Economic Development Coordinator - City of Evanston

Department: City Manager's Office
Division: Economic Development
Position Title: Economic Development Coordinator
Pay Range: $40.308 - $51.62*
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Civil Service Status: Non-Exempt

Closing Date: August 23, 2023
*Starting salary is dependent on qualifications but, in most cases, is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

NATURE OF WORK:

The Economic Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing the City

of Evanston’s economic development programs and initiatives. This includes working directly with

businesses to retain and expand their operations in the community. The Economic Development

Coordinator will also develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as elected

officials, community leaders, and business executives. This position initiates, coordinates, directs,

and implements activities, programs, and projects that support retail, office, and industrial

businesses and development activities. Work for this position is primarily focused on business

district management and revitalization through infrastructure improvements, placemaking, events,

and grant programs - to support small businesses.

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

Entry Level Field Economist - HUD (Fort Worth, TX)

Who: US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R), Office of Economic Affairs
PD&R is responsible for providing advice and information to the Secretary to further his policy agenda; for maintaining current information to monitor housing needs, housing market conditions, and the operation of existing programs; and for conducting research on priority housing and community development issues.

The Office of Economic Affairs, Economic and Market Analysis Division, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, is responsible for collecting data, conducting economic research, developing economic models, and performing evaluation and policy analysis in the following areas: economic, fiscal, and social conditions in cities and other communities; strategies to promote economic development in cities and other communities; the impact of taxes and tax changes on housing markets and urban conditions; and the low income housing tax credit.

What: The Field Economist’s responsibilities include:

Service Planner (Bus) - CTA

Who: Chicago Transit Authority

What: Under general supervision, develops and manages a comprehensive data-driven approach to monitoring transit service levels in order to identify where, when, and how operating efficiencies and service improvements can be attained. Collects, manipulates, and analyzes ridership and operations data to support CTA’s decision-making processes. The Planner will also consider impacts from external factors such as shifting demographics and development patterns, and will evaluate major route changes for Title VI and Environmental Justice implications.
Primary responsibilities include:

Assistant Planners/Analysts - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (Closes 9/29)

Who: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire full-time employees at the Assistant level in the Local Planning Department, with an emphasis on long range planning, research and analysis, economic development and market analysis, or municipal/county government.

What: CMAP seeks Assistants to be part of a large department and provide technical and professional support of CMAP’s long-range comprehensive regional planning, the Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program, and research, data analysis, and mapping work to contribute to the agency’s long-range and local planning efforts. Planning projects may include comprehensive plans, corridor or subarea plans, zoning revisions, studies of special topics such as housing or economic development, and similar planning activities. Research and Analysis projects may include GIS mapping, data processing, quantitative spatial analyses, and the development and documentation of new business intelligence tools and products, and methodologies for quantitative analysis.

Assistants are primarily expected to perform technical work researching, analyzing and writing technical planning documents and supporting public planning projects and initiatives, and related work. Assistants may also be asked to contribute to other CMAP activities, including but not limited to the implementation of ON TO 2050, as well as the agency’s general activities in policy, programming, and planning. Work is typically performed under the close supervision of a Planning Principal. This position requires travel throughout the region and candidates must have the ability and willingness to work with communities across the region. Essential functions include:

Residential Consultant, Luxury Living Chicago Realty - Chicago, IL

Residential Consultant

Luxury Living Chicago Realty

Full-Time Contractor Position starting January 2016

Luxury Living Chicago Realty, the top luxury rental brokerage in downtown Chicago, is now hiring Residential Consultants to join our Exclusive Leasing Division. Residential Consultants conduct on-site showings, manage client follow-up, and track client and property data for Luxury Living Chicago Realty’s portfolio of exclusive multifamily properties. The Residential Consultant will be assigned to one (1) or two (2) luxury properties currently in lease-up and reports to the Project Manager associated with each property.

