Coordinator of Economic Development (I), Dept. of Planning & Development - Chicago, IL

 Job Description

 

COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I (Small Business)  Job Number:  403082   Description   JOB ANNOUNCEMENT   COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I   DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Bureau of Small Business Development   Number of Positions: 1   Starting Salary: $74,244.00   Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/14/2024   Under general supervision, the Coordinator of Economic Development I is responsible for supporting the Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) and other Small Business Development bureau programs including managing projects, developing policy regarding neighborhood development, and identifying and obtaining resources and assistance needed to expand, retain, or relocate business or cultural operations in the City of Chicago, and performs related duties as required.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES Works with the Program Director to manage the SBIF program including coordinating with the program administrator, communicating with applicants and stakeholders, program marketing, reporting and data management, data visualization, program evaluation, and compliance Collects and analyzes programmatic, land use, zoning, social, and/or economic development data Creates and designs reports and visualizations from program data to effectively share information and provide insights for process and policy improvements Creates online application and design infrastructure to support use of department’s project management tool Supports and coordinates Bureau of Small Business Development’s data collection and program reporting Supports other Small Business Development bureau initiatives such as the Local Industrial Retention Initiative (LIRI) and Special Service Area (SSA) programs Oversees and participates in studies identifying opportunities with the greatest economic development impact for designated areas and programs Identifies funding opportunities, sites, and areas for proposed development, expansion projects, or initiatives Coordinates planning efforts between department bureaus, City departments, community organizations, sister government agencies, and developers for the purpose of implementing project work plans Coordinates and conducts public meetings and project presentations to community groups to promote available economic development programs and incentives as well as other City initiatives Oversees projects and ensures compliance with scope, budget, and timeline Coordinates and facilitates Economic Development (ED) program activities to achieve the City’s economic development strategies Makes policy recommendations and develops appropriate policies, programs, and ordinances to further the goals of revitalizing Chicago’s commercial corridors Researches, prepares, and monitors grant applications and other alternative funding sources; administers grant-funded projects for the division; monitors financial grant compliance and prepares grant reimbursement requests Develops, implements, and tracks economic development efforts to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s economic development program Additional duties may be required for this position   Qualifications   Location:          121 N LaSalle Street, 10th Floor Days:                Monday – Friday (occasional weekend hours may be required) Hours:              9:00am – 5:00pm (occasional evening hours may be required)   THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Six (6) years of work experience in economic development; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of work experience in economic development; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of work experience in economic development; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of work experience in economic development   NOTE: Applicants selected to interview will be required to submit a work portfolio at the time of interview   SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a skills assessment and/or written exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.   Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following: Bi-lingual (Spanish) fluency   APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required employment/hiring plan provisions, federal, state, and local laws, and collective bargaining agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago   COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA), and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. The learn more about our hiring processes click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.   The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.   City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor   Job Posting : Sep 23, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |  Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Oct 14, 2024, 11:59:00 PM BU: 10 | Salary: $74,244.00  Pay Basis : Yearly APPLY here!

Analyst – Portfolio Management, Partners Enterprise Capital, Chicago

Who:  Partners Enterprise Capital, Chicago

What:  Analyst – Portfolio Management

Partners Enterprise Capital LLC (PEC) is seeking an Analyst with a minimum of one year of experience to join its portfolio management team in Chicago. 

PEC is an independent investment management firm with approximately $13 billion of assets under management in the form of long‐term private equity investments in real estate operating companies (REOCs) throughout the United States. We primarily focus on the industrial, apartment and retail sectors. 

This position will be a key member of the portfolio management team that is tasked with efforts to value, track, analyze and report on the existing operating portfolio to help drive strategic insights and decision making. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to be part of small company that employs an innovative and highly successful business model in close collaboration with our capital partner and portfolio company management teams. The approach is strategic and relationship‐driven versus transactional, with a long‐term view that includes business building versus simple execution of investment strategies. 

PEC has a flat organizational structure and all roles are broad and dynamic. A significant foundation of organizational resources and capital is in place to facilitate continued growth of the portfolio, both through the organic expansion of existing portfolio companies as well as investments in new REOCs.

Qualifications: The qualified individual will be an analytical thinker with a strong work ethic, willingness to wear multiple hats, and desire to be an integral part of a team‐oriented business. This person will have strong interpersonal and analytical skills and be able to interpret and analyze data regarding the existing operating portfolio as well as new investment opportunities. This role is critical to the team’s continued growth and success.

