Director of Research - National Main Street Center

Who: National Main Street Center

What: Over the past 40 years, the National Main Street Center (NMSC) – a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation – has led a transformational movement, working with 2000+ communities around the country to revitalize and re-energize their older and historic downtown commercial districts.The NMSC’s two core programs for supporting community revitalization efforts are Main Street America and UrbanMain.

Through these programs, we are dedicated to helping communities understand the connection between creating quality places and economic competitiveness and equipping them with the tools to make that connection a reality. Since its inception, the NMSC’s approach has earned a reputation as one of the most powerful community-based economic development tools in the nation, generating over $79 billion in reinvestment in downtown areas.

Senior Planner - Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency

Who: Chattanooga continues to receive international attention for its successes in downtown and riverfront revitalization.

Since 2014, Chattanooga and Hamilton County have attracted 11,062 new jobs and more than $3 billion in capital investment, including expansions to Volkswagen’s automotive assembly facility and an Amazon Fulfillment Center. Several years ago, our Electric Power Board (EPB) began offering the fastest internet service in the country and today Chattanooga still boasts the fastest internet service in the western hemisphere, with 10 gigabit service available for every home and business.

Chattanooga offers a low cost of living in exchange for a high quality of life. Awarded Outside Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” title for two years, Chattanooga - surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lakes - boasts a range of outdoor offerings.

WHY THE RPA?

Community Planning & Design (CPD) is a division of the RPA that focuses on urban design, placemaking, sustainability, and area planning. Our division’s work program for the next few years will be focused on developing 12 Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County. A new Place Types palette will be applied to, and mapped for, each Area Plan. We will also be developing more detailed Station Area Plans / TODs in some of those areas.

In 2016, Chattanooga adopted a mandatory Form-Based Code for the entire downtown area. The CPD managed that initiative. We also recently completed a Public Spaces plan with schematic designs for 4 projects, including a park, a Riverwalk trail, and streetscape improvements.

What: The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency (RPA) is seeking to fill a Senior Planner position in the Community Planning & Design Division.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Cultural Partnerships & Grants Manager - City of Kansas City

Who: City of Kansas City Office of Culture and Creative Services

What: Cultural Partnerships & Grants Manager

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing professional-level tasks requiring knowledge related to the multicultural history and cultural resources of Kansas City. Manages assigned contracts or grants, monitoring and evaluating contractor compliance, processing pay requests. Maintains development and implementation of cultural resource surveys. Conducts research. Collects and maintains data. Supports community input and information meetings.

Employee is expected to exercise broad discretion and independent judgment. Work involves the analysis of information, solving administrative problems and devising improved systems, procedures and forms. Work also involves meeting the public, administratively supporting public meetings, explaining city rules and policies and resolving disputes. Work is reviewed through written reports and periodic conferences.

Job Description

Associates (2 positions) - SB Friedman Development Advisors

Who: SB Friedman Development Advisors is a development consulting firm with a mission to guide and enable our clients to create high-quality places through the practice of real estate economics, development finance and urban planning. We assist in the planning and implementation of complex public-private real estate development projects. We work closely with our clients to evaluate development potential and financial and business impacts; project market and financial feasibility; identify innovative public-private development solutions; and prepare implementable development strategies. The firm works nationally, with a focus on the Midwest. Clients include various cities, suburbs, metro planning organizations and other public bodies, not-for-profit institutions, and private developers.

What: SB Friedman is seeking two Associates to work with our growing community development finance team and New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) practice to support innovative, impact-driven development projects nationwide. These positions will specialize in assignments that focus on underwriting, structuring, and closing financing on high-impact community development projects in low-income communities. Located in Chicago’s Loop, we are a mission-driven advisor specializing in public-private partnerships and development projects that support community revitalization, placemaking and social equity.
Key responsibilities:

Fellowship, Center for Universal Education & Center for Transformative Placemaking - The Brookings Institution

Who: The Global Economy and Development Program and the Metropolitan Policy Program at The Brookings Institution (Brookings) are collaborating on a joint venture and currently accepting applications for a Fellow position within the Center for Universal Education (CUE) and Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking.

