Senior Associate for Opportunity Youth Strategies, Thrive Chicago

Who: Thrive Chicago serves as the local backbone in Chicago of the national 100,000 Opportunities Initiative (www.100Kopportunities.org). The 100K initiative aims to be the largest employer-led coalition in the country focused on Opportunity Youth and is currently active in eight cities.

What: As an integral member of Thrive’s dynamic and growing team, the Senior Associate for Opportunity Youth Strategies will work with key partners to support Thrive’s OY strategies aimed at reducing the number of Chicago youth not in school or working. The Senior Associate will work closely with the Thrive Director of Opportunity Youth Strategies to drive forward the work in this portfolio, including: Reconnection Hubs, Learn & Earn, Pathways to Careers, and 100K Opportunities. This position will serve as the primary point of contact and project manager for the wide range of stakeholders engaged in these workstreams. Stakeholders include: public institutions, community based organizations, funders, and employers. This skilled project manager will be flexible in supporting the needs of Thrive’s OY workstreams, ensuring the timely and effective completion of deliverables associated with them. This position will also serve as the primary coordinator of Thrive’s 100K initiative activities and liaison to 100K employers in Chicago. The Senior Associate will work with rest of Thrive team to ensure that all these activities align with and leverage the rest of Thrive’s work. Specific responsibilities include:

Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico

The Community and Regional Planning Department at the University of New Mexico is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Water Resources Planning, Development and Sustainability to commence in the Fall 2018 semester.   Strengths in one or more of the following is desired: arid lands, governance, hydrology, watershed management, ecosystem services, spatial analysis, rural planning, climate change adaptation, Indigenous communities, Chicana and Chicano communities, or Latin America. Rethinking how people manage water is critical to building resilient and just communities.  Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses.

The Community and Regional Planning Department has a diverse faculty and student body who are committed to social transformation, collective action and community engagement that works towards social justice and resilient communities. The Community and Regional Planning Department offers two degrees, a BA in Environmental Planning and Design and an accredited Master of Community and Regional Planning. The MCRP program has concentrations in Natural Resources and Environmental Planning, Indigenous Planning, Community Development, and Physical Planning and Design. The Community and Regional Planning Department is affiliated with the Resource Center for Raza Planning and the Indigenous Design and Planning Institute.  About one-quarter of graduate students are enrolled in dual degrees with Latin American Studies, Water Resources, or Public Administration.  About 65 graduate students and 55 undergraduates are enrolled each year. The faculty is considering embarking on a PhD program. 

For more information: https://unm.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=unm&id=2679

Four UNM faculty members will be at ACSP. We will be at the coffee breaks on Friday and Saturday mornings. Please feel free to come up to us to discuss the positon or email one of us if you’d like to set up a time to meet.

Claudia Isaac (cisaac@unm.edu)

Caroline Scruggs (csruggs@unm.edu)

Jennifer Tucker (jennifertucker@unm.edu)

Renia Ehrenfeucht (rehrenfeucht@unm.edu)

Community Research Intern, Scout Ltd - Philadelphia, PA

Community Research Intern

Scout Ltd

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

Internship

Contact person: 

Kristin Vessio

Email: 

kristin@scout-ltd.com

Website: 

http://www.buildingbok.com

Location: 

Philadelphia, PA

Scout is seeking a part-time Community Research Intern starting early January 2016 to work closely with Scout staff on various projects involving community mapping, needs assessment work, outreach strategies, and nonprofit/organizational partnership building.

This position requires an enthusiastic, outgoing, personable, and detail oriented candidate who understands the relationship between neighborhood community members, their holistic needs, and how those needs interact with the landscape of institutions, nonprofits, and organizations. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Urban Sociology/Urban Studies, Non-profit Leadership, Cultural Anthropology or relevant equivalents.

We are seeking serious candidates willing to commit to a part-time schedule for no less than three months. Successful candidates will have a relevant background, applicable skills and enthusiasm for Scout’s work. We’re looking for engaged thinkers with diverse skill sets, who will bring creativity, experience and enthusiasm to our dedicated team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Produce comprehensive neighborhood analysis, including mapping existing assets and analyzing neighborhood data
• Support the development of our communications strategy with target organizations, partners, programs and/or tenants that fulfill needs as evidenced by assessment
• Prepare and execute outreach strategy as needed
• General administrative tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, as well as mapping and qualitative research skills
• Experience with social media and press outreach
• Editing, copy editing and research skills
• A highly professional demeanor with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, personable, and proactive individual with enthusiasm for Scout’s work
• Must be comfortable performing administrative tasks as assigned
• Interest and awareness of South Philadelphia

Intern will be expected to work from their own laptop or computer and should have access to Microsoft Office.

