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Senior Transportation Planner - Boston, MA

 

Senior Transportation Planner - Boston, MA

Title:  Senior Transportation Planner 

Type: full-time (hybrid)

Location: Boston, MA

Pay:  Salary range is $75,000 - $90,000

Specialist - Survivor Engagement, International Justice Mission - Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Title: Specialist, Survivor Engagement
Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Location: Washington, D.C.
Pay: Not listed

The Specialist, Survivor Engagement is responsible for the strategy, implementation, alignment to IJM’s global strategy, and day-to-day management of IJM’s Global Survivor Network (GSN) and other key Survivor Leadership initiatives to ensure meaningful engagement of people with lived experience. The Specialist, Survivor Engagement will collaborate with IJM’s global staff and with survivor leaders to strengthen the GSN, and to ensure IJM programs are informed by survivors.

Apply here.

Director of Policy, CHA - Chicago, IL

Title: Director of Policy
Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $115k-120k/year

This position directs the development and implementation of relevant policy that governs activity across the Public Housing, RAD, PBRA, and Mixed Income portfolios. The Director works to ensure that the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) is developed, approved, and implemented in accordance with CHA strategic goals and plans, HUD regulations, and MTW policies. They also ensure that RAD program policy is administered as outlined in Section 18 of the Administrative Plan.

Apply here.

Senior Policy Associate, Advance Illinois - Hybrid (Chicago OR Springfield, IL)

 Title: Senior Policy Associate

Type: Full-time, hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL OR Springfield, IL

Pay: $58-71k/year

Advance Illinois seeks an outstanding Senior Policy Associate to work on issues related to state education policy. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, research, writing and communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to go above and beyond to support multiple projects. The Senior Policy Associate will report to the Director of Policy and will support the policy needs of the organization. We are looking for a self-starter who is comfortable working in a small team environment and partnering not only with staff members, but with diverse outside partners. 

Apply here with resume, and be prepared to fill out survey.

Population Health Navigator, Erie Humboldt Park Health and Dental Center - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 Title: Population Health Navigator

Type: Full-time, hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $18 - $24/hour

The Population Health Outreach Program supports patients by phone and works mainly remotely with clinical care team members across all sites. As part of the role, the Population Health Navigator role is a patient-facing role that helps improve the agency’s quality of health care through targeted, data driven outreach. Outreach is based on
agency priorities, including chronic disease and preventive health needs and specialty care referral navigation, and includes a variety of methods such as campaign texting, 1on1 patient phone calls, bulk referral ordering, MyChart, as well as others. The team also assists patients with any health-related social needs that present as barriers to care.

Apply here.

Assistant Project Developer, Mercy Housing - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

 Title: Assistant Project Developer

Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $62k - $69.8k/year

Project Development at Mercy Housing plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of housing projects. The Assistant Project Developer I or II position is responsible for coordinating with various departments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating seamless transitions from development to operations. The Assistant Project Developer will also manage resident relocation plans, community engagement, and the activities of the Development team, including architects and contractors. This role requires high attention to detail and strong communication skills. 

Apply here

Youth Housing Care Specialist, Heartland Human Care Services - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 Salary Range:

$19.79 To $24.80 Hourly

Title: Youth Housing Care Specialist

Location: 4822 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60640

Schedule: Hybrid, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Summary:  

Under the general guidance of the Program Manager, The Youth Housing Care Specialist will serve as the main point of contact and primary case manager for youth enrolled in the Neon Transitional Housing program. Outcomes are achieved through implementation of participants’ individual service plans (ISP), by providing ongoing housing case management services and connecting youth to needed resources in the community. The Youth Housing Care Specialist leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and Vision of Heartland Human Care Services. Supports culture development and management efforts. 

Essential Functions: 

Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Completes intake paperwork with participants and gathers eligibility documentation. Orients participants to the program. Explains paperwork fully and completely. Rapidly engages participants and builds rapport and trust. 
  • Locates and secures appropriate private market housing units for homeless youth and provides advocacy services with landlords on behalf of program participants as needed.
  • Uses Ansell Casey assessment and/or other appropriate assessment tools to create individualized service.
  • Plans, follows up with participants to ensure progress is being made toward identified goals, and provides both case management services and referrals to community resources to assist participants in accomplishing program goals.
  • Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques, maintains clinical understanding of how mental health influences behavior, and uses a trauma-informed approach in working with youth.
  • Monitors the participants’ self-administration of medication as applicable.
  • Completes file reviews and other quality assurance activities as required. Completes and writes case notes daily, uses electronic database(s), completes reports on time, and maintains participant files.
  • Meets with employers, landlords and service providers to help resolve conflicts that might arise.
  • Networks with other housing and youth service providers to ensure that the needs of the youths are
  • adequately addressed.
  • Administers funds for client assistance as per program policies and procedures.
  • Participates in program and operational planning with Program Manager.
  • Continues the professional development through active, self-initiated participation in/with supervision, in house training, conferences, seminars and independent study.
  • Adheres to professional standards as outlined by governmental bodies, NASW (and/or other appropriate professional associations), private funding sources, Organization plans/policies and program guidelines.
  • Initiates requests for assistance from Supervisor to address new issues or complex concepts affecting adherence to professional standards. 
  • Transportation of program participants and/or Organizational property may be required.
  • Works outside of regular work hours with a flex schedule may be required in order to visit participants when they are available.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preservation Compact Senior Program Officer, Community Investment Corporation - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 

At a glance
$75–80K/yr
Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus paid time off
Hybrid, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Work in person for part of the week, from the location
Job
Full-time
US work authorization required

The Position: The Preservation Compact Senior Program Officer provides strategic support for the Preservation Compact, a collaborative initiative housed at CIC to address the loss of affordable rental housing in Cook County. Collaborative partners encompass a diverse array of housing stakeholders, including all levels of government, for-profit and non-profit developers, community and grassroots groups, lenders and civic organizations. The Senior Program Officer leads policy analysis and stakeholder engagement efforts, driving consensus-building among partners to advance the Compact's affordable housing preservation goals. This role involves developing and implementing strategic initiatives, conducting research and analysis to inform policy recommendations, and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across sectors.
Reports to: Director of The Preservation Compact
Duties and Responsibilities:

Support Preservation Compact Director in the development and implementation of the Preservation Compact's policy agenda and strategic plan

Conduct research and analysis to further the Preservation Compact's policy, legislative, and other priorities

Convene, facilitate, and coordinate logistics of select regular and ad hoc working groups

Represent the Preservation Compact at meetings and events as needed, cultivate relationships with partners and other stakeholders

Track, research, and update information on properties targeted for preservation

Identify and develop resources including maps, data tools, and outreach materials to support Preservation Compact activities

Assist in developing biannual report, other publications, and grant reports as needed

Support cross-programmatic efforts within Community Investment Corporation

Maintain excellent relations and communications with coworkers, CIC staff, and external partners, and other stakeholders

Field ad hoc requests for information or assistance from the Preservation Compact

Provide communications, content and updates regarding assigned program areas to be included in the Preservation Compact's newsletter, press releases, action alerts, legislative updates, meeting minutes, and program areas of the website

Collaborate with team members on outreach, communications, events, and other activities as needed
Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in community development, affordable housing, public policy, or related fields preferred

Excellent MS Office skills, experience with data analysis and GIS/mapping software, and Notion project management platform preferred

Knowledge of local/regional housing and community development institutions strongly preferred

Experience with website content maintenance and email newsletter programs preferred

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability prioritize multiple deadline driven projects

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


Salary range of $75k-$80k. Full benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, PTO, tuition reimbursement and gym membership reimbursement.


For consideration, please submit resume to Human Resources at Kathleen.prock@cicchicago.com


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Associate, Freedman Consulting LLC - Hybrid (D.C. OR Bay Area, CA)

 Freedman Consulting, LLC: Associate

Washington, DC or Bay Area, California*
Anticipated Start: May/June 2025


Freedman Consulting, LLC, a mission-driven consulting firm, seeks an Associate to provide assistance with policy research, deliverable development, and operational support for firm clients across a broad portfolio of issues. The Associate will join a growing team of almost 50 staff members working at the intersection of policy, philanthropy, and politics.


Firm Overview

Freedman Consulting, LLC, offers strategic consulting services to foundations, nonprofit organizations, and public interest coalitions, partnering with many of the nation’s leading philanthropic institutions. Our work includes strategic planning and issue landscaping for major foundations, advising and coordination for coalitions, and policy development for a variety of public interest efforts and spans topics including public-private partnerships, economic mobility, clean energy and climate sustainability, criminal justice reform, and technology policy.

