Senior Research Associate, International City/County Management Association (DC)

Who: ICMA is at the core of driving better communities. With a mission and passion to advance professional local government through ethics, leadership, innovation and new technology, we build sustainable, inclusive, thriving communities that improve local governments nationally and around the world and make them ready for the future.

Our work increases capacity of local governments globally. With distinct expertise and pioneering essential services, we positively impact the quality of people’s lives. Whether this is by enhancing smart communities through innovative technologies, empowering citizen engagement, enabling economic development, building, developing and up-skilling local talent or strengthening leadership and forward-thinking local government management – our work impacts how life is lived in today’s and tomorrow’s communities.

What: As a Senior Research Associate, you will conduct and oversee research contributing to ICMA’s thought leadership around enduring and emerging issues of local government management. You will ensure research is appropriately focused, timely, and held to high standards of quality; author reports, case studies, briefs, articles, summaries and other content based on research findings; and provide project development and management for research collaborations with external partners and funders.
What you will do - details:

Program Manager - The Center for Urban Pedagogy (New York City)

Who: The Center for Urban Pedagogy

CUP’s work addresses the needs of communities struggling to make sense of the complex public policies and decision-making processes that impact their lives, from affordable housing to labor rights. By collaborating directly with communities to create accessible and visual explanations on issues important to them, CUP provides individuals with the tools to claim their rights, advocate for their needs, and fight for social justice.

What: Program Manager CUP is seeking a full-time Program Manager to work on our Community Education programs. Community Education programs are collaborations of CUP staff; visual thinkers, like artists and graphic designers; and people working in communities, like organizers, service providers, and other advocates.

The Program Manager will oversee our Public Access Design program and collaborate on other Community Education programs, including Making Policy Public and Envisioning Development Toolkits. Public Access Design is an effort to support quick-turnaround collaborations of CUP, designers, and advocates to produce timely tools for community organizing, while supporting the development of designers who want to engage in community-driven work. The Program Manager will report to CUP’s Director of Programs.

The ideal candidate for Program Manager would be someone with a demonstrated understanding of urban policy and planning issues; a strong desire to create accessible and creative tools that help demystify these topics; a belief in the power of visual communication to do so; experience managing creative projects; a desire to work in a collaborative setting with a broad range of partners; and a commitment to social justice.

 The Program Manager’s responsibilities include:

LIRI Representative/Business Outreach Coordinator - North Branch Works - Chicago, IL

LIRI (Local Industrial Retention Initiative) Representative -
Business Outreach Coordinator
North Branch Works
Chicago, IL

Overview/Purpose
North Branch Works is a non-profit, community based economic development agency that works with industry and businesses located in four industrial corridors on Chicago’s north side to maintain stable and growing business corridors that retain and expand jobs for area residents. The Business Outreach Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with local companies and the community through outreach and marketing of city and business services, explore and document company needs and connect them to solutions. A successful applicant will possess self confidence, the ability to connect with business owners and community members and demonstrate how they worked effectively to help others and benefit the community in past jobs or endeavors.

Responsibilities

• Become conversant in and effectively market public and private business assistance programs available through NBW and our partner organizations such as OCS Micro Loan program, SomerCor-SBIF, TIF Works, BCAP, IMEC, etc.; 
• Conduct outreach to firms in our service area to explore/obtain/explain issues related to business retention/expansion; work with company leadership to resolve issues resulting in retention that supports private investment and job creation; 
• Organize and ensure strong attendance at NBW’s Infrastructure Task Force meetings. This includes finding a location, creating an agenda in coordination with city departments, aldermen, and local companies to address company/community needs; 
• Assist with membership revenue generation-both of new member recruitment and member retention. Help plan member events and update membership marketing materials. Work with Membership Coordinator and Executive Director to set target membership goals to meet revenue goal; 
• Write, edit and produce the NB_Connector (our weekly e-newsletter). Compose and gather relevant articles for the e-news letter including new member stories and features. Ask staff for articles on their programs, events, and seek additional relevant info to include in e-news. 
• Work with Executive Director and Director of Finance to prepare and submit LIRI contract budget and workplan documents in coordination with DPD. 
• Track and report monthly and quarterly progress on LIRI contract related to goals of the program including: business outreach, economic development programs, and real estate listings for our area. 
• Work with the local real-estate community to market space in our area and address expansion/relocation needs of area businesses. 
• Update NBW’s website with business incentives, real estate, membership info, events, and other relevant info as needed. 
• Update social media by tweeting and making Facebook posts at least once a week and as needed. 
• Help create and plan networking events, business workshops and fundraisers. 

