Program Manager - Random Acts of Flowers (Evanston, IL)

Who: Founded in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2008, Random Acts of Flowers (RAF) is a non-profit organization focused on improving the emotional health and wellbeing of individuals in healthcare facilities and situations by delivering donated, repurposed floral arrangements along with encouragement and personal moments of kindness. Since its establishment in 2015, the Chicago branch has served more than 125,000 neighbors, healing the community through flowers and compassion. As a sustainable organization, RAF is committed to supporting the health of the environment, individuals, and the community. The RAF Chicago workshop is located in Evanston.

What: The Program Manager leads RAF Chicago’s large team of dedicated and talented volunteers including recruiting, training, scheduling, and on-going communication. The Program Manager is also charged with coordinating floral donations and deliveries, assisting with community events, and keeping the workshop running smoothly to enable RAF Chicago to deliver on its mission. No two days are alike - this is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to hone people and project management skills, build and maintain relationships throughout the community, and make a real impact. This position reports to the Executive Director of RAF Chicago.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fair Housing Research Associate, Housing Research & Advocacy Center - Cleveland, OH

Fair Housing Research Associate

Job posted by: Housing Research & Advocacy Center

The Housing Research & Advocacy Center (the "Housing Center") is currently accepting applications for a full-time Fair Housing Research Associate. The Housing Center is a not-for-profit fair housing organization whose mission is to promote fair housing and diverse communities, and work to eliminate housing discrimination in Northeast Ohio, by providing effective research, education, and advocacy.

General Responsibilities:

The Research Associate is responsible for working with the Senior Research Associate to conduct fair housing and fair lending research and working with the Enforcement Team to conduct fair housing testing. The Research Associate reports directly to the Senior Research Associate.

Duties:

• Designing and conducting research projects related to fair housing and fair lending, including reports detailing trends in housing, population, mortgage lending, foreclosure, and related matters.
• Coordinating fair housing testing, including assigning and analyzing tests.
• Assisting in writing press releases and answering press calls regarding research.
• Assisting with recruiting and training of fair housing testers.

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and communication skills.
• Commitment to civil rights and fair housing.
• Well-organized, detail oriented, and able to work on a number of projects at one time.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with Census, HMDA, and CRA research, as well as SPSS, ArcGIS and Word Press preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, public policy, geography or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Salary:

• Competitive entry level non-profit salary with excellent benefits.

Application Deadline:

September 8, 2015

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names of three references by mail or email to:

Michael Lepley, Senior Research Associate

Housing Research & Advocacy Center

2728 Euclid Ave., Suite 200

Cleveland, OH 44115

mlepley@thehousingcenter.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls please. Minorities encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names of three references by mail or email to:

Michael Lepley, Senior Research Associate

Housing Research & Advocacy Center

2728 Euclid Ave., Suite 200

Cleveland, OH 44115

mlepley@thehousingcenter.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls please. Minorities encouraged to apply.

Program Directors, U.S. Public Interest Research Group

Program Director

We're hiring Program Directors to lead our national campaigns — whether it’s advocating against spending so many public dollars on unnecessary highway expansion, or protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. Our challenge is to convince our public leaders to listen to the public and follow solutions that make sense for the long term. The special interests have their lobbyists. We're looking to hire people like you to become advocates for the public interest.

What Program Directors Do:

Program Directors at U.S. PIRG take on some of the biggest problems facing our country, and run campaigns that will get concrete results, while building our organization for the long term.

As a Program Director with U.S. PIRG you’ll help develop policy solutions and implement a variety of campaign strategies to mobilize the public and influence insiders. You’ll make use of our research, work to shine a spotlight on the issue in the media, make our case directly to decision-makers, and organize the grassroots support it will take to win. And as you’re working to implement concrete solutions, you’re raising the funds, making the connections and developing the member support that will build our organization for the long term.

