Program Associate, Sonoran Institute - Phoenix or Tucson, AZ

Program Associate

Sonoran Institute

 

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Landscape Architecture

Information Technology / GIS

Experience: 

3-5 years

Contact person: 

Ryan VanDero

Fax: 

5209175004

Email: 

careers@sonoraninstitute.org

Website: 

http://www.sonoraninstitute.org

Location: 

Phoenix or Tucson, AZ

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, Sun Corridor Legacy Program (SCLP)

Who we are 

The Sonoran Institute inspires and enables community decisions and public policies that respect the land and people of western North America.  Facing rapid change, Western communities recognize and value the importance of protecting their natural and cultural assets.  The Sonoran Institute offers tools, training and sound information for managing growth and change and encourages collaboration, civil dialogue and big-picture thinking to create practical solutions. 

General Overview

This full time regular Program Associate position provides GIS and planning support for a wide range of projects and activities in the Sun Corridor program. This position will involve research, data analysis, product development, and presentations associated with projects and program activities. On occasion, field work will be required, which may include monitoring environmental indicators, site visits, photography trips, and interviewing members of the public, among other tasks. The Program Associate will collaborate in a team-oriented work environment and will be expected to work under limited direct supervision on tasks assigned.

Key Responsibilities

The Sun Corridor Legacy Program focuses on addressing a variety of complex challenges that surround the mega region that includes the cities of Tucson, Phoenix, and Prescott. As the largest and fastest growing populated area in the Intermountain West, the Sun Corridor presents opportunity for the Sonoran Institute to discover new ideas that will bridge sustainability, economic growth, and the unique culture of the region.

• Program Support:  will carry out research, data analysis, field work, product development, and program-related presentations, including the preparation of written reports describing this work and its findings.
• Stakeholder & Community Engagement:  will provide support to the program with regard to stakeholders and community leaders, which may involve data collection, process facilitation, and public presentations.
• Development & Communication:  w will assist the Program Director in the preparation of proposals, reports, and other collateral materials to potential and current program sponsors, as well as communications materials designed to promote the program to technical and general audiences.
• Program Management:  The Program Associate will collaborate with program and budget managers to develop and implement project schedules that meet objectives for cost and time factors.

Qualifications

• A Master’s  degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Sustainability, Political Science, or Environmental Sciences; or similar, with at least three years relevant work experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree with five or more year’s work experience required. 
• Professionals with skills including writing, public speaking, GIS, Microsoft Office
• Comfort with being primarily self-motivated
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficient

To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity with Sonoran Institute, please send your cover letter, resume, writing sample such as college research paper and a one page letter explaining why you are interested in the Sonoran Institute to Human Resources careers@sonoraninstitute.org         

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

Director, Case Studies and Publications

Urban Land Institute

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

7-10 years

Email: 

jobs@uli.org

Location: 

Washington, DC

Director, Case Studies and Publications
Washington, DC- Georgetown

About ULI

ULI – the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the Institute has more than 34,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service.

Job Summary

Working with the SVP of Case Studies and Publications, the Director will develop an annual program of work for developing, publishing, and disseminating ULI case studies, textbooks, and other real estate industry publications. The main objectives will be to promote ULI’s mission, highlight innovative approaches and best practices in real estate and urban development, and enhance ULI’s position as a leader in land use research and education, while achieving financial goals. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Develops 16 case studies of real estate development projects annually.
• Research exemplary projects and select the best for case studies.
• Contact the developer, obtain commitment to proceed, and arrange a site visit.
• Conduct preliminary research, onsite research and interviews, and supervise videographer in capturing appropriate footage.
• Prepare the case study for developer review, including text, video, and images.
• Supervise the scheduling, production, and final release of both the case study text and video.
• Collaborate with other Content centers/initiatives/programs to identify case studies that can be published collaboratively.
• Work with district councils, marketing, strategic communications, development and other ULI teams to select, promote, and/or raise funding and revenues for case studies.

• Develops/manages the case study website and new case study products.
• Develop case study packages/PDF publications, built around themes that could be sold via the bookstore.
• Work with SVP to develop new economically viable products within the case studies program.
• Work with SVP and Strategic Communications group to develop a new case studies website.
• Oversee transfer of older case studies from the old platform to the existing/new platform.
• Work with Strategic Communications and others to promote the case studies

• Manage development of selected real estate textbooks and publications, including new titles and new editions of existing titles.
• Work with SVP to identify topics to develop. Create concept, outline, and identify authors.
• Work with marketing staff to determine publications format, pricing, scheduling.
• Serve as primary author and/or substantive editor for publications where appropriate.
• Perform content edit and work with authors to create final draft of publications written by outside authors.
• Respond to copy edit queries and work with graphic artist and production staff in publication process.
• Maintain production schedule for publications projects from first draft through printing and distribution.
• Review manuscripts submitted by outside authors and select/recommend those suitable for publication.
• Book development projects to be managed over the near term may include topics such as technology and real estate, and strategies for real estate companies.

SKILLS:

• 7-10 years’ progressively responsible experience related to real estate, urban planning, publishing, and/or journalism.
• Master’s degree in real estate, urban planning, business/public administration or related degree.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• A background in real estate finance strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the real estate development process.  

To apply, please submit your letter of interest and resume to jobs@uli.org. No phone calls, please.  EOE/m/f/d/v

Data Associate, TRF PolicyMap - Philadelphia, PA

Data Associate

Company:TRF PolicyMap

Location:Philadelphia, PA

PolicyMap is a national online data and mapping tool that enables government, commercial, non-profit and academic institutions to access data about communities and markets across the US. It is used for research, market studies, business planning, site selection, grant applications and impact analysis. What began as solely a mapping tool has grown into a platform from which our clients can also leverage our spatial data in diverse ways—through maps on their websites, proprietary site licenses, or through our data API.

PolicyMap is a service of The Reinvestment Fund (TRF), a national leader in rebuilding America's distressed towns and cities, through the innovative use of capital and information. A Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), TRF finances a variety of projects and activities including food access, health care, education and housing, to build healthy communities in under-invested places.

We are seeking a Data Associate to work with our Data and Product Development team. The team has a collaborative approach to work that emphasizes independence and work ownership.  The 5-person team is agile, creative, and uses the best tools and approaches at hand for each task.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Collaborate with our Data and Product Development team to evaluate the quality and usefulness of prospective datasets
• Assist in collection, processing, and documentation of datasets
• Work with the team to test new site features as well as data and report updates
• Contribute ideas and articles to the PolicyMap blog

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Public Policy or other related field required
• Self-starter, who can work independently within a collaborative team environment
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated composition and writing skills
• Comfort with public administrative data and quantitative analysis
• Familiarity with current public policy issues and community development concerns
• Experience with databases (Microsoft Access, SQL); Python, R and ArcGIS a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
TRF offers a competitive salary based on experience and skills, as well as an excellent benefits package including employer-paid health, disability and life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, and transportation), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and EAP program.

 TO APPLY: Please email, mail, or fax resume with cover letter, salary requirement, and writing sample to:
Human Resources
The Reinvestment Fund
1700 Market Street, 19th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
hr@trfund.com
215-574-5900 (fax)

The Reinvestment Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  TRF does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, non-job related disability, or status as a veteran.  Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.