Qualifications

• BA or BS in business administration, social services, urban planning, or related field and 3-5 years work experience or MS; 
• Emphasis on excellent sales and market skills, self-starter and ability to work independently and as a team member; 
• Strong time management skills, ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks. Diligence in record keeping and reporting; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Salesforce.com, and constant contact; ability to pick up and learn databases quickly. 

Additional Info

• The LIRI Rep reports to the Director of Sustainable Economic Development 
• Local Travel in Chicago neighborhoods is required 
• Salary $38,000 - $48,000 /yr based on experience; competitive benefit package 
• Full time: Monday- Friday (40 hours a week) 
• Position starts mid July, 2016 

Contact Krista Elam, Director, Sustainable Economic Development, for more information at krista@northbrachworks.org




Deliverables



Spend 25% of time outside the office visiting local firms in sales/marketing/service delivery effort

25 + new or renewed contacts with local businesses (per month) that result in issue resolution or retention/expansion of firms (documented and tracked in ECM)

Update Salesforce with current membership status and company information, key contacts, etc.



Produce 4 e-news letters per month

2 company e-news features per month

Assist with planning events (for example: Wendella Boat Networking, Business Mixers & Fall Fundraiser)

Organize and conduct 3-4 Infrastructure Task Force Meetings per year

Assist with meeting our annual membership revenue of goal of $ 25,000; recruit 2 new members per month (revenue sharing based on existing policy)

Senior Planning Analyst - Los Angeles (CA) Homeless Services Authority

Senior Planning Analyst
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
Los Angeles, CA

Department: Policy and Planning, Intergovernmental Affairs Division
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 Annually

Working directly under the Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Senior Planning Analyst will be responsible for the overall coordination, planning and tracking of all meetings and convening meetings, ensuring that LAHSA is successful in coordinating the work of various groups and individuals involved in homeless planning and coordination. With a primary focus on the implementation and management of the Los Angeles Regional Advisory Council and the Joint City and County Implementation Group, the Senior Planning Analyst will monitor, report and track LAHSA's participation, leadership and support of these bodies and their committees. The Policy and Planning Department has distinct responsibilities that impact LAHSA's leadership in overall homeless coordination and planning across the Los Angeles Region; intergovernmental affairs, policy and legislative activities; community and stakeholder engagement across various groups, regions and organizations; external and internal data and research; and the annual Homeless Count.

Core Competencies: Project Management, Planning, Documentation, Analytical Skills, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Oral and Written Skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, public administration, urban planning, business or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience with 3-5 years working in the public or nonprofit sector.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, thoughtful, and intellectually curious.
• Excellent and demonstrated written and proofreading skills.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and excellent analytical skills; proficiency in sophisticated financial analysis using Excel, project management software, and word processing software such as Microsoft Word.
• Experience in analyzing and synthesizing information and meeting notes to generate reports and track action items.
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while working multiple tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and all meetings and committees of the Los Angeles Regional Advisory Council and the Joint City and County of Los Angeles Implementation Group.
• Ensure that meetings as identified, adheres to the Brown Act.
• Participate in and support all meetings of the Advisory Council and Implementation Group.
• Document critical meetings and monitor action items generated at meetings.
• Support and monitor LAHSA staff and management's leadership, management and tracking of homeless strategies to be implemented by LAHSA as outlined in the City and County homeless strategic plans.
• Implement and management communication strategies and tools for members of the Regional Advisory Council and the Joint City and County of Los Angeles group to access meeting content, supporting documents and other critical information.
• Compile, synthesize and analyze meeting summaries and information generated to at critical meetings.
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of other meetings or convening groups as assigned.
• Prepare briefing materials and reports to support LAHSA's participation in groups and committees responsible for implementing homeless strategies.
• Work with the Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs through the provision of information, analysis and, where appropriate, recommendations which facilitate the decision-making process and planning efforts.
• Coordinate meeting information and strategies with the Associate Director of Policy and Planning to ensure the work of the Los Angeles Regional Advisory Council and Joint City and County of Los Angeles Implementation Group is coordinated and linked to community engagement strategies being implemented across the Los Angeles Continuum of Care and Service Planning Areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

LAHSA is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Attn: Keshia Douglas, Director of HR & Administration
811 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fax: 213-553-9373
Email: humanresources@lahsa.org

In the subject line, please note the position which you are applying for

Senior Fiscal Researcher - Public Policy - Milwaukee, WI

SENIOR FISCAL RESEARCHER

Public Policy Forum

Milwaukee, WI
Positions reporting to occupant: None
Position reports to: President, Public Policy Forum

About the Public Policy Forum: 

Founded in 1913, the Public Policy Forum was established as a local good government watchdog and is now the region’s premier public policy think tank. The Forum prides itself on producing nonpartisan, credible and accurate information on public policy issues that impact the local community, the state, and nation. The Forum does not advocate on behalf of specific policies.The Forum is a financially stable organization led by a strong and engaged 60-person Board of Trustees consisting of business, government and community leaders from across Southeastern Wisconsin. The Forum currently is engaged in strategic planning with the broad goals of increasing its research capacity, broadening and strengthening its reputation in the community, and increasing the impact and awareness of its work.