On a day-to-day basis, Program Directors are responsible for: 

• Program development: Help develop programs and campaigns, including researching the issue, creating viable policy solutions, and proposing the right political strategy and messaging.
• Advocacy: Make the best case for our policies directly to key decision-makers. Build relationships with players in key regulatory agencies, the statehouse, in Congress or wherever important decisions are being made. 
• Campaign Strategy: Develop plans to win on our campaigns; assess opportunities for building political support for our agenda through coalition-building, grassroots organizing, media coverage, endorsements and message development. 
• Media Outreach: Serve as the spokesperson for our campaigns through tactics like media events, press releases and editorial board meetings, with a goal of building awareness for the organization, educating the public and building and demonstrating support for our positions. 
• Fundraising: Write grant proposals, build relationships with foundation staff, and meet with major donors, all to bring more resources to our campaigns. Work with our citizen outreach staff to build and develop our membership base. 
• Staff recruitment and development: Recruit new staff and volunteers to increase our impact and build our power. Oversee program staff to develop and implement work plans, provide training and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Advanced degrees like a JD, or a masters are preferred, but not required. Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to public or consumer issues and to citizen-based social change, as well as a track record of leadership. We're looking for people who are goal-driven and results-oriented, who have excellent verbal, writing and analytical skills, the ability to speak persuasively in a charged atmosphere, and enthusiasm for the work.

Ideal candidates will have experience in political advocacy and organizing, the ability to work on complex policy issues, a proven ability to recruit, train and develop staff, the ability to raise money, and demonstrated success in building relationships with the full spectrum of political stakeholders.

Salary & Benefits

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Salary for this position is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees that a candidate has. U.S. PIRG offers a competitive benefits package. Eligible staff receive paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days; and the opportunity to enroll in our group health care, college loan assistance, and 401(k) programs. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement. 

Executive Director, Chester County Planning Commission - West Chester, PA

Executive Director 

Chester County Planning Commission

April 29, 2015 

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Phone: 

610.344.6280

Email: 

jobs@chesco.org

Website: 

http://pa-chestercounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=232

Location: 

West Chester, PA

The Chester County Board of Commissioners is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Executive Director for the Chester County Planning Commission, which is the planning agency for the County. The position is authorized in Article II, Section 208 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.   The Planning Commission is supported by a staff of 38 and an annual budget of $3.5 million.

Our desire is to attract a visionary  professional planner who will not only provide leadership to the Planning Commission, but will collaborate with key individuals in our municipalities and planning partners to set a course for growth and preservation in all areas of land use planning, transportation and environmental disciplines. Candidate’s should be creative, innovative, motivated, and have a strong desire to succeed within the organization.

Chester County, Pennsylvania is a large county in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.  The County’s population exceeds 501,000 residents.  The eastern half of the County is highly urbanized, containing major employment centers for the Philadelphia Region.  The western half of the County is rural, with the second largest agricultural economy in the State of Pennsylvania.  The County is highly historic and includes portions of Valley Forge National Historic Park, the Brandywine Battlefield National Historic Landmark, and the Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.  The Brandywine Valley is known for its scenic and cultural values including Longwood Gardens, museums and art.  The County is a leader in open space preservation, with over 26% of the County being preserved as permanent open space or farmland.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management to the Planning Commission and its staff.

• Oversee the development and implementation of the County’s comprehensive plan and administer programs intended to ensure consistency by municipal governments and other agencies with the plan.

• Assist in the development and execution of the County Commissioner’s strategic plan

• Play a key role in the organizational design of the Commission’s staff including but not limited to recruitment, training, mentoring, and supervising.

• Manage large-scale and/or high-profile projects, including federal and state grant work programs

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on all metrics associated with project financial performance, as well as prepare and execute the annual budget

• Oversee administration of County-funded grant programs for municipal governments for development or amendment of municipal comprehensive plans, zoning and subdivision ordinances, revitalization strategies and other planning documents

• Oversee contracts with municipal governments to prepare plans and ordinances for adoption and supervise project managers, land use planners, environmental planners, historic preservation specialists, transportation planners and other specialists.

• Integrate the County’s planning activities with those of the regional metropolitan planning organization, and coordinate with the MPO, other counties and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the development of long range plans and transportation improvements programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in City or Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or an equivalent discipline; Master of Science preferred

• Accreditation by the American Institute of Certified Planners preferred

• 10 years of progressive experience in the field of county, municipal, regional or urban planning

• 10 years of progressive experience in a direct supervisory capacity

• Experience with managing large budgets

• Strong skills in communication and planning application, with a background in the use of planning technology such as GIS, web development, and social media

• Knowledge and experience with laws and regulations applying to planning, zoning and land development, and with structures within local, regional, and state agencies

• Extensive experience in authoring planning documents or performing development reviews, including those related to controversial projects

• Strong public speaking skills with an ability to present at and/or facilitate public workshops

Information:

Website:  www.landscapes2.org

We offer competitive compensation and competitive benefits, including a retirement program and medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance packages.

