Immigration Program Coordinator, CRLN (Chicago, IL)

Who: The Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America (CRLN) uses education, advocacy, accompaniment, and action to mobilize faith communities and leaders to work for immigrant justice and to build Immigrant Welcoming Congregations/Communities. We engage leaders from all social classes, ethnic and faith backgrounds. We have worked with partner organizations for wins on a variety of campaigns, including physical & Expanded Sanctuary and other efforts to stop deportations and to build interfaith power to hold ICE accountable nationally and locally.

President- Women Impacting Public Policy - Washington, D.C.

President

Women Impacting Public Policy

Washington, D.C.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the full-time senior leader to the Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) brand that
includes WIPP, the WIPP Education Foundation, and WIPP International. The President serves on the WIPP, WIPP Education Foundation, and WIPP International Executive Committees, and works closely with the Board Chairs, reporting to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

Has overall strategic and operational responsibility for day to day running of the organization.
Responsibilities also include increasing membership and sponsorship for the WIPP brand. The President assures that the WIPP brand is making timely progress toward the creation and fulfillment of its strategic plan.

The President is a liaison between the Boards and the senior management of the WIPP brand and works to achieve the mission of the WIPP brand.

The President serves as the primary spokesperson for the WIPP brand and therefore it is critical that she possesses a passion for women’s entrepreneurship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The President will perform the following duties and responsibilities in addition to those duties,
relationships, requirements, and expectations delineated in the position description for Board of
Directors and Board Member:

• Responsible for day to day operations of the organization as a whole.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and management of WIPP staff, consultants and
vendors
• Responsible for financial oversight and direction of the organization
• Promote and build the WIPP brand and its members to the private sector, government and
public agencies, the media, and the public.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key senior executives throughout the public and
private sector communities to maximize the awareness of the WIPP brand’s value, increase
membership, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Promote and protect the WIPP brand (e.g., WIPP Education Foundation, WIPP
International, etc.)
• Report to the WIPP Board of Directors.
• Facilitate accomplishment of the WIPP brand’s strategic goals and objectives by providing
guidance to the WIPP Boards of Directors.

TRAITS OF A GOOD PRESIDENT
• A commitment to WIPP brand’s mission: This results in the proper allocation of time to provide the leadership, to help shepherd the WIPP brand, and to work with its members, leaders and staff.
• The President should possess the ability to articulate WIPP’s vision for strategic growth and drive the WIPP brand toward achievement of that vision.
• Good organizational skills, intelligence, business acumen and an advocate for the WIPP brand.
• Strong, decisive leader with excellent judgment and a willingness to take responsibility for the WIPP brand’s actions.
• The President should be a experienced, dynamic public speaker with the ability to facilitate communication with and among WIPP’s stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate WIPP’s key messages at Conferences, and through various media, including digital, print, radio, and television.
• Flexibility, the President should lead the way toward openness to new ideas.
• The President should be supportive of the staff, membership, Coalition Partners and the boards.
• Unbiased, the President must act in a non-partisan fashion in their role as WIPP President regardless of their personal political viewpoints.
• A good listener, the President should seek out information from the WIPP brand’s stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding and appreciation of the value of sponsors and their contributions to WIPP.
• Ability to negotiate and ensure compliance with contracts, grants, and agreements (sponsors, vendors)
• Ability to expand sponsorship base and contributions.
• Ability to grow the WIPP brand’s partners to help us reach our goals for fundraising, membership engagement, and coalition partnership.
• Ability to bring people to consensus and translate the consensus into meaningful action.

CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
The President will likely be able to demonstrate the following capabilities and have experience in the following areas:
• Commitment to WIPP’s mission, vision, and goals
• Previous strong volunteer leadership or Board experience, strongly recommended
• Strong interest in and understanding of the WIPP brand activities and programs
• Served in a senior management position (past or present)
• General business management knowledge and skills: finance & budgeting, planning, marketing and sales, management, nonprofit governance, fundraising, alliances, etc.
• Advanced understanding of the public policy process and the ability to expand relationships with key policymakers in the legislative and executive branches
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Exceptional integrity and work ethics
• Experience in strategic planning, PR and the development of sponsorship opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges facing the women entrepreneurship community

Board Meetings4 Board meetings per year (notional schedule/subject to change months):
• March: Board Meeting Via Teleconference
• July: Board Meeting (2 – 4 days in Washington D.C.)
• September: Board Meeting Via Teleconference
• November/December: Board Meeting (2 – 4 days in Washington D.C.)

