Management & Budget Specialist - Montgomery Co. (MD) Office of Management and Budget

Management and Budget Specialist III, Grade 25
Montgomery Co. Office of Management and Budget

Rockville, MD

Medical Exam Medical History
Background Investigation No
Financial Disclosure Yes

CLOSING DATE: July 24, 2016

Salary range effective 7/10/2016: $61,886 - $102,664

Employee is responsible for preparing recommendations for the County Executive and County Council in assigned areas on operating and capital budget resource allocation, fiscal policy and related matters.

Duties include: Reviewing Operating Budget/Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests of assigned County departments and agencies; conducting management analyses, program evaluations, and analysis of issues; developing performance measures and other action for the County Executive to approve; administering and monitoring approved Operating and Capital budgets; preparing position papers, and answering requests from the public, orally or in writing, on issues related to the County's budgets. Employee performs other related duties as required.

Subject areas to which specialists may be assigned include, but are not limited to: public safety, transportation, human services, housing, education, environmental affairs, leisure services, general government, compensation analysis, budget systems development, process/production work, performance based budgeting, and collective bargaining negotiations. Work covers both operating and capital budgets and may include tasks covering the spectrum from program and fiscal planning through evaluation. Specialists work in standing and ad hoc teams both within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and with program departments. Responsibilities may include making presentations to the County Executive and County Council.

Individuals who have strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills and who thrive in a fast-paced and challenging work environment are encouraged to apply.

Position may be filled at the MBS I level. Salary: $44,753 - $73,801.

OR

Position may be filled at the MBS II level. Salary: $53,825 - $89,079.
(above salaries effective 7/10/2016)

Selected candidate will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.

Additional Employment Information
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Three (3) years professional experience reviewing, analyzing and monitoring operating and/or capital budgets, including analysis of and reporting on management and programmatic issues having budgetary implications.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

If the position is filled at the MBS II level, a Bachelor's Degree and only 2 years experience is required.

If the position is filled at the MBS I level, a Bachelor's Degree and only 1 year experience is required.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. The system only allows for one document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume.

1. Experience completing fiscal, policy, economic, or budget analysis of governmental programs and projects. (Specific examples should be provided.)
2. Experience with compensation analysis. (Specific examples should be provided.)
3. Experience managing multiple projects and tasks and meeting tight deadlines. (Specific examples should be provided.)
4. Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing; preparing complex spreadsheets, preparing responses to information requests from the public; and conducting group presentations. (Specific examples should be provided.)

NOTE: Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to provide writing samples and spreadsheets.

Applicants should provide detailed information on their applications about each of the above-referenced criteria indicating specific examples of experience including nature of work, length of projects, and the extent of the applicant's role in the projects.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

All applicants will be reviewed by OHR to determine whether or not they meet minimum qualifications for the position. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria. Based on the results of Preferred Criteria evaluation, applicants will be rated and placed on the Eligible List as either "Qualified" or "Well Qualified." The highest rated applicants will be placed on the Eligible List and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. Note: In the event there are 10 or fewer minimally qualified candidates, all will be placed on the Eligible List as Qualified and Hiring Managers will be required to interview a minimum of five candidates. For "seniority" jobs (as shown in Article 8), resumes will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria.

Mapping/Data Visualization - Upjohn Institute - Kalamazoo, MI

Mapping and Data Visualization Specialist
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Kalamazoo, MI

The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is seeking a creative and skilled individual
to perform data visualization and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping functions for
the Institute. The position works within the Regional Economic Planning Services Division to
provide assistance to not-for-profit, public and private entities focused on workforce development, economic development and educational issues. The position also supports other Institute initiatives as needed.

The qualified candidate will possess a Master’s Degree. A Bachelor’s degree plus three to five
years of relevant work experience will also be considered. Knowledge and ability to effectively
use Esri GIS software required. Strong data visualization skills required. Strong verbal and
written communications skills required. Economic and demographic data experience preferred.


Since 1932, the Upjohn Institute has functioned as one of the world’s leading independent labor
economics research organizations, seeking to research the causes and effects of unemployment
and to devise ways and means of alleviating unemployment. The Institute has an outstanding
research staff, and it houses the administrative arm of the local workforce development
programs. The combination offers a rich source of data and opportunities for operational
experimentation.

