Who: ICMA is at the core of driving better communities. With a mission and passion to advance professional local government through ethics, leadership, innovation and new technology, we build sustainable, inclusive, thriving communities that improve local governments nationally and around the world and make them ready for the future.
Our work increases capacity of local governments globally. With distinct expertise and pioneering essential services, we positively impact the quality of people’s lives. Whether this is by enhancing smart communities through innovative technologies, empowering citizen engagement, enabling economic development, building, developing and up-skilling local talent or strengthening leadership and forward-thinking local government management – our work impacts how life is lived in today’s and tomorrow’s communities.
What: As a Senior Research Associate, you will conduct and oversee research contributing to ICMA’s thought leadership around enduring and emerging issues of local government management. You will ensure research is appropriately focused, timely, and held to high standards of quality; author reports, case studies, briefs, articles, summaries and other content based on research findings; and provide project development and management for research collaborations with external partners and funders.
What you will do - details:
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The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs at UIC is the University of Illinois System's home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.
In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
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Director of Policy - Heartland Alliance
Who: Heartland Alliance - Research and Policy Division.
Heartland Alliance informs public policy decisions and advances solutions to improve opportunities and quality of life for people experiencing inequity, living in poverty, and facing danger. Heartland Alliance’s Research & Policy Division engages in research on social issues and solutions, policy and systems change, and field building nationwide. The division is home to the Social IMPACT Research Center , Heartland Alliance’s Policy & Advocacy team Heartland Alliance’s National Initiatives on Economic Opportunity.
What: The Director of Policy provides overall direction for the Policy & Advocacy (P&A) team and engages actively in social policy initiatives aligned with Heartland Alliance’s mission and vision. We specifically focus on issues related to poverty, employment and economic security, justice, safety, health care, human services, immigration, financial equity and housing/homelessness. At the state and local level, the team works to draft and advance legislative and administrative solutions across our areas of focus; produces information to inform decision-makers and advance our campaigns; and builds strategic alliances and coalitions to lift up an amplified voice to create systemic change. The team also weighs in strategically on national and local issues to advance the needs of Heartland Alliance programs and participants. Director responsibilities include assessing the landscape for new opportunities, positioning, and partnerships as well as monitoring emerging issues, trends, and innovations. The Director is part of the Research & Policy leadership team. The Director’s management responsibilities include oversight of the P&A team; creating and managing department budget; serving as fundraising lead; and managing reporting to internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the Director is responsible for positioning the department within internal leadership bodies and external settings including serving as a media spokesperson. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.
Specific responsibilities include:
Heartland Alliance informs public policy decisions and advances solutions to improve opportunities and quality of life for people experiencing inequity, living in poverty, and facing danger. Heartland Alliance’s Research & Policy Division engages in research on social issues and solutions, policy and systems change, and field building nationwide. The division is home to the Social IMPACT Research Center , Heartland Alliance’s Policy & Advocacy team Heartland Alliance’s National Initiatives on Economic Opportunity.
What: The Director of Policy provides overall direction for the Policy & Advocacy (P&A) team and engages actively in social policy initiatives aligned with Heartland Alliance’s mission and vision. We specifically focus on issues related to poverty, employment and economic security, justice, safety, health care, human services, immigration, financial equity and housing/homelessness. At the state and local level, the team works to draft and advance legislative and administrative solutions across our areas of focus; produces information to inform decision-makers and advance our campaigns; and builds strategic alliances and coalitions to lift up an amplified voice to create systemic change. The team also weighs in strategically on national and local issues to advance the needs of Heartland Alliance programs and participants. Director responsibilities include assessing the landscape for new opportunities, positioning, and partnerships as well as monitoring emerging issues, trends, and innovations. The Director is part of the Research & Policy leadership team. The Director’s management responsibilities include oversight of the P&A team; creating and managing department budget; serving as fundraising lead; and managing reporting to internal and external stakeholders. In addition, the Director is responsible for positioning the department within internal leadership bodies and external settings including serving as a media spokesperson. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.
Specific responsibilities include:
Chicago Area Director-Parks for People - Trust for Public Land
Chicago Area Director-Parks for People
Trust for Public Land
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Area Director is responsible for developing and managing The Trust for Public Land’s programmatic activities in this region. The principal geographic focus will be the city of Chicago, but will also include surrounding counties and towns that comprise the Chicago metropolitan region.
