Housing Policy Organizer, Housing Action Illinois - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 Housing Action Illinois is a statewide coalition of more than 190 organizations dedicated to protecting and expanding the availability of quality, affordable, accessible homes throughout Illinois. The great majority of our member organizations are nonprofit direct-service providers who provide shelter, affordable housing, and/or housing counseling to low-income individuals and families.

Through our Policy Advocacy Program, we mobilize our members and allies to advocate for policies that help end homelessness, create affordable rental housing, promote sustainable homeownership and affirmatively further fair housing. For this work, we particularly focus on the needs of people with the lowest incomes and others impacted by systemic inequities in our society. Our complementary Public Education & Organizing Program builds awareness and activates change by sharing information and real-life stories with policymakers, nonprofit service providers, and the media.

State level campaigns we have recently worked on include: securing more than $180 million in new state funding to prevent and end homelessness during the past two years; securing $200 million in state capital budget funding for affordable housing; advocating for the creation of a new property tax incentive for the preservation and creation of affordable rental housing; and advocating for the passage of the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act. In Cook County, Housing Action was a leader in campaigns to create payment plan options for homeowners with delinquent property taxes, passage of the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance and fair housing protections for people with criminal records through the Just Housing Amendment. Current and planned campaigns are focused on preventing homelessness, reducing evictions, reducing the racial wealth gap, and other issues.

Housing Action also has programs that build the capacity and expand the resources of our member organizations through training and technical assistance and as a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Intermediary and HUD Housing Counseling Training Partner. Housing Action also manages a network of AmeriCorps VISTA members working with member agencies.

Job Title: Housing Policy Organizer

Responsible to: Policy Director

Summary of Primary Job Functions: The Housing Policy Organizer is responsible for implementation and management of portions of Housing Action’s Public Policy Advocacy and Public Education and Organizing Programs, including our advocacy work on local, state and federal spending, as well as our legislative and other policy efforts. An important goal for the Housing Policy Organizer is to lead Housing Action’s work to build the capacity of community-based organizations, particularly our members, to participate in our advocacy campaigns.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Policy Director, assist in the development and implementation of our public policy agenda.
• Help lead attempts to influence public policy at the state, federal, and local level.
• Build relationships with members, allies, and other stakeholders to gain community support for Housing Action’s advocacy efforts and to solicit input to guide our future work.
• Establish and maintain relationships with elected officials.
• Organize, manage, and lead issue-specific working groups and coalitions.
• Work with other staff to plan, coordinate, and implement public education and organizing activities, such as our annual conference and membership recruitment and retention activities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience with a non-profit, community-based organization in one of the following areas: affordable housing or community development; public policy in housing or a related social justice field; and/or community organizing
• Strong mission alignment; knowledge of current public policies and programs related to our organizational mission is a plus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of projects and initiatives, and provide suggestions for improvement
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Comfort with representing Housing Action externally, speaking/presenting publicly, and facilitating large group discussions
• Strong collaboration and group facilitation skills, including leading and managing networks/coalitions toward agreed upon goals
• Ability to engage organizational members and leverage our statewide coalition to advance organizational mission
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse people and communities
• Ability to shift between independent, self-directed work and team collaboration/projects
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet internal and external deadlines
• Strong software and computer skills, ability to learn new programs quickly, especially Mac computers/software
• Ability to work flexible hours; some evening and weekend hours may be required
• Must have valid driver’s license and be willing/able to do significant travel throughout the state. For a highly qualified candidate, we will consider that they not be required to work out of our Chicago office
• Bachelor’s Degree or experience in related field

Salary and Benefits:

Housing Action offers a competitive salary ($56,500 – $62,000) and benefits package. Benefits currently include 100% of health, dental, and short-term disability insurance premiums for employee paid by Housing Action, 12 vacation days the first year of employment (increases to 18 days thereafter), 5 personal days, 11 holidays, and 12 health leave days.

We also offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, with the option to work 2-4 days per week remotely.

Housing Action Illinois is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer Illinois. We believe that personnel diversity is an organizational strength and recognize and value the intersectional identities that staff members bring to our organization.

How to Apply and Deadline:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@housingactionil.org with “Housing Policy Organizer” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2025, although Housing Action Illinois will be reviewing resumes on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.