Position description: 

The Senior Fiscal Researcher will play a key role in furthering the organization’s commitment to monitoring and improving the fiscal health and performance of governments and school districts in southeast Wisconsin. In particular, the researcher will be responsible for keeping track of and analyzing the finances of Greater Milwaukee’s largest local governments (e.g. the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and Milwaukee Public Schools), and will be expected to develop and maintain contacts with key fiscal staff in those governments. Other activities will include serving as primary investigator on fiscal research projects (including data collection, analysis, communication of findings, and overall project management); writing annual budget briefs and lengthier research reports for publication on the organization’s web site and presentation to elected and civic officials; and assisting other researchers with fiscal analysis pertaining to research projects in various policy areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor the financial activities of major local governments in Greater Milwaukee by accessing financial documents, attending government committee hearings, and cultivating/maintaining regular contact with fiscal officials.
• Design, plan, and implement fiscal research projects and write research briefs and reports.
• Contribute regularly to Forum’s public policy blog with posts on financial issues and insights related to local governments and school districts.
• Design qualitative and quantitative data collection instruments.
• Conduct data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Prepare charts and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
• Contribute to editing and proofing of Forum publications.
• Clearly communicate each project’s purpose and objectives to members, potential funders, and other stakeholders.
• Cultivate/maintain contacts with potential funders, write grant proposals, develop project budgets. 
• Staff advisory and policy committees consisting of Forum Trustees and other stakeholders pertaining to local government finance projects.
• Apply writing, presentation and other communication skills to interact with Forum members and key policy audiences, including the media, elected officials, and government agency staffs.
• Represent the Forum in a professional manner as an attendee and presenter at community events, public meetings and hearings, and conferences. 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in a related field. Preferred fields include public policy, public administration, public finance, accounting, statistics. Substantive work experience may be substituted.
• 2–4 years of related experience; direct experience in local government/school district finance or public sector administration strongly preferred. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic research principles and research design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public finance issues related to southeast Wisconsin and local governments in general.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
• Knowledge of various analytic software, such as SPSS, Excel, and Microsoft Access
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and audiences.
• Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, and as a leader and manager. The Forum values and works hard to maintain a productive, respectful, and collegial staff culture. All positions require a positive, “can-do” demeanor.
• Commitment to the Forum’s mission as a reliable, objective, nonpartisan research organization. 

Compensation: Total compensation package in the $60,000 to $70,000 range, depending on
experience. Those who lack the preferred levels of professional and/or academic experience but who
otherwise can demonstrate excellent policy research/writing skills, a strong interest in local
government finance, and an ability to learn on the job, may be considered for the title of "Researcher"
with downgraded responsibilities at a lower compensation package ($45,000 to $50,000 range).


Available benefits include generous health and dental insurance package, employer-paid life/disability coverage, employer-paid parking, and a matching 401(k) program after vesting. 

The Public Policy Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter via e-mail to Rob Henken,

President, at rhenken@publicpolicyforum.org.

Program Associate (transportation) - New York, NY

Program Associate (Job #64007)
National Association of City Transportation Officials
New York, NY

Job at a GlanceJob Category Transportation Planning
Job Level Mid I (1-4 years)
Salary Range Open
AICP Certification Not Required

Job Description
Join the dynamic staff at the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). NACTO, a non-profit association that represents large cities on transportation issues of local and national importance, seeks a Program Associate with a degree in the field of city planning, sustainable transportation, architecture, urban design, or public policy. The Program Associate will liaise with a network of visionary transportation practitioners and leaders on pressing issues in the field, such as Vision Zero, bicycle infrastructure, public transit, technological advances such as e-hailing and self-driving vehicles, and local transportation policy. The Program Associate will also play a major role in developing and coordinating the leading national transportation conference, Designing Cities.

The desired candidate is self-motivated with an interest in working directly with city staff around the country on issues of sustainable transportation and major trends in urban planning, design, and policy. Excellent communication skills are a must, and the ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. Prior experience with major event planning is preferred. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, productive workplace.

Responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate NACTO network of city transportation officials
• Support working groups on issues such as Cities for Cycling, Vision Zero, green infrastructure, transportation technology, and more
• Conduct regular and ongoing outreach to city transportation staff
• Interview city staff about successful, game-changing, sustainable transportation projects and write case studies about cities implementing the Urban Bikeway Design Guide and Urban Street Design Guide
• Conduct research and interviews to contribute content to forthcoming street design guidance
• Major role in planning, developing, and executing the Designing Cities conference in Seattle, 2016 – NACTO’s annual conference, which attracts an audience of 650+ transportation leaders and practitioners from over 100 cities
• Assist NACTO’s Director of Policy & Special Projects with conference program development, identifying leading projects and topics from NACTO cities 
• Lead on speaker outreach and coordination, communicating with 100+ speakers, facilitating panel planning calls, and ensuring speakers are prepared
• Lead on attendee engagement, publicizing information and answering questions from conference participants
• Coordinate conference logistics before, during, and after the event, in partnership with a local event manager in Seattle
• Assist on-site in Seattle during the conference (September 26-29, 2016)
• Lead the development of NACTO’s public facing communications and outreach
• Write the monthly NACTO Newsletter with organizational news and member city project profiles; manage the organization’s social media
• Write press releases and website content; manage public facing communications; collect and post news and information regularly
• Manage a photo library of city transportation project photos
• Help to organize press events, workshops, and trainings in NACTO cities across the country (some travel may be involved)

Qualifications
• Graduate Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Urban Design, Transportation Systems, Architecture or Civil Engineering with a demonstrated interest in sustainable transportation.
• Relevant internship and work experience in sustainable transportation, urban development, and related fields.

Required Skills
• Outstanding communication skills, both spoken and written, including email and phone communication
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience planning major complex events; ability to effectively coordinate 100+ speakers
• Strong research and organizational skills
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Desired Skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)

Contact Information
Email hr@nacto.org
Website nacto.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/NACTO-Program-Associate-Jan-2016.pdf
Postal Address:

120 Park Avenue

23rd Floor
New York, NY 10017

Grant Specialist - Washington, DC

Grants Management Specialists: Workforce Development and Infrastructure
Appalachian Regional Commission
Washington, DC

ARC has two grants management specialist positions open in the Program Operations Division (POD):

• Workforce Development Specialist 
• Infrastructure Specialist

The positions provide staff support and technical assistance to a variety of stakeholder groups, including local governments, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other ARC partners. Staff leverage their existing experience and gain new expertise to further the Commission's goals by coordinating development activity within the Region and encouraging project activity to promote growth and development. 

Grants Management Specialist (Workforce Development) —Candidates should have experience in at least one or more of the following areas of specialization: Workforce development; instructional systems design; training design and delivery; higher education administration; youth leadership and development.

Grants Management Specialist (Infrastructure) —Candidates should have experience in at least one or more of the following areas of specialization: Physical infrastructure systems (water/wastewater); water resource management; local food systems; downtown/main street revitalization; rural brownfields.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbents will be responsible for managing a portfolio of ARC-funded projects, including planning and coordination, project and program development, grant application review, and general grants management duties. In addition, the incumbents will provide guidance to the Commission in their areas of expertise. The incumbents will help formulate ARC strategies, identify best practices, develop alliances or partnerships with other organizations, implement and monitor projects, and provide technical analysis to ensure consistency with ARC planning and program development requirements.

The incumbents will provide technical expertise to the Commission and the states and serve as a broker and advocate for programs that help implement ARC's strategic plan . As grants management specialists, the incumbents must be able to work collaboratively with communities and state representatives throughout various stages of project development. In this role, the incumbents will provide adequate monitoring and guidance and appropriate intervention to support the grantees' successful implementation of ARC-funded projects, both programmatically and financially. Other duties include making public presentations at meetings and conferences; traveling generally within the Appalachian Region; and assisting with continuous process improvement efforts within the Program Operations Division and the agency as a whole.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree in a program area related to the field of expertise is preferred.
• Examples for the Workforce Development Specialist position include: Workforce development, training development, public administration, instructional systems design, education, community college administration, or related program. 
• Examples for the Infrastructure Program Manager position include: Regional/urban planning, public administration, sustainable development, environmental science, or related program.
• A minimum of two years of specialized experience that has provided the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of this kind of work would include experience in community, economic, or workforce development, with an emphasis on rural areas and an appreciation for barriers in rural areas and an ability to creatively pursue solutions suited to low-income rural areas.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Prior to hire, the selectee must successfully complete a federal background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position:

• Experience in at least one of the areas of specialization listed above.
• Experience in grants management.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams and to manage multiple projects.