 Position Type:  Full-Time / Exempt

Salary range will be based on education and experience.

Shift:   8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with a significant number of early morning and night meetings.

Weekly Hours:  35

 Deadline:   Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 

Applications can be submitted at:  http://pa-chestercounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=232

Contact Information:

  Chester County Human Resources

 313 West Market Street, Suite 4302

 West Chester, PA 19380

Sustainable City Year Program Manager, Sustainable Cities Initiative - Eugene, OR

Sustainable City Year Program Manager 

Sustainable Cities Initiative

January 30, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Experience: 

1-3 years

Contact person: 

Roseanne Johnson Akers

Phone: 

5413468591

Email: 

rcj@uoregon.edu

Website: 

http://sci.uoregon.edu

Location: 

Eugene, OR

To apply, please visit: http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=5008

Sustainable Cities Initiative (SCI) is a cross-disciplinary organization at the University of Oregon that promotes education, service, public outreach and research on the design and development of sustainable cities.

General Responsibilities

The Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP) is a significant and ground-breaking catalytic learning-based program that directs existing courses across disciplines to serve a single city during an entire academic year. Its scale and breadth are unprecedented – 30 courses, 500 students, 60,000 hours and 12 disciplines focused on one city over an academic year.  In SCYP, students and professors work directly on topics developed jointly by instructors and city staff, ensuring that student ideas and learning are indeed relevant to communities. The overall goals are to: 1) provide students with a real-world project to investigate; 2) apply their training; and 3) provide valuable service and movement to a local city ready to transition to a more sustainable and accessible future. While the idea is simple, its execution is complex, requiring considerable coordination and internal infrastructure to ensure that students get an enriching educational experience and that external deliverables are of the highest quality and carry the most significant impact.

We are seeking someone who can contribute to the entrepreneurial energy of SCI, yet manage one of our core programs in a disciplined, professional, and high quality way.

SCI is also a founding member of the new Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network (EPIC-N), a group of 20 universities currently implementing an adaptation of SCYP.  Additional responsibilities may include working with EPIC-N to help train other universities to adopt and adapt SCYP.

Major Duties

Direct the Sustainable City Year program (60%):

• Recruit SCYP city partners by developing and maintaining positive relationships with Oregon cities and other potential SCYP partners (e.g. transit districts, counties, tribes).
• Coordinate the annual application and selection process for the SCYP partner city.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the SCYP partner city and for the professors involved in the program. Ensure that faculty, students, and city staff have the information and resources they need for a successful SCYP partnership.
• Recruit faculty to participate in SCYP, matching courses throughout the university and at other Oregon universities with projects proposed by the partner city.
• Arrange meetings and develop scope of work documents for each SCYP course.
• Develop necessary content and marketing material to facilitate both the implementation of SCYP in any given year and the recruitment of future partner cities.
• Recruit and work closely with student employees from SCYP courses who prepare and compile reports as part of the SCYP projects.
• Edit and format SCYP reports for submission to the city, along with handling communication regarding SCYP contracts.
• Work with the UO Libraries for SCYP support documents and archiving of project-generated work.
• Work closely with the SCI Grant Accountant in preparing SCYP budgets, submitting applications and maintaining the billing records for all SCYP contracts.
• Track and produce necessary paperwork for reimbursements and purchases related to SCYP.
• Supervise SCYP student staff (may include Graduate Teaching Fellows and other hourly or volunteer student workers).
• Give presentations about SCYP to organizations in the partner city, potential partner cities, legislators, academic classes, and conferences.
• Work on grant writing related to funding SCYP as appropriate.

SCYP Nationalizing (20%): In partnership with the SCI Co-Directors and a Graduate Teaching Fellow (GTF), work to implement the requirements of a grant on expanding the adoption and adaption of SCYP to other universities and communities around the country.  Some key outputs of this grant include:

• Developing print and digital materials, including video and audio modules and coordinating webinars, that can help communicate the various elements of SCYP.
• Help provide strategic direction in the development of EPIC-N, a “national network” of existing SCYP programs that provides shared content as well as potential for fundraising and other external support

General SCI (20%): participate and contribute to any general SCI activities that help us continue to innovate, work efficiently and effectively, such as grant writing, conference organizing, etc.

