El Pueblo’s mission is for Latinxs to achieve positive social change through building consciousness, capacity, and community action. El Pueblo’s core strategies include integrated voter engagement, lobbying for state level policy change, leadership development of grassroots community members, and cultural expression for social change. The organization and its core group of activists and leaders are based in Wake County, although our voter engagement and policy efforts work in coalition with other organizations and communities throughout the state.

The primary purpose of this job is to support staff members and grassroots leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for building power; running effective, data-driven campaigns; and winning policy changes on the state level that promote immigrant rights and reproductive justice.

Schedule: 40 hours weekly; including evening work at least once a week and some weekend work; occasional travel required.

Salary: $37,000-$47,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Benefits: Employer-sponsored health insurance plan, long-term disability insurance, 401(K) pension plan, and Paid Time Off

Language skills: Fluency in English and Spanish required

Primary Responsibilities:

> Data Management (50%)

Execute canvass data operations which includes cutting turf, printing walk sheets, setting up phone banks/auto-dialers and tracking numbers.
Conduct voter targeting and analysis (with emphasis on the application of micro-targeting, demographic and geographic factors).
Interpret and analyze data to help inform campaign strategy, including producing detailed graphs, charts and maps.
Train necessary data, canvass, and program staff on how to use the database.
Set up quality control system/process and train others to implement it regularly.
Keep database, and related tracking sheets, clean and organized.

> Coalition Building & Collaborations (25%)

Represent El Pueblo in coalitions that represent a variety of sectors and groups to support campaigns for community-identified priorities, including those related to reproductive rights.
Ensure and facilitate the participation of grassroots community members in coalitions working for social change at different levels, including preparing them before coalition meetings, supporting them to share information with other community members, and helping them to make decisions that reflect the interests of their peers.

> Collaborative Responsibilities (25%):

1. Campaign Development:

Develop plans, strategies, and tactics with community members for state-level policy campaigns.
Support community members to understand power dynamics and strategies to build power.
Facilitate planning and decision-making with community members to make progress on key issues.

2. Recruitment and Retention

Develop, implement, and evaluate base-building strategies to recruit community members into El Pueblo, support their involvement in the organization, and keep them involved.
Support other staff and grassroots community members in their base-building efforts.
Collaborate with other staff and community members in grassroots fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

2 years’ experience implementing and coordinating community organizing efforts, preferably within the Latinx community.
Experience and training as an organizer in neighborhoods, unions, or other grassroots social justice arenas.
Experience with data management programs such as SPSS, Stata, Excel, the Voter Activation Network (VAN), and/or PowerBase (CiviCRM).
Knowledge of the organizing landscape in Wake County and/or North Carolina, especially working with the Latinx community.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teammates across areas of work.
Ability to analyze data, make sound, logical conclusions, and exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice and cross-sector organizing.
Excellent oral communication skills, with an ability to interact with diverse groups of stakeholders, including community members, government staff and coalition partners.
Knowledge of the cultures, principles, and practices of nonprofit organizations.
Flexibility with respect to schedule, and working hours, including ability to work evenings or on weekends to accommodate community members’ schedules.
Fluency in Spanish and English

Successful candidates should have the following attributes:

Strong belief in El Pueblo’s mission and vision.
Team builder and team player.
Respectful of all people, cultures, and backgrounds.
Energetic, creative, flexible, and open-minded.
Sense of humor.
Committed to openness, transparency, and fairness.
Willingness to learn, implement, and evaluate different strategies for achieving policy change.
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and shifting plans.

Application Process:

To apply, please write a simple email in English OR in Spanish to moises@elpueblo.org by June 24th, 2019. Include a paragraph or bullet points related to your approach to data-driven organizing campaigns and attach your resume. Please write in the subject line: Organizer. Applications will be received until the position is filled. https://elpueblo.org/el-pueblo-is-hiring/?fbclid=IwAR3SQZm709QKlfkn7gL3MF_0RhxsJV6KxPGeyKbcZAzzr0gXIm8cjiunDfQ

We’re seeking an entry-level employee with an interest in public engagement and communications for environmental, community, and transportation planning and investments. This position is a combination office manager + project coordinator role.

Kearns & West’s San Francisco office seeks an Office Manager/Project Coordinator for immediate hire. Kearns & West is a national collaborative problem solving, dispute resolution, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications firm with offices in Atlanta, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Portland, OR, Sacramento/Davis, CA, Riverside, CA, San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington DC. Kearns & West’s collaboration programs are designed to take a diverse range of issues, opinions, goals, and interests and organize them into clear, productive processes that lead to successful conclusions. The Kearns & West approach encompasses assessment, outreach, engagement and collaboration, process and meeting design, facilitation, environmental dispute resolution, and development of communications tailored to each project’s unique process. We are in need of project coordinator and office staffing support.

