Assoc. Community Planner - Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture - Saratoga Springs, NY

Associate Community Planner
Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture, PLLC
Saratoga Springs, NY

Experience: 3-5 years
Contact person:  Lisa Nagle
Phone: 518-306-3702
Email:  info@elanpd.com
Website: http://www.elanpd.com

Experience: 3+ years with community planning and economic development experience

Position Description: Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture is seeking a dynamic, innovative, planning professional who will assist Senior Planners and Project Managers with activities related to preparing and implementing Brownfield Revitalization Plans, downtown and waterfront revitalization strategies, municipal land use controls, and grant writing. This position will require the ability to work on multiple projects. Effective writing, communication, and research skills are critical to the position. The successful candidate is expected to take initiative on assigned projects and have the ability to work relatively independently.

Essential Duties:

• Compile and analyze data on economic, social, and physical settings of communities and designated study areas 
• Preparation of graphic and narrative reports 
• Seek out innovative techniques related to community revitalization 
• Apply land use regulations including zoning and environmental reviews to individual projects 
• Effective speaking and communication skills 
• Ability to work individually and in a team setting

Education: A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Planning, Economics, Landscape Architecture or other applicable practice sector 

About: Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture, PLLC is a multi-faceted firm providing individualized services to a variety of public and private sector clients from our Saratoga Springs, NY studio. Elan’s experienced team is committed to collaborating with our clients to cultivate the essence of each project, be it on an individual site or in a regional setting. We are passionate about understanding the purpose of place, planning the experience, and sculpting the goals into reality and are always seeking new members of our team to expand our ability to provide the highest quality services.

Other: Comprehensive benefits and compensation package is commensurate with experience.

Those interested in the position are requested to submit, via email, a letter of interest and resume to: info@elanpd.com. Please use your name in the title of any files attached to the email. If preferred by the applicant, provide in addition, a hard copy of the requested information addressed to: Lisa Nagle, AICP Principal 18 Division Street, Studio 304 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential

Planner - City of De Pere, WI

Planner II
City of De Pere, Wisconsin

Salary: $54,371.20 - $62,171.20 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Location: City Hall - 335 S. Broadway St., De Pere, Wisconsin

De Pere is a city of approximately 24,000 located on the Fox River in the Green Bay Metropolitan region. The community has a reputation for an exceptional quality of life provided by a thriving downtown, great residential neighborhoods, ample recreational opportunities, successful commercial/business areas and community mindedness. As an employer, the City provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building.