To view full qualification requirements and application procedures, please visit: http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=5008

Project Coordinator, Austin Career Connect - Chicago, IL

Project Coordinator, Austin Career Connect

Organization Description

The mission of Austin Coming Together is to increase the collective impact of our member organizations on education and economic development outcomes in the Austin community of Chicago. We carry out our mission by developing and sustaining shared leadership in our four focus areas: Early Childhood Education and Care, Youth Development, Workforce Development, and the Built Environment.

Project Description

The goal of Austin Career Connect is to create an effective pipeline for Austin residents into living-wage careers in the trade industries. ACT will achieve this goal by working with community partners and career training programs to orient community residents to careers in trade industries, assist them in applying for training programs, and supporting their progress toward attaining jobs with career potential.

Position Description

The primary role of the Project Coordinator is to organize and manage a coordinated intake process for trade-industry training providers that serve the West side. More specifically, the Project Coordinator is responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Recruit career development professionals to attend Career Connect orientations
• Recruit potential participants for training programs
• Work with partners to organize monthly Career Connect orientations
• Manage the coordinated intake system for Career Connect partners
• Perform intake interviews and provide basic career counseling and case management services for potential training-program participants
• Connect training-program participants with additional supports as necessary

Qualifications

The Project Coordinator should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; and 2-3 years experience in Community Engagement or Workforce Development. The position requires familiarity with the Austin community, experience with data management, proficiency with email marketing and social media tools, and a high level of self-motivation.

Hours and Compensation

The Project Coordinator will be compensated based on experience for 30 hours per week for a trial period ending June 30, 2015. There is potential for a salaried position after the trial period. Interested applicants should address a cover letter to Andrew Born, Director of Programs & Development and submit along with a resume below:

https://austincomingtogether.org/pcacc-form/

Application deadline: February 6^th, 2015

Senior Freight Transportation Consultant and Regional Manager, Cambridge Systematics - Bethesda, MD

Senior Freight Transportation Consultant and Regional Manager 

Cambridge Systematics

December 12, 2014 

Professional Area: 

Transportation Planning

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Dawn Tice

Phone: 

617-234-0413

Website: 

http://www.camsys.com

Location: 

Bethesda, MD

Senior Freight Transportation Consultant and Regional Manager – Bethesda, MD

Cambridge Systematics is seeking a Senior Freight Transportation Consultant and Regional Group Manager. This individual will be responsible for project management for high profile freight projects, staff development and management, and business development decision making for the Mid-Atlantic region, and will share responsibility for developing and delivering Federal agency work. This individual reports directly to the FRT Business Line Manager.

Responsibilities: · Recruitment, management and development of FRT staff in Bethesda; · Project management for high profile freight projects; · Business development in Mid-Atlantic region and with selected Federal agencies; and · New client development and ongoing client relationship management in Mid-Atlantic Region.

Example of specific roles and activities include: Regional Management and Staff Development: · Serve as Mid-Atlantic region point of contact for FRT Business Line;· Collaborate with FRT senior management staff and peers in other CS Business Lines on talent management and operations issues; · · Provide project management and business development guidance to Bethesda FRT staff; · Identify staff capability gaps and manage the recruiting process for Bethesda FRT group – coordinate hiring decisions with FRT Business Operations Manager; · Implement effective QA/QC procedures for FRT projects in the Mid-Atlantic region; and · Develop strategic and financial elements of annual FRT Business Plan material under direction of Business Line Manager.

Project Management: · Maintain an active role in project management; work with clients to define work scopes and budgets, direct work of other staff in delivering products, perform quality control; · Resolve project contract, budget, and scope issues; and · Build sustained working relationship with multiple state, metropolitan, and private sector clients in Mid-Atlantic region.

Business Development and Client Relationship Management: · Support overall FRT develop business strategy consistent with annual business plan; · Identify cost effective, proactive BD opportunities and assignments for staff; · Serve as clearing house for FRT BD efforts in the Mid-Atlantic region and with FHWA · Coordinate BD decisions with initiative managers, regional managers, and other business lines Qualifications: Master’s degree in transportation planning, economics, public policy or a related field, minimum of 10 years of professional experience, proven business development, project management, technical and client service skills, , attention to detail and accuracy, self-motivation and problem solving skills, strong quantitative and interpretive abilities as well as proven written and oral communication skills.

EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY

Please apply to https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=10477621