Salary and Benefits
ARC follows the General Schedule Salary Table of the federal government. ARC's NF-1101-11 is equivalent to the federal grade GS-11. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

These are not federal positions; however, if a federal employee is selected for one of the positions and transfers without a break in service of more than three calendar days, he/she is entitled to continue his/her retirement, life and health insurance benefits, and leave entitlements. A non-federal selectee will be offered a generous, comparable benefits package.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents.

• A complete and up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter that identifies which position you are applying for and describes your background and qualifications as they relate to the qualifications listed above for the particular position.

Application materials may be submitted by email, fax, or mail to:
Appalachian Regional Commission
Human Resources Office, Suite 700
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1068
Email: hr@arc.gov
Fax: 202.234.8599

Policy & Communications Specialist - Alexandria, VA

Policy & Communications Specialist
TESOL International Association

Alexandria, VA

TESOL International Association is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to provide programmatic support to the Public Policy and Communications Department. The position requires excellent writing skills and the ability to manage multiple demands while working collaboratively with staff. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong skills in workload organization, the ability to be flexible and work creatively as part of a team or individually, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing legislation and conducting research on policy issues impacting English language teaching at both in the US and internationally
• Developing written materials, including policy briefs, issue briefs, policy memos, articles, and advocacy tools and resources?
• Coordinating policy-related activities, including outreach efforts, programming, and TESOL’s annual Advocacy & Policy Summit
• Preparing and disseminating press releases and news-related content on TESOL’s website, news wire service, and social media outlets
• Managing and implementing various aspects of TESOL’s communications strategy, including coordination with other departments, and outreach to news media and other audiences

TESOL International Association offers a prime Alexandria, VA location conveniently located near the King Street metro station, competitive salaries and benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement, and the opportunity to work with a high-performing, dynamic group of colleagues in a friendly environment.

TESOL International Association is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. TESOL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in political science, international communications, or related field
• Three-five years of work experience and demonstrated success in government relations, public policy, communications, or related area that involved policy research
• Work experience in an association or other non-profit organization preferred.
• Exceptional communications skills, including professional writing, editing and verbal skills for a variety of external audiences.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of public policy and the issues impacting education
• Knowledge of international education and policy desired
• Strong technical experience, including working with a website content management system, email distribution system, and social media
• Media relations experience, including writing press releases and statements, building media lists, and collecting media mentions desired

Notes:
Additional Salary Information: Salary range in the upper $50,000s, commensurate with experience.

Urban Designer/Planner, Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Urban Designer/Planner
Studio Gang Architects - Chicago, IL

Studio Gang’s urbanism practice works to understand, contextualize, and respond to challenges faced by the systems and actors within our urban ecosystem: communities, cities, governments, and markets. Our practice blends authentic community engagement, a commitment to socio-economic justice, and deep planning and design expertise to make new solutions possible. Urban Designer/Planner:  The Urban Designer/Planner position is an opportunity to work on a wide range of urban planning and design projects. The position requires strong analytical, spatial, and graphic abilities as well as experience in urban design and land use planning projects. Applicants should possess strong research, writing, and communication skills and must be able to work well independently and within teams of multidisciplinary professionals. Must have proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and 3-D programs such as Rhino. The American Institute of Architects - 4 days ago - save job » View or apply to job

Project Associate, University of Chicago Crime Lab and Urban Education Lab - Chicago, IL

Who We Are

The University of Chicago Urban Education Lab seeks to improve our understanding of how to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged youth growing up in some of the most distressed urban neighborhoods in America and overseas. Our goal is to assemble a portfolio of rigorous experiments, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs), to generate new evidence about what works, for whom, and why, and to conduct benefit-cost analyses of different interventions to enable policymakers to prioritize resources for the combination of strategies that achieve the greatest social good per dollar spent. Urban Education Lab projects evaluate ways to improve outcomes for students, whether that is through student, teacher, or school-centered interventions. . In addition to carrying out RCTs and other research on education, the Urban Education Lab, since its inception, has also provided extensive pro bono technical assistance to government agencies in Chicago looking for rigorous data analysis and research support. The nature of our work as partners with city agencies requires adjusting to the pace of policymakers' work. This way of working is atypical for most research organizations, but gives us an unprecedented opportunity to partner with policymakers to help them maximize the positive impact of policies and programs that can improve lives. For more information about the University of Chicago Urban Education Lab, go to http://uel.uchicago.edu/.

