COORDINATOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I, City of Chicago

Who: City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development

What: Under direction, the Coordinator of Economic Development works with business and industrial communities in obtaining resources and assistance needed to expand, retain, or relocate their operations in the City of Chicago; and performs related duties are required

Responsibilities:

• Researches industry trends and development opportunities and recommends programs and incentives to ensure business and industries have the resources they need to remain viable and competitive in future markets
• Oversees the conduct of land use studies identifying business opportunities with the greatest economic development impact for designated areas
• Evaluates moderate to large scale complex development proposals submitted by prospective developers for feasibility, incentive requests, and compliance with City development goals
• Prepares and presents development recommendations to the Community Development Commission and City Council for review and approval
• Informs businesses of incentives to expand, modernize, or relocate their operations in the City
• Negotiates redevelopment agreements with business owners and developers, informing them of applicable incentives to expand operations
• Provides technical assistance to local businesses and industrial councils in developing long range work plans, identifying funding opportunities and acquiring land for proposed development or expansion projects
• Serves as liaison with business and industrial communities to coordinate applicable services from operating departments and public and private agencies
• May provide oversight to lower-level positions engaged in assisting businesses, as required
• Attends community meetings to explain proposed projects and incentive program and responds to community concerns regarding projects effect on infrastructure, community residents, and the delivery of City services

Qualifications: 

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a directly related field, plus four years of work experience in economic development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Apply here.

Director of Programs, Delta Institute

Who: Delta Institute

What: A Director provides strategic, technical, programmatic and analytical leadership for Delta’s programs team. A Director provides leadership and mentorship to their team and is accountable for all activities and processes for their functional area. A Director provides oversight and management to initiative Leads and all functional hive staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, on-time, and on-budget work scopes. A Director stewards the implementation of the strategic plan, and works closely with the CEO to create, implement, and iterate effective strategies to meet the goals of the organization. 

Responsibilities:

Program Development and Implementation

• Develop and lead the strategy for one or more the program areas of Delta Institutes Strategic and Implementation Plans
• Develop business plans to support the operations for the implementation team
• Lead, direct and advise implementation team on programmatic initiatives, deliverables, budget and development
• Identify development opportunities to advance innovative new programs and services to achieve Delta’s mission
• Conceptualize and develop proposals and engage team members in proposal development
• Manage multiple projects as necessary to ensure high quality deliverables and on time and on budget completion
• Work closely with Program Leads to develop work plans with tasks, timeframes, milestones, resources, and dependencies
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team
• Keep informed of key policies and environmental, economic and social conditions that affect the organization. Understand near-term and long-range plans and determine how to best be positioned to achieve the mission

Financial Management

• Understand Delta’s strategic areas and identify revenue sources to drive the vision
• Plan, develop and accomplish budgets for programmatic work
• Oversee efficient allocation of resources in conjunction with other team members
• Communicate financial status and obligations of projects to CEO and management team

Staff Management

• Inspire, motivate and guide others toward goal accomplishments. Encourage and facilitate cooperation within the organization and with stakeholder groups
• Support an inclusive environment where diversity and innovation are valued and embrace a culture of continuous learning
• Mentor staff and model productive working relationships

Relationship Management

• Grow and maintain key professional affiliations in support of organizational and professional development goals
• Leverage talents and networks of board members and key stakeholders to build organizational support and growth
• Communicate and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field with Master’s degree desirable or equivalent experience;
• At least 10 years of management experience
• Strong record of accomplishment as an effective manager and a skillful, innovative leader capable of delivering results
• Deep knowledge of environmental and economic development
• Strong demonstrated fundraising experience and/or earned income generation with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including government, foundations, corporate sponsors, and practitioner groups
• Ability to create and nurture a culture of continuous learning, personal accountability, creative problem solving, and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire high performing staff teams, boards and committees, and partners
• Knowledge of and a base of relationships with key stakeholders in the Great Lakes region
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with demonstrated passion for Delta’s mission and commitment to working collaboratively with a leadership team
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and manage work in sometimes ambiguous situations

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Construction Initiatives Program Coordinator, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Who: Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

What:

This is a grant-funded position with possibility of renewal up to three years. Qualified candidates will coordinate all activities of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership’s (The Partnership) construction sector initiatives. Coordinators will help execute The Partnership’s key strategies of:

        • Improving equity in the construction industry by increasing the number of historically underrepresented individuals entering apprenticeships and other skilled trade occupations;

        • Raising the profile of sustainable long-term career pathways in construction; and

        • Supporting employers in playing an integral role in the system of building and sustaining talent.