The Planner II position is an urban planning position responsible for projects and processes that define short term planning, zoning and development goals and objectives for the City. The Planner II manages the Historic Preservation initiatives and provides staff support to Historic Preservation Commission, collaborates with the Director on long range planning initiatives like the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, and implements plans to ensure orderly growth.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure development and implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Master Plan. Recommend updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code and other land development regulations.
• Work with Director to develop strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals
• Serve as project manager for development and redevelopment submittals, coordinating the review process from project submittal to building permit. Review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations. Identify and resolve critical issues affecting complex building and development permit applications for compliance with City land use regulations.
• Prepare, oversee and implement City sponsored community development and planning projects. Conduct field investigations for research, compiling data and assessing project conformity with plans. Position acts as a project lead, managing initiatives with a high degree of independence.
• Conduct and facilitate interdepartmental reviews of various development applications including plats, permits, site plans, variance and rezoning requests. Prepare maps, visuals, drawings, presentations, analyses and project narratives.
• Conduct public hearings related to functions of the Planning Department. With the Director, serve as staff liaison to the Plan Commission.
• Develop and recommend goals and objectives for the preservation of historic districts and buildings in the City. Serve as primary contact for historic preservation inquiries and act as staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission.
• Collaborate with other government entities, community groups and organizations. 
• Write, or assist in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controls.
• Conduct research to identify sources of funding and grant writing.
• Provide assistance and exemplary customer service as related to answering development and zoning inquiries.
• Revise, write and collaborate on development regulations like the Zoning Ordinance.
• Conduct research in specific or general project areas. Write and present formal and technical reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of site planning, zoning, subdivision, urban design and land use principles and practices. Knowledge and understanding of City, County and Regional planning. Knowledge of the sources of data regarding the environmental, aesthetic, sociological and economic factors of community development. 
• Knowledge and skill in interpreting, understanding and analyzing various records including engineering, surveying, architectural, land ownership records and other technical plans, drawings and specification. 
• Considerable skill in communicating effectively with business representatives, elected officials, department heads, the general public, and other City employees. Skill in collaboration and creative problem solving. Skill in the operation of equipment needed to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including modern office equipment.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, industry professionals, and the public. 
• Ability to do technical research and comprehensive studies in areas related to community planning. 
• Ability to interpret codes, guidelines and policies to provide recommendations, collaborate to facilitate private and public development, review and process site plans and development proposals, conduct studies, and neighborhood meetings. 
• Ability to analyze and create reports, produce documents and plans using GIS, Adobe or other applicable software. 
• Ability to apply professional skills to facilitate the development review process and also work on special projects and in the field. 
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise oral presentations and written reports that are technical in content, in a manner that is understandable to the general public. 
• Ability to organize, schedule, and prioritize work and perform with limited direction. Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously. 
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind. 
• Ability to work independently or collaborate in a team environment as needed. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and represent the City in a variety of capacities. Ability to work the hours of the position including evening meetings.

Minimum Qualifications & Physical Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or related field.
• Four to five years' experience in a related field.
• Knowledge and experience with GIS is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Google SketchUp or similar is desirable.
• Certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners is desirable.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job:

A majority of the work shift is sitting at a desk in front of a computer. Will spend some time on feet while filing, making photocopies or standing to greet a visitor. Should have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. as may be responsible for moving office supplies or carry heavy files or boxes of paper.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate Transit Planner - Pace Suburban Bus - Arlington Heights, IL

Associate Transit Planner
Pace Suburban Bus

Arlington Heights, IL

We are hiring our future leaders!

The Service Planning group of Pace Suburban Bus in Arlington Heights, Illinois, located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, and accessible by public transportation, seeks an Associate Planner. Pace is a large public transit agency providing fixed route, alternative services, ride share and ADA transportation in a 3500 square mile area of Northeastern Illinois serving 280 communities. More information about Pace can be found at www.pacebus.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION: We seek an Associate Transit Planner who will perform the following tasks:

1. Plan and implement changes in fixed routes and community transit services operated by Pace garages and contractors;

2. Analyze route performance data from Pace’s intelligent bus fleet such as on-time performance and automatic passenger counting in order to make improvements in service;

3. Conduct field work to review current service and plan new service;

4. Assist in Pace’s posted stop program to transition bus stops from flag stop to posted stops to speed up service.

5. Participate in Pace service restructuring initiatives whereby current service is evaluated region by region by a cross-functional team with the goal of adjusting service to increase ridership, revenue and speed;

6. Investigate service inquiries from the public;

7. Attend public meetings when needed;

8. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate must meet the following requirements:

A. A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning with a transit focus or Transportation Planning. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or Transportation Planning is desirable. The candidate’s GPA for undergraduate and graduate school should be high.

B. At least 2 years of experience in a public or private transit position (a combination of full time employment and internships in transportation planning can be used for the required experience).

C. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

D. Have outstanding interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality.

E. Be energetic and able to work independently or on a cross functional team.

F. Be a good problem solver and able to evaluate complex problems and be able to quickly resolve these issues.

G. Able to use the following software applications: ArcMap/GIS, Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point. It’s a plus if you have knowledge of Hastus scheduling and Hastus ATP.

H. A good work history.

I. Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean record in order to use staff cars for field work or to attend off-property meetings.

