level.
Write advocacy-focused e-newsletters and targeted messages aimed at engaging advocates and coalition partners around the country.
Assemble lists of professionals working in related fields—such as trails, walking and bicycling—and help to cultivate by establishing opportunities for them to engage with RTC.
Work with the Advocacy Coordinator to develop a Web-based support center for RTC staff and partners to enable successful state and local advocacy campaigns. The center will provide policy models and advocacy materials specific to local and state advocacy for trails, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and assist with campaigns and problem-solving. (The role of the manager is to develop guidance on building effective coalitions and resources on issues that state and local advocates may confront.)
Represent RTC at events and conferences.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. This position will report to the Director of Government Relations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as planning or political science. A graduate degree is preferred.
Three years or more of directly relevant work experience
Experience organizing coalitions and working collaboratively with advocacy organizations
Success in advancing legislative policy initiatives
A working understanding of federal transportation policies
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Passion for promoting trails, walking and bicycling

How to Apply

Please use one form of transmitting your resume. No phone calls please. Recruiters, please do not contact our offices.

Mail, fax or email cover letter, résumé and three professional references to:

Elton A. Clark
Human Resources Manager
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
The Duke Ellington Building
2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20037

Email: elton@railstotrails.org
Fax: 202.223.9257

Midwest Policy Manager, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy - Dayton, OH

Open until filled

This position is located in Dayton, Ohio.

The Midwest Policy Manager will facilitate coalition building, communicate with partner organizations and advocate for funding for trails and active-transportation networks at the state and local levels. The manager will closely collaborate with both national policy staff and field staff to deliver on RTC’s policy and trail development goals in the Midwest.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Work closely with RTC policy staff and the Midwest Director of Trail Development to retain and grow a broad-based network of Midwest community leaders and partner organizations that support the adoption of trail and active-transportation policies at federal, state and local levels, with a strategic eye on prioritizing critical unmet needs of the regional trails and active-transportation movement. Key partners may include advocates for trails, walking, biking, public health and economic development, as well as local business leaders and elected officials.
Work with partners to secure state and local policies that advance trail networks, with a focus on increasing public funding for trail connections.
Influence policy leaders in Midwest states where RTC has identified: 1) specific opportunities to secure dollars for trail networks and 2) local ties to nationally significant RTC-led trail-network projects. Coordinate with RTC’s national field team and partners to influence state and local policies.
Work with RTC’s policy team to develop and implement strategies to influence key Congressional representatives from the Midwest, as necessary, to impact critical federal policy decisions relating to trails and active transportation.
Work with RTC’s Advocacy Coordinator to inform and engage RTC’s partner organizations, members and supporters in the Midwest with locally relevant messages. Communication channels include RTC’s social media and email platforms, as well as online platforms managed by key partners.
Travel to strategically important states and cities to: 1) build organizational relationships, 2) assist partners in obtaining tools and developing strategies, 3) problem solve for policy campaigns and 4) represent RTC at events and conferences. This may include work outside the Midwest region when critical organizational needs arise.