Description

The City of Greensboro exists to partner with the community to build the desired quality of life for Greensboro. All of our actions are guided by our commitment to and measured by our success in building public trust and the future we and the community desires.

Critical to our success is maintaining a work environment which fosters employee commitment to public service and making a difference in the lives of our residents.

If this sounds like a purpose that you would like to share in, please consider the opportunity below.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm with some evening work.

Brief Description of Work:

This position serves as Redevelopment Planner with the primary responsibility of supporting a range of redevelopment projects, community planning activities, and neighborhood revitalization. The Planner in this position works closely with neighborhood groups, development and lending communities, diverse stakeholder populations, and other City departments to develop plans and implement redevelopment activities. They also support technical assistance and capacity building for developers as required and assist in oversight of development projects. This includes identification and management of resources, procurement of professional services and oversight of professional service contracts. The Planner in this position also develops and executes a wide range of engagement strategies to solicit, collect, and analyze stakeholder feedback related to planning efforts and implementation projects and makes presentations to various community groups, boards, commissions, and others regarding development and redevelopment area projects and plans. Lastly, this planner will assist with the development of neighborhood and corridor plans and performs other planning and redevelopment related activities as assigned. This Planner must have a basic understanding of land use planning, land use law, and development regulations. Public speaking, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration with 4-6 years of “related” experience working in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, or the Public Administration field
• Experience working with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license.

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s Degree in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, Public Administration, or related field with 1 to 3 years of related experience in Planning, Business, Urban Design, Architecture, Geography, or the Public Administration field
• Experience with ARC-GIS, Sketch-up or the Adobe Creative Suite
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or other planning-related professional certification

Main Street Director – Newton, Pop. 13,027.

Newton is in search of a Main Street Director to coordinate the City’s downtown revitalization program, create community excitement and involvement, establish Newton as a compelling destination, and competitive location for doing business. Work will be coordinated in partnership with a variety of stakeholders and advisory groups including the Downtown Newton Development Association, City staff, Catawba County, non-profits, merchants, financial institutions, public officials, the Chamber of Commerce, and civic groups. The Main Street Director will work cooperatively to enhance the attractiveness of downtown, strengthen existing assets, and recruit new businesses to diversify the economic base in order to improve the image of downtown and increase the competitiveness with other local and regional downtowns. A successful Main Street Director will achieve these goals through marketing and the use of proven development strategies.

The county seat of Catawba County, Newton is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains within driving distance of Asheville to the northwest, Greensboro to the northeast, Charlotte to the southeast, and Boone. Additional information about Newton’s Brilliant Legacy + Bright Future is located on the City’s website at www.newtonnc.gov. For more information about this exciting opportunity, including a job description and qualifications, please visit the City’s website at www.newtonnc.gov. Cover letters and resumes are to be included as attachments to the online application. Open until filled. Hiring range $60,033 – $75,042. The City of Newton is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Senior Planner in the City of Salisbury, you can make a difference! The City is seeking motivated candidates who will be responsible for preparing small area and comprehensive plans, managing review of development in historic districts and acting as liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission, preparing ordinances for rezoning and text amendment matters, researching complex planning issues and serving as a project leader for various City Council goals, programs and projects. Join the City of Salisbury for a rich benefit plan and the opportunity to work with a team that aims to exemplify the City’s values by showing Purpose, Passion and Priority.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in municipal planning, or related field and moderate experience in municipal planning, historic preservation or community development, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a valid NC Driver’s License
• Must have quasi-judicial and legislative proceeding experience
• Must have board and commission presentation experience
• Possession of American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred

Closing Date: May 28, 2021

Salary range: $45,863.22 – $73,381.14

Please apply online at www.salisburync.gov/hr

For questions please call/visit: City of Salisbury Human Resources Department, City Office Building, 132 North Main Street, 2nd Floor. Phone: (704) 638-5217

The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace.

General Statement of Duties
Isothermal Planning and Development Commission (IPDC) is seeking a dynamic and qualified professional for the position of Economic and Community Development Planner. This position will work on a diverse set of economic and community development projects, including but not limited to project development and management; grant writing and management; research and data analysis, and local government technical assistance.
Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to units of local government regarding matters such as economic and community development, infrastructure, housing, transportation, public health, strategic planning, and grant development and writing. The candidate must possess excellent writing skills and be proficient in project management or have a willingness to learn. Work requires independent judgment and initiative.

Select Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts, presents, and participates in regional economic and community development projects and activities
• Prepares federal and state grant applications for IPDC and IPDC member governments
• Provides technical assistance to county and municipal staff and elected officials
• Leads public meetings within the context of project work
• Gathers and analyzes relevant data on economic development issues according to statutory and local ordinance requirements and drafts reports
• Assists in the management of IPDC social media platforms and outreach
• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Willingness and a curiosity to learn
• Critical thinking and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively in-person, virtually, and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with public officials, governmental staff, co-workers, and the general public
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom or similar virtual meeting software, and social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to prepare written reports and emails, often of a technical nature

Knowledge and experience of the following preferred but not required:

• ARC, EDA, USDA and/or other Federal and State economic development grant programs
• Local zoning practices and procedures
• Regional planning practices and procedures

Desired Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major emphasisin public administration, planning, business administration, economic development, or related field. 1-2 years’ experience in a non-profit organization or a municipal, county, or regional government is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary will be based on qualifications and experience, but the expected starting range is $43,144 to $53,929. Excellent benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and participation in the local government retirement system. Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with the potential of a split in-office/remote work schedule.