BENEFITS:

• Starting salary in mid 50s. Pay every two weeks with salary adjustments at the beginning of every year.
• Comprehensive health, dental, optical insurance options are available paid for jointly by Pace and the employee.
• An employee riding pass is provided for unlimited rides during the term of employment on all Pace & CTA buses and trains.
• Health club reimbursement up to $300 per year as long as the employee works out at least 10 days per month.

HOW TO APPLY: Email your cover letter and updated resume which should include the name and contact information for 2 references who can attest to your qualities and a writing sample reflecting your work only to: robert.huffman@pacebus.com. The one-page cover letter should explain why we should hire you. Please include your GPA on your resume.

Do not complete an online Pace employment application until told to do so. If are unable to email your materials, send them by mail to: Bob Huffman, Pace Suburban Bus, 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4412 or by Fax to Bob Huffman at 847-228-2330. The top candidates will be contacted to arrange a 60 minute pre-screening Skype teleconference so we can determine
which 3 candidates will be invited to a final interview at Pace headquarters.

Program Manager - Build Public - San Francisco, CA

Program Manager 

Build Public
San Francisco, CA

About Build Public
Incorporated in 2012, Build Public is a mission-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit venture dedicated to innovating the public placemaking process through creative physical, institutional, and policy design. We are pioneering efforts within our San Francisco community to create, improve and safeguard those spaces that exist in the public realm – our plazas, parks, playgrounds, and neighborhoods.

Build Public is focused on leveraging innovative public-private partnerships to create and deliver: 1) new public open space projects in San Francisco; and 2) robust governance and financing systems for the long-term maintenance and stewardship of such public spaces. The former we call our "Build Public Place" program area; the latter is our growing "Build Public Stewardship" program area, which includes our Green Benefit District projects.

About the Position
This is an exciting opportunity to engage in civic entrepreneurship for both immediate and long term impact. Build Public is seeking a new Program Manager to take on existing and new "Build Public Stewardship" projects, involving the development of innovative small-scale governance and financing systems to effectively maintain and steward public open spaces in San Francisco.

The Stewardship Program Manager will be responsible for growing Build Public's Green Benefit District (GBD) program, consulting for the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill GBD as needed. The Program Manager will also guide the establishment of two new Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) in association with two of our San Francisco public plaza projects: Eagle Plaza and Oak Plaza. Additionally, with initial guidance from Build Public's Executive Director and Strategic Advisor, the Program Manager is expected to grow the Build Public Stewardship program area by continually exploring new GBD and CFD creation opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter wanting to enter a fast-paced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment, who has a strong interest in governance systems, public infrastructure financing mechanisms, and innovative ways to improve the long-term maintenance and stewardship of San Francisco's public spaces. S/he has prior professional experience managing complex projects with minimal supervision or direction, taking ownership of a project and proactively problem-solving. In this externally facing community engagement role, the ability to campaign and effectively communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders is critical.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in planning, business, nonprofit management, or related field. Graduate degree a plus.
• Strong interest in being an integral part of a fast-paced startup environment; ability to self-direct and proactively problem-solve; flexibility and adaptability as project objectives and processes evolve over time; strong desire to learn.
• Professional project management experience involving coordination of multiple parties and complex schedules, in the fields of real estate development, urban planning, public policy, economic development, construction, architecture/design or related industries.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - must be an excellent writer, and must be able to clearly articulate verbally, both internally and externally to community members and clients; strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills - proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or other tools for creating and managing project budgets and timelines, proforma and rate analyses, etc. Ability to learn new quantitative skills quickly.
• Familiarity with the concept of property-based financing districts, such as Community Facilities Districts (a.k.a. Mello-Roos Districts) and Business Improvement Districts (and their San Francisco analogs: Community Benefit Districts and Green Benefit Districts).
• An entrepreneurial and open-minded attitude, and a strong eagerness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, political science, business, real estate, civil engineering, or landscape architecture
• Experience building and executing proformas in Excel
• Experience organizing and/or leading community workshops/charrettes
• Experience working in or with nonprofits
• Familiarity with: Google for Office products (email, calendar, docs, sheets), Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Squarespace website design
• Familiarity with San Francisco - geography, urban planning issues, politics