What: The successful candidate will be a scholar with deep experience in public policy and scaling strategies. Candidates should have a particular interest in urban policy, including family-friendly cities and inclusive growth. Candidates should have expertise in primary and secondary research, policy guidance and advising, building partnerships with external organizations, working collaboratively across disciplines and with multiple stakeholders.

The candidate will oversee the Playful Learning Landscapes project, including developing strategic directions, implementing activities, and growing the portfolio. Playful Learning Landscapes is an initiative that brings together the research, practice, and policy of two fields: the learning sciences and placemaking. The goal is to leverage the learning sciences in urban policy to help improve child and community outcomes.

The candidate will be expected to spend time developing and managing new partnerships, engaging with policy makers and other partners, and representing the project and its work in other external venues. The candidate will also be expected to produce regular research products on timely urban policy issues related to improving children’s learning, community revitalization and engagement, and long-term economic inclusion.

Qualifications:

Place Lab Project Specialist - Chicago, IL

Place Lab Project Specialists
University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

About the Unit As part of the University of Chicago's efforts to enhance the arts, the Arts and Public Life Initiative actively encourages the development of relationships between the creative and artistic projects taking place at the University of Chicago with those that are taking place throughout the South Side of Chicago, the city and beyond. Arts and Public Life (APL) will strengthen and develop sustainable partnerships with local artists, design professionals, architects, developers, commerce professionals and researchers to focus on the creations of innovative placemaking models in Chicago, and various other US cities, to support small-scale, culture-driven development among traditional players in the enhancement of distressed neighborhoods, among traditional players in the development ecosystem. By advancing artistic ambition through collaborations, master planning, architecture, landscapes, product mix, and interiors, the place can be a catalyst for public art, creativity and placemaking. Arts and Public Life Initiative, through a 3-year grant entitled the Place Lab, will seek to implement demonstration projects in selected cities and host learning events, workshops and convenings to complete demonstrations, and publish research and lessons from the projects.

Job Summary:
Place Lab Project Specialists

Place Lab is seeking three individuals for one-year term positions. The Place Lab Project Specialists will be responsible for working with the Program Manager of Place Lab to manage and implement community engagement strategies and oversee local demonstration initiatives. Place Lab, a University of Chicago project, will help to document and demonstrate a community development model that supports arts and culture as a strategy for transforming communities and promoting local growth and vibrancy. Place Lab will jumpstart cultural development by bringing together artists, designers, organizations, urban planners, and policy experts in cities across the country. The successful candidates will work closely with the Program Manager, community members, and partner organizations to further the Place Lab initiatives and to implement the Place Lab's demonstration projects.

Place Lab is seeking applicants across a broad spectrum to fill multiple specialties and is looking for a candidate pool with experience including but not limited to: urban planning, design, community organizing, community engagement, and workshop facilitation.

The positions require a high degree of organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to complete independent projects as well as to work in a team environment. The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting the Program Manager with the creation and implementation of public programming, crafting and editing Place Lab narratives and other publications, synthesizing content, drafting and delivering presentations, and creating and maintaining effective public relations with educational, institutional and governmental representatives, business and community agency personnel, students and members of the community. Other responsibilities include collaborating with local organizations to implement activities to advance the Place Lab initiatives. The Place Lab Project Specialists report to the Program Manager.

The individuals will serve as liaisons between partner organizations and other collaborators by attending meetings, responding to information requests and resolving issues as they may arise. The successful candidates will manage multiple tasks with a demonstrated ability to review and prioritize work.

Education
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in the social sciences, architecture, urban planning, design, cultural studies, humanities, or related field of study.

Experience
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the applicable field.

Competencies

• Must be able to facilitate group meetings to identify and assess the needs of the community. 
• Must be able to provide active participation in projects designed to reinforce the Place Lab initiatives as they relate to the individual needs of the community. 
• Provide a community leadership role through mentoring individuals serving in the local organizations. 
• Ability to maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines required. 
• Must have the ability to set-up effective systems and processes and follow them. 
• Ability to follow an issue through to the requisite resolution. 
• Considerable skill in working both independently and as a team member required. 
• Must exhibit demeanor appropriate to the office and to work with other units collaboratively, cooperatively, and productively. 
• Ability to take initiative and organize and complete projects with minimal supervision required. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required. 
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software, including MS Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and also with Adobe Acrobat Professional. Must have proficiently with other Adobe software. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously required. 
• Excellent organizational skills required. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Ability to work evenings and weekends required. 