Interested applicants please submit resume and letter of interest to hr@upjohn.org by July 25,
2016

Research Associate - Woodstock Institute - Chicago, IL

Research Associate
Woodstock Institute

Chicago, IL

Woodstock Institute is a leading nonprofit research and policy organization in the areas of equitable lending and investments; wealth creation and preservation; and safe financial products, services, and systems. Woodstock Institute works locally and nationally to create a financial system in which lower-wealth persons and communities of color can safely borrow, save, and build wealth so that they can achieve economic security and community prosperity. Our key tools include applied research, policy development, coalition building, and technical assistance. For more information, visit us at www.woodstockinst.org.

About the position:
The research associate reports to the Vice President for Research, and is responsible for technical assistance requests, data management, and assisting the Vice President for Research in the drafting of reports. The research associate works closely with the Vice President for Research in producing the organization's research reports and develops and disseminates data for the Institute's online Data Portal and interactive mapping tool. This is a full-time position located in Chicago with competitive salary and generous benefits, including an employer contribution to retirement account after first year.

Responsibilities Include:

• Data acquisition, cleaning, dissemination, and visualization
• Work with Vice President for Research to draft reports and fact sheets
• Produce statistics and visualizations for online Data Portal and Mapping Tool
• Build and strengthen relationships with community organizations and coalition partners
• Assist communications staff by occasionally writing blogs and contributing to Woodstock's social media presence
• Write grant proposals and reports
• Perform various mapping analyses to assist in dissemination of research findings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in geography, economics, urban planning, or related field, and at least two years' experience in research, GIS, data analysis, and public presentations. Master's degree and/or web design and coding skills are a major plus.
• Familiarity with financial justice issues, including high-cost lending, access to credit, and asset building. Strong commitment to economic and social justice issues, as evidenced by previous professional or personal work.
• Excellent written and spoken English language communications skills required; Spanish language ability is a plus.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and leadership, ability to work independently and effectively with people at all levels and in an organized manner in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to occasionally travel and attend work-related events outside regular work hours in evenings and on weekends.

Woodstock Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and protected classes to apply.

Coordinator, Gov't & Community Affairs - NYPL - New York, NY

Coordinator, Government and Community Affairs
The New York Public Library (Manhattan, NY)
New York, NY

The office of Government and Community Affairs (GOVREL) is responsible for NYPL interaction with government officials, agencies, and community stakeholders.

Its primary functions are to:

• Work with elected and governmental officials at the City, State and Federal levels to preserve and expand public funding (expense and capital).
• Organize, implement and support all advocacy activities, including contacts with and outreach to community stakeholders and elected officials and staff on all levels of government - City of New York (Mayor’s Office, City Council, Community Boards, etc.), New York State (Governor’s Office, Senate, Assembly, etc.) and Federal (Senate, Congress, etc.).
• Track and monitor proposed legislation and provide legislative and policy analysis.
• Liaise with government officials regarding the process and progress of Library capital projects.

Reporting to the Vice President for Government and Community Affairs, the Coordinator, Government and Community Affairs:

• Provides logistical support of government and community affairs events and activities
• Coordinates and manages special projects as assigned, including advocacy, budgeting, community engagement, research, legislative analysis and legislative tracking
• Manages and coordinates mailings and meeting materials
• Manages and updates all government and community affairs databases
• Prepares and submits lobbying reports and filings
• Provides general office support for the government and community affairs unit
• Performs related duties as required
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.)
• Results oriented and possess the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines
• Strong adapdability skils and versatility with administrative needs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse and decentralized staff
• Must have a flexible availability to attend evening/weekend meetings and events
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs)

Minimum qualifications in addition to:

• Knowledge of government budget, legislative and agency processes preferred
• Knowledge of Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan communities and demographics preferred

ID: 2016-9226
Department: GOVREL Office of Government & Community Affairs
Hours: 35 Hour Work Week
Non-Union
Evenings and Weekends as Required

Associate Planner - Houseal Lavigne Assoc.- Chicago, IL

Associate Planner
Houseal Lavigne Associates

Chicago, IL

Houseal Lavigne Associates is seeking candidates to fill an immediate full-time position as an Associate Planner. Houseal Lavigne Associates is a growing urban planning and community development consulting firm that provides a wide range of planning, design and development related services to both public and private sector clients throughout the country. The Firm is located in Downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Skills of the successful candidate will include:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or related discipline;
• 1-5 Years of professional planning or design related work experience required (consulting experience preferred);
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize qualitative and quantative data, and translate findings into concise and effective narrative text;
• Proficiency and experience with ArcGIS/ArcView and the Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Knowledge of and experience with research and survey techniques.

