Communications Manager - Transportation & Infrastructure - Morreale Communications

Salary: $75,000-$80,000.00/annually  

This position works remotely today and will be transitioning to a hybrid-work schedule requiring 2-3 days per week in office, beginning in 2024.  

This role supports our clients within the Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility industries. 

Morreale Communications offers competitive health benefits, summer hours, professional development opportunities & additional perks throughout the year.  

Full description and instructions for applying are available here.

Background: 
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in transforming outcomes in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM), Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We are looking to fill this newly created position to support our project teams for our clients in our TIM practice. 

The Communications Manager is a critical thinker with excellent communication and client relations skills. This role develops strategies for public education and outreach campaigns intended to reach diverse audiences, using a combination of traditional and emerging resources.  

Transportation Planner - Regional Intergovernmental Council, Charleston, WV

Location: South Charleston, WV
Organization: B-C-K-P Regional Intergovernmental Council

About Us: The Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serving the Charleston, WV Urbanized Area. Our mission is to enhance transportation and community development with a focus on improving the quality of life through high quality planning products, inclusive mobility solutions, and vibrant placemaking projects. We are looking for a skilled and adaptable Planner to join our team.

Full job post and instructions for applying are available here.

Multimodal Planner - MnDOT (St. Paul, MN) (closes 4/15)

Who: At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

What: MnDOT's Office of Transit and Active Transportation is hiring for a Multimodal Planner who will:

• Plan and execute statewide multimodal planning projects; 
• Coordinate and participate on planning teams/task forces and represent MnDOT on committees; 
• Lead and participate in public involvement and/or inter- and intra-agency coordination; 
• Lead and participate in data collection and coordination, reports, and studies; 
• Integrate walking, bicycling, and transit within MnDOT's business activities; 
• Support and lead implementation of initiatives tied to walking, bicycling, and transit in Minnesota and within MnDOT

Planner - Village of Glen Ellyn

Who: Village of Glen Ellyn, IL – Planning and Development Department

What: The Village of Glen Ellyn is seeking to hire one full-time Planner. The job duties of the position include, but are not limited to, managing large-scale and long-range planning projects, providing complex support to the Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and possibly the Zoning Board of Appeals, as assigned, and implementing the Village’s plans and studies including the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan. The Planner provides responsive, courteous and efficient service to Village residents and the general public. Other related duties as assigned. The position reports directly to the Planning & Development Director.
Essential functions of the position include:

Economic Development Program Manager - Community Design Collaborative (Philadelphia)

Who: The Community Design Collaborative strengthens neighborhoods through design. The Collaborative provides pro bono preliminary design services to nonprofits in greater Philadelphia, creates engaging volunteer opportunities for design professionals, and raises awareness about the importance of design in revitalizing communities. Since 1991, the Collaborative has matched nonprofits with skilled volunteers to engage their communities, put their visions down on paper, and advance to the next stage: gaining support, raising funds, and building projects.

What: The Community Design Collaborative is currently seeking an Economic Development Program Manager to coordinate technical assistance to support the revitalization of neighborhood commercial corridors in the City of Philadelphia. The Program Manager provides expertise on site specific projects, manages community engaged design process, serves on a design review committee, and organizes workshops and educational programs to support commercial corridor managers and businesses. Early design assistance informs high-impact, strategic investments for community organizations, utilizing their limited resources effectively and making positive contributions to the surrounding business district. The Program Manager is a contract-funded position through the City of Philadelphia Commerce Department.
Working closely with the Director of Design Services, the Program Manager will manage and deliver effective economic development programs, as described below:

Land Use Planner - Boone County, IL

Who: Boone County is a boutique county that cherishes its rural heritage, has access to world class transportation options, is receptive to change and committed to deliver quality services in a fiscally responsible manner. Boone County is located in the heart of the Midwest. Residents enjoy quiet rural living, strong school systems, dedicated conservation areas, quaint main streets, and a thriving business and employment climate.

What: Boone County (pop. 53,513) is seeking an organized, highly motivated, and professional individual to fill the position of Land Use Planner. Anticipated hiring salary of $50,000 to $75,000, depending on qualifications. An excellent benefits package is provided.   Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary contact for the County for all matters relating to land use planning. 
• Reviews and processes all zoning and land use proposals, including special use permits, variances, zoning map amendments, and text amendments. 
• Coordinates and presents reports and recommendations to the Regional Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning, Building, and Zoning Committee, and County Board. 
• Meets with residents, developers, and architects to discuss the County’s zoning requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. 
• Updates and administers the County’s Comprehensive Plan. 
• Routinely reviews and recommends Zoning Ordinance text amendments and/or improvements. 
• Coordinates agenda preparation and attends all County planning related meetings. 
• Maintains accurate inventory of zoning and subdivision codes. 
• Maintains and updates County records and demographic information.   

