Manager of Operations – EduDream (Chicago)

Who: EduDream is a Latina and certified women-owned education research and consulting firm that partners with forward-thinking organizations working to ensure educational equity for racially and economically diverse students. At EduDream, we believe every child has the capacity to grow intellectually and creatively to reach their fullest learning potential, irrespective of ethnicity, race, gender or socioeconomic status. We advance our mission through our services which include program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative research, survey development and operations, data analysis and insights, strategic planning and assessment, and on-site support and technical assistance. In short, we empower education leaders with the knowledge and tools to improve education quality and transform student learning experiences.
https://www.edudream.org/ 

What: EduDream has an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience with office operations, financial management, and human resources functions of a non-profit. The Manager of Operations will play a pivotal role helping the day-to-day operations of EduDream run smoothly so we can achieve our mission. The ideal candidate will be organized and flexible and will enjoy the challenges of supporting a small but mighty team with multiple project needs. This individual must be able to function effectively in a variety of roles within a dynamic environment under minimal supervision. The Manager of Operations reports directly to EduDream’s Directors. If you want the opportunity to work with smart, passionate, respectful and entrepreneurial team members committed to social change and educational equity, then this is the workplace for you.

Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture - University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture

University of Texas at Arlington

Professional Area: 

Academia

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Facilities and Infrastructure Planning

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Jianling Li, Theresa Ross

Phone: 

817-272-2801

Email: 

jjli@uta.edu, tross@uta.edu

Website: 

http://www.uta.edu

Location: 

Arlington, TX

College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs
Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape ArchitectureUniversity of Texas at ArlingtonSearch Code Id: COAPPA0910015PALA

The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Chair at the rank of tenured associate or full professor for the newly-created Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (PALA). By integrating well-established programs of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, this new department will enable synergies between the two. In collaboration with the faculty, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to guide the future direction of the department’s programs including a PAB-accredited masters degree Program in City and Regional Planning, an LAAB-accredited masters degree in Landscape Architecture, a large Ph.D. Program in Urban Planning (with a proposed Landscape Architecture emphasis), an undergraduate Minor in Environmental & Sustainability Studies, and various certificate programs.  The College and the University offer many opportunities for collaboration and research support through the Institute of Urban Studies, the Arlington Urban Design Center, and the new Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact.

We are seeking candidates with excellent administrative skills, a strong research record, demonstrated teaching excellence, a commitment to shared governance and interdisciplinarity, and the desire to foster innovative synergies between the fields of planning and landscape architecture at all degree levels. The founding Chair will also lead collaborative initiatives between PALA and other academic units within and outside of the College.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in planning, landscape architecture, or related field
• A strong record of scholarship and demonstrated ability to secure funded research
• Academic credentials and a deep understanding of the values, perspectives and practices of both professions preferred
• Professional experience in at least one of the fields preferred
• Professional certification or licensure preferred

CAPPA is UTA's new College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs created by the integration of the School of Architecture and the former School of Urban and Public Affairs. The College interweaves the unique gifts and expertise of each person and profession to co-create urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential of places and communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and beyond. It offers six professional degree programs: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, and Public Policy. It also offers Ph.D. programs in Urban Planning and Public Policy and Public and Urban Administration and undergraduate minors in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Urban and Public Affairs, and Architectural History. CAPPA currently houses approximately 1,000 students, 70 faculty members, and 17 staff members. UT Arlington is situated in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth—the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.—and an ideal setting for research, practice, and community service in a rapidly developing region rich with arts, culture and numerous large-scale planning and landscape architecture initiatives.

Applications: Please submit a letter of application describing your vision for integrating the disciplines of landscape architecture and planning along with a curriculum vita, and contact information for four academic and/or professional references to: Dr. Jianling Li (jjli@uta.edu) and Theresa Ross (tross@uta.edu).

Deadline: To be considered, interested candidates should send their applications as soon as possible.  The review process will begin soon and continue until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. 