Application deadline: May 31, 2016

We have retained Schaffer&Combs, a certified B Corporation, to support this high priority search. In order to apply, please email BuildPublic@schaffercombs.com with:

• Resume
• Thoughtful cover letter, indicating why you are the right fit for Build Public and this Program Manager position

Please include your name, the title for this position, and the company name ("Your name – Program Manager - Build Public") in the subject line of your email. Please refrain from contacting Build Public directly; all inquiries should be directed to Schaffer&Combs. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.

MULTIPLE JOBS - Metropolitan Area Planning Council - Boston, MA

Multiple Openings for Regional Planners
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Boston, MA

Job descriptionThe Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks Regional Planners with land use, economic development, environment, or transportation planning expertise to join a growing team of planners and professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future. These positions involve undertaking local visioning and master planning, drafting plans, and updating land use bylaws in order to help local communities become more vibrant and sustainable. Planners will also research and prepare reports, studies and advise various levels of government on policies and best practices. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and innovative environment with professionals who are committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

Qualifications include BA/MA in urban/regional planning, environmental planning or science, urban design/architecture, transportation planning or a related field. Starting salary: $50,000+ per year, depending on qualifications.

How to apply
PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB ADS AT www.mapc.org (Jobs at MAPC) AND APPLY AT LINK SHOWN THERE. (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mapc/default.cfm)

MAPC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply.

Planning Associate - Alta Planning + Design - Oakland, CA

Planning Associate
Alta Planning + Design
Oakland, CA

Experience: 7-10 years
Contact person: Susan Harris
Email: hr@altaplanning.com
Website: http://altaplanning.com/careers/planning-associate-oakland-ca/

You have an interest and knowledge of active transportation – you’re the type who enjoys commuting by bike, even when it’s raining, or thinks taking the bus to work is the perfect way to catch up on your reading. You have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field and eight (8) or more years of experience working in a consulting environment or public entity but looking for an opportunity that provides daily challenges and opportunities to contribute to your community. You enjoy Planning and leading others on your team, helping them to achieve success.

As a Planning Associate at Alta Planning + Design you will be key in nurturing and growing client and industry partner relationships and contributing to the continued growth and success of the Oakland or San Jose office and region.

The essential priorities of this position are to:

• Nurture and grow client and industry partner relationships and secure work in support of Alta’s growth goals.
• Enhance Alta’s reputation as a trusted advisor and expert by educating clients and other relevant parties, and
• supporting solutions which will meet their business objectives.
• Appropriately manage large, complex projects in a budget-conscious and time-sensitive manner.
• Manage potentially large groups of staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES + TASKS

• Contributing to the development of proposals, statements of work, contract addenda, and scope changes; may
• include presenting proposals to clients and negotiating the final deliverables and costs.
• Identifying engagement goals and objectives leading the client and internal teams ensuring any risks to deliverable
• are property managed.
• Communicating desired outcomes, and advocating for the client and managing expectations.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules, monitoring scope changes, securing necessary approval and
• implementing change orders.
• Communicating the status of project deliverables to clients in a timely and effective manner.
• Administering the project including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and project documentation,
• coordinating internal project meetings, ensuring timely delivery, and managing resources.
• Managing and mentoring staff, providing feedback and professional development in a timely and effective
• manner; hiring and terminating staff as appropriate.
• Contributing to Alta’s internal Professional Development programs by developing and presenting material.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining annual strategic plans.
• May include oversight of daily office administrative functions for a local office.