Key Functions/Activities
Ad-hoc conference calls with the Executive Committee throughout the year (4-6 calls, approximately 1 hour in duration)
Preparation for Board Meetings and calls
Budget and Financial Review
Sponsorship
Work on assigned Board projects, committees, task forces, and initiatives
Attendance at stakeholder conferences
Public relations, press interviews and media activities

Confidentiality: The President is required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement before taking office.

Senior Planner, City of Highland Park. IL - Highland Park, IL

Senior Planner
City of Highland Park. IL - Highland Park, IL

The City of Highland Park is seeking a full-time Senior Planning professional to provide advanced current planning services and programmatic support for the Historical Commission, Housing Commission, Plan and Design Commission and other City Commissions or task forces as needed. This position provides and supervises staff in the provision of customer service, processing and review of land use and regulatory applications, and in the development of technical studies and policy recommendations related to land use and community development planning. The position also manages multiple complex planning studies or projects and provides policy advice and recommendations to senior management. Supervision Received: Reports to and works under the general guidance and direction of the Deputy Director for Community Development and the Director of Community Development Supervision Exercised: Employee provides direct supervision of Planner II, Planner I, and interns depending on staffing and general supervision of support staff as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Percent of Total Time  Function  40% Reviews and analyzes complex plans and specialized technical reports for the development and subdivision of land to determine compliance with local, s t ate and f e deral laws and conformance with the City’s master plan, best urban planning practices; C oor d inate developme n t review activities with City departm e nts, outside agenci e s and within the Planning Division. Prepares and presents, or supervise the pr e paration a n d presenta t ion of analysis regarding Board & Commission co n s iderations; Provides oversight, quality control and management of the work performed by staff supervised. Supervise clerical and customer support staff for land use b o ards. 20% Advises City staff, Commission members, development commun i ty and gene r al public re g arding the C ity’s developme n t polici e s a n d standards; Uses independent judgment and initiative in communicating with and providing staff assistance to one or more Commissions including Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Commission, Plan and Design Commission, Ravinia Festival Community Relations Commission, Natural Resources Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and other permanent or ad-hoc commission or task force. Serve as staff liaison and supervise others as staff liaison to Commissions. Participates in a substantial number of Commission night meetings and occasional weekend or other meetings as needed. Present reports and other findings to staff, Commissions, and City Council as needed. Schedules and conducts meetings with the development community and city staff. 15% Performs program administration and evaluation related to the City’s Affordable Housing Program. 10% Performs advanced professional work related to variety of special planning assignments. Research, evaluate, and develop land use p olicy for co n s ideration b y senior management . Design, manage, and participate in projects i n cluding neig h borhood and master planning, program e v aluation and developm e nt, surveys, statistic a l analysis and secon d ary data analysis related to the City’s community d evelopment services and programs. 5% Performs field inspections and site visits to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans. 5% Develops project budgets, administers bidding process, and verifies contract expenditures and compliance related to contracts. Marginal Functions :  Percent of Total Time  Function  5% Performs other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, this may include duties not specifically mentioned in this job description. Safety Functions :  Function  Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies and procedures. Immediately reports all unsafe conditions. Keeps work area clean, orderly, and free of hazards. Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures. (E.g. use of safety belt at all times in use of city vehicle) Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Education / Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in city or regional planning, public administration, geography, environmental studies, architecture or other discipline applicable to land use planning, and 8 years of professional experience in planning or related field; or a Master’s degree in city or regional planning or related field and 5 years of professional experience; strong computer skills and knowledge of standard productivity software (Mircosoft Office Suite); experience with geographic information systems and enterprise databases systems desirable. Certification or License:  Valid Driver License, AICP preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies:  Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving skills, public speaking ability and computer skills; Knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban planning, community development, historic preservation, affordable housing and zoning. Ability to obtain thorough knowledge of local zoning, subdivision and development regulations and evaluate existing policies and regulations and recommend amendments as needed; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with city officials, other professionals, public agencies, and the general public. Experience writing and presenting complex, yet accessible, technical reports and memoranda; Understanding of the short-term and long-term socioeconomic, environmental, fiscal and political implications of planning decisions. Knowledge of data management, analysis and process improvement; Knowledge of statistical techniques and research methodology, including economic and demographic analysis techniques using U.S. Census and other data sources; Supervisory experience and knowledge of Illinois land use law desirable. » View or apply to job