Duties would include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting with public meetings and community outreach;
• Summarizing public meetings and other outreach exercises;
• Drafting of analytical findings and planning concepts and recommendations;
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals and plan documents;
• Assisting with field surveys and inventories (note: this may involve travel);
• Researching property and land use information;
• Creating databases and spreadsheets;
• Maintaining client websites; and,
• Administering and analyzing community surveys;
• Preparing GIS and Illustrator basemaps;
• Modifying and editing shape files and other GIS data;
• Data analysis including demographic and market.

Submission Criteria
Send PDFs of current resume, project portfolio, work examples, references, and cover letter to info@hlplanning.com with the title “ASSOCIATE PLANNER”. Large file sizes may send links to download files or a Dropbox shared folder.

VOLUNTEER-Shared Use Mobility Center-Chicago, IL

Summer P2P Specialist (Volunteer)
Shared Use Mobility Center

Chicago, IL, US

About SUMC
The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) is a public-interest organization working to foster collaboration in shared mobility (including bikesharing, carsharing, ridesharing and more) and help connect the growing industry with transit agencies, cities, and communities across the nation. Through piloting programs, conducting new research and providing advice and expertise to cities and regions, SUMC hopes to extend the benefits of shared mobility for all. For more information about SUMC, please visithttp://sharedusemobilitycenter.org/.

About the Volunteer Role: Summer P2P Specialist
SUMC is looking for volunteers to serve as Summer P2P Specialists. Summer P2P Specialists support our informational and promotional booths throughout the summer and early fall at street festivals and community events. The purpose of the promotional booth is to increase participation in a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Carsharing Pilot Program, a two-year, grant-funded pilot project to explore P2P carsharing in the Chicago metropolitan area. P2P carsharing is a type of car rental service through which car owners rent their vehicles to other people for an hourly rate. This pilot is a partnership between SUMC, the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and Getaround. For more information about the project, please visit: http://sharedusemobilitycenter.org/news/sumc-pilot-will-evaluate-p2p-carsharing-in-low-income-and-low-density-chicago-neighborhoods/

Summer P2P Specialists attend street festivals, farmers' markets, and similar events to talk to community members about the environmental and economic benefits of P2P carsharing and encourage event attendees to sign up for Getaround, a P2P carsharing service.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Promote SUMC's P2P Carsharing Pilot Program by talking about the program with festival attendees
Assist with keeping the booth organized and tidy
Help load or unload materials into or out of booth as needed

Time Commitment:

• One-hour training session
• Volunteer shift between two and five hours, usually during an evening or weekend
• Volunteers may choose to work multiple shifts throughout the summer

Qualifications:

• Willing and able to initiate conversations with event patrons
• Able to spend at least three hours standing and sitting outdoors in close proximity to others
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for volunteers upon request

Compensation:
This is a volunteer opportunity. There will be no monetary compensation.

To learn more about volunteering as a Summer P2P Specialist, please contact Mary Caron atmary@sharedusemobilitycenter.org or 312-448-6202 ext. 210

Sr. Policy Specialist - Community Investment Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Sr. Policy Specialist - Community Investment
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY
This position has primary responsibility for the research, development, and evaluation of policies applicable to the programs managed by the Community Investment department. The analyst will also be responsible for managing and informing the Community Investment Policy and Loan Committees. S/he will also have responsibility for the review and analysis of competitive Affordable Housing Program applications and other specialized project and program related research and analysis. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpretation of regulations, regulatory interpretations, advisory bulletins, and other guidance applicable to Community Investment programs. 
• Application of Community Investment risk and control environments, particularly those applicable to business policies; assist with defining, changing, and managing controls applicable to business policies. 
• Develop and implement policies and related documentation; collaborate with CI Operations team to ensure departmental guides, procedures, and other business documentation comply. 
• Maintain master list of all Community Investment related policies; manage the annual review process for policies; understand the record retention policy as it applies to policies and ensure proper electronic storage and organization of the files. 
• Manage the Community Investment Policy and Loan Committees, including maintenance of policy items, establishing agendas and facilitating meetings, and documenting decisions.
• Monitor trends within the district and industry; ensure policies are responsive and relevant, and propose revisions when necessary.
• Ensure policy decisions and directives are clearly communicated and disseminated, both internally and externally. 
• Participate in the analysis of applications submitted under the competitive AHP, including review of eligibility requirements, financial feasibility, and scoring commitments. 
• Analyze programmatic data; Assists in the design of management and Board-level reports.
• Assist in providing technical assistance to members and project sponsors with AHP applications. 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree with a concentration in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Community Development, or other allied field. 
• 5 plus years of banking or community development experience. Post graduate education may substitute for some work experience. 
• MS Office Suite