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Planner II - Housing Department, City of Austin, Texas

Title: Planner II

Job Type: Full-Time

Division Name: Housing and Planning

Pay Range: $27.16 - $32.87

Job Close Date: 10/13/2023

Summary: 

The Housing Department Displacement Prevention team is recruiting for a Planner II to support anti-displacement initiatives. This team works on initiatives and policies that help ensure communities that are most vulnerable to being displaced are prioritized with helpful programs and real-world solutions.

Specifically, this Planner II position will work on key planning, policy, and research activities within the Housing Department. This position will support the development of housing policies and collaborate with diverse communities through various planning processes to elevate and promote housing affordability and racial equity.

This position will perform research and analysis to inform decision making, develop and evaluate proposals to further housing affordability, and effectively build relationships with people who are impacted by City plans and policies.

Working with the City of Austin Housing Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information.

Full description and application available here.

Housing Policy Associate - Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley

Othering & Belonging Institute, UC Berkeley

Position Title: Housing Policy Associate (2 positions open)

Location:  This position is remote-friendly, eligible for 80% remote capability.  Remote staff must have the ability to meet with clients/partners at various locations within CA.

How to Apply: Go to https://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings and search for job #42037 to apply. 

A tailored cover letter and resume are required. Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Application Review Date: This job will remain posted until filled with the first review occurring September 20, 2022.

Departmental Overview

The Othering and Belonging Institute (“the Institute”) at UC Berkeley brings together researchers, stakeholders, policymakers, and communicators to identify and challenge the barriers to an inclusive, just, and sustainable society and to create transformative change. The Institute is a vibrant hub of researchers, community leaders, policymakers, artists, and communicators that advances research, policy, and work related to marginalized communities. We engage in innovative narrative, communications, and cultural strategies that attempt to re-frame the public discourse around marginality and inclusion and respond to issues that require immediate and long-term action. Our work is informed by understanding how structures and systems work to create or exacerbate othering and exclusion.

The Institute's Community Power and Policy Partnerships program (CP3) partners with community-based organizations to advance strategies through which all members of marginalized communities have the resources, tools, and power to be meaningfully involved in transforming the structures that shape community wellbeing. We facilitate and advise our partners facilitating participatory processes in which residents most impacted by issues of concern lead transformative change. This involves rigorous research, trainings, and communications tools that are integrated with our partners' grassroots organizing and leadership development strategies. This produces analysis, policy, and strategies that reflect the direct experience and vision of affected community members and the insights of scientific and technical analysis. We choose partnerships based on shared values and interests, and the potentially transformative nature of the partnership's impact.

The Housing Policy Associate (“the Associate”) serves as a core member of the Institute's Community Power and Policy Partnerships ("CP3") program team, developing and coordinating housing research in partnership with community-based organizations and networks. The Associate works with the CP3 team and other Institute staff to develop community partnerships and carry out policy research and data analysis to advance Institute program activities and agendas in California and nationally. The Associate will also write reports and research memos, blogs, and other media, and convene and facilitate meetings and workshops.

Responsibilities           

·       Develop and carry out research related to housing policy, housing data analysis, and structural and multi-disciplinary analyses of housing issues.

·       Collaboratively work with community partners to develop shared goals, research agendas, and communication plans, among other activities.

·       Prepare, edit and modify documents including research reports, memos, presentations and proposals.

·       Deliver presentations, facilitate discussion, and otherwise share research findings and recommendations with various audiences.

·       Attend and participate in Institute team meetings and other organizational events.

Required Qualifications             

·       Ability to design and carry out appropriate mixed methods research methodologies

·       Strong facilitation skills and ability to design and facilitate interactive workshops and planning sessions

·       Excellent policy analysis skills, including the ability to look at underlying structural dynamics driving policy

·       Strong familiarity with and ability to interpret datasets commonly used to analyze housing equity issues

·       Familiarity with conceptual frameworks central to the work of the Institute, including targeted universalism, structural marginalization, and othering and belonging

·       Excellent writing skills and ability to develop communications for academic, policy, and popular audiences

·       Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

·       Solid communication skills and ability to communicate effectively in public policy, community, and academic settings. 