Send cover letter, resume, and references to Karyl Fuller, Economic and Community Development Director, IPDC, P.O. Box 843, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or kfuller@regionc.org The position will remain open until filled.

The City of Evansville, WI (www.ci.evansville.wi.gov) seeks a Community Development Director. This is a key Department Head member of the City’s Leadership Team. The Director reports to the City Administrator/Finance Director and works collaboratively with the Plan Commission, Economic Development Committee, Evansville Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism to foster the City’s urban growth, entrepreneurial spirit and reputation for quality of life. Responsibilities include successful monitoring of code enforcement activities, planning, implementing traditional neighborhood-focused growth and being a friendly point of contact for new business applicants. Additional duties include review of zoning applications, implementation of business retention/recruitment/expansion strategies, community marketing programs, monitor agreements for compliance and facilitating long-range strategic planning of the City. The full job description can be found here: https://www.ci.evansville.wi.gov/city_government/human_resources/

The City of Evansville was ranked as the best place to raise a family in Wisconsin by nerdwallet.com. Excellent employee benefits include the Wisconsin Retirement System, health, dental, life insurance, employee assistance programs, paid parental leave and a schedule that is flexible to accommodate required evening meetings and events.

Requirements include three to five years of experience in urban design, architecture, economic development, business education and/or strategic planning. A degree in business, architecture, urban design, land use planning, or related field. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Salary starting at $70,000/annually dependent upon qualifications. This is an FLSA exempt and non-represented position. Applications kept confidential upon request; all finalists subject to public release. Send cover letter, resume, and four professional references to Melanie Crans, PO Box 529, 31 S. Madison St., Evansville, WI 53536 or email to melanie.crans@ci.evansville.wi.gov. First review of applications on Friday, June 4, 2021.

The City of Evansville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Small City Innovators, a storytelling podcast about the people and ideas vitalizing America’s small cities, is seeking a paid intern to help develop, market and attract funding for the show.

The ideal candidate has excellent writing, research and communication skills. They have an interest in entrepreneurship, economic development, public policy, media and/or journalism, and are earning an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of these areas.

The position entails researching and developing a framework for SCI cities, helping to write a funding proposal for the show’s next series, identifying funding organizations, contacting SCI cities to request story submissions, and helping market each episode.

During June – August this opportunity will include 6-10 hours of work per week and 3-5 hours per week thereafter. Pay is $14 an hour.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to connect@smallcityinnovators.com. Applications will be open until Friday, June 4th.

SCI launched in early 2020 as an interview podcast. After a pandemic hiatus it will re-launch with a documentary short format in August ‘21. For more info visit www.smallcityinnovators.com.

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About NACEDA

NACEDA’s mission is to lead the community development field and its partners in shaping and influencing strategies that advance community prosperity. As an alliance of 38 state and regional community development associations in 25 states and the District of Columbia, our network includes 3,500 community development organizations across the country.

The Position

NACEDA seeks a Program Associate to support its new and growing programs and advocacy efforts. The associate would report to the executive director but would regularly work with other organizational staff and consultants. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and interpersonal skills, experience working with colleagues with diverse skills and backgrounds, be able to manage several projects at once, have experience leading projects, possess very strong administrative skills, be comfortable managing simple website related tasks, and have a healthy sense of humor. Experience with conference management, fundraising/grants management, and public policy advocacy are a plus, as is experience with the community development field.

Below are the anticipated projects the associate will support in 2021.

Research Project: Community Development Corporation Study

NACEDA is launching an ambitious research agenda to measure the financial health and programmatic focuses of community development corporations nationally.This program will involve the associate working directly with the executive director and lead research consultant. The tasks associated with this program are largely administrative and logistical. We anticipate this program will account for 30% of the associate’s time in 2021.

Specific Tasks

• Support ED to create an organized method of sending and tracking a large number of emails
• Support ED to schedule a large number of meetings with stakeholders using a program such as Calendly or similar
• Support ED and Communications Director in creation of communications plans, materials, announcements, social media posts, and graphic design
• Support crafting of fundraising proposals
• Take notes during conversations and organizing follow up tasks for ED and other staff
• Coordinate on logistics and meeting support with contractor
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for project activities, contacts, and lists
• Organize shared materials and maintain active files
• Support various staff in pulling together language and boilerplate for different audiences into new documents and email drafts
• Support and promote the active use of Slack for internal project coordination

Advocacy

NACEDA is tracking and advancing several legislative priorities in 2021 and hosting a virtual Federal Advocacy Weekin June 2021. This program reports to the executive director. The tasks related to this program are to assist in the organizing of large groups of people, assisting in legislative ‘asks’ and follow up, and scheduling. We anticipate this program will account for 25% of the associate’s time in 2021.