Village Planner (Dept. of Community & Economic Develoment) - Brookfield, IL

Who: The Village of Brookfield, IL, population 19,500+, is accepting applications for the position of Village Planner, a position available in the Community and Economic Development Department. This position will report directly to the Community and Economic Development Director.

What: Qualified candidates must have experience in the planning field with excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytic ability. Candidates should be capable of evaluating and managing commercial, residential, and mixed-use development proposals, meeting with the public to discuss development proposals, assisting with long range planning projects, and presenting before boards, commissions, and elected officials. Because the position requires direct interaction with various constituent groups including residents, developers, public, etc., a friendly customer service orientation is necessary.
The Village of Brookfield recently adopted a new Comprehensive Plan and Major Zoning Code amendment review and will play an integral role in implementing these strategies.The position entails a variety of planning and project management activities including:

Planner 1 (MPO) - Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Who: Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa Department of Community Development

What: Provides professional assistance for a range of urban planning, transportation, land use, and related activities. Assists in the development of long-range regional plans and planning activities, including transportation, land use, and others. Participates in cross functional teams that interact with many different jurisdictions and city departments.
This is an entry-level professional position; work assignments support professional staff project teams under direct supervision. Based on experience and knowledge, some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. Professional initiative is required to respond to multiple ongoing projects that represent multiple jurisdictions. Duties, knowledge and skills include:

Director of Programs, Cities of Service - New York, NY

Director of Programs at Cities of Service 

Cities of Service 

Experience: 

7-10 years

Website: 

http://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/1060

Location: 

New York, NY

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Cities of Service supports mayors and city chief executives to activate impact volunteering initiatives – city-led, citizen-powered programs that target specific needs and achieve measurable outcomes. Our coalition is comprised of more than 200 cities in the US and UK, representing more than 50 million people in 45 states, and more than 10 million in the UK. Our approach prioritizes impact, creates capacity, and instills a model that can be replicated across multiple issues. Cities use proven tools and methods to engage community members in addressing issues ranging from revitalizing neighborhoods to supporting youth and education. Residents are recast as co-producers of solutions and work side by side with municipal government to create real and lasting change. 

ABOUT THE POSITION: Cities of Service is hiring an experienced Director of Programs who will take its programming from initial concept to strategy to plan to execution. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience managing programmatic delivery. This is an ideal opportunity for a creative, strategic, polished team manager who is excited to join a rapidly growing organization. The Director of Programs will report into the Executive Director and will be a thought partner and advisor to her and other senior leaders. 

Urban Designer/Architect - City and County of San Francisco, CA

Urban Designer/Architect

City and County of San Francisco

Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Website: 

http://www.Click2Apply.net/8tmf4j2q65

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

5291 Planner III - Urban Designer/Architect

Salary: $41.71 - $50.70/hour; $7,230.00 - $8,788.00/month; $86,762.00 - $105,456.00/year

Application deadline: 10/14/15

Appointment Type: 

Permanent Exempt (PEX), Full-Time appointment not to exceed three (3) years.  This position is exempt from the Civil Service rules pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 10.104-18 and serves at the discretion of Appointing Officer.

There is a potential that this position may be approved for Permanent Civil Service (PCS) in the future.  If/When approved as a PCS position, the candidate selected for this position will be required to participate, be successful, and reachable in the 5291 Planner III examination and then selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for Permanent appointment.

Introduction:

The San Francisco Planning Department has an opening for a 5291 Planner III to work on complex planning work relating to the design of the built environment in our Current Planning Division.

The San Francisco Planning Department plays a central role in guiding the growth and development in our City.  The Department works with other City agencies and the community to help achieve great planning for a great city.

Our mission, under the direction of the Planning Commission, shapes the future of San Francisco and region by:  generating an extraordinary vision for the General Plan and in neighborhood plans; fostering exemplary design through planning controls; improving our surroundings through environmental analysis; preserving our unique heritage; encouraging a broad range of housing and a diverse job base; and enforcing the Planning Code.

The Department serves a broad range of constituents, including the citizens of San Francisco, community organizations, elected and appointed policymakers, builders, architects, property owners, tenants, and advocacy groups.  All rely on the City's General Plan and the Planning Code to achieve the City's development goals.