Executive Director, MidTown Cleveland, Inc. - Cleveland, OH

Executive Director

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Company:MidTown Cleveland, Inc.

Location:Cleveland, OH

Date Posted:October 1, 2015

Job Posting & Description

Executive Director MidTown Cleveland Inc.

BACKGROUND

The MidTown Cleveland Inc. (“MidTown”) Board of Directors seeks a visionary, results-driven leader to direct and grow the organization to a multi-dimensional stakeholder service and development organization responsible for growing MidTown as a vibrant neighborhood and business innovation district.

The MidTown Cleveland service area is home to over 600 businesses and covers approximately two square miles between the region’s two largest commercial centers, Downtown Cleveland and University Circle. The success of the Health Tech Corridor that bisects the district has attracted new and diverse businesses and millions of dollars in investment in the neighborhood. For MidTown Cleveland, there is great opportunity to leverage this investment, build on the strength of the strong business climate, and create a thriving 24/7 community rivaling any destination.

Founded in 1983 by Mort Mandel, Tom Roulston, and local business leaders, the MidTown Cleveland identity and service portfolio has changed and evolved over its history. Working with the Board, the next leader must guide the organization through its next successful chapter, steering the mission and realizing the vision.

Vision: To be the best business location and highest quality urban district in Northeast Ohio.

Mission:  MidTown Cleveland Inc. is a diverse community of committed people passionate about connecting their personal skills with hands-on efforts to grow Midtown as a complete neighborhood and Cleveland’s Hub for Innovation and Creative Development.

QUALITIES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The next executive director of MidTown Cleveland must possess the following:

• The ability to lead and inspire others, from developing and articulating a strategic vision to motivating and managing a team to achieve desired outcomes
• The drive to succeed and rigorous commitment and accountability for project execution and completion
• The disposition to collaborate, forging connections with and between diverse community stakeholders and ensuring these associations lead to short-term and long-term successes
• The dedication to cultivate and maintain funding relationships, whether seeking the opportunity, making the ask, or sustaining relationships with existing and new donors
• The desire to consistently communicate the MidTown story, serving as the chief spokesperson, ambassador, and advocate for the organization and neighborhood
• The capacity to work with government, foundations and local organizations

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Engagement & Collaboration  

• Understands the needs and priorities of members and community stakeholders and provides ongoing support and value to them
• Effectively connects members and community stakeholders to achieve organizational goals
• Pursues opportunities to present a concise, compelling, and consistent MidTown story to targeted audiences throughout the region and beyond

Strategy Development & Implementation

• Collaborates with the board to develop and implement a strategic plan that captures the organization’s overarching goals, strategic priorities, and measurable outcomes
• Develops a framework for the board and staff to track progress toward stated outcomes
• Assists the board of directors with establishing good governance practices for all facets of board functions and activities

Performance Management

• Attracts, recruits, and develops a diverse, talented team and manage them to achieve outcomes related to MidTown Cleveland’s strategic plan and mission
• Works with each staff person to create a job description and individual work plans
• Consistently evaluates performance of staff and organization

Finance  

• Develops and manages the organization’s budget
• Manages finances of the organization to generally accepted accounting practices
• Provides timely and accurate financial reports to the board

Fund Development

• Creates plan to target needed resources and secures diverse, alternative, and sustainable revenue streams
• Connects organizational priorities with revenue opportunities
• Achieves funding targets in collaboration with the board

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• At least 5 years experience in a related field
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and lead in a multicultural environment

Preferred

• Master's Degree
• Experience working in or directly with government
• Real estate development experience

TO APPLY

Applicants must provide:

1. Cover letter that highlights your qualifications and resume
2. List of 3 to 5 professional references

Interested applicants must be willing to submit to a background check as part of the evaluation process.

Responses must be received electronically no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2015.  Please send materials and direct all inquiries to Virginia Houston, Strategy Design Partners at vhouston@strategydesignpartners.com. 