The Trust for Public Land’s work in Chicago has been associated with The 606, a signature project for TPL, both locally and nationally. A primary responsibility for the new Director will be to complete the development and fundraising associated with this project. Beyond this, the Director will be responsible for developing a vision and strategic plan that identifies future programs and projects for The Trust for Public Land in Chicago.
In all of this work, the Area Director manages and mentors the operations staff and works in close collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy to raise funding to support the office’s programs and operating costs. The Area Director is also responsible for working with public and private partners, donors, the local Advisory Board, and others within the TPL organization to enhance opportunities for success of the office and its program.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
25% Program Development and Management: The Area Director will be responsible for directing staff and working with program partners, both public and private, to complete existing projects like The 606, and develop new ones. This includes evaluating new project and program opportunities in priority areas like Green Infrastructure, conservation finance, park design and development, among others. In all of this work, the development and maintenance of positive relationships with key public and private partners will be paramount.
35% Philanthropy: Funding support for the Chicago Area Office and the programs it carries out is derived partly from public funding, but primarily from private philanthropic dollars. The Area Director will work in close coordination with the local and national TPL philanthropy staff to cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. S/he will work in partnership with philanthropy staff to create and implement a fundraising plan. Working with local philanthropy staff leadership, the Area Director will manage the local Advisory Board, and serve as the primary face of TPL in the donor community.
15% Management/Administration: The Area Director is responsible for supervising staff who report to her/him, and for creating a positive working environment, strong staff morale and a culture of teamwork and mutual support among all staff, including philanthropy staff who do not report to the Director. The Area Director is also responsible for developing the office budget and taking necessary actions to meet or exceed the targets within the budget.
25% External Relations: The Area Director will be expected to represent The Trust for Public Land and building the organization’s visibility in the Chicago regional market. This includes working with public officials and staff civic leaders, partner non-profits, the media, the donor community and others.
QUALIFICATIONS
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The Trust for Public Land’s work in Chicago has been associated with The 606, a signature project for TPL, both locally and nationally. A primary responsibility for the new Director will be to complete the development and fundraising associated with this project. Beyond this, the Director will be responsible for developing a vision and strategic plan that identifies future programs and projects for The Trust for Public Land in Chicago.
In all of this work, the Area Director manages and mentors the operations staff and works in close collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy to raise funding to support the office’s programs and operating costs. The Area Director is also responsible for working with public and private partners, donors, the local Advisory Board, and others within the TPL organization to enhance opportunities for success of the office and its program.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
25% Program Development and Management: The Area Director will be responsible for directing staff and working with program partners, both public and private, to complete existing projects like The 606, and develop new ones. This includes evaluating new project and program opportunities in priority areas like Green Infrastructure, conservation finance, park design and development, among others. In all of this work, the development and maintenance of positive relationships with key public and private partners will be paramount.
35% Philanthropy: Funding support for the Chicago Area Office and the programs it carries out is derived partly from public funding, but primarily from private philanthropic dollars. The Area Director will work in close coordination with the local and national TPL philanthropy staff to cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. S/he will work in partnership with philanthropy staff to create and implement a fundraising plan. Working with local philanthropy staff leadership, the Area Director will manage the local Advisory Board, and serve as the primary face of TPL in the donor community.
15% Management/Administration: The Area Director is responsible for supervising staff who report to her/him, and for creating a positive working environment, strong staff morale and a culture of teamwork and mutual support among all staff, including philanthropy staff who do not report to the Director. The Area Director is also responsible for developing the office budget and taking necessary actions to meet or exceed the targets within the budget.
25% External Relations: The Area Director will be expected to represent The Trust for Public Land and building the organization’s visibility in the Chicago regional market. This includes working with public officials and staff civic leaders, partner non-profits, the media, the donor community and others.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A college education or the equivalent in urban planning, urban studies, landscape architecture or related fields. An advanced degree preferred
- At least 8 years of relevant non-profit work experience, including at least 5 years of staff management experience.
- Extensive experience working with fund raisers, raising mission support from public and private sources
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Experience working on large-scale open-space urban programs such as trails, gardens or parks
- Experience with public finance techniques, government funding practices and procedures, the foundation community, fundraising, marketing practices, best management practices and budgeting practices.
- An entrepreneurial spirit, initiative, energy, the capacity to lead, mentor and inspire others, the capacity to be both a high performer and a team player, common sense and a sense of humor.
- Experience in public speaking.
- An ability and willingness to travel as required and to work flexible hours outside a 9-5 schedule.
- A passionate commitment to The Trust for Public Land’s mission of creating parks and conserving land for people.
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