Required Job Seeker Documents
Resume, cover letter

Work Location
Campus - Hyde Park

Other Work Location
Washington Park Arts Incubator

Work Schedule
Full-Time; 37.5 Hours/Week; M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm with some evenings and weekends

Benefits Eligible?
Yes

Union (If applicable):
Non-Union

Pay Range Depends on Qualifications

Pay Frequency Monthly

Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job? No

Is a Background Check Required? Yes

Is Drug Testing Required? No

Program Manager, Six Corners Association - Chicago, IL

Position: Six Corners Association seeks a full-time Program Manager for Special Service Area 28 (SSA 28). This position reports to the Executive Director and leads implementation of SSA 28's annual work plan.

Mission: Six Corners Association and SSA 28 strive to enhance our thriving NW side commercial district through beautification, community involvement, business recruitment, and promotion.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Neighborhood Business & Marketing

• Lead existing initiatives and assist in development of creative new campaigns to strengthen neighborhood identity, promote shopping local, and increase the visibility and status of Six Corners city-wide. Utilize social media and e-newsletter tools to disseminate relevant information.
• Foster community engagement by creating meaningful relationships with current and prospective members, recruiting new members through cold calls, site visits, prospecting, and participation in community events.
• Assist the creation and production of membership, site, and business marketing materials.

Community Programming & Events

• Lead existing programs including 6 Corners BBQ Fest, Halloween Headquarters, Small Business Saturday, Community Leadership Roundtables, and Brokers Luncheons. Assist with developing new programming.

Streetscape Maintenance

• Oversee contracts and vendors for litter abatement, landscaping, snow removal, holiday decorations, and street furniture maintenance, ensuring quality delivery of services within budget.

Streetscape Enhancement

• Assist with placemaking efforts and capital improvement projects that leverage public space to support economic and civic activity including bike corrals, pedestrian plaza, people spots, and public art.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to the needs of business and property owners.
• Manage inventory, market available spaces by working closely with owners, brokers, and prospectives

Administration

• Participate in events and meetings hosted by Six Corners Association and community members.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to the purpose and services of Six Corners Association and SSA 28; dedication to and knowledge of the Six Corners community
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, community development, marketing or related field
• 2+ years experience in project management preferred

Additional Experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking
• Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills
• Experience and ability to work with volunteer Board members
• Strong computer and social media skills, working knowledge and utilization of Google Docs
• Self-directed and naturally takes initiative
• Be a team player willing to assist in other areas

Six Corners Association is an equal opportunity employer.

Economic Development/Community Development Specialist, Smart Growth America - Washington, D.C.

Economic Development/Community Development Specialist

Smart Growth America

Professional Area: 

Economic Planning and Development

Real Estate Development

Information Technology / GIS

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Smart Growth America

Phone: 

202-207-3355

Email: 

jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org

Website: 

http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org

Location: 

Washington, DC

Smart Growth America is hiring an Economic Development/Community Development Specialist to provide direct assistance on triple-bottom line community revitalization in urban and rural communities around the country, and to work on the associated local, state and federal policy issues surrounding revitalization. The Specialist will principally work with Smart Growth America’s Vice President for Economic Development, as well as across a number of programs including LOCUS, the Governors’ Institute on Community Design, and others. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of policy and hands-on community level practice.

Position description
An ideal candidate will have experience, expertise, and a passion for smart growth issues. We are looking for an excellent writer, communicator, technician, and constituency builder, and someone with a comprehensive view of the human, physical environment, and institutional aspects required for successful revitalization. The ideal candidate will be both a practitioner and a policy wonk, someone who can take lessons from specific experiences and translate them into a larger approach and ideas for new policies and programs. In this position these abilities and talents will be put to working directly with communities to formulate and implement revitalization strategies, while also working to develop federal, state and local policy ideas and initiatives that will support and advance revitalization efforts.