Deputy Research Director/Green Communities Center Manager, American Planning Association - Chicago, IL

Deputy Research Director/Green Communities Center Manager 

American Planning Association

 

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

David Rouse

Email: 

research@planning.org

Website: 

http://www.planning.org

Location: 

Chicago, IL

Principal duties shall include: (a) developing, securing funding for, and carrying out Green Communities Center research projects and programs (www.planning.org/nationalcenters/green/); (b) assisting the Research Director in management of and strategic planning for APA's Research and Advisory Services Department (www.planning.org/research/); (c) collaborating with the other two center managers and Research and Advisory Services staff on departmental activities; and (d) working with other APA staff, leaders, and members on a range of APA programs and initiatives. More specifically, the successful candidate will:

• Develop extensive knowledge about outside funding sources for the Green Communities Center and other APA projects and programs;
• Develop ongoing professional relationships with key contacts within foundations, government agencies, and Non-Government Organizations (NGOs);
• Identify funding opportunities, prepare funding proposals, develop work plans, and manage Green Communities Center projects and programs;
• Assist APA's Research Director in departmental management (administration, budgeting, etc.), program development, and strategic planning for functions such as Planning Advisory Service (PAS);
• Author or contribute to PAS and other APA publications;
• Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences and workshops sponsored by APA and by other organizations;
• Collaborate with other APA departments (e.g., Education, Leadership, Marketing, and Policy) on cross-departmental activities related to the Green Communities Center; and
• Represent the Green Communities Center and APA in outreach to members and other professional organizations and communities.

Qualifications include a master’s or doctorate degree in planning (or a closely related field), plus 10-15 years of experience in planning.  Experience in green/blue infrastructure, green energy, sustainable comprehensive planning, and/or other topics related to Green Communities Center priorities strongly preferred. AICP designation is required. Candidates must possess excellent critical thinking, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.

To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and resume to research@planning.org

Transportation Planner for Planning, San Francisco County Transportation Authority - San Francisco, CA

Transportation Planner for Planning 

San Francisco County Transportation Authority

Professional Area: 

Civil Engineering

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

1-3 years

Email: 

jobs@sfcta.org

Website: 

http://www.sfcta.org/transportation-planner-planning

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER | PLANNING

Applications are due by Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

SUMMARY

The Transportation Planner Series-Planning Division includes three levels of professional Transportation Planners who manage planning and corridor studies and other planning projects, facilitate community outreach efforts, and represent the Authority on technical and policy advisory groups.

The Transportation Planner is the entry level of the Transportation Planner Series-Planning Division. Under the general supervision of the Principal Planner, the Transportation Planner assists with the duties and responsibilities listed below, which are characteristic of the range of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position, and not intended to be a comprehensive listing.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a graduate degree in an appropriate discipline such as transportation planning or civil engineering; and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, programming or funding.  Basic research methods and database management techniques; proficiency with standard computer spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and internet software; and statistical and computational analysis principles and methods; and advanced knowledge of transportation planning principles, techniques and methods; transportation funding and finance; and capital project development phases.

Download the complete job description. (PDF)

ANNUAL COMPENSATION RANGE

$69,276–$93,516 (depending on experience), plus excellent benefits.

Salary is effectively higher since the Authority offers employer contribution to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
In addition, the Transportation Authority offers a generous cafeteria-style benefits package, elements of which include, but are not limited to:

• Retirement: 12.5% employer contribution
• Insurance: Health, dental, life, and long-term disability. Medical and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Deferred Compensation (Section 457)
• Vacation: Three (3) weeks of vacation per year during the first five (5) years of service
• Holidays: 11 holidays per year, plus three floating holidays   
• Up to $130 per month in Commuter Checks or a $20 per month bike benefit

SUBMISSION

Send cover letter (indicating where you saw this job posted) and resume via email (jobs@sfcta.org), fax (415.522.4829), or mail:

RE: Transportation Planner, Planning
Attn: Human Resources
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
1455 Market St., 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103

EOE

Minority candidates and women are encouraged to apply.