Contact: 

Meri Sheehan, Recruiter
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Human Resources Department
(312) 552-2671
www.fhlbc.com
msheehan@fhlbc.com

Community Investment Programs Specialist - Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Community Investment Programs Specialist
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Chicago,IL

POSITION SUMMARY
The Community Investment Programs Specialist will have primary responsibility for supporting the training, technical assistance, outreach, and external communications functions of the Community Investment department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist with the development and maintenance of external training and outreach materials
(e.g., workshop and training presentations and materials, pitch books, program guides, product sheets, brochures).
· Regularly interface with external contractors (i.e., editor, designer) engaged in similar work.
· Coordinate and support webinars, land-based trainings, and other knowledge exchange opportunities.
· Assist with coordinating Bank participation in and/or attendance at sponsored events
· Assist with the annual Community First Awards
· Collaborate with CI Strategic Planning, Policy, and Outreach team, Communications, and
Members and Markets to support targeted marketing and outreach plans to members institutions and community organizations.
· Maintain Community Investment sponsorship budget.
· Track and report outreach activities.
· Primary oversight of the Community Investment section of the Bank’s public website, including Metric Stream testing and reporting; and provide assistance with, and final review of, items posted to the website, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s style and identity guidelines.
· Assist with drafting and maintaining external communications (bulletins, advisories, annual report, newsletters, project profiles, etc.)
· Maintain various mailing lists for a variety of targeted communications.
· Report activities to, and represent Community Investment on, internal Trade Association/Events committee.
· Provide general programmatic support to members and sponsors on CI Programs.
· Assist with supporting the Community Investment Advisory Council
· Occasionally assist with operational aspects of Community Investment programs

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor degree, with a concentration in Communications, Public Affairs, Urban Planning, or
Community Development
· 3-5 years of banking or community development experience with emphasis on communications. Post graduate education may substitute for work experience.
· MS Office - advanced
· Background and comfort in working with online 

Contact: Meri Sheehan, msheehan@fhlbc.com

CMAP-Senior Development Specialist-Chicago, IL

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Senior Development Specialist (SRDV62016)
Chicago, IL

Job Category: Senior

Experience Required: 5 to 10 years Salary Range: $65,700 - $81,453

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking a full-time employee to focus on external fundraising, grant seeking, and resource development. Within the CMAP organizational structure, this Senior level position requires significant experience but does not entail managerial responsibilities. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CMAP is the region’s official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues. See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information.

Position Description
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Senior Development Specialist will design and execute a comprehensive funding development and stewardship strategy for CMAP.

One of CMAP’s top priorities is diversification of its revenue sources. Historically, the agency has been funded primarily through federal and state transportation resources, which currently provide $16 million of the agency’s approximately $17 million annual budget. Across the country, coordinated planning and implementation is increasingly being carried out through innovative, cross-sector partnerships that involve a range of funding partners. Over the past five years, CMAP has successfully submitted proposals for competitive grants from federal, state, county, and philanthropic funding sources and has fostered strong, ongoing relationships with funding organizations as both thought and implementation partners. Now, to better support its comprehensive planning mission, CMAP seeks to create a more diversified revenue stream by doubling its current annual $1 million in non-transportation funds from both public and private funding sources. The Senior Development Specialist will lead the effort to achieve this initial goal.

Responsibilities
Development strategy: The person hired will coordinate with each of CMAP’s four departments: Planning; Policy and Programming; Communications and Outreach; and Finance and Administration to develop a deep understanding of CMAP’s goals within each of these departments and their respective program areas. The person hired will help identify areas for expansion of programs within each of these departments based on potential external sources of funding (including government, foundation, or other private grants), ensure consistency of potential new funding sources with the agency’s strategic plan and direction from the CMAP Board, develop an agency-wide development plan to access the identified funding sources with specific goals and targets, and implement that plan with the support of senior program staff, the Executive Director, and the CMAP Board.

Grant Application Process Management: The person hired will work with CMAP program staff to screen potential grant opportunities available through competitive programs, particularly government programs, and other nonprofit, foundation, or private organization programs. The person hired will also write grant applications, in collaboration with program experts. The person hired will ensure that CMAP program and grant managers are educated on the grant requirements once the funding source is secured to make sure each grant is properly executed.