Primary Responsibilities

Associates work across a range of policy areas and client services. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Researching and drafting presentations, reports, and memos related to client projects
  • Assisting in the development and execution of client activities and events
  • Contributing to preparation for client meetings and presentations
  • Providing administrative, operational, and logistical support on client teams, including scheduling, maintaining internal and external task lists, and note taking
  • Supporting cross-functional firm needs  

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

Approximately 1-3 years of research, legislative, communications, consulting, or policy-related experience is preferred. Applicants must possess strong writing and research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

The expected salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 and is commensurate with experience. In addition to base annual compensation, Freedman Consulting offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, a 401k profit sharing plan, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and other valuable benefits. The firm also offers a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance. 


We are currently accepting applications to fill positions opening in May/June 2025 and welcome upcoming graduates to apply. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to submit two writing samples. 

Learn more/APPLY here!

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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Marketing & Communications Manager, MPC - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 Department

Marketing & Communications

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$77,250 - $80,000


About MPC: 

Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) is dedicated to shaping a better, bolder, more equitable future for everyone. Our vision is focused on creating a Chicago region where every community is valued, every person has a voice, and every neighborhood thrives. Since 1934, MPC has operated as an independent, nonpartisan organization serving metropolitan Chicago’s communities and residents to change perceptions, reimagine conversations, and defy the status quo. Through thoughtful collaboration with local communities, businesses, and governments, MPC is a bold change-maker, addressing the region’s toughest planning and development challenges. We believe that strong partnerships rooted in respect and trust are critical to creative and effective problem-solving.  Read More.

 

Position Summary: 

MPC seeks a dynamic and strategic Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of high-impact marketing initiatives that engage diverse audiences, amplify MPC’s voice, and advance its mission. This role requires exceptional collaboration, leadership, and content creation skills to support organizational goals and drive brand growth. The Manager will oversee strategic marketing plans, manage content creation, and build relationships with media, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent, compelling messaging across platforms. 

 

Application Deadline | February 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM 

 

Supervisor: DirectorMarketing & Communications 

 

Core Duties: 

 

  • Strategic Oversight and Leadership 
  • Develop and oversee strategic marketing and communications plans that align with organizational goals and target audience needs. 
  • Lead cross-functional collaborations with Development and Program teams to set marketing priorities and ensure unified messaging. 
  • Content Development and Oversight 
  • Direct the creation of high-quality written content, including op-eds, speeches, annual reports, and programmatic deliverables, ensuring alignment with MPC’s mission and branding. 
  • Review and approve marketing materials and publications to ensure brand consistency and messaging accuracy. 
  • Media and Public Relations 
  • Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets; proactively pitch stories to elevate MPC’s profile. 
  • Respond to media inquiries and connect reporters with internal subject matter experts. 
  • Event Management and Promotion 
  • Lead the strategic planning, promotion, and execution of high-profile events, such as MPC’s Annual Event and other key organizational gatherings. 
  • Oversee event marketing strategies to maximize attendance and engagement. 
  • Analytics and Reporting 
  • Track, measure, and report on the effectiveness of marketing and communications efforts, using insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes. 
  • Team Management 
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to the Marketing & Communications Associate, fostering skill development and professional growth. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Must embrace the mission and vision of MPC. 
  • 3-5 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, advertising, or a related field. 
  • Successful writing and editing experience across diverse media formats. 
  • Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies. 
  • Experience building relationships with media and pitching stories. 
  • Graphic design experience (Adobe Suite and/or Canva). 
  • Proficiency in WordPress, Microsoft Office, and virtual platforms. 
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. 
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions. 
  • Ability to effectively interact with a variety of audiences, including civic, community, media, philanthropic, corporate, and government officials. 

 

Nice to Haves: 

  • Relationships with local and/or national journalists. Experience supporting political or advocacy campaigns. Experience coaching and mentoring others on marketing trends and efforts. Experience using WordPress or similar CMS.  Passion for storytelling. 

           Application Deadline | February 17, 2025, at 8:00 AM 

           

          How to apply:  

          Please submit the following materials:  

             

          1) A cover letter articulating your specific interest in the role and what you will bring to it 

          2) Your résumé; or CV  

            

          Compensation and Benefits:    

          Salary Range: $77,250-$80,000 

           

          For the 2025 Benefit year, MPC's robust and competitive compensation package for new full-time employees includes covering approximately 80% of the employee premium for health benefits, 100% of the employee premium for dental benefits, and Disability and Life insurance.  Additionally, MPC provides all full-time employees with a hybrid work environment, parental leave, up to five weeks of accrued vacation, transit benefits, a professional development stipend, and access to an onsite fitness center, among other benefits. 

          Learn more/APPLY here!