Education/Training:

·       Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

·       Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Geography or relevant field, and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits:            

·       This is a two-year, full-time (40 hours/week), Contract position, and eligible for full UC benefits. A contract renewal is possible after two years pending available funding.

·       Hourly pay range is $27.20 - $34.50 commensurate with experience and informed by our organizational equity-based salary scale.

·       This position is remote-friendly, eligible for 80% remote capability.  Remote staff must have the ability to meet with clients/partners at various locations within CA.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply: Go to https://jobs.berkeley.edu/job-listings and search for job #42037 to apply. 

Senior Project Coordinator - City of Minneapolis

Who: Minneapolis Homes, City of Minneapolis

What: As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose--serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis. The Senior Project Coordinator is responsible for managing programs, maintaining funding relationships, and engaging residents and customers in support of the Minneapolis Homes program. The Minneapolis Homes program provides a suite of products that include financing, property, and homebuyer support services to residents and developers in order to reduce property vacancy, create new housing units, and sustain homeownership in the City of Minneapolis.

The vacancy will specialize in stabilizing residents through sustainable and affordable homeownership opportunities, including:

• Administering and monitoring HOME funding for 1-4 unit affordable homeownership projects.
• Hiring, contracting, and monitoring administrators of homebuyer support services that include: down payment assistance loans, homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, financial wellness counseling, and the City perpetually affordable housing model.
• Program evaluation, communication, and outreach to a variety of stakeholders, including residents, developers, contracted administrators, and elected officials.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of the housing development process including familiarity with all funding sources associated with housing development of all types.
• Understand the various types of financing and have the capacity to evaluate proposals and assist developers in achieving the best result for the city and its citizens, while efficiently utilizing city resources.
• Lead the development of programs and strategies that enhance financing structures for housing of all types. 
• Engage in housing development projects that achieve City objectives, and requires City involvement for land, financing or knowledge.
• Assist developers in navigating the public process in an efficient manner. Assist developers in developing timelines for process steps involving City review and approval of uses, site plans and building plans, and budget and financing, and then work with all parties involved in the project to keep it on schedule.
• Create conceptual development plans, lead efforts to identify potential markets for property designated by the City for development and seek potential investors. 
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFP’s) outlining project opportunities, identifying City objectives and identifying criteria for proposal selection.
• Respond to requests from private developers seeking City and/or regional approval and/or financial support for projects involving specific properties or specific uses where the property or location needs to be identified. 
• Manage and coordinate assigned projects from initiation to completion, which may include formulating development guidelines and criteria, selecting developers, securing approvals and public financing, managing the project budget, assuring effective interim property management, securing and implementing grants, negotiating and managing contracts, and any post-construction compliance and monitoring. 
• Negotiate the terms and conditions of loans, redevelopment contracts and other contract agreements. Administer and monitor executed contracts; prepare and document payments; certify contract completion; monitor long-term contract compliance and later negotiate workouts and restructuring if needed. 
• Participate as a representative of CPED on task forces and committees and attend conferences, seminars and community meetings. 
• Work with neighborhood groups and other stakeholders to discover local objectives and concerns and facilitate public support for economic development projects. 
• Respond to requests for information from elected officials and the public. 
• Assist management by providing regular constructive feedback on City processes and procedures that impact the mission of CPED.
• Actively participate in development of CPED budgets by proposing business plans for assigned areas of responsibility.
  

Required Qualifications:
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, political science, public administration, economics, real estate, urban planning or a related field.

Required Experience
Five or more years of housing development, real estate development, or community development experience, or equivalent.

Licenses/Certifications
Applicants with Housing Development Finance Professional Certification. Certification from the National Development Council or comparable housing development certification are preferred.

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications -- Cultural Competency
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

A resume is required. You must attach an updated resume to your application to be considered.

Selection Process
Eligibility to be considered for the position will be determined by a rating of training and experience or oral examination (100%). It is very important to fully describe your education and work experiences it relates to this opening on your application form. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number of applicants in any phase of the selection process.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered further for the position.

Union Representation:
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and AFSCME.