Reporting: The person hired will provide reports to the Executive Director and the CMAP Board on the success of development activities while seeking to learn from unsuccessful applications and funder outreach efforts so that future attempts can be improved, as well as tracking success and measuring performance against goals. The person hired will also work with internal grant managers to ensure compliance with reporting requirements for successful grants.

Relationship management: The person hired will strategically use existing relationships between CMAP staff and the Board with potential external funders, while helping to guide the agency’s Executive Director and other senior staff to develop new relationships that enhance external fundraising. The person hired will also develop and maintain long-term relationships with key funders and prospects.

Qualifications and Skills
A successful candidate for this position will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Experience in development and fundraising. The candidate should have proven success in raising funds on behalf of a large nonprofit or public sector organization. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with government funding sources (particularly federal programs), philanthropic organizations, corporate funders, and other potential funding sources. 
• Experience in the Chicago region. While not a requirement, CMAP would prefer a candidate who is familiar with the government, philanthropic, and corporate environment in the Chicago metropolitan area. 
• Knowledge of CMAP’s work. The candidate should be familiar with the public policy issues in which CMAP specializes, including transportation, land use, housing, economic and community development, the natural environment, and similar topics. Current priorities for fundraising include economic and community development, water resources, public health, local capacity building, and governance, although additional priorities will be identified through ON TO 2050, CMAP’s next long-term regional plan.
• Entrepreneurialism. The candidate should be able to take initiative and proactively build relationships with appropriate groups. Must be a dynamic self-starter who is politically savvy. 
• Communications. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, including the ability to convey complex ideas through brief and easy-to-understand materials and the ability to make compelling public presentations. 
• Teamwork and collaboration. The candidate should be skilled at working with others to reach common goals and objectives, managing and contributing to complex projects, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Relationship building. The candidate should also be skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships with peers, both inside and outside of the organization, and be familiar with tracking and reporting on contact data.

Education and/or Experience
A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. Requires at least 5 to 10 years of work experience in fundraising, grant writing, or a similar field for a large nonprofit or government organization. Should also have knowledge of the public policy fields in which CMAP works -- transportation, land use, economic and community development, housing, the natural environment, and others.

How to Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume via the web at: http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers. Please refer to Job Code (SRDV62016).


Posting End Date
This posting will close on July 17, 2016. All applications must be completed and submitted within that time frame.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Chief Performance Analyst - Chicago Public Schools - Chicago, IL

Chief Performance Analyst
Chicago Public Schools

Chicago, IL

Position Summary:
Under direction, supervises and coordinates the work of professional staff responsible for reviewing programs and operations in the Chicago Public Schools and making recommendations to improve their effectiveness, and performs related duties as required

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Plans, assigns and monitors the work of professional staff engaged in the conduct of performance analyses of Chicago Public Schools departments, programs and schools, and making recommendations on the efficient and economical acquisition, protection and utilization of city Chicago Public Schools’ resources
• Reviews completed performance analysis reports for quality and content ensuring that the causes of inefficiencies and uneconomical practices are detailed and departmental operations are in compliance with city rules and policies
• Evaluates the soundness of submitted recommendations and provides alternatives to address inefficiencies
• Establishes, modifies and implements policies and procedures relative to the conduct of performance analyses
• Develops work standards and conducts performance evaluations of subordinate personnel
• Assists senior investigative staff in the conduct of large-scale and complex investigations as required

Note: The list of key duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus five years of work experience in program review or operations analysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Residency Requirement:
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), an employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago within six months of the date of his/her employment with Chicago public schools.

Outreach Associate - CMAP - Chicago, IL

Outreach Associate (OURE62016)
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)

Chicago, IL, US

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking to hire two full-time Outreach Associates to assist with the agency's stakeholder engagement. CMAP is our region's official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are developing ON TO 2050, a new comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues.

Position Description
The Outreach Associate will help to develop and manage outreach and engagement to CMAP's diverse base of stakeholders, which include local governments, transportation implementers, community organizations, non-profits, advocacy groups, civic organizations, and the business community, among others. The Outreach Associate will help translate planning principles and policies to these CMAP constituencies, while using a wide variety of skills and tools -- particularly social media -- to ensure active public participation in comprehensive regional planning.

Some in-region travel and late evenings/weekends are required.

