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Media Relations Specialist, The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - Oak Brook, IL

The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a progressive and award-winning public pension fund, is offering a great opportunity for the right person. IMRF is seeking a Media Relations Specialist to support numerous external outreach activities. The successful candidate will support IMRF’s media relations program, social media efforts, and numerous other external communications activities involving IMRF stakeholders.

Our communications activities support IMRF’s vision of providing the highest quality retirement services to our members, their beneficiaries and employers. The successful candidate must have exceptional writing/editing skills; possess the professionalism to positively represent the organization before the media, IMRF stakeholders, and the general public; and be deadline driven with the ability to work under pressure.

The successful Media Relations Specialist will:

Assist Communications Manager with the development of the Media Relations Plan, including management of consultant relationship, outreach activities targeting both the mainstream and investments trade media.
Write and review press releases, op-ed’s, and letters to the editor; respond to media inquiries; prep senior leaders for interviews; facilitate media attendance at IMRF Board meetings; serve as an IMRF spokesperson; and track media inquiries and coverage. The position also prepares and reviews various communications collateral for use during media interviews and speaking engagements.
Assist Communications Manager in the development and execution of IMRF’s ongoing Social Media Plan, including the use of analytics to measure impact of strategies, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
.Manage IMRF’s annual series of workshops for retirees and the general public. Responsibilities include attending more than a dozen workshops spread across the state; developing communications collateral for dissemination; providing an update on IMRF activities for the year; and fielding questions.
Coordinate media outreach activities during series of annual meetings and webinars with IMRF employers. Responsibilities include attending close to a dozen meetings spread across the state; coordinating meetings held via webinar; developing communications collateral for dissemination at meetings; and facilitating onsite media interviews with IMRF senior leaders, and serving as a spokesperson as required.
Plan and execute educational videos for external stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Experience

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS). A degree in communications, journalism or a related field is preferred.
5 years experience in a similar position with responsibilities for media relations.

Prior experience measuring and articulating the impact of communications strategies and implementing improvements.
Prior experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the media.
AP Style.
Adobe Creative Cloud applications experience
Valid driver’s license.
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes non-traditional hours. The position may require overtime and will require overnight travel throughout Illinois.
Excellent public-speaking skills.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Social media plan development and execution.
Constant Contact or similar email marketing tools.
Federal Plain Language Principles.
Crisis communications strategies.

Sorry, no relocation assistance available. Visit our website at www.imrf.org for more information about IMRF and to apply online.

Public Participation Planner, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission - Philadelphia, PA

Public Participation Planner

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Professional Area:

Participation and Empowerment

Experience:

3-5 years

Contact person:

Beth Wichser

Phone:

215-592-1800

Fax:

215-592-9125

Email:

resumes@dvrpc.org

Website:

http://www.dvrpc.org

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

DVRPC is seeking a professional who is enthusiastic about regional planning and transportation, has experience in public participation, government affairs, or communications, and has demonstrated an ability to translate complex issues into cohesive visions, processes, or reports. This person will join a strong team of planning and communications professionals, manage DVRPC’s Title VI Compliance Program, assist with public noticing, respond to or facilitate the response to public comments, and develop project-specific, as well as agency-wide public outreach campaigns.

DVRPC’s Office of Communications and Engagement oversees the Commission’s communications strategy and messaging; develops public participation, outreach and engagement activities; and maintains and builds new relationships with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders. The Office is engaged in a wide variety of activities across the Commission, broadly grouped into four overlapping categories: Communications, Engagement, Equity, and Special Initiatives.

This position will be supervised by the Manager of the Office of Communications and Engagement, and will assist the Commission’s Communications Manager. Work is performed with considerable independence at the full level of professional competence but is reviewed by a supervisor during progress and upon completion. This position’s work is to be performed in accordance with broadly-defined objectives and professional standards.

Responsibilities

Work on DVRPC’s Title VI and Environmental Justice compliance program, tracking agency-wide projects, refining public outreach/involvement techniques, and compile data, and in particular demographic data.
Refine and revise DVRPC’s Public Participation Plan and Title VI Compliance Plan as needed.
Assist in managing DVRPC’s Public Participation Task Force and Environmental Justice Working Group.
Work in project teams on various planning and research projects, create or lead public outreach activities, and prepare reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
Present findings and conclusions or solicit input and feedback from a steering committee, technical advisory committee, and the general public, as appropriate.
Plan and execute special events for specific planning programs/projects and for the Commission as a whole.
Represent the Office at internal meetings, and represent the Commission at external meetings.
Perform related planning, communications, and administrative work as required.