REQUIREMENTS

• Interest and knowledge of the active transportation field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or a related field of study.
• Eight (8) or more of experience in a consulting environment or public entity; three (3) or more years as a Project
• Manager; three (3) or more years managing staff.
• Experience in the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the planning process and a general understanding of project management
• principles, methods and techniques.
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, and multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams
• within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and analytic skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI Arc GIS, or similar products.
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.

PREFERRED SKILLS + CERTIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field of study.
2. Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
3. Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and
4. other events promoting the field of sustainable infrastructure and active, non-motorized transportation.
5. Experience using Deltek Vision.
6. Experience using Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst.
7. Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
8. AICP Certification.

Alta Planning + Design is an international planning firm with a mission to create active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities. We specialize in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway planning, design, and implementation in addition to outreach and education programs. Alta’s passion permeates everything we do. Working at Alta allows people to apply their skills and ideas to making the world a healthier, better place.

Alta offers competitive salaries, great benefits, flexible work schedules, and welcoming – and fun – work environments for our employees. Alta employees “walk the talk” and are passionate about creating livable and healthy communities. We are always seeking motivated professionals with backgrounds in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, or related fields. Our projects include cycletrack concept and design, bicycle and pedestrian master plans, corridor designs, transit projects, research, analysis, demand projections and safety planning.

Executive Director - West Humboldt Park Development Council - Chicago, IL

Executive Director

West Humboldt Park Development Council (West Humboldt Park Family & Community Development Council) 

Chicago, IL

Please read about the West Humboldt Park Family & Community Development Council's history and mission at the following two links: 

http://www.whpdevelopmentcouncil.net/About-us0/History.html

http://www.whpdevelopmentcouncil.net/About-us0.html

Position

Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Development Council’s staff, programs, expansion, and the execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of the field, core programs, operations and related organizational plans. The Executive Director has four direct reports – Program Manager-Community Engagement; Economic Development Planner; Program Manager – HCI; Office Manager. Additionally the Executive Director in collaboration with WHPFCDC staff, has oversight for interns and volunteers.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Ensure programmatic excellence, evaluation, and financial management.
• Actively engage staff, volunteers, board members, related committees, partner organizations, and funders.
• Recruit, lead, coach, develop, and retain WHPFCDC’s staff. Ensure that staff have the aptitude, alignment, attitude, and accountability to support the execution of the organization’s mission.

• Ensure effective systems to track/scale progress, regularly evaluate organizational programs in order to measure success that can be communicated to the Board, funders, and other constituents. Ensure records are maintained to meet organizational and funder requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors. Seek and build Board involvement with strategic direction for operations.
• Ensures organizational/operational policies and procedures are current and reflect industry standards.
• Maintain strategic relationships with long term community partners to include the West Humboldt NHS, Chicago Community Loan Fund, Chicago Commons, Bickerdike, Daley Library, Kelly Hall Y, Bethel New Life as well as new partnerships developed recently. This is critical to the ongoing success of the Development Council’s work and is line with the organizations’ collaborative mission.

Fundraising & Communications
• Develop a fundraising plan/strategy.
• Develop a communication policy.
• Generate revenue from a variety of sources inclusive of foundations, real estate projects, events/programs, and fundraising to support projects and operations.
• Deepen/refine all aspects of communication from web presence i.e. facebook, linkedin, twitter etc. to external relationships with the goal of creating a stronger public brand.
• Use external relationships to garner new opportunities that support organizational mission.

Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
• Review strategic plan, commission new plan.
• Develop organizational work plan annually
• Identify/analyze both project and operational growth areas and develop integration plan, inclusive of staffing patterns, costs, etc.