The Program Coordinator(s) help manage a coordinated regional workforce initiative with up to 20 subgrantees. This includes all work and contracts for the operation of ConstructionWorks, a public-private partnership funded by the Illinois Tollway. The coordinators will effectively manage relationships with Affiliate Partners and communicate all contract activities and outcomes both internally and externally, including regular reporting to the CTA, the Illinois Tollway, and additional funders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the administration of The Partnership’s strategy for investing in construction training, work- based learning/apprenticeships, and other projects that foster workforce development in the construction sector in the Chicagoland region.
• Supports strategies that create a strong construction workforce pipeline, particularly with groups underrepresented in the industry.
• Promotes innovative strategies that improve job quality and career advancement for the entry level and incumbent construction workforce.
• Coordinates efforts among all subgrantees and affiliate partners on full range of activities, including community engagement and recruitment; pre-apprenticeship training; placement and retention services; job development; technical assistance; policy and strategic planning; and engagement of regional employers, unions, and government and community stakeholders.
• Provides leadership, oversight, and technical assistance to subgrantees.
• Manages contract deliverables and invoicing, enacts reporting procedures, and troubleshoots any issues that arise.
• Supports staffing of construction industry advisory committees, composed of construction businesses and industry groups, organized labor, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with other Partnership teams including Fiscal, Programs, Compliance, Communications, Business Relations and Economic Development and Policy.
• Manages program outcomes against goals and communicates expectations and outcomes with subcontractors and funders.

Qualifications:

• Must have working understanding of the construction sector, including skilled trades occupations, regional employer landscape, regional labor unions and industry organizations, and regional construction buyers.
• Must possess strong understanding of workforce development practices and programming, regional community college systems, union apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs and sector- based workforce development initiatives.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree supplemented by two (2) years of full-time professional paid work experience in program management, workforce development, construction, and/or other federally/state funded grant programs OR six (6) years of equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education; and
• Two (2) years of full-time paid professional work experience with quantitative analysis, strategic planning, working with senior officials in the private or public sector, facilitating meetings, making presentations, and managing projects is preferred; and
• Ability to travel throughout the region, state and nationally, for events, conferences, and meetings, if necessary.
  

Apply here.

College Recruiter, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (UIC)

Title: College Recruiter

Department: College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs Category: Academic Professional

Location: Chicago

Close Date: August 20, 2021

Description: The UIC College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) invites applications for the position of College Recruiter. CUPPA provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Public Policy, Urban Studies, Public Administration, and Urban Planning and Policy to a student body numbering over 500. Located in Chicago’s West Loop, UIC boasts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Working as part of a team in the College’s Office of Academic Affairs, the College Recruiter is responsible for increasing the quantity and quality of applications to, and increasing the enrollment in, each of UIC CUPPA’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The College Recruiter’s duties include leading the development and continuous improvement of college recruitment marketing materials and messaging, representing the college at on- and off-campus recruitment events, and serving as the liaison to campus recruiting initiatives at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Duties:

• Support the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in developing and executing a recruiting and marketing strategy for the college’s programs that includes social media, virtual, and in-person strategies. This recruitment strategy will attract top students and ensure that each incoming class meets the size, quality, diversity and financial goals established by the school.

• Work with college and department staff to develop and maintain high quality marketing materials and recruitment presentations that communicate the strengths of the college’s degree programs to prospective students, parents, and others. Develop and maintain an innovative social media presence for the college in support of student recruitment.

• Lead the development of college-specific recruitment programming including open houses, information sessions, and webinars. Represent CUPPA at on- and off-campus student recruitment events and programs. Work with departmental and college staff and UIC’s recruitment team to set targets and develop an annual calendar for recruitment activities.

• Serve as an information resource for and respond to inquiries from prospective students through various mediums (e.g., individual appointments, telephone, email and social networking).