Position Overview

The University of Chicago Urban Education Lab seeks a project associate to work on cutting-edge social policy research projects. This person will work closely with internal researchers as well as other public and private partners to evaluate programs focused on ensuring high quality educational opportunities for urban youth. The project associate will provide support on several Urban Education Lab projects that are in varying stages of implementation and evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include managing project deliverables and IRB, overseeing fieldwork, coordinating with all partner organizations, performing data analysis, preparing memos, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations targeting both policymakers and academic audiences.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Sociology or other relevant social science field required.

Experience

A minimum of one year of relevant research experience preferred (experience gained in school can be applied to the requirement).

Experience working with youth and/or in the education field preferred.

Experience managing datasets preferred.

Experience working on field experiments preferred.

Experience working with Stata or other statistical software packages preferred.

Competencies

Strong interest in social policy required.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail required.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills required.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required.
Knowledge and understanding of education research literature required.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member required.

How to apply

To apply, visit https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu and search for requisition 097019 and submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

Research Manager, University of Chicago Crime Lab and Urban Education Lab - Chicago, IL

Who We Are

The University of Chicago Urban Labs, launched in 2015, were established to create knowledge to address fundamental urban challenges, and to work with policy makers and practitioners to improve the human condition in cities worldwide. The Urban Labs seek to evaluate the most promising policies and programs across the domains of crime, education, energy & environment, health and poverty to generate gold-standard evidence about what works and why, and to support policy makers and practitioners to scale up programs and policies that can have a significant positive impact on human lives. The Urban Labs team rigorously evaluates promising policies and interventions to make them as informative as possible. Our goal is to assemble a portfolio of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to generate new evidence about what works, for whom, and why, and to conduct benefit-cost analyses of different interventions to enable policymakers to prioritize resources for the combination of strategies that achieve the greatest social good per dollar spent. For more information about the UChicago Urban Labs, go to http:urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/

Five Labs. One Approach.

UChicago Urban Labs:

• Use research and evidence to understand how cities can work better
• Test the most promising, cost-effective policies and programs
• Work with civic partners to implement and evaluate solutions in real time
• Scale solutions to cities around the country and the world

The Role

The UChicago Urban Labs is seeking a Research Manager to work on large-scale social policy experiments designed to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of poverty interventions. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with leading social policy researchers at the University of Chicago, as well as a team of administrative staff, other project managers, research analysts, and student research assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to study design and coordinates implementation options with program partners; manages subject selection and randomization process; travels to program sites to monitor and assess implementation
• Conducts and manages the data analysis process to ensure proper data collection to evaluate program progress and feasibility
• Oversees University of Chicago IRB procedures and maintains confidentiality of participant information; ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates
  • Builds and maintains strong relationships with research partners and all participating partners organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and other community groups
  • Works with PI and Grants Manager to develop budgets and coordinate all aspects of grant submission to federal and foundation funding agencies; manages progress reports, performance, or financial reporting as required by the granting agency; monitors anticipated and actual costs charged to project budgets, regularly communicates these to Grants Manager, to identify and prevent potential overruns
  • Develops and disseminates necessary project materials to research team and partner agencies
    • Generates tables and graphs for academic papers, reports and presentations; writes, proofreads and fact-checks academic papers, reports and presentations
    • Prepares project memos, summaries, presentations, and manuscripts targeting both policymakers, academic researchers and other stakeholders
    • May supervise other research staff
    • Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree economics, public policy, or a closely related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• A minimum two years related work experience required.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis to support the research design preferred.
• Previous experience working in a research organization or managing research projects preferred.
• Previous fieldwork experience preferred.

Competencies

• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment required.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders required.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to multitask and to prioritize activities to successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a simple and straightforward way for non-technical audiences required.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment required.
• Knowledge of urban policy, social policy, behavioral economics and research literature on income inequality preferred.

How to apply

To Apply:

Submit resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts to https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu , requisition 098388.

Program Coordinator, Eighteenth Street Development Corporation - Chicago, IL

Program Coordinator 

Program coordinators (PC) supports the program director by performing administrative duties related to planning, directing and coordinating both the City Programs and operational activities of the organization. They also provide community coordination between local organizations, residents and other administrative offices.

In order to excel in the job, a program coordinator must:

•   Have good problem solving skills, be resourceful, and take the initiative when needed
•   Have a good understanding and knowledge of the requirements of the City Programs offered by ESDC as well as the structure and functionality of the organization
•   Be able to work independently and organized in their work to ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner
•   Have excellent communication skills and be professional when dealing with all aspects of the programs offered
•   Excellent writing skills in English. Spanish is a plus.