Residential Consultant Responsibilities

·     Conduct on-site showings for Luxury Living Chicago Realty exclusive rental properties

·     Manage client communications for exclusive rental properties, including email and phone calls

·     Execute Luxury Living Chicago’s work-flow process from application to lease signing

·     Maintain a constant flow of communication with Project Manager and Director of Operations

·     Use Luxury Living Chicago provided technology tools for scheduling, data tracking, and reporting

·     Analyze property performance and present pricing and marketing recommendations

·     Communicate information about model units, property needs, property management concerns, and tenant questions to Project Manager

Skills and Requirements

·     Bachelors degree with some real estate, hospitality, or customer service experience

·     Valid leasing agent or broker license in the State of Illinois (or willingness to obtain within 120 days)

·     Available to work evenings and weekends on a set monthly schedule

·     Ability to quickly learn and utilize software and online platforms

·     Professional and personable with great communication and time management skills

·     Ability to engage clients and customers

·     Ability to thrive in fast paced environment

·     Smart phone AND laptop computer for work purposes

·     Reliable access to a car is a plus

About Luxury Living Chicago Realty

Luxury Living Chicago Realty has been consistently recognized as the top luxury rental brokerage in Chicago. Our team consists of brokers, leasing agents, and marketing professionals with over 35 years of combined luxury real estate experience. In the past 10+ years, the team at Luxury Living Chicago has leased over 3,500 apartments and contributed to over $75 million in revenue for property owners and operators.

The Chicago Association of Realtors has recognized our Managing Broker, Aaron Galvin, as a Top Producer in 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2015, Inc. Magazine ranked Luxury Living Chicago #1255 on the 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This placement also ranks Luxury Living Chicago as the 50th fastest growing real estate company in the country.

For more information about Luxury Living Chicago Realty, our experience, and our team, visit our website LuxuryChicagoApartments.com.

To Apply

Email a copy of your current resume in PDF format to Jobs@LuxuryChicagoApartments.com. Please indicate the title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

Analyst/Research Analyst & Senior Analyst, HR&A Advisors - Dallas, TX

Analyst/Research Analyst 

HR&A Advisors

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Experience: 

1-3 years

Phone: 

2129775597

Email: 

jobs@hraadvisors.com

Location: 

Dallas, TX

Position Description | We are seeking Research Analyst and Analyst candidates in our Texas office. Entry-level Research Analysts and Analysts are the foundation of HR&A’s team-oriented, collaborative structure. Tasks may include real estate market analysis; case study research; strategic planning; preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; economic and financial analysis; and public policy analysis. Analysts and Research Analysts also help prepare marketing materials, proposals, and client deliverables in the form of written reports, memos, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel models.

Experience Required | Successful candidates will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis and a passion for real estate, urban development and policy. They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction. The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and potential for professional growth. Specific experience required for each position is as follows:

Research Analyst: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with additional full or part-time work experience in a related field.

Analyst: Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree with one to three years of relevant experience.

Salary | Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. HR&A provides a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of health benefits, retirement plan, and paid holidays.

Senior Analyst

Position Description | We are seeking candidates for Senior Analysts in our growing new Texas office, which serves clients nationally. Successful candidates will have relevant project management experience in real estate, economic development and related consulting fields, must demonstrate critical analytic thinking skills to serve our clients, possess a passion for intelligent urban development and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities. Day-to-day tasks will require managing internal and external teams to complete complex real estate and economic assignments including pro forma analysis for a range of uses, market feasibility research, fiscal and economic impact studies, public-private partnership strategy, and public policy design. The Senior Analyst will review and present client deliverables, including memos, reports and PowerPoint presentations; and will support the firm’s business development efforts. The successful candidate will bring a strong foundation of real estate expertise and an interest in creative public-private solutions, as well as significant capacity for leadership.

Experience Required | Candidate should have a minimum of four to five years of work experience in real estate finance, development, public policy and/or consulting in a related field. Candidates should also have a Master’s Degree, preferably in real estate, city planning and/or economic development. Considerable additional experience in a closely-related field may also be substituted for a graduate degree. Preference will be given to candidates whose experience includes project management for consulting engagements in a relevant field.

In addition to considerable experience in real estate and economic analysis, the candidate must also possess substantial project management experience, excellent writing and presentation skills, and mentorship capabilities. Candidate should be a highly motivated independent thinker with sufficient poise for direct client interaction. The most successful candidates will show potential for rapid professional growth.

Salary | Competitive, based on qualifications and experience. HR&A provides a comprehensive benefits package including a full range of health benefits, retirement plan, and paid holidays.

Submission | Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) to HR&A’s website at http://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/ by Monday, April 13, 2015.

This positions will be based in Dallas, Texas. First round applications are due on August 12, 2015, with first round interviews beginning the week of August 17. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis thereafter. For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

Please do not call regarding this position.