• Actively participate in special event and program planning and implementation.

• Represent CUPPA on various college- and campus-wide recruitment committees and initiatives.

• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes

and enhancements.

• Supervise, train, and support student workers and alumni volunteers, as necessary.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in urban planning, public administration, public policy, higher education, or closely related field preferred.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in student counseling, admissions, and/or UIC undergraduate or graduate campus involvement or leadership.

• Demonstrated experience with developing and managing social media and electronic mass communication campaigns.

• Demonstrated knowledge and sensitivity to working with diverse populations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with public service curricula and students preferred.

• Working knowledge of SLATE preferred.

All application materials must be submitted via HireTouch. For fullest consideration, candidates must submit a resume, a cover letter detailing interest in and qualifications for the position, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Please submit by August 20, 2021, to: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=149413 The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

Strategic Planner, Chicago Transit Authority

Who: Chicago Transit Authority

What: Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, bus and rail system improvements, transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies, and transit-focused research regarding customer demographics, travel behavior, and preferences. Assists in all areas of Strategic Planning for the CTA.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of long-range system modernization, enhancement and expansion projects.  
  • Performs analysis and reporting on various Planning projects.
  • Coordinates with various CTA departments and staff, outside consulting services, and other governmental agencies.
  • Synthesizes industry knowledge and research findings to support applications in initiatives such as corridor studies, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), rail capital projects, streetscape initiatives, Transit Oriented Development studies, and urban design.
  • Assists in the development of transit funding strategies, including Federal and state grant opportunities, and other innovative financing projects.
  • Represents the CTA in meetings with other government agencies.
  • Assists in public outreach efforts and stakeholder coordination to support project goals.
• Assists in the management of major capital project planning  studies, collection of data relevant to transit planning, and analysis of ridership and demographic data. 
  • Assists with review of consultant deliverables and contract management activities.
  • Assists in collection of survey data and providing reports and summaries to distribute results of survey and other data analyses.
  • Monitors and reports on project progress to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope and budget.
  • Prepares project reports for management review.
• Performs various ad hoc policy analysis and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

•             Working knowledge of the principles and concepts of transit planning fundamentals.Working knowledge of the data and information sources relevant to transportation planning.

•             Working knowledge in interpreting architectural/engineering drawings of project plans.

•             Working knowledge of the methods of effective design and delivery of presentations.

•             Working knowledge of project management principles and practices.

•             Working knowledge of the practices and principles in economic development and land-use planning preferred.

•             Working knowledge of the practices and principles in market research survey design and analysis preferred.

•             Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to area

of work.

•             General knowledge of the use and familiarity with visualization, service planning, ridership, and online survey tools.

•             General knowledge and understanding of statistics. Academic/professional familiarity with statistical models/methods (inferential statistics) and intermediate SQL skills preferred. 

•             Strong analytic and quantitative skills. 

•             Strong oral and written communication skills.

•             Strong research, organization, and analytical skills.

•             Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.

•             Intermediate GIS skills including understanding of geodatabases and experience working with large publicly available data sets preferred.

•             Intermediate skills in graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator preferred.

•             Ability to work and produce finished work products within a short-time frame.

•             Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Authority personnel, advisory committees, and community groups involved in the planning process.

•             Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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Manager, Data and Research, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Who: YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

What: The Manager, Research and Evaluation is responsible for the development, planning, and production of policy reports and research briefs, including the annual Illinois KIDS COUNT data book, that focus on understanding women’s, children’s, and families’ needs across multiple and intersecting axes of difference. The Manager, Research and Evaluation will design and manage internal- and external-facing research projects; update the KIDS COUNT Data Center; support YWCA Metropolitan Chicago teams in maintaining logic models, reporting, and evaluation protocols; and present research findings and best practices to internal and external audiences. The Manager will help the organization achieve its objectives of data-driven policy advocacy and services that enable inclusive marketplace transformation.