Eligible List Statement:
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Requires the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies, including business owners and business organization leaders, neighborhood groups, developers, City leaders, City staff, private lenders, staff and management of other governmental organizations involved in development and individuals of diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Requires an understanding of challenges and barriers to business investment and the ability to develop City strategies to spur investment and job growth.
• Requires the ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time and the ability to prioritize, plan and organize work to ensure completion of multiple work components within a specific structured and/or limited timeframe involving overlapping and complex deadlines.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of public and private financial tools used in development and redevelopment projects, including the ability to evaluate feasibility of their use.
• Requires the ability to develop and analyze major project budgets and to evaluate multiple complex financing alternatives to determine effective solutions, some of which may require innovation.
• Requires highly polished communication and interpersonal skills, including group presentation and negotiation skills necessary to complete complex financial and legal transactions. 
• Requires the ability to present complex information in a public setting where the success of a major project may be determined by the incumbent’s ability to convince others who may not always possess technical knowledge of the topic matter.
• Requires knowledge of real estate markets, building costs and the economics of residential markets.
• Requires general knowledge of the law regarding real estate, land use and contracts.
• Requires knowledge of City of Minneapolis comprehensive plans, neighborhood plans, zoning, building codes and administrative planning processes and procedures, City and CPED programs and other variables that impact achievement of development goals.
• Requires the ability to provide effective training and mentoring in assigned programs and areas of expertise.
• Requires the ability to lead interdisciplinary work teams, task forces and committees to achieve assigned goals.

Apply here.

Policy Research, Fair Testing Housing Coordinator - Roosevelt U. (Chicago)

Who: Roosevelt University - Office of Student Research - Policy Research Collaborative

What: the Fair Testing Housing Coordinator supports project management, research activities and administrative activities related to the “Fair Housing Compliance Testing” project.

Project management duties include assigning and tracking tester activities, and coordinating with project collaborators. Research activities include training and collecting data from Fair Housing Testers and supervising student research fellows in analytical tasks. Administrative duties include documenting tester hours, approving payments, supervising student research hours and developing and coordinating workshops and public presentations.

This is a one-year, full-time position, with the option for a second year. The position is contingent on contract funding. This project will also be carried out with staff at the John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic.
Responsibilities include:

Policy Manger – Illinois Housing Development Authority

Who: Illinois Housing Development Authority

What: The Policy Manager will act as a point of contact between department heads, employees and stakeholders engaged in the development, maintenance and updating of departmental and Authority Policy and Procedures. This role will provide training support and guidance on Rapid Results projects at the Authority. The Policy Manager must be able to lead and direct the work of others, as well as provide guidance and support to senior Authority staff. Includes leadership of the Secretary of State’s Record Retention Program across all Authority departments. This individual is expected to fulfill the responsibilities of the position with a high degree of initiative and independence.

Analyst Positions - Project-Based Voucher Program – Chicago Housing Authority

Who: Chicago Housing Authority, Property Office Department

What: The Chicago Housing Authority is hiring analysts for its Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program. Several positions are available, including Project Manager, PBV Program Analyst, PBV Compliance and Process Analyst, and PBV Program Manager. These positions are ideal for anyone with a strong interest and/or experience in affordable housing policy and compliance.

Assistant Commissioner of Governmental Relations - City of New York

Assistant Commissioner of Governmental Relations
City of New York

Agency Description:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is the nation's largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to promote quality housing and diverse, thriving neighborhoods for New Yorkers through loan and development programs for new affordable housing, preservation of the affordability of the existing housing stock, enforcement of housing quality standards, and educational programs for tenants and building owners. HPD is tasked with fulfilling the Mayor's Housing New York: A Five-Borough Ten-Year Plan to create and preserve 200,000 affordable units for New Yorkers at the very lowest incomes to those in the middle class.

Job Description:
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development seeks a highly motivated individual with exceptional communication skills to lead HPD's Office of Governmental Relations. The Office of Governmental Relations works with City, State and Federal elected officials, as well as agencies, policy makers, advocates, and planners to assess, craft, and secure legislative changes needed to implement HPD's goals of creating and preserving affordable housing and protecting the quality and safety of the City's housing stock.

Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Strategy, Research and Communications, the Assistant Commissioner of Governmental Relations and his/her team also are responsible for working with elected officials, community boards, and other external stakeholders on both housing policy, land use and housing finance approvals and constituents housing problems, and preparing the Commissioner and senior staff for public legislative hearings and meetings with elected officials. The Assistant Commissioner plays a critical role in implementing the Mayors Housing New York plan, working closely with the Agency's senior team, Agency partners, and the Mayor's Office.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Work closely and collaboratively with senior staff to develop, draft, advocate for, and implement HPDs local, State, and federal legislative agenda.
• Work with the New York City Council on land use and tax exemption approvals necessary for the Agency's housing projects.
• Analyze and research proposed legislation and recommend appropriate agency response.
• Research, draft, and edit public testimony for the Commissioner and other senior staff to deliver at legislative hearings.
• Prepare the Commissioner and other senior staff to testify and respond to questions at public hearings.
• Deliver public testimony on behalf of the Agency.
• Prepare Commissioner for meetings with elected officials, including briefing memos , and necessary follow-up.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, community boards, and other governmental stakeholders at all levels of government.
• Write and edit legislative memos and respond to a wide range of inquiries from elected officials offices.
• Manage and supervise the Agency's communications with the NY City Council and New York State Legislature.
• Serve as HPDs principal liaison to the Mayors Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
• Coordinate with intergovernmental leadership at other government agencies.
• Guide the Commissioner and senior staff on issues involving elected official and other external stakeholder interests.
• Provide distinct support for the Office of Neighborhood Strategies on public planning initiatives, including organizing meetings with internal partners in government, elected officials and relevant community groups.
• Manage agency relations with housing advocacy groups as it relates to legislative initiatives, in close coordination with other divisions across the Agency and the Mayor's Office.
• Responsible for special projects assigned by the Deputy Commissioner of Strategy, Research, and Communications as needed.
• The ability to carry out the above responsibilities may sometimes require attendance at evening and weekend meetings.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Exceptional communications (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and solve problems in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines
• Ability to think on ones feet and respond quickly to questions on complex issues in a confident and nuanced manner
• Ability to prioritize and manage an array of projects through to completion
• Ability to actively listen and synthesize information from a variety of sources, and to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and external contacts
• Experience managing junior and mid-level staff Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Excellent research, analytical and problem solving skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong interest in housing policy required; familiarity with housing policy issues a plus.
• At least 8 to 10 years full-time experience, at least 2 years of which must have been in a managerial capacity, with primary focus on intergovernmental affairs related to housing, urban policy, planning, real estate, economic development and/or a related field.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the development, design, construction, appraisal, financing, negotiation or disposition of real estate or in real estate law, or in urban planning, design or renewal, or analytical or coordination work related to housing programs; at least 18 months must have been in an executive, administrative or managerial capacity or supervising professional personnel performing work in the fields noted above;

or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have three years of work experience including at least 18 months of executive, administrative, managerial or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

How to Apply:
Please go online and apply at www.nyc.gov/careers . Search for JOB ID# 241085

City Employees: Apply through the Employee Self Service portal (ESS) at www.nyc.gov/ess. Search for JOB ID# 241085

Salary range for this position is: $115,000 - $135,000 (Annual)

NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

NYC Residency Required

The Department of Housing Preservation & Development and the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Community Development Organizer, Housing - Chicago, IL