Current Planning staff help shape the physical development of the City.  Planners are responsible for guiding projects through the building permit and land use entitlement process to ensure compliance with the San Francisco Planning Code, San Francisco’s General Plan, zoning regulations, and relevant design guidelines. Planners are responsible for reviewing project applications, processing Neighborhood Notifications for changes of use and residential expansions, implementing the historic preservation work program, and operating the Planning Information Center.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, inter-disciplinary, and innovative department and share in our vision to make San Francisco the worlds’ most livable urban place – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally.

Position Description:

Under direction, the Planner III: Urban Designer/Architect performs complex planning work relating to the design of the built environment.  This position is responsible for providing professional architectural and urban design review of development proposals; developing architectural and urban design guidelines for a variety of land uses and building types; developing and implementing strategies to educate the design profession of the standards expected of work in San Francisco; participating in design review advisory groups, advising Department Staff on technical knowledge of the Building Code, Green Building Ordinance, building material and construction methodology and cost; providing architectural design expertise to assist in the development of proposed long-range policy and planning initiatives regarding the built environment; and performing other duties as assigned.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Participates in design review of development proposals;
• Coordinates updates to existing urban design and architectural design guidelines, and contributes to the development of new design guidelines, as needed;
• Provides urban design and architectural expertise in support of the Department’s work to strengthen the city’s sense of place and livability through concern for the city’s physical qualities;
• Assists in the coordination of, and participates in, the Department’s design review committees;
• Provides technical knowledge of the Building Code, Green Building Ordinance, building material and construction methodology and cost;
• Provides knowledge of the Planning Code as applied to existing and proposed development of all scales and types.
• Supervises or assists in the supervision of a planning group engaged in professional planning work and may act as project manager, if needed;
• Participates in or leads community workshops and public presentations;
• Responds to, educates and works closely with the public, the profession, other City agencies, policy makers, elected officials and other stakeholders; and
• Works collegially with team members, motivates and completes projects within a tight schedule.

Planner III’s may be required to attend meetings or participate in work-related activities outside of normal working hours (evenings and weekends) in various community locations.  Some positions may require possession of a valid driver license, and may require specialized experience in order to perform department-specific planning duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four year college or university AND four (4) years (8,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, and/or regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design);  OR
2. Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in City, Regional or Urban Planning, or a closely related field such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Urban Studies or Environmental Studies AND two (2) years (4,000 hours) of verifiable full-time-equivalent experience in an urban, city, and/or regional and/or other related planning environment (such as transportation planning, environmental planning, architecture or urban design).

Desirable Qualifications

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Higher-level degree or certificate, or 4+ years of professional experience in urban design, place making, or related field concerning the design of the urban environment
• Registered Professional Architect
• Registered Professional Architect in the State of California
• Possession of LEED AP certification
• Knowledge of local (San Francisco) Building Code, Planning Code, and Design Guidelines
• 4+ years of practical experience in the design of residential and commercial buildings
• Experience in the creation and/or implementation of Design Guidelines, particularly those to be applied to urban environments.
• Knowledge of urban design principles, site and master planning, and transit-oriented design.
• Knowledge of best practices in building design, building materials, and structural requirements
• Ability to communicate with staff and representatives of business and public interest groups, organizations, individuals, and public officials in clarifying and interpreting planning policy and regulations

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are being accepted through an online process. Visit: http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PEX&R2=5291&R3=066248 to register an account, and view this complete job announcement for application submission requirements.

Apply Here

BARC Program Assistant, Local Government Services/Bay Area Regional Collaborative - Oakland, CA

BARC Program Assistant 

Local Government Services/Bay Area Regional Collaborative

Experience: 

1-3 years

Website: 

https://www.calopps.org/profile_agency.cfm?id=74

Location: 

Oakland, CA

Position:              Program Assistant

Location:             Bay Area Regional Collaborative, Oakland, CA (relocating eventually to San Francisco, CA)

Salary:                  $25 - $35 hourly DOQ, plus attractive benefits package

Apply By:             5:00pm PST, Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Description:

The Bay Area Regional Collaborative (BARC) is seeking an organized, creative and collaborative-minded person to serve as Program Assistant.  Working for Local Government Services, and assigned to BARC, this new position will work closely with the BARC Executive Director to help execute the ambitious work plan of BARC and its member agencies to advance regional efforts related to climate mitigation and adaptation, as well as other issues of regional significance that call for greater coordination among the regional agencies and other stakeholders.

This position is an exciting and unique opportunity to work closely with leadership from the Bay Area’s four regional agencies – including the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) – in helping to identify ways in which the agencies can coordinate their efforts more productively to achieve important goals related to climate mitigation and adaptation as well as other important regional issues.