Responsibilities
The Specialist’s primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering, through short and long term engagements, technical assistance in communities to help them advance their revitalization efforts;
• Analyzing local market, demographic, regulatory and other factors affecting revitalization, and participating in the creation, drafting and presentation of revitalization strategies;
• Constructing and conducting revitalization trainings; and
• Extracting lessons from revitalization efforts and using these as the basis for developing policy and program ideas to advance at the local, state and federal level.

Requirements
Candidates should have a good working knowledge of government programs related to housing, economic development, workforce development, and transportation. In addition, successful candidates will have:

• Excellent writing and speaking skills;
• A talent for working with a variety of constituencies;
• Understanding of or experience with asset-based development, arts-based placemaking, participatory development, economic gardening, or social capital creation;
• Understanding of and experience with transit-oriented development;
• An ability to work in teams;
• Dedication to achieving smarter growth;
• 2-5 years experience in a related field.

Compensation, location and time frame
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation and sick time. This is a full-time position based in Washington, DC, and reports to the Vice President for Economic Development.

To apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples (no more than two pages each) to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org with “Economic Development/Community Development Specialist” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted immediately on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Smart Growth America. Employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Sr. Planner/Transportation Planner, the Collaborative, Inc. - Sandy Springs, GA

Sr. Planner/Transportation Planner

the Collaborative, Inc.

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Mr. Matt Houser

Email: 

jobs.ga@thecollaborative.com

Location: 

Sandy Springs, GA

The Collaborative is seeking a proven senior planner/transportation planner to join a team of 35-person community development professionals supporting the rapidly growing, 10-year old City of Sandy Springs, GA. Located in metro north Atlanta, the city of 100,000 is a unique experiment in municipal government. On-site contractors perform a large share of the City’s services. The Collaborative, a Boston-based planning, design and communications firm manages the Departments of Community Development, Economic Development and Communications. 

With nearly $1B of commercial development occurring in the city, and over $250M of municipal funds being invested in the creation of a new city center, the position presents an exciting opportunity to lead a key City department in helping the City grow in a sustainable way.

To learn more about the City and community, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofsandyspringsga.org. Salary is $70-75K. The Collaborative offers full benefits. Reasonable relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance in support of short-term and long-range planning activities, plan review, zoning, and building development
• Serves as a key team member of the planning team, bringing a special focus on project access and circulation, transportation impact analysis, and mitigation strategies
• Conducts site plan review for permitting
• Reviews patterns and trends in all modes of transportation in developing recommendations for controlling and regulating community development and services
• Helps establish policies and programs for redevelopment, neighborhood improvement, and plan review with focus on improving mobility through all modes of transportation, complete streets policies, and transit oriented development. 
• Establishes measures to ensure timely and effective implementation
• Works with DPW engineers and applicants to effectively promote community transportation and mobility goals 
• Serves as a technical advisor to City Boards and Commissions, City Council, Assistant City Manager, City Departments, and civic groups on transportation matters related to zoning, plan review, and related matters; interprets ordinances and regulations as they apply to respective areas
• Provides technical assistance to engineers, developers, architects, a variety of agencies, and the general public interested in acquiring information related to, transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience serving as Senior Planner/Senior Transportation Planner or Transportation/Traffic Operations Engineer. Past position(s) should demonstrate extensive experience in urban and transportation planning, traffic operations and design, transit planning, community development, place-making, economic development, and growth management
• Knowledge of current trends in active transportation, complete streets, trip generation, parking requirements, and use of bonus measures to encourage desirable development outcomes 
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of conflicting or competing interests through consensus building, discussion and persuasion
• Knowledge of land use and development principles and practices, engineering, plan review, and building inspection
• Ability to research methods and sources of transportation information related to urban growth and development
• Ability to effectively apply development techniques and practices to the establishment of strategies, programs, goals and objectives
• Ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or Urban/Regional Planning desirable; bachelor’s degree in similar fields required.

The Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Executive Director - Georgetown Heritage, Georgetown Business Improvement District - Washington, D.C.

Executive Director - Georgetown Heritage

Job posted by: Georgetown Business Improvement District

Georgetown Heritage is a new 501(c)3 organization dedicated to bringing the history of Georgetown to life through the restoration, interpretation, and activation of National Park Service sites in Georgetown - with an initial focus on the C&O Canal.

It is an official National Park Friends Group working on the Georgetown sections of the C&O Canal and Rock Creek Park (including Key, Meigs, and Georgetown Waterfront Parks).

Georgetown Heritage was founded by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (GBID) and local residents to implement a number of Georgetown 2028 initiatives (http://www.georgetowndc.com/customer_media/2028-plan-agenda_1-29.pdf) related to the interpretation of historic Georgetown.

The Georgetown BID is a major sponsor and donates office space, administrative support, and the salary of the Executive Director.

Georgetown Heritage seeks an exceptional leader to spearhead an ambitious plan to revitalize and interpret the Georgetown section of the C&O Canal and other Georgetown historic sites. The tasks for the first 12 to 18 months include launching and completing a major capital campaign; leading a master planning effort; overseeing the construction of a new canal boat; and creating the plan for a hands-on interpretive center and education program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• driving all aspects of GH's major donor multi-year fundraising, grant writing & donor recognition
• leading Canal Master Planning process
• being Georgetown Heritage's face to the community
• establishing and nurturing key collaborations with local and federal partners
• driving the development of innovative interpretive programming
• capitalizing on education outreach opportunities with DC, and regional public and private schools
• developing and executing a long-term strategic plan for Georgetown Heritage.

Experience and Qualifications

10 years of experience in related fields, with:

• Entrepreneurial success and management experience
• Demonstrated success at donor cultivation and fundraising
• Capacity to work within both the private and public sectors (NPS experience a plus)
• Passion for education and place-making
• Familiarity with DC and/or federal elected officials and agencies
• PR, marketing and branding experience
• Ease in public speaking and operating in the public eye
• Experience in urban planning and real estate development a plus
• Experience in education related field a plus
• Collaborative working style and demonstrated success in managing teams
• Bachelors degree required, masters or graduate degree preferred

How to apply

How to apply:

Send resume and cover letter to:jobs@georgetowndc.com. In the subject line please put: "[your name] - Georgetown Heritage ED". The search will remain open until the positon is filled. No calls please.

For more information: http://www.georgetownheritage.org/

8-80 Vitality Fellow - City of St. Paul, MN

8-80 Vitality Fellow

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Company:City of Saint Paul

Location:St Paul, MN

The City of Saint Paul is seeking an individual to serve as 8-80 Vitality Fellow within the Department of Planning and Economic Development.

Saint Paul’s 8-80 Vitality Initiative is a key Mayoral initiative that promotes economic development through investments that enliven the public realm by promoting walking and bicycling and creating great public spaces. The results will attract residents, employees, businesses and visitors for years to come. The initiative is inspired by the work of 8-80 Cities, which promotes livable cities where people from age 8 to age 80 are safe, invigorated, and welcomed by their environment.

The 8-80 Vitality Initiative includes the implementation of the City’s $42.5 million 8-80 Vitality Fund, an investment focused on significant improvements in infrastructure and public spaces. Additionally, the Initiative will integrate 8-80 ideas into ongoing activities of each department, embedding vitality into City programs and processes to help attract talent, promote economic opportunities, and engage residents in their city.

The City received a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Cities Challenge to fund this 18- month, full-time, 8-80 Vitality Fellow position. Salary range is $30.39 to $40.41 hourly.

Position Summary:

Over 18 months, the Fellow will work across departments including Planning and Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Works and the City Artists, as well as additional partners, to ensure that 8-80 principles are integrated into City projects - from new street crossings, to bike paths in parks, to major redevelopment investments. The Fellow will also identify and coordinate training opportunities for City staff and community leaders based on the new investments. This is a unique opportunity to reimagine how 21st century infrastructure projects are prioritized, designed, and provide benefits to the public good. It is an opportunity to be a civic innovator - a catalyst - who can help the City develop new principles and measures for public infrastructure and embed these principles in the way the City does business in the future.

