The Planner oversees the operations and activities of the Planning division within the Community Development Department, supervises staff, and implements plans, policies, and developmental measures in order to assure orderly growth and development of current and long-range plans for the Town.

OCCUAPTIONAL SUMMARY:
In the United States, water data have been collected by multiple federal, state, and local agencies for decades, yet we are still unable to answer fundamental questions about our water systems in a timely way: How much water is there? What is its quality? How is it used? Because the da ta have been collected by different agencies, for different purposes, at different scales, and are scattered across multiple platforms with different standards, they are rarely used beyond their original purpose. The Internet of Water (IoW) is a bold vision for how to improve water data infrastructure to fundamentally transform water management. “Internet of Water” describes a network of data producers, hubs, and users to facilitate the sharing and integration of federated open water data.

The IoW was established in2018 at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. The IoW plays the essential role of coordinating efforts among data hubs articulating a clear vision for policies and procedures to share data, demonstrating the value of integrating water data, and capturing that value to ensure the IoW is sustained over time. The IoW also provides technical and non-technic al resources for data producers and data hubs alike.

The Policy Associate will work directly with the IoW Executive Director, the Senior Policy Associate for Engagement and Outreach, other team members, and key external partners to support the needs of the IoW Project. This position will be housed at the Nicholas Institute in Durham, NC with the expectation that the individual must be able to travel on occasion. This position has an initial term-limit of one year with the potential for continuity based on the performance and sustainability of the project.

Work Performed:
Provide support for the IoW in developing plans for research by engaging frequently with stakeholders, data hubs and building coalitions to convey the message of the project and the value of water data as it pertains to each stakeholder and data hub constituent. Assist in providing oral and written presentations to relay project information to target audiences. Assist in pursuing opportunities for communication to external stakeholders.

Support independent and collaborative research to analyze and interpret water datain formation for use by decision makers and investors. Assist in publishing results internally, in peer reviewed academic journals, as appropriate, on the IoW website and externally via social media.

Support the IoW in coordinating and developing strategic communications, planning and disseminating of content of front-end web development skills and google analytics/user surveys to adapt, improve and optimize web communication. Assist in presenting and negotiating plans for cooperative or sponsored research projects.

Support the IoW’s research relating to the concerns and needs of stakeholders that contribute to the development and execution of communications, strategic actions and performance plans. Assist in manage projects and reporting to Duke offices charged with project monitoring, as well as to stakeholders regarding project progress, performance, completion, and impacts.

Support the IoW in developing data solutions for stakeholders, assisting in the development and implementation of data management tools using open templates, data models, schema, and data cleaning procedures that can be readily adopted by IoW participants to make their data discoverable, accessible, and interoperable.

Support the process of identify and creating opportunities for publicizing the IoW’s work, including informing external stakeholders about project progression. Assist in identifying and putting into place new opportunities for involving Duke students in Institute research and follow through with implementing means to ensure student involvement. Depending on expertise and specific duties assist in procuring, de signing, and operating technical models or tools in assigned program areas.

Support meetings, webinars, conferences, and events related to the IoW, working to directly engage faculty and stakeholders in the planning and execution of the events. Communicate understanding of scientific and policy-based approaches to the IoW’s target audiences through written and oral presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
Work requires a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the specific position.

Experience
Work requires four years of experience in research/data analysis or OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE related position. A related master’s degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g. a two year master’s degree in lieu two years of experience.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Officer (PO), Research manages a research and grant portfolio that focuses on data-driven research and metrics to track entrepreneurial ecosystems, and to further research illuminating successful outcomes to support entrepreneurs, organizations that support entrepreneurs, and decision-makers and policy-makers.
Specific Responsibilities include:
Research
• Work closely with Kauffman Foundation staff, researchers and data scientists, and grantees to develop data and metrics on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
• Conduct research and data analysis as needed and oversee research contractors.
• Acquire a wide range of knowledge on all issues that are of interest to the Entrepreneurship
Department. The PO may be asked to provide leadership on a particular content subject and contribute to Foundation outputs, while developing expertise on a broad range of issues. Focus on keeping up with the changing landscape of research and data in entrepreneurship.