Responsibilities
Stakeholder engagement:

• Help develop and implement long- and short-term strategies for the agency's engagement with its stakeholders.
• Plan and execute events -- such as workshops, forums, and conferences -- that advance CMAP's outreach program, both in CMAP's offices and off-site.
• Expand and deepen CMAP's network of stakeholders.
• Maintain a high standard of communication with stakeholders.
• Assist with ongoing outreach, such as the CMAP Citizens Advisory Committee, the "Municipal Matters" quarterly newsletter, and the Future Leaders in Planning program.
• Assist in outreach to Councils of Government and Councils of Mayors.
• Work cooperatively with other CMAP program offices to gain an understanding of the programs to most effectively represent them in public settings.
• Social media: Help develop and implement the agency's social media strategies.
• Database management: Help maintain and expand the agency's database of outreach contacts and activities.
• Research: Explore best practices and innovation in outreach tools and methods to support the agency's engagement.
• Assist in developing speeches, presentations, written reports, memoranda, and materials to inform, educate, and encourage public involvement.
• Provide other assistance as needed to support effective external and internal engagement for CMAP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Outreach Associate must have excellent skills in public speaking, writing, facilitating, social media, and other forms of engagement. The Outreach Associate must be a self-starter and quick learner -- someone who is not afraid to ask questions and is willing to take on additional responsibilities and leadership. Strong time management and organizational skills are also necessary. Multilingual skills, especially Spanish fluency, are a plus.

The position requires a background in urban planning and policy, attention to detail, writing and editing skills, experience facilitating group discussions, familiarity with survey tools, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, social media skills, and database management capability. The Outreach Associate should have familiarity with database management and customer relationship platforms, such as EveryAction or Sales Force.

Education and Experience
B.A. degree is required (M.A. preferred) in a relevant discipline such as Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Journalism, Communications, English, or Marketing.

Prior work experience is required and should include demonstrated aptitude in writing and oral communications in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to complex projects is preferred.

How to Apply
Please submit cover letter and resume via the web at: http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers. Please refer to: Job Code (OURE62016).

See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. For detailed information about our benefits, please go tohttp://www.cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers#benefits.

Posting End Date
This posting will close on August 5, 2016. All applications must be completed and submitted within that timeframe.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Community Development - Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce - Chicago, IL

Director of Community Development 

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Chicago, IL

Position Title: Director of Community Development 

Classification Status: Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours (Exempt) Reports To: President and CEO

Start Date: August 2016

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@lincolnparkchamber.com. No phone calls please.

Summary: The Director of Community Development coordinates and oversees a variety of programs and projects; manages vendors; creates and monitors budgets; and directs business district and economic development initiatives.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Special Service Areas

• Serve as the project director for the Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Areas (SSA)

• Coordinate and lead meetings, prepare materials, reports, agendas, minutes, etc. for SSA commission

• Solicit contractor bids, negotiate contracts and manage vendors

• Draft, manage and monitor SSA budgets

• Complete all SSA paperwork and documentation required by the City’s Department of Planning and Development

• Lead public way aesthetic improvement projects, corridor planning and façade rebate programs

• Oversee special events, promotions, marketing initiatives

• Maintain contact with property and business owners within SSA boundaries and implement outreach programs

• Work closely with volunteer SSA commission to execute annual work plan

Government Affairs and Economic Development

• Lead and manage business attraction initiatives throughout the neighborhood

• Collaborate with LPCC leadership on development and implementation of legislative agenda

• Work closely and build/maintain relationships with area neighborhood associations, elected officials, city departments, businesses and developers on zoning, policy and community relations issues

• Stay informed about local news, projects and developments affecting Lincoln Park

Other

• Attend all SSA events, activities and meetings

• Attend all LPCC events and activities

• Attend community and neighborhood association meetings as LPCC representative

• Coordinate other projects or activities as directed by the LPCC President

• Work as “team player” with other staff members to fulfill LPCC mission

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of work experience (required)

• Must have own transportation (required)

• Strong project management experience and community or economic development experience (preferred)

• Knowledge of urban planning and economic development (preferred)

• Strong understanding of financial statements and budgets

• Self-starter and ability to work independently

• Experience facilitating effective meetings

• Extraordinary organization skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and a quick learner of other software

• Occasional evenings/weekends required

About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce:

Founded in 1947, the LPCC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a resource, leader and advocate for the Lincoln Park business community while encouraging and supporting economic development in the area.