Director of Participatory Planning, Hester Street Collaborative, Inc. - New York City, New York

Director of Participatory Planning

Job posted by: Hester Street Collaborative, Inc.

Hester Street Collaborative (HSC) is a dynamic, non-profit, community planning, design and development organization that provides technical assistance and capacity building to low-income communities and community-based organizations throughout New York City and, increasingly, nationwide. We provide residents with the tools and resources they most need to shape their physical environment. Our goal is the development of more equitable, sustainable, healthy and resilient neighborhoods where local residents lead the way. HSC seeks an experienced planning professional to help plan and implement community-driven planning, design and development projects in New York and nationwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with well-developed technical skills, experience working in communities, who is passionate about equitable development to join the senior staff of a growing organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• • Manage all aspects of multiple participatory planning projects inside and outside of NYC;
  • Collaborate with community-based organization partners on project development;
  • Gather and analyze area-wide and site-specific data, create community profiles and maps;
  • Facilitate community planning and design workshops, and train workshop facilitators;
  • Work with HSC design team to develop innovative community engagement tools;
  • Work closely with architects, designers, public health experts and other consultants to ensure timely & high quality completion of tasks;
  • Draft comprehensive reports and develop recommendations;
  • Move projects from planning to implementation;
  • Identify new project opportunities – both in terms of partnerships and funding;
  • Coordinate and ensure timely completion of RFP responses;
  • Research, identify & prepare funding proposals & reports for funders;
  • Manage a team of 1-4 Project Managers and Interns;
  • Work together with Senior Management team to plan and manage organizational growth and development;
  • Report to Executive Director;
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• • Master's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Urban Design or related field;
  • 6-8 years of planning and/or development experience on large and small-scale projects, significant experience working in low-income communities or with community-based organizations;
  • Excellent communication, writing and analytical abilities and strong interpersonal skills – experience working with low-income communities, immigrant communities and other communities of color;
  • Experience effectively managing project teams, including staff and interns, and outside consultants;
  • Expert data collection and analysis skills – neighborhood profiles, community needs assessments, SWOT analyses, precedent studies, etc.;
  • Experience in proposal and grant writing;
  • Ability to think big while also meeting deadlines and paying close attention to details;
  • Dynamic team leader who is passionate about community-driven planning and/or design, equitable development and resiliency;
  • Ability to develop and track project budgets, real estate finance knowledge and experience a big plus;
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, a plus;
  • Multiple language skills (Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, etc.) preferred.

Salary: Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Hester Street Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce; women and individuals of all sexual orientations, ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Email cover letter, résumé and work sample to:

Betsy MacLean, Executive Director:betsy@hesterstreet.org

OR mail to:

Betsy MacLean

Executive Director

Hester Street Collaborative

113 Hester Street

New York, NY 10002

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

Midwest Policy Manager

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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 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.

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
• Three years or more of directly relevant work experience
• Experience with movement-based organizing, including organizing coalitions at the state and local level  and working collaboratively with advocacy organizations
• Success in advancing legislative policy initiatives
• A working understanding of transportation policies
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Passion for promoting trails, walking and bicycling

Work Environment

Some travel is required.

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

Regional Planner, San Joaquin Council of Governments - Stockton, CA

Regional Planner

 San Joaquin Council of Governments  Stockton, CA

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San Joaquin Council of Governments

Stockton, California

REGIONAL PLANNER

Salary $49,800 - $64,200 annually, DOQ

Description: The position includes working with Federal and State funding programs, monitoring capital transportation projects, and working on various regional transportation planning projects and programs. The position reports to a Senior Transportation Planner.

Qualifications: Must be very comfortable working with Excel spreadsheets, databases, and possess excellent mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact effectively with the public and local officials and demonstrated knowledge of transportation planning and policy. The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree (or be a candidate to graduate by June 2015) in urban planning, civil engineering, public administration or a related field.