Real Estate Market Analyst/Urban Planner, RKG Associates, Inc. - Quincy, MA; Alexandria, VA; Atlanta, GA

Real Estate Market Analyst/Urban Planner 

RKG Associates, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Russell Archambault

Phone: 

703-739-0965

Fax: 

703-739-0979

Email: 

arch@rkgassociates.com

Website: 

http://www.rkgassociates.com

Location: 

Boston, MA

RKG Associates, Inc. is a leading national consulting firm providing economic, planning, and real estate advisory services to a wide variety of public and private clients throughout the United States. RKG is looking to hire one person in our Alexandria, VA, Atlanta, GA and Boston-area offices with knowledge and experience in real estate market research, urban and regional planning, urban redevelopment, and economic development. We are currently located in Old Town Alexandria, VA, Peachtree Street in Atlanta, GA and in Downtown Quincy, MA. Each office is within walking distance of the public transit system.

The person chosen for this position will work on a variety of projects that might include:

• Real Estate Analysis: Financial feasibility and market analysis, highest and best use analysis, development trends analysis, needs analysis
• Demographic & Economic Analysis: Economic development studies, Demographic trends analysis, labor/ workforce analysis, implementation strategies
• Urban Redevelopment: Downtown revitalization, waterfront revitalization, Redevelopment potential analysis, military base reuse
• Economic & Fiscal Impact Analysis: Fiscal and economic impact analysis, cost of land use study, impact fee analysis
• Planning: Comprehensive and master plans, affordable housing studies, zoning inventory and analysis, consensus building, peer review services

The candidate must possess an understanding of the methods for conducting regional economic analysis, real estate development proformas, real estate market research, and fiscal/economic impact analysis. Expertise with data analysis and manipulation in Microsoft Excel, proficiency in Microsoft Word, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Access and PowerPoint are required. Proficiency and a working knowledge of ArcGIS and its applications are also desirable.

Qualifications 
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Masters degree with an academic concentration in real estate, urban studies, planning, business, or urban economics. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in planning, real estate, or related profession with some experience in real estate development economics, market analysis, financial analysis, data collection and research. Urban revitalization and redevelopment experience is desirable, as would be previous consulting experience. AICP certification is desired.

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing project tasks and should possess:

1. sound computer and technical skills, 
2. good organization skills, 
3. effective written and verbal communication skills, 
4. problem-solving skills, and 
5. the ability to work effectively in small groups with other professionals and company principals under limited supervision.

The position is full-time and available immediately. RKG Associates offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes the potential for semi-annual bonuses and future advancement for the right candidate.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Mr. Russell Archambault, Vice President and Principal, RKG Associates, Inc. by email to arch@rkgassociates.com.

Please state your preference to be considered for either the Alexandria, VA, Atlanta, GA or Quincy, MA positions. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Real Estate Development Associate, Trammell Crow Residential - Mill Valley, CA

Real Estate Development Associate 

Trammell Crow Residential

Professional Area: 

Housing

Real Estate Development

Experience: 

1-3 years

Location: 

Mill Valley, CA

Development Associate

Trammell Crow Residential (“TCR”) was founded in 1977 to develop, construct and acquire multi-family rental and condominium communities. Since inception, TCR has developed over 230,000 multi-family units in most major markets across the country. Currently, the company owns nearly 14,000 apartment units nationwide with an additional 9,000 new units planned for construction this year.

TCR focuses on multi-family residential development, with particular emphasis on well-sited, urban in-fill and mixed-use properties located in high-growth, technology-driven markets. While discovering overlooked opportunities and resolving challenging development issues, TCR delivers luxury in-fill housing that benefits the surrounding community, rewards its investors, and surpasses the expectations of property residents.

Position Summary

The Development Associate will play a central role within the development team, working closely with the Principals of the firm. The role involves:

• Leading project management initiatives for residential and mixed-use projects in San Francisco and the Bay Area including investment analysis, design, construction, budgeting, market analysis, pricing, sales & marketing, legal and asset management
• Working throughout the entire development life cycle from acquisitions and due diligence, through entitlements, permitting, construction and sales & marketing
• Supporting the Principals to identify and assess new deals and development opportunities
• Playing a key role in managing the design team and coordinating with the City to work through the entitlement process
• Acting as liaison with equity partners and lenders to determine capital requirements, conduct investment analysis and coordinate project funding, budgeting and reporting

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in an analyst role at a top tier consulting firm or investment bank
• Excellent organization, time management and planning skills – the ability to juggle multiple projects and keep things moving along is a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly self-motivated with strong problem solving and analytical ability
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Ability to create and manage financial models
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Passion for real estate and an interest in building a career in the industry

To apply, please send an email to Stephanie Hill, Project Manager at (shill@tcr.com)