Intern will be paid a stipend which reflects their experience level and time availability on a monthly basis. Role could start in December if suitable candidate is available and able to start.

Location: Bok, 1901 S. 9th St., Philadelphia
Duration: January 2016 - March 2016

APPLICATION

To apply, send your cover letter and resume with “Community Research Internship” in the subject line to kristin@scout-ltd.com by November 12, 2015.

Community Analytics Analyst - City of Milwaukee, WI

Community Analytics Analyst

City of Milwaukee - Budget and Management

Do you love data and want to help drive decision making for the City of Milwaukee? Yes?  Then check out this current opening!  The Community Analytics Analyst will support the City of Milwaukee’s strategic goals and decision making by using data and statistical analysis, program models and GIS mapping to measure program impacts and efficacy, and to support policy design and implementation.

PURPOSE:  The Community Analytics Analyst will perform projects and analyses focusing on the measurement and analysis that is multi-dimensional, looking at a range of outputs and outcomes, place and geography based, and operationally meaningful to elected officials and senior management.  Projects will focus on high priority City initiatives and will assess how these initiatives impact specific policy issues, making performance measurement and outcomes clear and useful to decision makers and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Conduct analyses of City services and community conditions in various geographies, including use of GIS systems to create maps and use of data sources to assist in program development and impact evaluation working in close collaboration with the Budget office and City departments.

·         Support the development and implementation of performance and outcome measurements with existing City data and other data as appropriate, and incorporate them into City processes such as development of the Executive Budget, Common Council committee communications and the Mayor’s Accountability in Management Program.

·         Support various city planning efforts through report development, drafting data summaries and assembling products for use in presentations to the Common Council, community based organizations and the public.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.  Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economics, or closely related field at time of appointment. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. 

Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.

2.  Three years of experience in statistical analysis developing trends and determining performance and outcome measurements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with ESRI Arch Map, SQL and/or SPSS.

GIS certificate or classes.

SALARY

The current starting salary (PG 2HX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $54,865 annually with appointment up to $68,029 with approval, and the non-resident starting salary is $53,519. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.  
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above. 
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Professional Development Director, International Downtown Association - Washington, D.C.

Professional Development Director 

International Downtown Association

February 25, 2015 

Contact person: 

David Downey, President & CO

Email: 

ddowney@ida-downtown.org

Location: 

Washington, DC

BASIC FUNCTION SUMMARY:   

Establish a clear market understanding for the place management education needs of IDA customers and develop programs, products, and services to meet these needs. Lead professional development programs for IDA members including content for an annual fall conference, multiple regional spring events, an ongoing webinar series, research projects or publications.  Provide direction and oversight to contractors in support of professional development programming and all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Identify industry trends and professional development needs of IDA customers.
• Develop distinct, segmented strategies to serve the needs of a diverse customer base; ensure resources are relevant to varying career stages and organization sizes.
• Secure knowledge resources through research of and engagement with practitioner members and experts.
• Leverage knowledge resources for distribution through multiple channels to include live events, online programs, and publishing.
• Develop and implement assessment tools to gauge member needs and satisfaction of professional development programs. Provide evaluations and key recommendations to IDA leadership and staff members.
• Manage the call for submissions process for the annual conference including implementation of submission website and promotion to encourage submissions.
• Coordinate operational aspects of continuing education programs at IDA conferences and events, such as the collection of speaker biographies, presentations, handouts, and release forms. Establish curriculum, assign program timing and venues. Determine audio-visual and technology needs, and coordinate with vendors on room set-up.
• Identify and manage supplemental contract resources such as event planners, vendors, and temporary staffing to support highest quality educational programming while meeting attendee expectations and overall financial goals.
• Work with appropriate vendors to coordinate the recruitment, training, and placement of volunteers
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and manage work consistent with the approved budget.
• All other duties as assigned

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:Must be able to work with all staff members in a highly interdependent environment.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:IDA Committees, members, contractors, and service providers.