Qualifications
With a minimum of seven (7) years in a senior managerial position with a non-profit, the Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to the Development Council’s mission and core area of operations. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

• Advanced degree, ideally Master’s level in Public Policy or related field with a minimum of seven years of senior management experience; track record of effectively leading a community based or related entity in growth.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to coach, manage and develop high performance teams; set and achieve strategic direction, develop and manage operational/programmatic budgets.
 • Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary skills.
• Commitment to quality programs and data driven program evaluation.
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong real estate development skills from project conception, management and completion.
• Knowledge of community based Economic Development.
• Action oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to community development.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Passion, integrity, mission driven, idealism, and self-directed

Interested applicants should forward cover letter and resume to:

Chet Jackson
Executive Director
West Humboldt Park Family & Community Development Council
3620 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60651
chet@whpdevelopmentcouncil.net
Office (773) 342-0036
Fax (773) 342-0578
www.whpdevelopmentcouncil.net

Community Organizer - Riders Alliance - New York City

Community Organizer
Riders Alliance
New York, NY 

Job descriptionThe Riders Alliance is a membership organization of subway and bus riders working toward a more just and inclusive New York City by fighting for reliable, affordable public transit for all New Yorkers. We organize subway and bus riders to build grassroots power across racial, economic and geographic lines: holding our elected officials accountable, engaging the public, and taking direct action to guarantee that riders have a powerful voice in the decisions that affect us.

The Community Organizer will be in charge of creating, developing and managing community organizing campaigns for better transit service. 

The Community Organizer reports to the Deputy Director and is responsible for:

• Identifying promising transit campaigns in targeted communities;
• Working with community members and leaders to determine goals and strategy;
• Building membership and grass-roots community leadership for the organization;
• Developing leaders among community members through one-on-ones, coaching, and training;
• Working with media outlets and reporters in order to earn coverage of campaign events;
• Building and maintaining relationships with elected officials, city and state agency staff, and other constituencies to win improvements in service; and
• Supervising interns and volunteers as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of community organizing, including managing campaigns, developing leadership, and recruiting members.
• Ability to lead locally-relevant issue-based campaigns in low-income communities, communities of color, immigrant communities, and middle-class communities.
• Excellent people skills: ability to quickly build relationships, to listen to and persuade people, and to engage people effectively around a common goal.
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking and writing.
• One year of experience in a community organizing or a political/governmental role, or equivalent educational experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Self-motivated individual able to work independently under strategic supervision from the Deputy Director and Campaign Manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to fluently speak language(s) other than English.
• Familiarity with communities throughout New York City, especially in the Bronx.

The Riders Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for the position.

Job features:
Full-time position. The position will require some evening meetings.
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Full benefits: excellent health, dental, 401(k) match, paid time off.

How to apply
Send resume and cover letter detailing your experience in local politics and community campaigns to Riders Alliance Deputy Director Nick Sifuentes:nick@ridersny.org.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged

Riders Alliance

121 Sixth Avenue, 6th Floor

New York, NY, 10013, US

Executive Director - San Francisco (CA) Bicycle Coalition

Executive Director
San Francisco Bicycle CoalitionSan Francisco, CA

Job description
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's mission is to promote the bicycle for everyday transportation. We are seeking a leader – a visionary with the ability to build and execute a robust strategic plan; the capacity to inspire, motivate, and support staff in acting on the organization's mission and goals; and the acumen to mobilize our members as we strive to make San Francisco an even better city for bicycling.

About the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
For more than 40 years, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition has been transforming San Francisco streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation. With more than 10,000 dues-paying members, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is the largest city-based bicycle advocacy group in the country, and one of the most effective and well-respected grassroots organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our work has resulted in hundreds of miles of bike routes across the city, approval of protected bikeways on key crosstown streets, open streets and parklets, and some of the highest bike ridership in the country. Thanks to the SF Bicycle Coalition's decades of advocacy, San Francisco is now one of the best cities for bicycling in the country. For more information, please visit: www.sfbike.org.