Skills required:

Specific Tasks

• Support attendees of People & Places Federal Advocacy Week in June 2021 to make legislative meetings, coach attendees on asks and talking points.
• Attend legislative meetings during Federal Advocacy Week and throughout 2021. Support and/or directly make requests of legislative staff. Take notes. Follow up on promises and commitments
• Assist other staff in crafting advocacy documents, including action alerts, one-pagers, leave-behinds.
• Attend coalition meetings, take notes, report back to ED and other staff.

NACEDA Summit and Resilient Communities Forum

NACEDA’s 2021 Summit and Resilient Communities Forum will be hosted virtually in October of 2021. The events will bring community development professionals from acrossthe country to explore topics such as eviction and foreclosure prevention, small business recovery, health sector partnerships, community engagement, and more.This program reports to the Communications and Membership Directors. The tasks related to this program are to assist in the hosting and administration of the online event in coordination with staff, consultants, and NACEDA’s members. We anticipate this program will account for 35% of the associate’s time in 2021.

Specific Tasks

• Follow up and confirm speakers, collect necessary information for web and promotional purposes.
• Share in the planning of sessions and content. Host session prep meetings. Coordinate details with consultants and staff.
• Post conference details to the event website.
• Attend regular planning meetings with staff, consultants, and members. Take notes. Hold others accountable to commitments and deadlines.
• Assist in sponsor outreach and tracking; assist with sponsor benefit fulfillment.

Membership Support

NACEDA’s members are its most important stakeholders. This program reports to the Membership Director. The tasks for this program largely support ongoing membership needs. We anticipate this program will account for 10% of the associate’s time in 2021.

• Create launch plan for NACEDA’s annual membership survey. Ensure responses are collected.
• Assist the Membership Director to launch dues collection for 2022.
• Assist the Membership Director toset agendas and schedule peer member meetings.
• Assist in website and email list maintenance, member database maintenance.

Overall required skills

• Ability to manage complex scheduling and logistics tasks
• Ability to document conversations and synthesize large amounts of information into salient points
• Ability to use various technologies to develop tracking and monitoring systems for ongoing projects
• Comfortable leading small group meetings
• Effective and succinct writing skills, experience with communicating verbally and in writing to diverse stakeholders
• Keen sense of organization of files, notes, and information
• Clear communications to advance key goals and activities
• Basic layout and formatting of key documents
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Other desired skills

• Knowledge of community development practice, in particularin one or more of the following areas: small business development, creative placemaking, community organizing, affordable housing, family asset building, economic development or public health.
• Bachelors and Advanced Degree.
• Public speaking experience.
• Experience working on grassroots advocacy or electoral campaigns.
• Advanced computer skills, including database management and web design.
• Experience with MemberClicks.
• Sense of humor.

Hours and Travel

This is a full-time position requiring some evening and weekend hours. Candidates should expect to travel within the United States one or two times per month on average once safety guidelines allow. The position will be virtual for the foreseeable future, though it is possible we will return to some in person office work later this year. Our office is in DC. Our office is currently open for in-person work if needed or preferred.

To Apply

Interested applicants should emaila resume and cover letter to info@naceda.org. Please also include up to three references. Applications are due by May 31, 2021.CompensationThis position pays between $40,000 -$50,000 annually. Employees have access to NACEDA’s health insurance plan that covers 100% of monthly premiums, including dental. Employees also have access to NACEDA’s 403b retirement plan. NACEDA offers a retirement match after one year of employment. NACEDA is an equal opportunity employer.

ILLUME Advising, LLC is a research consultancy that serves the clean energy industry by providing market research, evaluation, strategy, and policy assessments for programs, services, and new technologies. Historically, the energy industry has under-served a diverse group of people, including people of color, residents with limited incomes, rural customers, those who speak English as a second language, small business owners, among others. We support our clients in remedying these disparities through empathic research and incisive data science. We are doubling down on this commitment and are seeking a leader to help drive our efforts by centering equity in the clean energy transition.

We are looking for candidates to join our team as a Managing Director with an emphasis on our equity services. This leadership position will support ILLUME in expanding on our core mission to:

• Elevate the voices of our colleagues through collaboration and the voices of the public through research.
• Build a thriving clean energy economy with a focus on environmental and social justice.
• Equitably transform the energy industry to the benefit of all communities.

Our ideal candidate is driven by a desire to help our clients remedy disparities in clean energy opportunities by taking a holistic view of the challenge. By examining the intersection of energy policy and social, racial, and environmental justice, this position will amplify our company’s core mission and help to push our work – and our industry – forward.

We welcome candidates from backgrounds such as energy, public health, and environmental justice. To be successful, interested candidates will have had experience in business environments, thrive working under deadlines, and feel fulfilled problem-solving among a team of committed researchers and strategists. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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