Visit www.stpaul.gov/jobs for full description.  To be considered for this position, please email a letter of interest and resume to Bob Hammer at bob.hammer@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Open until filled.

Assistant Planner, McKenna Associates - Northville, MI

Assistant Planner

We invite you to consider becoming part of our success story and optimize your potential by working on diverse municipal projects (master planning, placemaking, zoning, strategic planning, parks and recreation planning, downtown planning, urban design and community and economic development projects). You’ll be challenged by interesting project experiences, a varied client base, and by fellow professionals in an atmosphere that mixes fun with work.

We are hiring for positions in our historic downtown Northville, Michigan headquarters; we are seeking planners beginning their professional career.  We’ll be interviewing recent urban planning program graduates as well as planning professionals with 1-2 years of experience. 

  

McKenna Associates was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as a “Cool Place to Work”, and is a leading community planning, landscape architecture, and urban design firm with a 37-year history.  We pride ourselves on professionalism, innovative solutions and high quality service to large and small communities (cities, villages, townships, and counties), agencies and select private clients throughout the Midwest and U.S. 

McKenna provides excellent benefits and salary, career paths, direct client interaction, and continuous employee learning and reward opportunities.  Close to Southeast Michigan’s centers of culture, entertainment, recreation and education. 

To join our winning team, email  your qualifications and cover letter to Sarah Traxler, AICP at info@mcka.com. EOE.

Director of Sustainability Programs, Eco Andersonville - Chicago, IL

Director of Sustainability Programs

 Chicago, IL, USA | Non Profit Organization 

• Industry:

  Non-Profit / Social Enterprise
• Position Type:

  Full-Time

• Functions: 

  General Management
  Project Management
• Experience: 

  1-5 years

Job Description:

The company seeks a dynamic, innovative sustainability director to manage its Eco-Andersonville program, deepen Andersonville's efforts towards building a sustainable, resilient neighborhood, and further develop a culture of sustainability throughout the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Eco-Andersonville Programs

Community engagement. Work with local block clubs, elected officials and assorted institutions to grow a web of sustainability resources and initiatives. Act as the voice and public persona of Eco-Andersonville programs to build support throughout the community and beyond.

Waste reduction. Oversee and expand the Andersonville Community Composting initiative, working with our provider to increase the number of participating households and businesses through promotion and education. Oversee the Andersonville Streetscape Recycling program, solidifying funding sources and ensuring the program's long-term sustainability.

Energy efficiency. Expand ADC's effectiveness as a resource on energy efficiency, broadening the scope from the commercial to the residential community, and building partnerships to provide education on rebates, suppliers, and best practices.

Placemaking. Oversee the installation and permitting of Andersonville's parklets and bike corrals. Seek out additional opportunities to activate and beautify Andersonville's urban environment.

Green Building Incentive. Manage the Green Building Incentive program of Andersonville SSA #22, connecting local business and property owners to funds for green improvements.

City training. Provide technical assistance on sustainability to other economic development groups throughout the city, as part of ADC's Specialty Advisor contract with the City of Chicago. Provide reports to the city on progress of contract fulfillment.

Fundraising

Provide day-of-event staff support for ADC initiatives including Andersonville City Made Fest and the Andersonville Honors.

Manage innovative and/or grassroots fundraising, as needed, and research grant opportunities for programs.

Administration

Develop and track budgets and work plans for own program areas

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

At least three years' relevant experience in community sustainability initiatives, with a proven track record of innovation and success.

Experience in one or more of these areas: urban planning and design strategies pertaining to walkability and alternative transportation; composting and urban agriculture practices and policies; state, federal, and corporate energy efficiency and green building incentive programs for households and businesses; broad knowledge of energy efficiency and green building practices, techniques, and materials; growing communitywide energy, waste reduction, and local food systems initiatives.

Experience in community organizing and grassroots sustainability efforts.

Demonstrably excellent skills in program administration and development – especially within a non-profit or community organization

Experience evaluating effectiveness, efficiency and impact of programs.