Responsibilities
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for implementing the strategic plan of the organization (sfbike.org/about) and reporting progress to the Board of Directors at its monthly meetings. The ED will work with staff, board members, community partners, government agencies, and an active membership to update our five-year strategic plan in 2016. The ED manages, develops, and empowers a staff of 20 people to conduct effective bicycle advocacy. The ED is responsible for managing a $2 million budget and fundraising through cultivating individual donor and business partner relationships. The ED must connect and engage with our diverse members, and work to expand our membership base to better reflect all San Francisco bike riders, including underserved groups and communities. The ED is the primary public face of the organization, speaking to media, government agencies, and at public functions. Weekend and evening work will be required to attend board meetings, fundraising events, member programs, etc.

Ideal Experience and Capabilities

• At least five years experience managing people, including a demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and manage talented and committed staff.
• Success leading advocacy work in the area of sustainability, transportation, urban planning, land use, social justice, public health or a related field. Experience with bicycle advocacy is a plus.
• A strong history of effective fundraising.
• A deep commitment to the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition's mission.
• Experience working in a membership organization.
• Expertise facilitating participatory decision-making in an advocacy organization whose members hold diverse views.
• Skilled at building coalitions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize organizational efforts given input from a broad range of stakeholders and multiple competing interests.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and to maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Strong experience representing organizations with the media and with the public at large.
• An understanding of San Francisco politics, and the ability to work effectively in San Francisco's political environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation: Salary based upon experience. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition offers a generous benefits package.

How to ApplyEmail a cover letter and resume to edsearch@sfbike.org. Your cover letter should specifically address the experience and capabilities identified above. Please include "Executive Director – YOUR NAME" in the subject line, and please mention how you found out about the position.

Schedule
Preferred Deadline for Applications: April 15. Applications received after April 15 will be reviewed, but priority will be given to applications received prior to April 15.

Board members have set aside the weekends of May 7-8, May 21-22, and June 4-5 for interviews, so please hold them on your calendar. These are tentative dates and subject to change. Start date: July 1, 2016

The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is an equal opportunity employer.
1720 Market St, San Francisco, CA, 94102,

Principal Planner - City of Fort Myers, FL

Principal Planner
City of Fort Myers, FL
Job Level Senior (8-10 years)
Salary Range $47,800-$74,000
AICP Certification Preferred

Job Description

Manages all current planning activities which includes the monthly processing of both private and public land development proposals, implements development standards in the Smart Code for downtown development, conducts land use studies, prepares amendments to the land development regulations, conducts mitigation assessments and prepares developer agreements for large-scale, mixed-use developments.

Directly supervises one non-supervisory employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Supervises the processing and development of staff recommendations regarding the monthly land use applications to Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission and the City Council.
• Schedules pre-application meetings with applicants and appropriate staff.
• Coordinates with the zoning and plan review section of the division to ensure timely site plan reviews for compliance with applicable development standards.
• Responsible for all public notices required by F.S. and local law as it relates to the individual type case and public hearing mandated.
• Researches and assists in preparation of updates/revisions to the land development regulations.
• Conducts special studies as assigned by Planning Division Manager or Community Development Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Strategic Development Director - NeighborWorks Affiliates - Huntington, IN

Strategic Development Director
NeighborWorks Affiliates

Huntington, IN

Job Description:
The Strategic Development Director provides leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and coordination of efforts to further the development of all local, non-government philanthropic resources. This includes the engagement and retention of current and prospective donors, grant funders, and volunteers as well as researching and creating innovative strategies for enhancing other non-traditional resource development channels. The Strategic Development Director must be a relationship-builder who is able to adapt his or her communication style to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including the CEO, Board of Directors and other members of the senior leadership team, as well as a diverse set of supporters and stakeholders from the broader communities we serve.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in business, public affairs or related field and/ or Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential.
• Three to five years' experience in the non-profit sector with a focus on fundraising, volunteer engagement, or other resource development methods.
• Three to five years' demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize work, and perform duties with little direction.
• Strong computer skills in multiple office and productivity programs

Application deadline: May 31, 2016

Community Resiliency Planning - Office of the Mayor - New York City

Policy Advisor-Community Resiliency Planning
NYC Office of the Mayor/Office of Recovery and Resiliency