Responsibilities:

Research Design and Implementation: Collect, track and analyze relevant data from national organizations, federal agencies, state agencies, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, and other sources to evaluate trends regarding the well-being of women, families, and children. Responsible for staying up-to-date on external research relevant to YWCA’s work, working with VP, Policy, Research, & Evaluation to identify opportunities for collaboration and innovative research projects. Analyze data and research reports with special attention to demographics, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, location, and other axes of identity. Disaggregate data as needed to understand trends and policies’ effects across these identities. Produce compelling and clear data visualizations and analyses for internal and external audiences as needed, using R, Tableau, and/or ArcGIS. Collaborate with the VP, Policy, Research, & Evaluation, and other YWCA teams to develop topic, argument, and plan for annual KIDS COUNT report production. Implement plan for producing KIDS COUNT report, regularly updating Strategic Engagement team on progress. (40%)

Strategic Communications: Develop and deliver in-person and virtual presentations to share research findings with internal and external audiences, including YWCA teams, partner organizations, coalitions, and policymakers. Tailor presentations to address specific concerns of audience. Produces and shares data resources and data visualizations to other YWCA teams and partners as needed. Write policy briefs, research reports, and blog posts presenting findings from these data analyses, explaining the importance of understanding this information for driving meaningful public policy change. Write concise, clear, and compelling narratives that explain research findings to non-expert and expert audiences alike. Serve as the staff liaison to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s national KIDS COUNT project. Represent YWCA in media (print, TV, radio, etc.) around publication of national and state KIDS COUNT reports. (30%)

Data Management: Update the KIDS COUNT Data Center regularly. Support education about database management and research best practices across YWCA, aiding in the maintenance of logic models and regular research and evaluation updates across the organization. (15%)

Organizational Data Analytics: Collaborate with the VP, Policy, Research, & Evaluation to design annual report for YWCA, as well as annual reports for YWCA service areas. Support review of internal and external data (qualitative and quantitative) to evaluate YWCA’s services’ effects on individuals, communities, and the marketplace. Contribute knowledge about data disaggregation best practices, as well as key systemic and policy contributors to inequities, to reporting and grant proposal development for Policy, Research, & Evaluation team and YWCA teams more broadly. (15%)

Qualifications:

Familiarity with US Census Bureau American Community Survey data and US Census Bureau Public Use Microdata Sample data. Experience using R, SPSS, STATA, Tableau, or other statistical analysis/data visualization software. A minimum of three to five years relevant work experience.

 

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a candidate who demonstrates proficiency or an ability to develop the following core competencies:

 

Accountability: Effectively manages own work, and work of teams when relevant, ensuring delivery of high-quality work

 

Collaboration: Helps colleagues as needed, views responsibilities as shared

 

Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening

 

Expertise in Area of Focus: Has skills and expertise in area of technical or functional expertise

 

Adaptability: Adapts and responds to change effectively; proactively seeks opportunities to be supportive of change

 

Critical Thinking: Consistently identifies, gathers, and applies relevant information to work

 

Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrates the values of diversity and inclusion; fosters environments that facilitate more diverse and inclusive spaces

 

Customer-Service Orientation: Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize impact

 

Initiative: Proactively seeks opportunities to develop self and serve the organization

 

Mission Driven: Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as a whole

 

Curiosity and Learning Orientation: Demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn; seeks to understand what is/isn't working and how to improve

 

Growth Mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required

 

Professionalism: Acts with a commitment to professionalism and models professionalism in interactions with staff, families, and other stakeholders

 

Workload Management: Breaks down a work task/project into process steps and executes them effectively, adjusting course as needed

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Planner, Village of North Aurora

Who: Village of North Aurora

What: The Village of North Aurora, Illinois (est. population 18,500) located in Kane County is seeking qualified applicants for the newly created, full-time position of Planner in the Community Development Department, reporting to the Community and Economic Development Director.

Responsibilities:

The Village is seeking a motivated Planner who would be responsible for reviewing building permits requiring zoning review, responding to inquiries regarding land-uses determinations, assist with reviewing and updating the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, assisting with the analysis and coordination of TIF requests, preparing and processing special use and variance petitions, preparing materials for Plan Commission and Village Board meetings, assisting with the preparation of text amendments to the zoning code and working with the Village development team. The position will be required to attend monthly Plan Commission meetings and may be required to attend other Village meetings as well.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented, organized and able to multi-task, possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and work professionally with developers, Department Heads, staff, elected and appointed officials and citizens of the community.  A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field is required. A Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration or related field is preferred.  A minimum of two (2) years of related experience is required, four (4) years of related experience preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and interpret maps, use GIS systems, read and interpret complex zoning codes, annexation agreements and other planning documents.

Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with three (3) professional references by August 31, 2021 to the Village of North Aurora, Attn: Human Resources, at 25 E. State Street, North Aurora, IL 60542 or via email at hr@northaurora.org. Additional information about the Village of North Aurora can be found at the Village’s website at www.northaurora.org

FEB Program Director, General Services Administration

Who: General Services Adminsitration

What: As a FEB Program Director, the incumbent will implement Federal initiatives and policies, while providing targeted training programs, employee development, shared resources, and local community outreach and participation.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates, plans, organizes, surveys and conducts analyses and studies of policy issues in the Federal community. Determines area for improvement and develops methods to improve the accuracy, adequacy and timeliness of information and systems in place for disseminating information about government-wide programs and workforce issues to senior Federal managers.
• Drafts study plans, gathers data, analyzes data, identifies problem areas, and develops and presents alternatives and recommendations based on study findings to the FEB Policy Committee. Consolidates and prepares final written reports for the FEB as needed and meets with management officials to advise on the practical and effective implementations of recommended changes.
• Coordinates, plans, and implements all FEB activities associated with emergency planning, preparedness and response. Maintains on demand readiness to initiate the Everbridge emergency communications system (or other appropriate system) as required by OPM. Participates in related computer based emergency training, as required, and participates in available emergency preparedness classes in order to stay up-to-date.
• Provides leadership and oversight for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) through the FEB organized Local Federal Coordinating Committee (LFCC) and Outreach Coordinator (OC) which has the overall responsibility of conducting the CFC.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

Apply here.

Community Development Director, Village of Brookfield

Who: Village of Brookfield

What: The Village is seeking an innovative, visionary leader with proven experience who will challenge processes to ensure smart growth, to serve as its next Community Development Director.

Responsibilities:

The Community Development Director will play an integral role in advancing the economic development goals of the Brookfield community. This senior management team position reports to the Village Manager and is responsible for the overall vision and direction of the Community Development department, and its divisions of Planning, Building, and Economic Development.  The Director will manage the Village’s Tax Increment Financing districts and will be involved in implementing the goals contained in the recently updated Comprehensive Plan. 

The successful candidate will be a collaborative professional with the ability to anticipate challenges in advance; a relationship builder who works well in a team environment and is comfortable working across all areas of the organization and the community; has the ability to establish credibility and trust skillfully and quickly among stakeholders; embrace the Village’s efforts to provide exceptional customer service for both internal and external customers; and is capable of overseeing multiple project and effectively translate direction clearly and concisely when delegating to others.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or related field is required.  A Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field of study is preferred along with demonstrated experience in managing high-profile municipal projects. Municipal government experience should include at least five years in a management capacity.

Apply here.

Planning Liaison, Will County Governmental League

Who: Will County Governmental League

What: The Will County Governmental League (WCGL), one of the metropolitan Chicago regional Councils of Government (COGs), is seeking applications for the position of Planning Liaison. The WCGL represents 33 communities across Will and Grundy Counties. This entry level, full-time position will be engaged in the WCGL’s Transportation and Member programs. A successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in managing the WCGL Surface Transportation Program (STP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and running training opportunities. Managing the STP program includes supervising the preparation and processing of League members applications for federal funding, recommending priorities for various federally funded projects, and maintaining records on STP funds allocated to and expended by the League through active program management

Responsibilities: The WCGL is also responsible for the programming of all federal and state funded transportation projects in the regions’ Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The Planning Liaison will assist in program management for projects across all of Will County in the TIP. In order to ensure accuracy in the TIP, the position will regularly coordinate with various regional organizations such as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position serves as staff for the WCGL Transportation Committee by preparing meeting agendas, minutes, and meeting packets.

The Planning Liaison provides technical assistance in obtaining and administering federal and state transportation funds. Maintaining proper interactions with municipalities and elected officials to understand local transportation priorities and concerns is a must. This position regularly represents these viewpoints and priorities in regional, state, and national forums. In addition, this position will assist with WCGL sponsored events and all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. 