Qualifications

Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use word processing, database and desktop publishing software.
Experience in public participation, public outreach, facilitation, and/or communications.
Experience and interest in issues of equity and environmental justice.
Experience managing projects, and especially projects that include public participation and/or public commenting.
Experience in, or demonstrated interest in learning, effective public relations techniques, effective use of social media platforms constituent relationship management software, and earned/paid media and web analytics.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of planning, and understanding of MPO roles and processes.
Knowledge of research methods and planning techniques, including background or training in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Ability to focus on details and possess strong organizational skills.
Ability to present effectively in oral and written forms.
Ability to work with and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and the general public.

Minimum Experience & Training

THREE YEARS of professional experience in transportation planning, city/regional planning, public outreach, and/or public policy, and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four year college/university, with major course work in a planning-related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and professional experience in planning, engineering/design, social science research, journalism, public outreach, public administration, or public policy will be considered. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Senior Policy Researcher, Center for an Urban Future (CUF) - New York City, NY

Senior Policy Researcher

Job posted by: Center for an Urban Future (CUF)

Job description

The Center for an Urban Future is accepting applications for a Senior Policy Researcher with exceptional writing skills and significant experience in reporting on or researching urban policy issues. The Senior Policy Researcher will serve as lead researcher and author on policy reports about key issues affecting New York City, with a focus on economic development and workforce development. The ideal applicant should have a proven record of authoring published policy reports or articles, be skilled at writing for a broad audience, and have a deep understanding of the New York City policymaking landscape.

The Senior Policy Researcher will conduct research, policy analysis, writing, editing and advising. Ideal applicants must also be able to competently lead meetings, initiatives, forums and other events without supervision; and must be comfortable working with high-ranking decision makers, senior government officials, current and potential funders, and Center for an Urban Future senior management.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with strong writing skills; experience conducting interviews and analyzing data; experience with public data sources; and knowledge of the New York City policy landscape especially with regards to economic development, urban planning, workforce development or human capital development issues. Successful candidates should have at least two years of work experience in public policy, journalism or government; a graduate degree in public policy, urban planning, journalism, economics, government, social science or a related field; excellent communication skills; strong collaborative skills; and the ability to make independent decisions regarding planning, organizing and scheduling work.

The position is full time and salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered.

Send resume, cover letter and at least one writing sample to: SeniorResearcher@nycfuture.org. No phone calls please. The Center is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.

The Center for an Urban Future is a NYC-based think tank dedicated to highlighting the critical opportunities and challenges facing New York and other cities, and providing fresh ideas and workable solutions to policymakers. The Center's primary focus is on growing and diversifying the local economy, expanding economic opportunity and targeting problems facing low-income and working-class neighborhoods.

Technical journalist, ICLEI-Local Goverments for sustainability - Bonn, Germany

Technical journalist

Job posted by: ICLEI-Local Goverments for sustainability

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is the world's leading network of over 1,000 cities, towns and metropolises committed to building a sustainable future. By helping our Members to make their cities and regions sustainable, low-carbon, resilient, ecomobile, biodiverse, resource-efficient and productive, healthy and happy, with a green economy and smart infrastructure, we impact over 20% of the world's urban population.

ICLEIs Global Communications team, is responsible for communicating ICLEI's work compellingly to broad audiences through various media and channels including press outreach, websites, social media, reports and similar.

We are seeking a skilled writer and confident communicator as

Technical journalist

in the World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, to support ICLEI's global communications on EcoMobility and local climate policies.

Responsibilities will include:

In 2015, the journalist and media expert will support ICLEI's global communications in the lead-up to and during the EcoMobility World Festival 2015 (Johannesburg, South Africa) and the Local Government Climate Pavilion at the UN Climate Conference (Paris, December 2015) by:

Writing articles and press releases, preparing texts, writing and posting blogs and editing websites with a strong technical background in and understanding of sustainable urban development
Developing the basis for media outreach (including social media) by researching targeted media contacts, publications, and multiplier organizations
Building strong relationships with key partners in media agencies and other key stakeholders
Publicizing the different projects by developing appropriate media collateral (media kits, press releases, advisories) that will promote and explain the projects
Cooperating with the social media manager, visual designer and project teams on content and media-related activities
Implementing the media outreach for the EcoMobility World Festival 2015 and the Climate Pavilion through all types of necessary cooperation with local partners and event hosts, local media teams, external journalists.
Monitoring and evaluating the success of the media outreach using appropriate instruments (incl. Google Analytics) and other indicators