Cleveland Action Strategist, goby - Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Action Strategist

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Company:ioby

Location:Cleveland, OH

Date Posted:December 1, 2015

ioby's Non Discrimination Policy: ioby is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. ioby’s organizational policies, practices, programs, activities and decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, volunteerism, internships and other terms and conditions of employment or voluntary service shall not be based on a person’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, source of income, parental status, housing status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable law.

Women, people of color and LGBTQ people are always strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Objectives

• Implement ioby’s national growth strategy by leading one of ioby’s priority cities: Cleveland
• Build a pipeline of local ioby Leaders, and support new verticals (e.g., food, safe streets) with a pipeline of issue-specific projects
• Positively represent ioby to a local and regional audience
• Work with ioby staff to refine ioby’s strategy and model for city partnerships

Job Activities

Research                                                                                                                 

• Identify and reach out to potential ioby users from nonprofits, civic organizations, faith organizations, neighborhood associations, labor unions, trade associations and coalitions
• Stay informed of national and local trends in ioby’s fields of community development, urban planning, technology and crowdfunding
• Be involved in all neighborhood scale creative placemaking in Cleveland

Nurture Partnerships:

• Liaise with ioby’s key local partners, Neighborhood Connections, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, among others, to ensure alignment of services

• Participate in national networks of thought leaders directly related to your work (e.g. Placemaking Leadership Council, Neighborworks, etc)
• Represent ioby within a regional network of likeminded people

Cultivate Leaders:

• Identify, support, develop, cultivate and celebrate new ioby Leaders in Cleveland area in successfully funding and implementing their ideas
• Deliver ioby’s signature trainings to ioby Leaders
• Tap local networks of practitioners and experts to assist leaders with project development and implementation
• Create a local network of ioby allies and influencers, and work with other program staff to build a national network of ioby allies and influencers of which Cleveland leaders should play a major role
• Work with other program staff to regularly inform the network of allies and influencers that you develop about opportunities at ioby
• Work with other program staff to develop partnership relationships, locally and regionally

Build:

• Work with program staff to develop, standardize and implement trainings for potential ioby leaders on fundraising and project implementation
• Continue to contribute to the strategic planning of ioby
• Work with City Partnerships Team to develop a model for replication based on Cleveland successes and lessons learned for ioby’s expansion into other cities
• Work with Product Team to refine internal business processes and ioby Leader UI / UX

Amplify:

• Working with ioby Communications Team, present ioby’s Cleveland work to a local and national audience by sharing city-specific stories in video, blogs and social media
• Work with other remote office staff and Communications Team to produce materials and collateral for Cleveland
• Work with the Communications Team to develop a paid media plan for Cleveland
• Manage the social media for ioby Cleveland in the guidelines developed by the Communications Team
• Produce email marketing content; maintain groups and segments of the email house file
• Plan and promote local events

Track, Evaluate & Share

• Work with the entire Leader Team to set and achieve goals
• Develop OKRs and evaluate monthly sprints with the entire staff
• Track your interactions with all ioby Leaders, partners and influencers in Salesforce
• Create, use and share results from evaluation tools you create for your own work and those that ioby provides to you
• Work with Cleveland leadership and ioby Communications Team to continue to boast Cleveland’s role as a national thought leader in citizen-led community development

This job is based at ioby’s Cleveland office, but can be completed in a flexible schedule with many hours worked from home. In addition, this job does require some travel within the U.S. In addition, this job does require participation in ioby’s regular staff retreats (occurring times a year) in New York. ioby’s regular business hours are 9-6pm Monday through Friday, but this job will require some work outside regular business hours. You’ll be expected to manage your own balanced workweek based on the demands of the job. ioby is a startup: You’ll be expected to bring new ideas, strategies, revise your work on short timelines and bring an attitude of continuous improvement and a culture of innovation.