Community Development Organizer – Housing

Access Living

Chicago, IL

BASIC FUNCTION:
Development and implementation of community organizing campaigns to increase access for
people with disabilities in City of Chicago housing programs; and to protect existing programs
and create new affordable, accessible, integrated housing options using local, state, and Federal
resources. Some policy support work in these areas will also be expected.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Coordinate the Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH): Recruit, organize and support grassroots leaders with disabilities on housing issues through one-on-ones and other base-building activities; Collaborate broadly with internal and external stakeholders to support grassroots systems change advocacy on housing policies and programs at the local, state and Federal levels
• Campaign Development: Design and coordinate disability rights housing advocacy/organizing campaigns for systems change and reform at the local, state and Federal levels as needed; Support grassroots housing organizing for DRACH and other housing-related efforts
• Training and Leadership Development: Provide grassroots leaders in the disability community with leadership development and organizing training; Train people with disabilities on their fair housing rights and responsibilities, including public housing policies and regulations,
• Coalition Building: Increase DRACH political power by building and cultivating relationships with housing-related community groups, fair housing advocacy organizations, and government agencies to create broad coalitional support for disability housing issues
• Internal Collaboration: Coordinate with Access Living housing locators and housing counseling staff and fair housing/legal staff to ensure a high level of service for clients in need of those services, and to recruit members for DRACH from those clients assisted
• Policy Work: Provide support to the Manager of Organizing and Policy in monitoring affordable housing policy and legislation at local, state and Federal levels; coordinating public and written testimony and comments on proposed legislation and policy/rule changes; and promoting new policies and policy reform efforts creating affordable, accessible, integrated housing for people with disabilities
• Community Education/Outreach: Conduct public education efforts around housing policy and legislation, including through the use of media; Provide internal and external workshops and seminars on housing policy, related court cases, and legislation
• Miscellaneous Duties: Conduct written quarterly project activities reports; Ensure compliance with grant requirements through regular data entry; act as a spokesperson for Access Living on housing issues as assigned; and execute any other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Minimum educational background required

• Bachelor’s degree or applicable life/work experience. Good written and oral communication skills. A writing sample will be required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook.

About Access Living

Established in 1980, Access Living is a change agent committed to fostering an inclusive society that enables Chicagoans with disabilities to live fully–engaged and self–directed lives. Nationally recognized as a leading force in the disability advocacy community, Access Living challenges stereotypes, protects civil rights and champions social reform. Their staff and volunteers combine knowledge and personal experience to deliver programs and services that equip people with disabilities to advocate for themselves. Access Living is at the forefront of the disability rights movement, removing barriers so people with disabilities can live the future they envision.

Interested candidates should email, mail or fax a resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources
Access Living

115 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
fax : 312-787-3866
rmata@accessliving.org
No phone calls please

Director of Housing Solutions, Lone Mountain Land Company - Big Sky, MT

Director of Housing Solutions

Lone Mountain Land Company

Professional Area: 

Housing

Location: 

Big Sky, MT

POSITION SUMMARY 
Mindful of this dynamic, Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) – a development company created to manage the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky – is interested in hiring a Director of Housing Solutions to lead the planning and development of workforce housing to support LMLC’s near-term needs, and work with the broader community in support of Big Sky-wide initiatives. Big Sky is unincorporated, and straddles Gallatin and Madison Counties. This position is intended to fill a role that exemplifies the nature of effective public-private partnerships, serving as the primary liaison between LMLC and county, state, and federal housing resources; local taxing districts; and residents to lead the analysis and selection of actionable housing solutions for targeted workforce populations.

Near-term responsibilities include: 

• Working with LMLC, in partnership with the Yellowstone Club and CrossHarbor Capital, to identify and secure housing in the region for the construction workforce necessary to undertake significant real estate development projects in Big Sky; 
• Managing workforce housing, liaising with property management and maintenance personnel to assure workforce housing needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner; 
• Working with the group to identify and secure long-term housing solutions for the workforce that sustains our communities’ operations, helping to define a rental structure that sustainably accommodates workforce housing needs, and pursuing a full spectrum of public, private, and non-profit funding sources that may be leveraged for housing solutions. Long-term, key duties and responsibilities include: 
• Identifying and securing affordable housing development opportunities within the region; 
• Preparing and maintaining detailed project and policy budgets and schedules as the primary expeditor and leader of the project implementation process; 
• Managing and coordinating the design, development, and construction of workforce housing, building a team to implement and maintain workforce housing projects.

In conjunction with community stakeholders, the Director of Housing Solutions will also participate in the following: 

• Engage with public and private stakeholders to support community-wide housing needs, compiling, organizing, and analyzing all relevant housing research prepared to date and supplementing this information by conducting broader research on relevant housing case studies, practices, and policies; 
• Help to maintain an accessible resource inventory based on this research; 
• Work with community stakeholders to help translate findings into a series of viable housing and transportation solutions for targeted workforce populations. These solutions will be a combination of actionable near-term real estate development projects and long-term policy recommendations that propose dedicated funding sources for ongoing housing needs; 

Qualifications for this position include: 