Responsibilities will also include:

Maintaining comprehensive distribution list of target media, updating ICLEI media database and uploading the list on Mailchimp
Archiving relevant media coverage

Requirements:

Experience in writing and journalistic work in reference to mobility and/or climate policy and/or local government for at least 1-2 years.
Degree in a relevant subject such as, Public Relations, Journalism, International Studies; or with a strong interest and proven experience in communications work with a degree in urban development, politics, public policy, international relations/development or similar.
Strong interest in the areas of cities and local government, urban planning & management, environmental sustainability, and mitigation and adaptation to climate change is an asset;
Very good oral and written communication.
Excellent command in English (written and spoken); proficiency in another language (esp. German) is considered as an additional asset.
Editing skills with an attention to detail.
Ability to transform technical documents into easy to read and catchy text formats suitable for a diverse range of communication products and needs.
Creative, motivated and pro-active attitude.
Flexibility and creativity.
Organized working style, ability to follow through and deliver results.
Computer skills: Adobe Creative Suite, SEOs, HTML, MS Office; experience with web content management (preferably Typo 3); experience with databases would be an advantage.

Terms and conditions:

The full-time position is available from August 2015 until December 2015 at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. The extension of this position is possible and envisaged if cooperation works well.
The position is within ICLEI's Communication team: the journalist will report to the Communications Officer rsp the project managers of the above mentioned projects.
The salary will reflect qualifications and experience and, for those meeting the above requirements will be between 21,000 – 28,000 Euro gross/year.
Workings hours: 40h per week; 30 days of paid leave per year
Working language: English
Non-EU citizens are also welcome to apply provided they have the possibility of being granted an EU work permit prior to the start of the contract.

Application

By email to jobs.bonn@iclei.org, or fax to +49–228 / 97 62 99 01. Please include "Technical Journalist" in the subject line and send us:

A letter of motivation
Your recent CV (3 pages at most)
Examples of work
Indication of possible start date
Indication of citizenship (and if non-EU, whether you are holder of a work permit for Germany)

Be aware that applications are reviewed continuously upon arrival, therefore submitting your application as soon as possible is advisable. The ICLEI World Secretariat shall only contact those applicants shortlisted for this position.

Application Deadline 30 July 2015

Application

By email to jobs.bonn@iclei.org, or fax to +49–228 / 97 62 99 01. Please include "Technical Journalist" in the subject line and send us:

A letter of motivation
Your recent CV (3 pages at most)
Examples of work
Indication of possible start date
Indication of citizenship (and if non-EU, whether you are holder of a work permit for Germany)

Application Deadline 30 July 2015

Director, Case Studies and Publications, Urban Land Institute - Washington, D.C.

Director, Case Studies and Publications

Urban Land Institute

Professional Area:

Communications Senior Associate, Circlepoint - San Jose, CA

Communications Senior Associate

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Company:Circlepoint

Location:San Jose, CA

Interested in helping communities improve transportation, increase mobility, conserve water, promote more sustainable land uses and foster more productive community engagement? So are we. Join our team!

Circlepoint is seeking a full-time Senior Associate to join us in our downtown San Jose office. The position will play the lead outreach role for a downtown transit construction project in San Jose.

The Senior Associate will be responsible for acting as the liaison between the contract and businesses and residents along the construction corridor, including creating communications and project-related collateral, responding to public inquiries and concerns in a timely manner, tracking project budgets, assigning work to staff to support project delivery, and researching local issues and communities.

Requirements:
• Approximately 4-5 years of experience (including internships)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, journalism or related field
• Strong writing skills, including multi-cultural communications and experience working with media or marketing campaigns
• Strong attention to detail; Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Must be willing to take initiative and be cool under fire in a very fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn
• Interest in public sector communications
• Experience with conducting public events
• Knowledge of best practices and direct experience using social media and online communication tools to engage with multiple audiences
• Fluency in other languages a plus
• Experience with construction communications a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office

About Circlepoint
For 27 years, Circlepoint has been a guiding force in helping our clients and the public think strategically, communicate effectively, and find solutions to improve our communities. With offices in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, and Los Angeles, the firm specializes in strategic communications, environmental planning, and creative services.

Circlepoint is dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for advancement and professional development and a wide variety of benefits, services, and programs designed to foster a healthy work/life balance.

Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and have a current driver’s license, auto insurance and access to personal transportation.
Circlepoint is an equal opportunity employer.