Qualifications: A degree in planning, public administration, political science, or related field required. Knowledge of regional transportation and planning related issues is desired, and local knowledge is helpful. A successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills for interactions with elected officials and the business community, as well as strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task. Regional travel required. 

Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to transportation@wcgl.org. This position is available immediately and open until filled. Applications will begin to be reviewed on July 20, 2021.

Project Manager, Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH)

Who: Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH)

What: POAH is seeking a Chicago-based Project Manager to join its Real Estate Development team. With the oversight and support of one of POAH’s senior development team members, project managers oversee two or more developments simultaneously, participating in project ‘life’ from acquisition to completion of construction and lease-up, including financial analysis, design and construction, and transfer of the completed project to the property management function.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying project opportunities and defining project scope.
• Determining financial feasibility in consultation with other team members.
• Assembling a team of professionals including architect, engineer, real estate broker, lawyer and contractor, and coordinating their work with other team members, including colleagues and client staff.
• Working with a team of consultants and community stakeholders on master planning, design, and permitting.
• Collaborating with and presenting to community stakeholders including residents, neighbors, public agencies and other groups
• Establishing and managing the project budget to achieve projected financial objectives, tracking costs, analyzing and resolving budget shortfalls.
• Monitoring design and construction in the context of local building codes, efficiency, and the principles of sound property management.

Qualifications:

• Candidates for this position should possess at least 1-3 years of relevant experience and knowledge in some or all of the following areas:
• Housing and community development, especially affordable housing and the regulations and financing applicable to the industry
• Conceiving of projects and promoting them to diverse audiences, including community-based and tenant organizations.
• Experience in the area of mixed income, mixed use development, and master planning
• Structuring, negotiating and bringing deals to closure
• Public and private financing and transaction structuring.
• Design and construction management, including multi-family construction and rehab
• Establishing, monitoring, and achieving projected development budgets
• Regulatory issues related to real estate development work
• Experience working in Ohio is a plus.

Apply here.

GIS Mapper, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

Who: Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

What: They currently seek a Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapper in our Chicago office to develop and maintain redistricting databases for the implementation of MALDEF’s redistricting program. The GIS Mapper is responsible for gathering demographic, registration, and election data and inputting those data into Maptitude for Redistricting software.

Responsibilities: The GIS Mapper assists with redistricting plan development by preparing materials for meetings, presentations, and public hearings; by providing redistricting technical assistance to MALDEF Redistricting Outreach Coordinators, MALDEF attorneys, and/or community members; and by assisting the technical map submission process. In collaboration with the National Redistricting Coordinator and MALDEF GIS Mappers across the country, the Chicago GIS Mapper maintains GIS systems and redistricting databases preparing data to be used in Maptitude for Redistricting including Census and election data in designated jurisdictions of interest. Working at the direction of the National Redistricting Coordinator, the GIS Mapper develops redistricting data and maps, producing analysis and providing technical assistance to the community. If COVID19 pandemic conditions allow, may assist in redistricting training sessions across the nation either remotely or in-person. In collaboration with redistricting staff, drafts and catalogues community education materials, MALDEF redistricting plans, and analyzes and catalogs other redistricting plans. Works with Manager of Information Technology & Office Services to provide computer support for relevant redistricting program equipment.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required. Must have exceptional computer skills, particularly in the Windows environment and MS Excel. Must be proficient in GIS programs; Maptitude preferred; ESRI ArcGIS at minimum. Knowledgeable of database software, such as MS Access, SPSS, or R is required. Must be able to work with large and complicated datasets including importing delimited or fixed field data files into database and GIS software and data clean up of different data sources of differing file types. (For example, converting and merging XLS and PDF data to CSV or DBF files.) The successful candidate must be able to speak Spanish with a high level of fluency, and equal proficiency in written Spanish is desirable. Must have exceptional computer maintenance skills.

Apply by sending cover letter and resume and 3 to 5 page writing sample by email to jobs@maldef.org. For ease of processing please title your email as follows: Your Name – CHI GIS Mapper. Attachments should be in .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt or .pdf format. Incomplete applications will not be considered.