The primary areas for which this individual will be accountable:

• Portfolio Management

- Develop comprehensive familiarity with PEC sectors, REOCs, markets and assets

- Actively coordinate and contribute to the data collection and visualization process through

application of technology as a critical input to investor and internal reporting

- Participate in quarterly mark to market asset and debt valuation including maintenance, assembly and review of property‐level data

- Develop a basic understanding of operating company financial models and execute periodic updates and enhancements

- Support the preparation and review of the investment fund and REOC annual business plans through data collection, presentation and analysis

- Ongoing and special research related to space market fundamentals and macroeconomic trends

- Participate in market and asset level surveillance efforts

- Management of communication among the REOC, PEC, managing board and capital partner

- Collect, synthesize and respond to feedback from each of these groups, and collaborate with the REOC management teams to incorporate as necessary

Required skills, capabilities and experience:

• One year minimum experience

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a quantitative discipline (e.g., data science, computer science,

mathematics, economics, finance)

• Interest in data analytics and technology

• Strong quantitative analysis, problem solving, presentation and writing skills

• Technological aptitude, including knowledge of Excel

• Irreproachable character and integrity

• Sound judgement

• Intellectual curiosity

• Desire to make an impact

• Ability to form great relationships based on trust and goodwill

• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and strict confidentiality

• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet established deadlines and performance standards

• Travel required including overnight stays (< 25%). Note that business travel is currently on hold.

• The position will be based in our office in Chicago, although we are currently working remotely.

PEC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. 

Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on genetic characteristics or information, race, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, partnership status, age, national origin or ancestry, alienage, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/partners‐enterprise‐capital/about

Apply: To express interest, please email a resume and personal statement to careers@pec1999.com

Short-Term Consultant on Global Urbanization - OECD (Paris)

Who: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The mission of OECD is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD provides a forum in which governments can work together to share experiences and seek solutions to common problems. We work with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change. We measure productivity and global flows of trade and investment. We analyse and compare data to predict future trends. We set international standards on a wide range of things, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals.

What: The OECD’s Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities is hiring a short-term consultant to contribute to a research project on global urbanization. The project aims at providing a comprehensive overview of global urbanization since 1975 using a new and innovative dataset of all cities across the world. Working in a team with several economists/policy analysts, the selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the project through:

• Conducting econometric analyses describing the evolution of cities across the world over time 
• Creating charts, figures and maps visualising the data 
• Drafting documents describing the results, including sections of the final report 
• Preparing presentations, talking points and speeches describing the analyses 
• Organising events related to the project 

Originations Analyst - National Equity Fund, Inc (Chicago, IL)

Who: National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits

What: Originations Analyst for NEF's Chicago office. The primary function of this position is to provide analytical support to the originators on a regional team in the underwriting of low-income housing tax credit investments. The analyst will assist in evaluating the initial feasibility of investments, preparing financial projections and preparing engagement or commitment letters. Candidate must be able to analyze a project’s financing, development budget, construction schedule, operating expenses, debt service, market comparability and developer capacity, as well as utilize and become proficient in NEF’s pricing and underwriting model. Analyst will be expected to gain a thorough understanding of tax laws related to the LIHTC and Historic Credits and become familiar with other affordable housing financing tools, including CDBG, HOME, AHP, and other local funds.

Accounting and Grant Management Consultants, Evanston IL

Hurricane Recovery: Accounting, Financial and Grant Management Consultants

Download Job Announcement Here. Posted on: August 29, 2017

Help the Nation Recover from 2017’s Hurricanes

Hagerty Consulting  is a well-respected, national emergency management consulting firm that is looking for exceptional people to join its hurricane recovery efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience working in the public sector with a background in finance, economics, public policy, accounting, grant management or related area and a track record of consistent academic and professional accomplishments. We are looking for consultants who can join the team immediately and commit to long-term recovery efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The multi-billion-dollar hurricane recovery effort will require consultants to:

• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data.
• Provide management and analytical support to recovery efforts.
• Perform extensive reviews of financial documentation including, but not limited to, grants, A/R & A/P records, invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, proofs of payment, withdrawals, contracts, labor / payroll records,
• Develop methodologies to accurately account for eligible disaster-related costs and streamline delivery of disaster funds and services.
• Prepare federal grants, cost estimates, audits and other products that support disaster response and recovery efforts.
• Ensure compliance with standard accounting and procurement principles as well as with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including OMB circulars, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), etc.
• Perform other work as required.

The consultant must be comfortable interacting directly with clients, including senior managers and executives. Must be prepared to operate in an intense, dynamic, challenging work environment and be experienced working in a team atmosphere but also able to deliver independently.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Public Policy, Economics, Business, or Finance, or related field, and 1-4+ years’ experience in consulting or public sector.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and a quick learner with new software applications
• Ability to both lead teams and be a productive supporting member of other teams.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
• Previous experience working with the FEMA Public Assistance Program or long-term community recovery is helpful, but other qualified candidates will be considered. Candidates without experience will receive training.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.
• Must be local to affected areas, or willing to relocate to client site. Official travel may be authorized for candidates that meet client/firm requirements.

Those individuals who work best with Hagerty are self-starters, have strong core competencies (e.g., writing, analysis, oral communication, presentation, professionalism) and are comfortable working in challenging environments with minimal oversight. Other needed attributes:

• Flexibility, integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
• Interest in helping public sector agencies succeed.
• Ability to stay calm and poised under pressure and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.
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This opportunity is open to candidates that desire either full-time employment with benefits or independent contract work paid at a competitive hourly rate.  Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including salary expectation and geographic preference), and resume using the Apply Now button.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to a strong equal opportunity program. As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Hagerty Consulting does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

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