Engagement Editor, Curbed - New York City, NY

Curbed is Seeking an Engagement Editor—Is It You?

We're looking for a great engagement editor to join the team in our New York office and help us grow and diversify our existing audience, while reaching potential readers who don't even know we exist, turning Curbed into a multi-platform juggernaut for all intelligent home-related content.

Curbed's engagement editor is a senior role designed for someone with experience in journalism, social media strategy, analytics, and PR. You'll be sitting on Curbed's leadership team and report directly to the editor-in-chief, with authority to help shape network-wide content for different audiences on all of our various social platforms. You will also supervise a social media manager and oversee social strategy across all Curbed sites. Think this is you? Apply here!

Communications Manager, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy - Cambridge, MA

Communications Manager

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

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Cambridge, MA

Communications Manager - Public Affairs

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks an energetic, well-organized, and detail-oriented person to fill the role of Communications Manager. This is a full-time position based at the Lincoln Institute's headquarters in Cambridge, MA. The position provides a unique opportunity for a self-starter with initiative to strengthen the strategic communications program at an established think tank seeking to reconfirm brand identity, increase audience, raise profile, and maximize impact. The Communications Manager would manage day-to-day operations in developing content, media relations, engagement in public-facing events, website and social media, and internal communications. The position would report to the Director of Public Affairs and together work with the CEO and department leadership at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to implement the strategic communications program. In addition to 5 years experience in marketing, public relations, journalism, branding, or some combination, an interest and knowledge in urban planning and the health of cities would be highly desirable.

Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago - Chicago, IL

Duties
Class Title - Applications Accepted Online Only	Senior Public Affairs Specialist
Exam #	15046
Opening Date	2/27/2015
Closing Date	3/13/2015
Qualification Deadline	4/12/2015
Minimum Annual Salary	90541.10
Maximum Annual Salary	133120.00
Under direction, assists in the development and administration of the District's communication strategy and organizational branding efforts.
Minimum Requirements
Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in journalism, communications, public relations or a closely related field and four years of public relations, public information and/or journalism experience. Substitution: Professional experience in journalism, public information or public relations activities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Examination
The examination will consist of a training and experience evaluation, weighted 25%, and an oral test, including a written exercise, weighted 75%. The minimum passing score on each test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test to be eligible to compete in each subsequent test and to have their names placed on the eligible list. The training and experience evaluation will assess candidates' experience in areas such as public relations and project management. The oral test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and abilities in public relations concepts; planning and organizing; critical thinking and problem solving; interpersonal effectiveness and written and oral communication skills.
Examination Process
All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by March 20, 2015 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Approved applicants will be provided a link to the Training and Experience Evaluation form on the District's website. Applicants must complete and return the form according to the instructions specified on the evaluation form. ORAL TEST: Candidates who pass the training and experience evaluation will be informed by email regarding the date, time and place of the oral test.
Appointments
Appointments will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. This examination is also being given on a Promotional basis. In instances where both Original Entrance and Promotional eligible lists result from an examination process, it is the District's practice to appoint only from the Promotional eligible list until all names from that list have been considered. The eligible list has a duration of three years. Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.
Posting Date

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Research Analyst, Good Jobs First - Washington, DC

Good Jobs First: Research Analyst, Washington, DC

Good Jobs First www.goodjobsfirst.org is a non-profit, non-partisan resource center promoting corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families. We now seek a Washington, DC research analyst to perform research and writing on economic development subsidies, smart growth and corporate accountability.

Applicants must have:
* demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
* an undergraduate college degree, preferably with course
concentrations in areas such as public finance, economic development,
public policy, planning/land use, economics, business, environmental
studies or journalism
* strong writing and interviewing skills
* strong analytical skills to handle diverse sources and concepts
* basic computer software skills: word processing, spreadsheets,
internet

Other desirable qualifications:
* graduate degree and/or equivalent professional experience in
public finance, economic development, public policy, planning/land use,
economics, business, environmental studies or journalism
* familiarity with constituency-based justice networks such as
community organizing/community reinvestment, organized labor, tax and
budget fairness, environmentalism or environmental justice, and/or smart
growth movements
* website-design, database management or GIS software experience

This is an opportunity for rewarding and published work in a fast-paced
teamwork environment at a highly productive resource center.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes healthcare,
retirement contributions, and generous vacation. Women and people of color
are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are urged to review our website to learn more about our work
and our networks.

Please email cover letters and résumés to
goodjobs@goodjobsfirst.org. No phone calls, please.
zsmith@smartgrowthamerica.org