Candidates for this position must have the following characteristics.

• Deep commitment and fulfillment derived from working with people
• Experience leading trainings and attending community meetings
• Outgoing, gregarious, articulate; comfortable meeting new people regularly, speaking to groups, remembering names and faces; superior communication and presentation skills
• Extraordinary written communication skills
• Responsive to emails, phone calls and in person requests: quick, effective, and professional
• Strong interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience and team orientation;
• Team player with a sense of humor and a life outside of work
• Builds trust with remote teams
• 3-8 years of professional experience working in a related field, such as community organizing, case management, urban planning, and / or grassroots fundraising, or in an unrelated field with similar job activities, such as social work, ministering, health care and / or job training
• A demonstrated commitment to social justice

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. 

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.

Program Manager - City of Flint, MI

City of Flint

Employment Opportunity

Program Manager

1799

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Supervises activities related to development and implementation of the various programs of the department; establishes performance standards and coordinates performance and evaluation systems; serves as a departmental liaison; assures compliance with all applicable Federal performance parameters; performs related duties as assigned by the Director. Prior experience and knowledge of HUD programs, including HOME, CDBG, & RLF, programs strongly preferred.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Social Sciences, Business

Administration, Public Administration or related field.

B. Prior experience in the administration of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded entitlement programs for community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, housing, and improved community facilities and services is preferred.

C. Expertise in a variety of HUD- and Economic Development Administration (EDA)- funded programs and activities, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment partnership (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) and considerable knowledge of regulations related to the same.

D. Considerable knowledge of the form and content of legal documents such as deeds, contracts, leases, and related documents.

E. Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, and the general public.

F. Ability to prepare reports and keep records in accordance with records management guidelines for retention and disposal schedule for municipal governments and funders.

G. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

H. Ability to handle public relations problems with diplomacy.

I. Ability to speak effectively in public.

J. Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

K. Skill in the use of a computer, including a variety of software such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be accepted until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 at 5:00PM on the City of Flint’s website:cityofflint.com. No paper applications and/or resumes will be accepted in the Human Resources Department. Any questions about the application process, please call 810-766-7280. Please do not call about the status of your application. 

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.

bcFELLOW, bcWORKSHOP - Dallas, TX

bcFELLOW

bcWORKSHOP

Experience: 

1-3 years

Location: 

dallas, TX

The buildingcommunityWORKSHOP ([bc]) is a Texas nonprofit community design center seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design and making. [bc] is currently seeking a fellow to work on city design and civic engagement projects as part of the People Organizing Place team in the Dallas office.

The bcFellowship Program offers recent graduates an opportunity to work with communities across Texas to advance the public’s interest through engagement and design. Since 2010, 41 Fellows have completed the twelve-month residency.

Position Titles:                    bcFELLOW

Positions Available:          1

Location:                                Dallas,Texas

Start Date:                              Fall 2015

Compensation:                    $28,000 + Benefits

Responsibilities:

People Organizing Place (POP) is the participatory city shaping arm of [bc]. In collaboration with designers, professionals, nonprofits, and citizen groups, POP positions local stakeholders as experts to proactively shape their neighborhood’s future. This is achieved by providing accessible tools through which citizens can independently design their city and by leveraging the professional expertise of [bc] to implement these tools as part of larger city shaping projects. A bcFELLOW will support these efforts through a variety of types of work including, but not limited to: historical research, graphic design, community event planning, and data mapping.

bcFELLOW will work under the direction of Lizzie MacWillie, [bc]’s Senior Public Designer, and will be supervised by the [bc] Managing Director, Thor Erickson.

Qualifications

Required

■         Undergraduate degree in urban studies or related field

■         1+ years of professional experience

■         Strong visual communication skills and graphic talent

■         Strong verbal and written communication skills

■         Strong research skills

■           Comfort with public speaking

■         Experience in planning + managing events

■           An undying passion for cities

■         Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite

 Desired

■         Spanish proficiency

■         Experience with direct civic engagement, including but not limited to: organizing a design charrette or workshop, hosting a community forum

■         Fluency in GIS and AutoCAD

 Benefits:

■         Healthcare coverage paying 100% of the Blue Cross Blue Shield HSA Plan for you as an individual.