• A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or related field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is highly preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in these fields or comparable with a minimum of 6 years of work experience is required; 
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant housing policy and practices, as well as a knowledge of development regulations and practices is required, with demonstrated track record of identifying, preparing, and securing funding sources, tax incentives, and comparable opportunities; 
• Big Sky-area knowledge is preferred (or experience in comparable small, resort communities), as well as a broader knowledge of practices in Montana; 
• Previous property management experience is preferred; 
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and conscientiously, as demonstrated by progressive work experience in leadership roles; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated by relevant writing and presentation samples that convey an understanding of technical knowledge and the ability to translate this knowledge effectively for a broad array of constituents; 
• Proven consensus building and conflict resolution skills. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the selected candidate based on experience.

The position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and relevant writing sample by email to: Christina Calabrese, AICP Director of Planning, Lone Mountain Land Company ccalabrese@lonemountainland.com

LMLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nothing contained in this job description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning, CSU Fresno - Fresno, CA

Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning 

CSU Fresno

Location: 

Fresno, CA

California State University, Fresno 
College of Social Sciences 
Geography 
Vacancy # 12746 
http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/

Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning
Assistant Professor

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect and ethical behavior, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity 

Position Summary:

The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning. The successful candidate will teach planning classes, as well as general education classes. Planning classes will focus on the built environment and community; community development, neighborhood planning, housing policy, community-oriented design and land-use planning. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance or service learning education mode and will be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction. The candidate will perform outcome assessment for courses. Additional responsibilities of the candidate include research, publication, and other scholarly activities, as well as advising students and engaging in service at all levels of the university.
Overview:

The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is a student-centered department and one of nine departments and programs in the College of Social Sciences. The department offers a BA degree in Geography, a minor in Meteorology, a minor in Interdisciplinary Urban Studies, and an option in City and Regional Planning; and is also developing an online Certificate of Advanced Study in Community and Regional Planning that it hopes to be made available to students in 2016. Part of the department's five-year plan is to create a separate BS degree in City and Regional Planning. The course offerings support undergraduate preparation for careers in environmental study, teaching, weather, regional and urban planning, and preparation for graduate work. The department boasts the most internationally diverse faculty in the university and takes pride in its scholarly excellence. Faculty research is supported by state of the art facilities in two of its laboratories: environmental research and GIS/Remote sensing laboratories. There is opportunity for students to work with faculty on their research projects.

Required Education:

Ph.D. in Geography, City and Regional Planning, or a related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. Candidates nearing the completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered; however, for continued employment the doctorate must be completed by 7/31/2016.

Required Experience:

Evidence of success in scholarly research, such as publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or publications of professional and technical reports. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University is committed to promoting the success of all, and to reducing the barriers to success related to differences in areas such as race, ethnicity, culture, disability, and more. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in this area. For additional information on the University's commitment to diversity visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred candidates will have demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated expertise in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning, such as teaching community development courses, professional planning experience, and/or an earned AICP certification. Preferred candidates shall have expertise in working with planning offices and local communities on planning-related projects.

Application Procedures:

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 11/2/2015. Complete an on-line application at http://jobs.csufresno.edu and attach the following materials: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, (2) names and contact information of three references, and (3) a curriculum vitae. Finalists will be required to submit a statement of teaching interest and philosophy; and arrange for a minimum of three current letters of recommendation and official transcripts to be sent directly to the search committee. For inquiries contact Dr. Aribilola Omolayo, Search Committee Chair; Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning; California State University, Fresno; 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue, M/S SB 69; Fresno, CA 93740-8034; Phone: 559.278.5270; E-mail: samuelo@csufresno.edu.

Other Requirements:

A link to the Annual Safety and Security/Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the 1998 Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, and California Education Code section 67380. The report includes three calendar years of select campus crime statistics and it includes security policies and procedures for the campus. Applicants, students, and employees can obtain a copy of this report from the web site: http://www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml or by contacting the Campus Police Department. The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following web site: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html

Background Check:

Necessary background investigations will be conducted, as required, depending upon the job requirements of position. These could include, but are not limited to, processing of fingerprints through the Department of Justice and FBI and degree and license verification upon employment. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of these verifications. Full disclosure of all misdemeanors and felonies should be made in connection with this application.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.