Office Manager / Project Coordinator Position

Small consulting office seeks energetic office manager/project coordinator to join our San Francisco office. Background and/or interest in natural resource management, energy, and/or environmental issues strongly preferred. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and has great initiative, can accomplish tasks quickly, and who can successfully balance working as part of a team with working well independently. Successful applicants will also have strong written and oral communication skills. Requires high quality attention to detail, initiative, and excellent organizational skills. Areas of responsibility include general staff support/maintaining office operations; managing staffing schedules; providing administrative/financial, project management, and research services support; assisting with writing and proofreading materials and finding and developing visuals/graphics; assisting with meeting planning and note-taking; providing project support to office staff; as well as office manager tasks such as ordering supplies, and upkeep of office equipment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Strong candidates will ideally have two to three years of experience, but recent graduates will also be considered. A Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated interest in environmental issues, natural resource management, and/or energy is strongly preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously is a must

· Ability to be flexible and resourceful and handle pressure/tight deadlines gracefully

· Ability to interact and perform in a team-based environment

· Strong writing skills

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

· Charts, graphs and visuals assistance a plus

· Experience or interest in webinar technology (e.g. Adobe Connect)

· Experience or interest in graphic design

· Experience or interest in social media

TO APPLY: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to personnel@kearnswest.com with the subject “SF Office Manager/Project Coordinator.” We ask that you do not call or email staff directly. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional work providing project management for active projects, researching, preparing and presenting project cases and plans before various boards and commissions, maintaining board agenda schedules, publishing legal advertisements, drafting revisions and amendments to County ordinances, overseeing planning staff, preparing and interpreting maps, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Planning Director. Continuous supervision is exercised over Planning Division staff.

Essential Functions
Assigns, assists and evaluates the work and employees of the Planning Division. Continuous supervision of the following positions: planners, long range planner(s), zoning technician(s), and floodplain administration. Provide recommendation to the Planning Director on recruiting, hiring, promotion and discipline.
Manages current and long-range projects to ensure satisfaction of deadlines and processes as detailed in County plans and development regulations
Researches, prepares and presents project cases to County boards, civic and public groups.
Performs development project reviews for compliance with County development regulations and long-range land use plans; performs project reviews and comments for state and federal agencies; corresponds formally with project representatives on process requirements.
Performs research for long-range planning objectives and makes recommendations on implementation; assists in making project recommendations to County boards.
Researches, writes and carries out revisions and amendments to County ordinances; drafts and submits public advertising notices; creates and updates project tracking spreadsheets; prepares various reports.
Serves as representative to various boards and committees; attends meetings as required occasionally after normal business hours.
Assists other County departments with routine project and procedural questions; assists permitting, code enforcement and inspections with project and planning related questions; advises general public on planning and zoning matters and processes.
Performs subsequent project reviews to ensure compliance in all phases of project implementation.
Produces, interprets and analyzes project maps and data utilizing geographic information science software.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning; thorough knowledge of economics, sociology and municipal finance as applied to planning; thorough knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of planning; ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information and to prepare technical reports; ability to prepare and present technical information clearly and in an interesting manner to lay groups and the public; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, developers, engineers, surveyors, elected officials and the general public.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in planning, geography, or related field and moderate experience in planning and development review including some supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Special Requirements
AICP or the ability to obtain certification within two (2) years of employment is preferred.
Valid driver’s license in the State of North Carolina.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing and walking and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Benefits
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.

To Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pendercountync/jobs/2458946/senior-planner?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

SALARY RANGE: $47,655.00 – $62,528.00

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs planning projects and policy development. Position serves as a project manager for development and land use applications and requires the application of well-developed analytical skills in urban design, land use, and other subjects related to planning. Requires attendance at public meetings and hearings and work is performed under the supervision of the Community Planning and Economic Development Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the development and administration of current land use policies and programs.
Assists in the preparation of planning reports including recommendations and supporting data for approval and submission to City Council, Planning & Zoning Board, and Board of Adjustment, Historic Landmark Commission and other relevant boards and agencies.
Assists in the preparation of written, oral and visual reports to hearing bodies, committees, community groups, and private organizations to explain City policy and the impact of planning and development on the community.
Provides support to technical research studies and assists in preparing statistical reports and recommendations for drafting or revising local ordinances and plans, projecting trends and monitoring socioeconomic changes.
Responsible for administering the City’s GIS system in ARCGIS, drafting maps from GIS and working with city departments to develop additional GIS layers and maps.
Responsible for planning review and management of conditional re-zonings, site plans, subdivisions, and other permitting processes.
Responsible for updates to the Comprehensive Plan and managing implementation tasks.
Identifies improvements to organizational processes and functions.
Responsible for taking a leadership role in the implementation of an updated Unified Development Ordinance (anticipated 2020 adoption).
Responsible for zoning interpretations to clarify meaning of individual Unified Development Ordinance sections.
Responsible for addressing all addresses as new addresses are needed throughout the City.
Responsible for managing and encouraging the department’s professional growth/development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with major coursework in urban planning, geography, public administration or another related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Three years of professional planning related experience, prefer some supervisory experience. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, AICP certification; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have previous GIS experience in ARCGIS. Must have experience in the planning review of commercial site plans, and in the review and processing of rezoning applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles, practices, regulations and techniques in the field of municipal land use planning including zoning, transportation, community development, urban design, etc.; Knowledge of the comprehensive plan development and implementation processes and other long range planning processes; Ability to research planning issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and prepare and present effective staff reports; Knowledge of computer applications related to work including ArcMap GIS and Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations and ordinances; Ability to conduct complex planning research projects; Ability to interpret architectural plans, engineering site plans, and other land development instruments; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees, City officials, development professionals, and the public; Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing; Ability to provide exceptional customer service skills in execution of all job functions; Ability to problem solves and apply creativity in decision making.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Possess or be working towards the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) designation. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid state driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls and to reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is an indoor office with a moderately quiet noise level. Employee must be able to attend meetings at various sites within the City and inspect various work, building, or construction sites. These outdoor sites may include an environment with noise and dust and may require traversing difficult terrain. Some evening or weekend work may be needed in support of public meetings or other city events.