JOB LOCATION:
Washington DC ideally.  Willing to consider alternatives depending on the expertise of the ideal candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate advocate for creating healthy and vibrant urban communities a must. Demonstrated practical experience as a team participant in successful events and conferences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to participate as a self-starting member of a small-staff team. Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Technologically proficient with a solid understanding and ability to use appropriate software products (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and NetForum,). 

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or field related to urban development. Combined five to seven years of related experience with a downtown organization, community or business group, membership organization, or service marketing-related company preferred. Advanced degree or professional certification a plus.

TO APPLY:
To apply to this position send resume, cover letter and salary history to David Downey at ddowney@ida-downtown.org.

Planner III City of Austin

Planner III, City of Austin

Posting Title Planner III

Job Requisition Number COA073302

Position Number 112380

Job Type Full-Time

Division Name NHCD/Housing

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus three (3) years of experience in planning related work.

Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Experience in planning related work may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

None

Notes to Applicants:

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their job application in order

to be considered for the position.

An assessment will be administered during the interview process.

“This position is within the Planning, Policy and Outreach (PPO) division of NHCD. The division works on department and city-wide planning initiatives, with a focus on short-term and long-range planning for increasing housing affordability in the City of Austin. The division also undertakes outreach efforts to the community such as educational forums, responding to citizen requests, and conducting research on housing and community development issues impacting the City of Austin.”

Pay Range $21.69 – $27.56 per hour

Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work varying hours based on business need.

Job Close Date 01/23/2015

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting External

Department Neighb Housing & Community Dev

Regular/Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled

Position

Not Applicable

Category Professional

Location 1000 East 11th Street, Austin TX 78702

Preferred Qualifications 1. High proficiency with GIS

2. Graphic design skills

3. Experience with Affordable Housing Policy

4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for community

engagement

5. Grant-writing experience

6. Ability to speak Spanish

Duties, Functions and

Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities

Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Researches information as requested and/or needed. Analyzes data to discover

patterns and/or discrepancies.

2. Writes information reports. Writes/drafts legal documents, i.e. contracts,

regulations, ordinance amendments, resolutions, etc.

3. Answers citizen questions and provide assistance. Speaks as City representative

before boards, commissions, public groups, etc.

4. Reviews plats and site plans for compliance with policy codes, ordinances,

standards, etc. Reviews traffic impact analyses.

5. Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, departments,

management, etc. Coordinates meetings between consultants, public, etc. and city

staff. Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections.

6, Interprets/explains/enforces city policies and procedures, building/land

development codes specifications, ordinances, etc.

6. Conducts field checks to verify correctness of data. Reviews and evaluates

various reports and studies. Maintain project files and records.

7. Develops short/long range plans.

8. Seeks/evaluates/recommends purchase of city property. Monitor contract

expenditures.

9. Plans and develops survey instruments, i.e. questionnaires, rating scales, etc.,

and methodology for use.

10. Utilizes and modifies computer models and statistical packages for planning

application.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

None

Knowledge, Skills and

Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able

to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations,

that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of the principles of community and urban planning.

Knowledge of federal and state laws relating to planning and urban development.

Knowledge of planning techniques.

Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

Skill in use of computers and related software.

Skill in planning and organizing.

Skill in collecting, tabulating and analyzing demographics statistics.

Ability to work under the pressure of rigid and/or short work cycle.

Ability to apply statistical tools to data.

Ability to maintain a degree of confidentially.

Ability to give public presentations..

Ability to explain and enforce city policies.

Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in procedural, ordinance, charter

and changes in current job practices.

Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public

Does this job require a criminal background investigation?

This position does not require a criminal background investigation

EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you

require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a

question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY

(512) 974-2445.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* This position requires a Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with major coursework in Planning,

Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus three (3) years of experience

in planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for

six (6) months of required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. Experience in planning related

work may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these qualifications?

Yes

No

1.

* Please describe your experience using the Geographic Information System (GIS).

(Open Ended Question)

2.

* Please describe your grant-writing experience and outcomes.

(Open Ended Question)

3.

* Please indicate your level of proficiency in Spanish.

Yes-can read

Yes-can read and speak

Yes-can read speak and write

No

4.

* Please describe your experience working with graphic design software. Provide examples of collateral and

materials designed.

(Open Ended Question)

5.

* Please describe your knowledge of both local and federal policies related to affordable housing and community

development programs.

(Open Ended Question)

6.

* Please describe your community engagement experience. Specify experience working with underserved

communities.

(Open Ended Question)

7.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Other Document

Optional Documents

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