Typical responsibilities consist of:

• Serve as a technical resource. Assist with and/or administer and coordinate specific projects; help develop, implement and maintain goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned projects and service areas; attend and participate in professional and community meetings; and stay current on related issues.
• Interact with government officials, Committee representatives from business, non-profit, academic, philanthropic, and community organizations, and all levels of personnel; attend Committee meetings as may be necessary.
• Compose and/or process a variety of letters, reports, memos, agenda items, packets, resolutions, policies, presentations and other documents; compile and maintain records and prepare statistical reports.
• Assist in conducting and preparing planning-related statistical research and analysis; compile and check data; create tables, charts and other presentation materials.
• Provide varied, complex and confidential administrative assistance to the Executive Director and as required to the Governing Board and other BARC member agency leadership; provide information regarding agency functions, policies and procedures to the public and other staff.
• Manage phone calls, emails, communications, and meetings, refer inquiries appropriately; respond to complaints and requests as appropriate; respond to inquiries that often requires the use of independent judgment and the understanding of policies and procedures.
• Maintain calendars, meeting and travel plans; schedule, plan, coordinate and administer meetings; coordinate, organize and maintain various records, files, manuals and resource materials; prioritize, distribute and process incoming and outgoing communications of all types; arrange meetings, and conferences; and facilitate communications.
• Manage the collection, routing, approval and compilation of committee materials and packets; handle the proper distribution and posting of materials and packets; and compose and distribute minutes as appropriate.
• Assist with updating and managing BARC website.
• Evaluate and recommend tools for using social media effectively to advance work plan.
• Establish and maintain positive and respectful working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Assisting with other initiatives as directed by the Executive Director.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in an appropriate discipline such as: community development; public policy, environmental, regional, urban or transportation planning, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to those with a Master’s degree.

Completion of a minimum of two years of experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, and familiarity with local and regional policies and politics in the San Francisco bay area.  One year of graduate work in a discipline directly related to the position may be substituted for the required experience.  Additional professional work experience is desirable.    

Knowledge of:  Principles and techniques of regional transportation and environmental planning, engineering, or related knowledge areas. Have working knowledge and skills related to analytic techniques and tools, survey and data methodologies, and research and writing.

Ability to:  Communicate very effectively both orally and in writing.  Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy in all work products.  Represent the BARC in a professional setting. Work effectively with others and as part of a team. Manage policy relationships between and among agencies that have different functions.  Knowledge of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel needed for this position.  Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to both understand complex policy issues and to integrate policy analysis into policy objectives and work plans. Conceptualize, organize, schedule and manage projects. Take personal initiative, and use sound judgment within established guidelines.  Demonstrated ability and strength to work directly with elected officials, executives, senior managers and policy staff.  Anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks.  Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and respond flexibly to changing demands.

Benefits and Compensation:

The salary for this position is $25.00—$35.00 per hour (Salary is dependent upon qualifications).  Local Government Services offers an attractive benefits package including:

Insurance – Employer-paid premiums up to a certain limit for medical, dental, vision, as well as life insurance at one times annual salary.

Retirement Plan – LGS is subject to California Pension Reform and has two pension plans. The plan employees will receive will be based on the individual's historical pension plan membership: either the 2@55 plan or the 2@62 plan as required by law.

Leaves – Vacation, sick leave, and administrative leave:

• Vacation of 12 days/year.
• Holidays of 10 days/year.
• Sick leave of 6 days/year accrued.
• Administrative leave of 1 day/year.

Other benefits include: A transportation stipend.

The Program Assistant will working for Local Government Services, a Joint Powers Agency, and assigned to the Bay Area Regional Collaborative (BARC), based in Oakland, California.  Please note that the location for employment will change to San Francisco, CA when the BARC member agencies move into a building together.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit an online application via CalOpps at https://www.calopps.org/profile_agency.cfm?id=74 by 5:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. 

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this brochure. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.  A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be finalists.  A background check to verify information supplied in the application materials will be conducted following candidate notification.  For questions, please do not hesitate to call 650-587-7313 or email roppenheim@rgs.ca.gov.