This job is open until filled.

To Apply: https://www.cityofkm.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Senior-Planner-148

Downtown Sanford, Inc (DSI). seeks an energetic, innovative professional to promote our downtown area and manage our state and nationally accredited Main Street program. DSI is a 501c3 private non-profit organization managed by a 13-member board of directors. It is under contract with the City of Sanford as a third-party agency receiving Municipal Service District (MSD) tax dollars as compensation for providing downtown management services. DSI has diversified funding sources which include funds from the City of Sanford and MSD taxes, with the balance of funds raised by DSI primarily through sponsorships and event income.

Duties of the DSI Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for coordinating activity within Downtown Sanford that utilizes historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development. The incumbent is responsible for the development, conduct, execution, and documentation of the Sanford Main Street program. The Executive Director is the principal on-site staff person responsible for coordinating all program activities locally, as well as for representing the community regionally and statewide as appropriate. In addition, the Executive Director should help guide the organization as it grows and as its objectives evolve. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Organization:
– Supervise the DSI support staff, including conducting annual performance evaluations
– Develop and retain strong working relationships with downtown stakeholders, including property owners, business owners, and residents
– Develop and retain strong working relationships with City and County staff, as well as directors of partnering organizations including the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, and the Tourism Development Authority
– Develop and manage the annual DSI budget
– Manage monthly meetings of the DSI Board of Directors and standing committees
– Assist in the recruitment of directors and committee members as needed
– Conduct an annual strategic planning session
– Retain existing relationships with sponsors while fostering additional relationships that
result in meeting or exceeding the budget for sponsorships as part of the DSI’s budget

Promotion:
– Support the staff in carrying out the existing calendar of events
– Provide input on existing events that includes assessing the effectiveness of events and making recommendations to improve existing events while determining which events no longer support the current economic vitality strategies
– Manage social media campaigns
– Manage the Downtown Sanford website
– Manage the scope of work with DSI’s contracted marketing firm

Design:
– Assist the Design and Beautification Division Committee in reviewing grant applications
that fall under the committee’s responsibility to approve
– Work with property owners and business owners to encourage thoughtful and appropriate design improvements
– Work with city and county staff on public improvements being considered for the MSD

Business Development:
– Maintain a data base of available spaces and properties
– Field inquiries for available business locations and properties for sale, connecting interested parties to the appropriate contacts to facilitate leasing and purchasing
– Stay abreast of resources and programs that support business recruitment and business retention

– Work with developers in navigating the development process, serving as an advocate/liaison with elected officials and city/county staff as necessary to facilitate large- and small-scale development projects that support the overall economic well- being of the district

As part of and in addition to the above Duties, the Executive Director is responsible for seeing that DSI meets the Scope of Services and Performance Measures as outlined in the Contract for Services between the City of Sanford and DSI.

Job Knowledge and Skills Required
Successful candidates will have the following:
– Undergraduate degree in a field related to economic development, planning, construction, design, or any other field(s) that relate directly to the above job description
– Minimum four years of experience as a manager of a Main Street program or downtown revitalization program

Candidates must have the following characteristics:
– be sensitive to design and preservation issues
– understand the issues confronting downtown business people, property owners, public agencies, and community organizations
– be entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, well organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent situation
– have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary and Benefits
The DSI Executive Director will be offered a competitive salary compensation package commensurate with experience.

Application Process
Interested candidates should email the following to Sharon Spence, DSI Chairman, at downtownsanfordjobs@gmail.com:
– Current Resume
– Three references with email address and phone number
– A brief (one page maximum) written description of why the candidate’s experience and skill set make him/her a strong candidate for this position

This position is opened until it is filled.

For additional information please email Sharon Spence a list of questions or a request for specific additional information and DSI will respond accordingly. No phone calls, please. downtownsanfordjobs@gmail.com

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