Reporting directly to the faculty Director and as part of a collaborative team that values transparency, the Deputy Director is responsible for: (1) managing DFI operations and programs, including but not limited to conflicts of interest, project and team evaluations, strategic priorities, performance measures, assigned staff, and budget creation and oversight; (2) advancing DFI’s business model and managing self-sustaining revenue-generating activities; (3) managing communications, marketing, and relationships with sponsors and partners; (4) handling personnel administration matters and other duties in support of the Director; (5) managing space, equipment, and other DFI resources; and (6) consistent with DFI’s strategic priorities and funding availability, support the development and execution of new development finance services for local government clients and their partners. The Deputy Director serves as a member of the DFI leadership team and interfaces regularly with School management.

This position will coordinate the research, implementation, and evaluation of strategies that are designed to create the sustainable conditions by which all Chatham County residents can lead active, healthy lives. Specifically, the position will oversee strategies and best practices that promote active transportation, inclusive healthy places and institutions, and improved nutrition and physical activity throughout the county. Current interventions include, but are not limited to: Healthy Hospitals, Community Conversations, Worksite Wellness, Exercise is Medicine, GO NAPSACC, and Built Environment/Community Design Planning.

Candidates should expect to get hands-on experience assisting with the implementation of a creative placemaking program, the Downtown Durham Public Space Project, and developing the downtown’s strategic planning document to guide future creative placemaking efforts. They will also get to be the voice and the eyes of the organization by assisting with writing about and photographing events and happenings around downtown. DDI is a small close-knit group and this individual will become an integral part of this team.

Please send a cover letter, detailing your interest in the position and why you would excel in it, and your resume, including two academic or professional references, as one pdf document to Rachel at rachel@downtowndurham.com with the subject “Creative Placemaking and Communications Intern.”

$1,500 for the 2019-20 School Calendar Year (the award will be distributed in two amounts of $750 each at the end of each semester of the 2019-2020 school year). It is the responsibility of the Fellowship recipient to maintain the course of study identified in their application and achieve a GPA of B or greater in both the semesters that the fellowship amounts are awarded. The recipient will also be required to summarize his or her project for publication in the ENRE Division’s newsletter. Additionally, the recipient will be encouraged to present his or her project at the ENRE Business Meeting during the APA National Planning Conference the following year (NPC 2021).

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

The City of Durham Community Development Department is seeking a graduate-level candidate who will help to further the City’s goal of reducing experiences of homelessness in Durham. The Intern will collaborate with city staff to improve implementation of interventions for homeless individuals and to analyze needs for Durham’s homeless population. The work conducted will inform future policy, program, and funding priorities regarding interventions to address homelessness in Durham.

The Policy and Urban Design Division is seeking a motivated and organized self-starter to fill the role of Planning Intern. This position is responsible for working with Planning staff on plan development and community engagement tasks for the new Durham Comprehensive Plan. The successful candidates will focus on a variety of tasks that are graphic design oriented and/or data and mapping. Interns will receive oversight from planning professionals.

The primary duties of the Economic Development Coordinator are developing, directing, and administering the economic development functions for the County of Camden, North Carolina. The primary goal of this position is to develop and execute strategies to enhance the economic vitality of Camden County and to implement and oversee programs and initiatives established by the County Manager and the Board of Commissioners that will attract new businesses, retain existing business, strengthen the commercial corridors and Commerce Park, and support growth and development of existing businesses to promote a stronger economic base and a diverse mix of business.

The Volpe Center is seeking Community Planners at the entry- and mid-levels to support our Policy, Planning & Environment Technical Center. The employee is responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of guidance, tools, strategies, policies, plans, and programs related to transportation planning, environmental stewardship, realty, research, and related topics.

Performs difficult professional and administrative work overseeing the Land Use Section of the Planning and Development Department and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Planning and Development Director. Divisional supervision is exercised over Land Use personnel.