New York, NY

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
In April 2015, Mayor Bill de Blasio released One New York: The Plan for a Strong and Just City (OneNYC), which provides the Mayor's Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR) the mission to strengthen social and economic resiliency; upgrade buildings; adapt the region's infrastructure systems; and enhance the city's coastal defenses in response to the evolving risks associated with climate change and other 21st century threats.OneNYC builds off of prior climate resiliency plans,including A Stronger, More Resilient New York released in 2013 that laid out a strategy for (1)rebuilding and making stronger those neighborhoods hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy and (2) improving the City's infrastructure to ensure greater resiliency in the face of future climate change impacts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Policy Advisor is a key member of ORR's Social and Economic Resiliency team which develops and implements initiatives to ensure that every city neighborhood will be safer by strengthening community, social, and economic resiliency. This position reports to the Deputy Director for Social and Economic Resiliency. This individual will play a critical role in the team by coordinating a variety of multi-stakeholder initiatives and projects and ensuring timely delivery of program goals and outcomes. The Policy Advisor will also work closely and collaboratively with staff across multiple agencies to effectively promote ORR's program implementation and policy strategies to critical stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in defining, coordinating, planning and implementing initiatives of the Social and Economic Resiliency team;
• Coordinate, manage and support key projects (agency, inter-agency and otherwise) that increase overall city efficiency, collaboration, and consistency of policy recommendations;
• Assist in analyzing legislation and developing appropriate recommendations;
• Quantitatively and qualitatively assess policies and initiatives on an ongoing basis in order to formulate positions for the Administration;
• Originate and/or oversee the generation of project-related documents including schedules, project plans, presentations, meeting agendas, minutes, status reports, etc.;
• Foster relationships with civic groups, community boards, community-based organizations, staff in other government agencies and other partners to develop and sustain positive relationships and networks;
• Work to gather information, opinions and attitudes, identify stakeholder needs; provide interpretation and clarification, develop response options; and generate cooperation and buy-in to policy and programmatic initiatives;
• Represent the Mayor's Office at meetings with stakeholders, and in public forums, conferences, and other relevant events;
• Support public engagement efforts, including assisting in organizing meetings with internal and external partners in government, and relevant community groups (occasionally in the evenings);
• Identify, address and mitigate stakeholder issues and concerns by developing creative solutions to evolving community relations issues;
• Assist with and make recommendations on special projects as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree with 3 to 5 years of full-time professional experience in a relevant field;
• A background in urban planning, community planning, emergency preparedness and recovery planning, or policy advocacy is critical, and experience with legislative and/or intergovernmental affairs is desirable;
• Excellent communication, writing, research, task and information management, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with ability to problem solve and pay close attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate policy, directives, initiatives, etc. in a highly engaging and enthusiastic manner
• Ability to complete work independently with broadly defined work objectives, while adhering to targeted deadlines;
• Ability to interface with senior level management and to work as part of a team environment;
• An understanding of issues relating to climate change and adaptation planning in a large urban setting and/or the interplay of climate resiliency, the built environment, urban planning and economic development;
• Demonstrated experience with building relationships with government and community stakeholders and in coordinating projects involving multiple constituents;
• Prior government work experience or knowledge of New York City's governmental structure and policy context, and a firm grasp on local politics and issues;
• Prior experience in emergency preparedness and management, business continuity or COOP planning, and/or disaster recovery planning is a plus;
• Fluency in a second language is a plus;
• Willingness to travel or work after hours, as required.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: Please submit a one-page cover letter, resume, and 3 references to

https://a002-oom03.nyc.gov/IRM/EventRegistration/RegForm.aspx?eventGuid=4645fdd8-310d-4db6-884b-e64d4d17fefd&jobid=14404&pos=Policy%20Advisor-Community%20Resiliency%20Planning

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days Of Appointment

The City Of New York And The Office Of The Mayor Are Equal Opportunity Employers