Deadline for Submission: Open until filled. Apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and employment application (available on-line at sjcog.org) to Rebecca Calija – DN, Manager of Administrative Services, San Joaquin Council of Governments, 555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202. The San Joaquin Council of Governments is an at-will employer. EOE.

The San Joaquin Council of Governments is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization and a Transportation Authority responsible to deliver a sales tax funded transportation program. We also offer a very competitive benefits programs.

About San Joaquin Council of Governments:

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) brings together mayors, city council members, and county supervisors to focus on issues, needs, and services that affect the San Joaquin region every day.

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/jobs/san-joaquin-council-of-governments-c2253f2c/regional-planner-06822647?mid=1671&source=customer-cpc-test20-nf-simplyhired&_zat=VVEo1n8AAAEAAB8sEOsAAAAY

Funding Programs Lead, Metro - Portland, Oregon

Funding Programs Lead

Metro - Portland, Oregon

April 24, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Website: 

http://www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs

Location: 

Portland, OR

The Funding Programs Lead performs a variety of complex transportation and funding research and program activities in the Resource Development Section of the Planning & Development Department. Develops, organizes and has responsibility for work program tasks and budgets; performs complex research and analysis; represents Metro in a variety of forums including project committee meetings and before elected boards and commissions, the general public and business and community groups; works with others in the section and department to develop Metro’s project funding and tracking procedures and reporting. Coordinates with other staff in the Department in a matrix management or project team format; manages the fund programming of the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) and Community Planning & Development Grant (CPDG) program and reports on MTIP outcomes; may serve as project lead. May provide lead direction to professional level staff within the program area. This position is supervised by the Resource Development Section Manager.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in program evaluation and reporting and use of tools for program monitoring; knowledge of financial forecasting techniques knowledge of federal transportation project funding regulations and knowledge of transportation planning and project development.

To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Application deadline: May 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. PDT; salary range: $69,480 - $93,110 annually.

Clean air and clean water do not stop at city limits or county lines. Neither does the need for jobs, a thriving economy, and sustainable transportation and living choices for people and businesses in the region. Voters have asked Metro to help with the challenges and opportunities that affect the 25 cities and three counties in the Portland metropolitan area.

A regional approach simply makes sense when it comes to providing services, operating venues and making decisions about how the region grows. Metro works with communities to support a resilient economy, keep nature close by and respond to a changing climate. Together we’re making a great place, now and for generations to come.

Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

Planner I (HSTP Coordinator), Champaign County - Urbana, IL

Planner I (HSTP Coordinator)
Champaign County - Urbana, IL

Date Available: 05/09/2015 Planner I (HSTP Coordinator)  The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is seeking a Planner I to work as Regional Human Services Transportation Plan Coordinator. The candidate selected will work under the supervision of the Planning and Community Development Director and in concert with rural public transportation service providers and agencies, etc. in Region 8, which is comprised of 12 counties in the east central part of the State of Illinois. Under general supervision, the Planner I will work on a wide variety of professional planning projects including but not limited to: Develop and Maintain Various Regional Inventories of stakeholders, transportation services, vehicles and capital assets, conduct an assessment of public and specialized transportation needs and gaps; Develop and Maintain a Regional Human Services Transportation Plan; Conduct Various Funding Program Reviews and Inspections and provide the following technical assistance to Section 5310 and 5311 recipients in Champaign, Vermilion, Edgar, Douglas, Coles, Cumberland, Clark, Shelby, Moultrie, Macon, Piatt, and Dewitt Counties in Illinois. This is a full time (37.5 hours/week) position with benefits. Salary based on experience; $19.68/hr. minimum. Minimum qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Office products and ArcGIS is required, website maintenance and Adobe Creative Suite experience is desirable. A Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Community Development, Public Administration, or a similar educational experience is desired. Candidate must possess excellent verbal, written and organizational skills and have a valid driver’s license. For full consideration, apply by May 8, 2015 Apply by submission of cover letter, resume, writing sample and application at: www.ccrpc.org/rpcjobs