The job duties of the Program Coordinator includes, but is not limited, to the following:

•   Support the Program Director by scheduling meetings, providing agenda and minutes, developing reports relevant to the city programs, implementation of policies
•   Greeting everyone who comes through the door in a professional and helpful manner
•   Promote ESDC’s City services to new and existing businesses
•   Develop a time-line for the annual cycle of calendar events
•   Prepares and update of voucher submissions
•   Prepare educational materials and documents for local businesses
•   Assist the program director with rolling out new programs
•   Maintain a systemic file system with program records
•   Manage the City of Chicago’s online reporting database
•   Maintain a record of working schedule for ED and other employees
•   Assist the program director in preparation of the Budget Revision
•  Participate in accreditation site visits and internal reviews


Please send email with resume to aesparza@eighteenthstreet.org

Regional Planner, San Joaquin Council of Governments - Stockton, CA

Regional Planner

 San Joaquin Council of Governments  Stockton, CA

---

~~JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

San Joaquin Council of Governments

Stockton, California

REGIONAL PLANNER

Salary $49,800 - $64,200 annually, DOQ

Description: The position includes working with Federal and State funding programs, monitoring capital transportation projects, and working on various regional transportation planning projects and programs. The position reports to a Senior Transportation Planner.

Qualifications: Must be very comfortable working with Excel spreadsheets, databases, and possess excellent mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interact effectively with the public and local officials and demonstrated knowledge of transportation planning and policy. The candidate must possess, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree (or be a candidate to graduate by June 2015) in urban planning, civil engineering, public administration or a related field.

Deadline for Submission: Open until filled. Apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and employment application (available on-line at sjcog.org) to Rebecca Calija – DN, Manager of Administrative Services, San Joaquin Council of Governments, 555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202. The San Joaquin Council of Governments is an at-will employer. EOE.

The San Joaquin Council of Governments is a federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization and a Transportation Authority responsible to deliver a sales tax funded transportation program. We also offer a very competitive benefits programs.

About San Joaquin Council of Governments:

The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) brings together mayors, city council members, and county supervisors to focus on issues, needs, and services that affect the San Joaquin region every day.

https://www.ziprecruiter.com/jobs/san-joaquin-council-of-governments-c2253f2c/regional-planner-06822647?mid=1671&source=customer-cpc-test20-nf-simplyhired&_zat=VVEo1n8AAAEAAB8sEOsAAAAY

Senior Planner, Latitude 33 - San Diego, CA

Senior Planner 

Latitude 33

May 4, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Community Development and Redevelopment

Location: 

San Diego, CA

Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering is an established land planning and civil engineering firm, providing comprehensive services that range from conceptual land planning to detailed engineering, grading and infrastructure design, as well as construction support to both the private and public sectors of the land development market. Our experience includes the planning and design of residential, educational facilities, hospitals, biotechnology, commercial, office, industrial, and mixed-use developments.  Planning and civil engineering are closely integrated for a comprehensive interdisciplinary team approach to a project’s design.

Latitude 33 currently is seeking candidates for the following position:

SENIOR PLANNER

We are currently seeking a senior planner to work full time for Latitude 33 Planning and Engineering. Candidate should have bachelor’s degree in either urban planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture, architecture, public policy and/or a related degree. A master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Five+ years of experience.
• Experience in writing and reviewing land use documents.
• Well versed in the entitlement of large projects.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• In-depth knowledge of land use planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with large, complex projects through the entitlement process.
• Manage teams of consultants.
• Coordinate with Agency staff.
• Prepare draft Findings.
• Conduct field visits.
• Advise citizens and developers during the application process to ensure compliance with jurisdictional regulations.
• Prepare and present projects to Community Planning groups, Planning Commission and City Council.
• Conduct business development.
• Prepare work proposals and scopes of work.
• Assist with project budgets.

Latitude 33 offers a full benefit package including medical and dental insurance, Life andLTDinsurance, 4 ½ day workweek, 401k matching and a Profit Sharing Plan.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a cover letter and your resume to Lat33jobs@latitude33.com.

Senior Associate, Research and Digital Media Urban Land Institute - Washington, D.C.