About BARC

Under California statute (CA Code Section 66536.1), the Bay Area Regional Collaborative (BARC), also known as the Joint Policy Committee (JPC), is a consortium of member agencies that come together to address crosscutting issues of regional significance, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for all Bay Area residents. The BARC provides a mechanism through which its member agencies can learn, explore, collaborate, incubate, coordinate, and communicate policies and best practices that agency leadership can decide to advance collectively and singularly.  The BARC is made up of a Governing Board of member agency commission/board representatives, an Executive Directors Group, and other staff cross-agency work teams.  For more information go to http://www.abag.ca.gov/jointpolicy/

Communications-Outreach Principal, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning - Chicago, IL

Communications-Outreach Principal

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Professional Area: 

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Catherine Holland-Hatcher

Phone: 

312-386-8772

Email: 

chollandhatcher@cmap.illinois.gov

Website: 

http://www.cmap.illinois.gov

Location: 

Chicago, IL

CMAP Communications Program

Outreach Principal (COP092015)

Organization:	Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Job Category:	Outreach Principal
Experience Required:	8 to 12 years
Salary Range:	$86,200 to $106,850

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire a full-time employee who will guide the organization's outreach to stakeholders in the region and state, including elected officials, civic and non-profit groups, the business community, and the general public.  The position is expected to be filled at the Principal level.  Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CMAP is the official regional planning organization for the northeastern Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.  CMAP developed and now guides the implementation of metropolitan Chicago’s comprehensive regional plan, GO TO 2040, which was adopted unanimously by leaders from across the seven counties in fall 2010.  To address anticipated population growth of more than 2 million new residents, GO TO 2040 establishes coordinated strategies that help the region’s 284 communities address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues.  See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description

The Outreach Principal will develop and execute a region-wide campaign to build stakeholder networks in support of CMAP and its priorities for land use, transportation, and related factors that shape quality of life.  The Principal will lead outreach for the agency's current, on-going activities in planning, policy, and programming and for a major update to the region's comprehensive plan that is now in development, scheduled for adoption in October 2018. 

Outreach for the comprehensive plan update will build gradually to a peak in mid-2017, when the broadest engagement will involve not only partners and other CMAP stakeholders, but also residents across the region.  The Outreach Principal will plan and implement outreach for this campaign, which will be highly visible to build support across the seven-county region. 

In addition to engaging general and topic-specific stakeholders, the Outreach Principal will lead more intensive engagement with CMAP partners who are central to both developing and implementing the comprehensive regional plan.  These include transportation implementers, municipalities, counties, civic organizations, and the private sector.

The position will require 30 percent in-region travel (i.e., out of the office but not overnight), which may briefly reach or exceed 80 percent during occasional periods of maximum engagement.  Reporting to CMAP's Deputy Executive Director for Communications and Outreach, the Principal will directly oversee multiple professional staff members, with additional outreach support provided by other staff across the agency. 

Responsibilities

The Outreach Principal will work closely with executive staff to craft near-term and long-term outreach plans that promote implementation of CMAP recommendations at regional, local, and state levels.  Responsibilities include:

1. Lead development and execution of a multi-year strategic plan to engage existing agency partners and build relationships with new ones. 
2. Conduct innovative outreach that adds value to agency-wide activities and to topic-specific activities in planning, policy, and programming.
3. Establish and maintain effective relationships with officials from the government, non-profit, and private sectors. 
4. Identify and arrange external speaking opportunities for the Executive Director and other senior staff.
5. Manage and mentor outreach staff.
6. Organize, attend, and/or participate in special events and promotions.
7. Occasionally attend or preside over meetings held after-hours or, very occasionally, on weekends. 
8. Procure and deploy specialized web tools for engaging stakeholders and the public.
9. Collect and analyze metrics of outreach success.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be highly creative, with a passion for finding innovative approaches to engaging multiple constituencies.  The Principal should be skilled at building relationships between businesses, non-profits, and government.  Prior experience should ideally include work in the private sector reaching out to public agencies and elected officials, or at government entities reaching out to business leaders.

The Outreach Principal should have:

• Extensive contacts across the Chicago region in one or more of the following:
• Business
• Transportation
• Local, state, and/or federal government
• Non-profits

• Excellent communication skills, including spoken and written.
• Strong detail orientation with dedication to producing high-quality materials and results.
• Deep belief in public engagement as central to maintaining transparency and building broad support for agency objectives.
• Knowledge of how social media and community organizing software can build and measure stakeholder support.
• Experience at managing staff and consultants.

The following traits are also desirable:

• Skills in public speaking for audiences large and small.
• Familiarity with issues related to land use, transportation, and related topics of planning, policy, and programming.
• Willingness to "cold call" senior executives and their staffs to establish relationships.
• Strength in building contact lists for targeted engagement.
• Ability to establish rapport with varied individuals, including elected officials and business leaders.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of Bachelor's degree (with Master's preferred) related to external relations, public administration, communications, or other relevant field.  Should have at least two to three years' experience in managing staff and eight years' experience conducting public outreach. 

How to Apply

Applicants should apply online at https://cmap.hyrell.com.  Position open until filled.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.