■         Reimbursement not to exceed $500 for moving expenses;

■         Annual allowance of $1,300 for transportation, communication and professional development;

■         80 hours paid vacation & 40 hours sick leave;

■         5 paid holidays (Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day);

■         40 hours paid summer break & 40 hours paid winter break (organization determined dates, not to be taken with other vacation time).

Commitment:

Position is full time 12-month position with residency/work in Dallas, Texas.

Contact:

Please email interest letter, resume, and work samples (10mb maximum file size) to: Trena Lechleitner (no phone calls please) at trena@bcworkshop.org.  Please reference “2016 bcFELLOW POP” in the subject line of your email.

buildingcommunityWORKSHOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Administrative Analyst, Marin Local Agency Formation Commission - San Rafael, CA

Administrative Analyst 

Marin Local Agency Formation Commission Professional Area: 

Urban Design

Contact person: 

Keene Simonds

Phone: 

415-446-4409

Email: 

ksimonds@marinlafco.org

Website: 

http://www.marinlafco.org

Location: 

San Rafael, CA

The Marin Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - subdivision of the State of California and responsible for overseeing the establishment, expansion, and reorganization of local governmental agencies and their municipal service areas - is recruiting for a fulltime Administrative Analyst.   The incumbent will be directly supervised by the Executive Officer and primarily tasked with serving as project manager for assigned studies to evaluate the availability, adequacy, and performance of local governmental services relative to current and future community needs.  The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong interest in public policy and regional planning, effective analytical and problem solving skills, and curious with respect to understanding how local government works.  This person will also have strong written and verbal communication skills and comfortable at public speaking.   The ideal candidate will be process-oriented while keeping track of desired outcomes.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately with the submittal of a cover letter and resume directed to Executive Officer Keene Simonds and preferably by email at ksimonds@marinlafco.org.  An initial review of applications will be performed on September 10, 2015 and will inform Marin LAFCO’s decision whether to close or extend the recruitment process.   Once the recruitment is closed those determined to be the most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview with finalists proceeding to a second and final interview.  All finalists will be subject to reference checks and civil/criminal court screening.

With respect to compensation the Administrative Analyst position is assigned a five-step annual salary schedule that ranges from $67,642 to $82,118 based on a standard 40-hour work week.  The incumbent is expected to begin at the entry rate and through successful annual reviews will be eligible to advance to the next step in the assigned salary schedule.   The incumbent will also receive a generous benefit package that includes health and dental insurance coverage through the County of Marin as well as a pension participation with the Marin County Employees Retirement Association.   

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:

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Senior Planner Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA

Senior Planner

Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc.

Location: 

Los Angeles, CA

Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc. (EPG), a Los Angeles-based urban land-use and business development consulting firm, is seeking a Planner with 1 to 3 years of experience. The position provides an opportunity for self-motivated individuals to expand their skills and knowledge while working with a close group of professionals in a collaborative environment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Engage in the planning process by meeting with the client, city and various jurisdictional agencies
• Demonstrate excellent client and team communications skills, working collaboratively to successfully bring projects from inception to operation
• Actively participate in the coordination of a multidisciplinary team of architects, contractors, and other consultants
• Conduct extensive research on a given site and write master planning and other applications
• Manage multiple projects of varying types and scales
• Present at city hearings and neighborhood council meetings
• Prepare hearing and outreach packages and other project documents

Desired Qualities

• A results-oriented creative problem solver able to prioritize a variety of tasks, projects, and deadlines accordingly with great efficiency
• Familiarity with current Los Angeles municipal code and zoning ordinances
• Strong public speaking, presentation, and organizational skills
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), and PowerPoint
• Experience with community outreach
• A passion for collaborative work, urban communities, and historic buildings

Education/Experience

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning and Development with 1-3 years of experience, which may include internships

To Apply

Please email resumes to jobs@epgla.com