Description: This position will assist with the neighborhood engagement initiatives that aim to increase community involvement in ward processes. They will streamline coordination and communication of events that the ward office hosts, and staff events that the ward office is invited to participate in. The role will also include processing constituent service requests.
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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Community Engagement Director - Alderperson Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward, City of Chicago
Description: This position will engage and report on mutual aid and non profit efforts in the immigrant/refugee/asylee space to understand their operations, gaps and needs to ensure that their experiences are included to inform government agency improvements and larger policy creation. They will organize existing resources and create communication networks for knowledge exchange across efforts in this space. They will work alongside the Deputy Mayor of Immigration and Committee Policy Director to coordinate meetings and spearhead initiatives that aim to increase community involvement/engagement.
Find out more and apply here.
Chief of Staff - Alderperson Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward, City of Chicago
Description: This position leads the development and implementation of Alderperson Vasquez’s vision for the ward including constituent services strategies and community engagement (Participatory Budgeting, etc.). This individual will manage and direct activities of staff; coordinate activities of the Ward Office with committee offices, the public, and the media; maintain official records; and act as the office’s principal liaison. They are available to work frequent nights and weekends, maintain a flexible schedule for community events and report directly to Alderperson Vasquez.
Find out more and apply here.
Planner 1 - Peoria County Planning and Zoning
Summary
Land Use team member responsible for daily development issues of the department, specifically the implementation and enforcement of several County Ordinances. Includes preparation of staff reports to Zoning Board of Appeals, commercial permitting process, tract survey approval and processing of erosion control permits.
Experience level: Entry (0-1 year)
Specialty: Land Use and Development Regulations and Zoning
Salary Range: $21.80-$32.70
Code Enforcement Inspector (Community Development) - City of Schaumburg
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is considered a civil enforcement officer responsible for the effective enforcement of community maintenance standards, performing inspections and services necessary for effective enforcement in residential, commercial, and industrial properties and businesses as required under Village codes and ordinances. Position requires self-discipline, accurate scheduling, spontaneous problem resolution, excellent verbal and written communication skills, provision of expert testimony in courts of law, and working autonomously. Decisions made by the inspector have a significant impact on the economic conditions of businesses and property and livelihood of residents.
Required to perform inspections and/or duties as designated, beyond the normal work day or work week including working Saturdays once every five weeks or as needed based on departmental need. The ideal candidate will need to effectively communicate to a full range of people, be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals, and shift gears comfortably. We are looking to add a team member capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects with thoroughness and accuracy. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
STARTING PAY RATE: $30.41 - $34.00 per hour based on a 40-hour workweek. Salary dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $30.41 - $44.75. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement available on our website.
Apply here.
Planner III - Land Use & Development SVCS (Planning and Development) - Memphis and Shelby County
Summary
Works under general supervision of the Deputy Administrator of the Land Use and Development Services department to manage land use and zoning applications of greatest complexity made to the Division of Planning and Development, and support section-level management.
Department: Planning and Development
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $4,553.58 Monthly Min - $7,342.58 Monthly Max
Status: Open
Find out more and apply here.
Associate, Legislative Aide - Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, Alderman Daniel La Spata
Summary
This role is written for an early career communications or administrative professional to be hired under the “Legislative Aide” job title within the City Council of the City of Chicago. This role will serve under Alderman Daniel La Spata, Chair of the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, with the purpose of completing routine ordinances for passage with the relevant City Departments; completing pending passage letters for sign installation with Alders and relevant City Departments; supporting Committee functions at meetings, including managing public comment; and, maintaining Committee
communications, including any potential websites and social media accounts.
communications, including any potential websites and social media accounts.
Average Salary: $65,000
Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Iris Postma (irispostma@the1stward.com) and Nicholas Zettel (nicholaszettel@the1stward.com) by end of business, Monday, June 12, 2023.
Transportation Planner 1, Legislative Aide - Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, Alderman Daniel La Spata
Summary
This role is written for an early career urban planner, transportation planner, or mobility activist to be hired under the “Legislative Aide” job title within the City Council of the City of Chicago. This role will serve under Alderman Daniel La Spata, Chair of the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, with the purpose of conducting independent planning analyses, community engagement, communications, Committee administrative support functions, Freedom of Information Act functions, and engagement with City Departments for the advancement of transportation and mobility
policy.
policy.
Average Salary: $75,000
Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest to Iris Postma (irispostma@the1stward.com) and Nicholas Zettel (nicholaszettel@the1stward.com) by end of business, Monday, June 12, 2023.
Performance Analyst - Office of Inspector General, City of Chicago
Summary
Audit & Program Review (APR) conducts independent, objective analyses and evaluations of City programs and operations, issues public reports of findings, and makes recommendations to strengthen and improve the delivery of City services. Specifically, this section conducts independent and professional performance audits following generally accepted government auditing standards of the federal Government Accountability Office (The Yellow Book). The work of APR serves as a resource for the City Council, policymakers, civic and advocacy organizations, journalists, and the public.
Under the guidance of a Chief Performance Analyst, this position conducts performance audits to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, equity, economy, and integrity of City programs.
Senior Planner - Village of Gurnee, IL Community Development Department
Summary:
The Village of Gurnee (Pop. 30,682) is seeking an experienced candidate, team-player, and motivated individual who is ready to join our team as a Senior Planner in the Community Development Department. The successful candidate will have an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude and be self-motivated. They must have strong organizational skills, the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy/attention to detail with multi-tasking skills.
To apply please visit https://eservice.gurnee.il.us/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
Economic Development Incentives Research Analyst - Good Jobs First
Summary
Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center in Washington, DC seeks a research analyst to collect, compile and analyze data on economic development subsidy programs, deals and costs across the United States.
We promote corporate and government accountability in economic development, tracking the use of economic development subsidies as well as corporate misconduct. Through our databases, especially Subsidy Tracker and Tax Break Tracker, we provide the public with company- and locality-specific data related to which companies are receiving economic development subsidies and how much revenue communities lose to tax abatements.
This position is ideal for someone who can work independently but is also energized by working collaboratively – our researchers regularly work on joint projects and co-author published pieces. Though this position is heavy on research, data and policy analysis and providing technical assistance, there are opportunities to lead trainings and research webinars, agitate for better accountability and disclosure, and cross-train on other aspects of our work.
The online job listing can be found here.
Planning and Zoning Coordinator, Community Development - Village of Itasca
Summary
The Village of Itasca is seeking qualified candidates to fill the full-time position of Planning and Zoning
Coordinator. Reporting to the Community Development Director, the Planning and Zoning Coordinator
is a mid-level, professional planning position, responsible for oversight of departmental operational
assignments associated with planning, land use, zoning, and economic development. The position
performs a variety of routine and complex administrative, technical, and professional work in the current and long-range planning programs of the Village related to the development, implementation, and enforcement of land use and related community plans and policies.
The employment application can be found on the Village’s website at itasca.com/jobs.aspx.
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