Senior Associate, Research and Digital Media

Urban Land Institute

April 28, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Housing

Real Estate Development

Other topics not covered above

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Washington, DC

Senior Associate, Research and Digital Media

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

Established in 2007 with a gift from longtime ULI member and former ULI chairman J. Ronald Terwilliger, the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing focuses on a broad range of housing issues, with an emphasis on expanding housing affordability to the full spectrum of buyers and renters in communities across the country. The center engages in a multifaceted program of work that includes research, publications, convenings, awards, and technical assistance. The center integrates ULI’s many housing efforts into a coherent program of work that furthers the development of mixed-income, mixed-use communities and the full spectrum of housing affordable to all—a critical aspect of the organization’s core mission of the “responsible use of land.” For more information on the Terwilliger Center for Housing, please visit http://uli.org/research/centers-initiatives/terwilliger-center-for-housing/. For more information on ULI, please visit www.uli.org.

The Senior Associate Role
Reporting to the Vice President, Housing the Senior Associate will assist in the Web portal management, event planning and coordination, awards program support and research and writing for the Terwilliger Center’s program of work.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for urban planning or comparable field, possess demonstrated excellence in writing and editing for a variety of platforms and experience in website management and updates.

The Senior Associate’s overall responsibility will include writing, program management, event coordination and relationship management. This includes updating the “How Housing Matters” Web portal and writing clear and actionable research for nonacademic audiences, assist with program development and execution coordination for the Center’s annual conference as well as for additional workshops, forums, and meetings. Additional responsibilities require the Senior Associate to coordinate with other departments, and effectively manage the application, marketing, and award processes for the Center’s annual housing awards program in addition to conducting research and writing, as needed, in support of the Center’s program of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in urban planning, public administration, urban policy, sociology, economics or comparable fields. 3 to 5 years of overall related experience, graduate education may substitute for experience.
• General knowledge of and passion for housing policy, urban planning or residential real estate development.
• Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing for research reports, newsletters and online publications.
• Experience in website management and updates, preferably using the WordPress platform. Knowledge of information visualization tools preferred.
• Experience in meeting planning and awards programs preferred.
• Professional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to work with content partners, editorial advisors, internal and external ULI constituencies.
• Ability to initiate tasks and assume responsibility, and to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with a high-volume of work. Ability to prioritize tasks, to handle multiple tasks concurrently and completely, with responsible follow-through.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point).

To apply, please submit your letter of interest and resume to jobs@uli.org, subject line “Senior Associate, Research and Digital Media” For a full job description, please visit www.uli.org/about-uli/career-opportunities. No phone calls, please.  EOE/m/f/d/v

Planner (Assistant, Associate or Senior DOQ), Metropolitan Planning Group - Mountain View, CA

Planner (Assistant, Associate or Senior DOQ)

Metropolitan Planning Group

April 23, 2015

Location: 

Mountain View, CA

M-Group exists to bring innovative and effective planning solutions to Bay Area cities. Since the creation of the firm in 2006, we have brought high-caliber planning services to over 40 Bay Area communities. M-Group’s planners have extensive experience working on large, complex and high-profile projects and our staff brings together a range of accomplishments and a wealth of real-world experiences. Visit us at http://www.m-group.us to learn more.

M-Group is looking to hire a well-qualified planner either in a part-time or full-time capacity. The candidates must have CEQA experience and experience working for a California municipal government, including policy planning, current planning, public counter and development review experience. The position may be located in any one of M-Group’s offices in Mountain View, Santa Rosa or Hayward.Job Criteria: Position is full time (40 hours/week) or part-time (minimally 20 to 30 hours/week). 

Responsibilities may include: 

• Consulting planning work at various City planning departments, including; review of development approval projects, plan-checks, permit processing, counter work, report-writing, public presentations. 
• Long-range planning work, policy planning, and business development efforts. 
• Evening meetings (Planning Commission / City Council).

Applicants must have/demonstrate: 

• An undergraduate degree in Urban Planning or related field. Master’s degree in planning or design field is preferred. 
• Assistant level requires a minimum of 1 year prior experience working for a local government planning department, preferably with a City jurisdiction, with at least 3 years at the Associate Planner level and 5 years at the Senior level. A Master’s degree may substitute for one of the required years of experience.
• Solid CEQA knowledge and experience. 
• The ability to work independently and also contribute as a team player. 
• Strong writing, presentation, and public speaking skills. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines. 
• AICP certification highly desirable.

Outstanding Benefits Including: 

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life 
• 401K Profit Sharing & Defined Benefit Retirement Plan 
• Vacation & Sick Pay 
• 12 Paid Holidays

How to Apply: Applicants must specify the level, classification (full or part time) and office location they are applying for.

Go to http://bit.ly/mgroupjobs and apply per instructions.