Budgeting and financial oversight experience

Familiarity with Andersonville a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication. Skill at actively engaging with a variety of constituencies with diplomacy and tact

Public speaking skills a plus.

Demonstrably high level of self-motivation and ability to work effectively in a low-structure environment.

Strong ability to manage several simultaneous projects.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access. Experience with GIS, AutoCad, Google Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite helpful.

Internet and social media fluency.

Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced degree/certificate helpful.

Director of Sustainability Programs, Andersonville Development Corporation - Chicago, IL

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

Andersonville Development Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, seeks a dynamic, innovative sustainability director to manage its Eco-Andersonville program, deepen Andersonville’s efforts towards building a sustainable, resilient neighborhood, and further develop a culture of sustainability throughout the community.

Andersonville is a neighborhood within the City of Chicago renowned for its commitment to environmental sustainability. The Eco-Andersonville initiative has pioneered a multitude of “firsts” in Chicago, including its community-wide residential composting program, neighborhood streetscape recycling program, sustainable business certification, and on-street parklets, bike corrals, and pop-up parks.

Andersonville Development Corporation supports a vibrant and resilient Andersonville through innovation, education, and research.

Position Title: Director of Sustainability Programs
Salaried, full time, exempt position

Start date: Early June, 2015

Reports to: Executive Director

Essential Functions: Development and management of sustainability programming

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Eco-Andersonville Programs

• Community engagement. Work with local block clubs, elected officials and assorted institutions to grow a web of sustainability resources and initiatives. Act as the voice and public persona of Eco-Andersonville programs to build support throughout the community and beyond.
• Waste reduction. Oversee and expand the Andersonville Community Composting initiative, working with our provider to increase the number of participating households and businesses through promotion and education. Oversee the Andersonville Streetscape Recycling program, solidifying funding sources and ensuring the program’s long-term sustainability.
• Energy efficiency. Expand ADC’s effectiveness as a resource on energy efficiency, broadening the scope from the commercial to the residential community, and building partnerships to provide education on rebates, suppliers, and best practices.
• Placemaking. Oversee the installation and permitting of Andersonville’s parklets and bike corrals. Seek out additional opportunities to activate and beautify Andersonville’s urban environment.
• Green Building Incentive. Manage the Green Building Incentive program of Andersonville SSA #22, connecting local business and property owners to funds for green improvements.
• City training. Provide technical assistance on sustainability to other economic development groups throughout the city, as part of ADC’s Specialty Advisor contract with the City of Chicago. Provide reports to the city on progress of contract fulfillment.

Fundraising

• Provide day-of-event staff support for ADC initiatives including Andersonville City Made Fest and the Andersonville Honors.
• Manage innovative and/or grassroots fundraising, as needed, and research grant opportunities for programs.

Administration
Develop and track budgets and work plans for own program areas.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years’ relevant experience in community sustainability initiatives, with a proven track record of innovation and success.
• Experience in one or more of these areas: urban planning and design strategies pertaining to walkability and alternative transportation; composting and urban agriculture practices and policies; state, federal, and corporate energy efficiency and green building incentive programs for households and businesses; broad knowledge of energy efficiency and green building practices, techniques, and materials; growing communitywide energy, waste reduction, and local food systems initiatives.
• Experience in community organizing and grassroots sustainability efforts.
• Demonstrably excellent skills in program administration and development – especially within a non-profit or community organization.
• Experience evaluating effectiveness, efficiency and impact of programs.
• Budgeting and financial oversight experience.
• Familiarity with Andersonville a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. Skill at actively engaging with a variety of constituencies with diplomacy and tact.
• Public speaking skills a plus.
• Demonstrably high level of self-motivation and ability to work effectively in a low-structure environment.
• Strong ability to manage several simultaneous projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access. Experience with GIS, AutoCad, Google Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite helpful.
• Internet and social media fluency.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Advanced degree/certificate helpful.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package. Supportive, creative, and friendly work environment.

Email resume and cover letter by May 4 to: ellen@andersonville.org

No phone calls, please. Due to our small staff, we will not be able to respond to all applications received. Please assume that we did receive your package.