Grant Management
• Develop and manage grants and research initiatives which are relevant to entrepreneurship support organizations and policymakers and lead to data and metrics that ultimately support the success of entrepreneurs.
• Build and attract researchers and funders through request for proposals, individual grants and working with relevant partners.
• Seek to advance the initiatives of the Foundation, with a deep commitment to using data and research insights to foster informed discussion and ultimately drive research, program and policy improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of the department’s broader data strategies and initiatives.
• Represent the Foundation at various conferences and events, including taking relevant speaking engagements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: Master’s degree in a field with strong applied research focus (e.g. applied social science, public policy, computational social science, empirical economics).
Work Experience: Five years of experience working in a research or grant writing capacity. Experience with research preferred.
Travel: This position may require up to 33% business travel.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates for this position must be highly motivated, capable of self-directed work, detail- oriented and able to work collaboratively across teams and departments. Incumbents must exhibit a keen sense of responsibility and enjoy working with multiple demands, shifting priorities, and constant change.
A successful candidate profile:
• Ability to construct logical arguments that connect grant outcomes to overall departmental goals
• Adequate understanding of organizational and leadership dynamics in order to identify grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Methodological and analytical rigor and creative insight to identify, shape, and manage high
quality research in support of strategic goals of the foundation.
• Capacity to understand basic budgets in order to identify grantee capacity for success as well
as potential risks
• Basic understanding of balance sheet and income statements in order to assess grantee
capacity for success as well as potential risks
• Strong computer literacy skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and data base
applications, and familiarity with standard software programs, including statistical packages.
• Possesses a passion for “doing what is right,” with unquestioned integrity, positive ethics and
values reflective of the Kauffman Foundation.

All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
All of the statements in this position description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The organization reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants can apply for this position by submitting a cover letter and resume to resume@kauffman.org.
Resumes and cover letters should be submitted in this fashion, please. (last name, first name, resume OR last name, first name, cover letter).

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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

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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Clarion Associates is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in community planning, zoning and plan implementation, sustainability, resilience, and historic preservation. We have offices in Denver and Chapel Hill, and affiliated offices in Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Clarion has assisted over 200 U.S. cities and counties to plan for their futures and implement those plans creatively, efficiently, and effectively. We are highly regarded as a firm that forms strong partnerships with each of our communities to tackle complex planning projects and resolve them in ways that get adopted, get implemented, and build public support for ambitious local planning efforts. You can learn more about us at www.clarionassociates.com.

About the Position
We are looking for a graphic design and marketing coordinator who will be an integral part of our exciting planning and zoning practice. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, urban planning, or a related design field and a minimum of two years of related professional experience. Candidates should also be proficient in the Adobe Suite and Microsoft Word. Experience with Google SketchUp, ArcGIS, and website development software is a plus. This is a full-time position in our Chapel Hill office. Travel is not required. We provide a full range of competitive benefits and compensation commensurate with experience. Clarion Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary responsibilities for this position will include:
• Translating complex ideas and information into attractive, professional, and user-friendly infographics, project logos, concept diagrams, page layouts, and other presentation materials
• Developing 3D models and other planning visualization tools to illustrate code standards and plan concepts
• Preparing and continuously improving document layouts and templates for project work products (using Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word)
• Designing and producing marketing and outreach collateral (print ads, flyers, e-blasts, brochures, etc.)
• General graphic design support for the Chapel Hill office
• Preparing web graphics and assistance updating project websites
• Assisting with curation and management of the firm’s graphics library
• Assembling proposals and other materials needed for the firm to respond to RFPs or RFQs
• Assistance updating the firm’s marketing materials
The successful candidate will be a creative, highly-organized, self-starter with a collaborative spirit and an eye for design. Much of our work is technical and detail-oriented and candidates will be expected to meet high standards of professional quality.
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate for this position…
• Is enthusiastic about building their community planning knowledge base;
• Likes working in teams to produce design-based solutions;
• Has a background in graphic design, urban planning, urban design, or a related design field;
• Has print and digital publication design experience;
• Has strong writing and proofreading skills;
• Capable of juggling multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; and
• Is very detail-oriented – because the work we do matters, and it changes the future.

If that Describes You
Send a resume and cover letter along with a link to a design portfolio or 2-5 graphic design work samples via email (hiring@clarionassociates.com) by 5:00 pm on June 7, 2019. No phone calls please. Our review process opens immediately, and we will consider resume submissions as they arrive.

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