The focus of this internship is to support the ongoing Scenario Planning for Equitable Revitalization and Climate Resilience project that is co-led by the Reduced Poverty and Spatial Inequality and the Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Communities and Regions teams. The project involves engaging with at least one small to midsize city with a declining or stagnant population to pilot a recently developed scenario planning framework for smaller Legacy Cities. The scenario planning process will be focused on equitable, climate resilient revitalization. This is a part-time position up to 15 hours/week that reports to the Director of Climate Strategies. Position can be remote due to COVID-19; Cambridge, MA is the associated office location. There is no travel required for this position.
To apply: https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst/a4694ec6-8662-4b58-9b2a-a091ec632747

Description:

The Research Assistant Intern will assist CREC in accomplishing its mission by supporting the organization’s networking, technical
assistance, and research activities.

• Support our work with associations of economic & workforce
development professionals, public data producers, and community
indicators data users.

• Help maintain Council for Community and Economic Research
(C2ER) data products including the Cost of Living Index, State
Business Incentive Database, and State Economic Development
Program Expenditures Database.

• Perform research and analysis for CREC’s technical assistance
programs including literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative
data analysis, and visualizing data through charts, graphs, and maps
for local, regional, state, federal, and philanthropic clients.

• Create and disseminate web, newsletter, and other media content
relevant to economic, community indicators, and workforce
development practitioners.

The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC)
(www.creconline.org) is an independent, 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization based in Arlington, Virginia, founded to provide
policymakers with the information needed to formulate and execute
innovative, regional, job-creating economic development strategies.
CREC provides research, technical assistance, and training to
federal, state, and local policymakers as well as to national networks
of professionals in related fields.

Description:

The Research Assistant (or Analyst I) will assist CREC in accomplishing its mission by supporting the organization’s networking, technical
assistance, and research activities.
• Support our work with associations of economic & workforce
development professionals, public data producers, and community
indicators data users.

• Help maintain Council for Community and Economic Research
(C2ER) data products including the Cost of Living Index, State
Business Incentive Database, and State Economic Development
Program Expenditures Database.

• Perform research and analysis for CREC’s technical assistance
programs including literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative
data analysis, and visualizing data through charts, graphs, and maps
for local, regional, state, federal, and philanthropic clients.
• Create and disseminate web, newsletter, and other media content
relevant to economic, community indicators, and workforce
development practitioners.

The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC)
(www.creconline.org) is an independent, 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization based in Arlington, Virginia, founded to provide
policymakers with the information needed to formulate and execute
innovative, regional, job-creating economic development strategies.
CREC provides research, technical assistance, and training to
federal, state, and local policymakers as well as to national networks
of professionals in related fields.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the curriculum and training team lead, the Instructional
Designer will collaborate in the development of innovative training
programs through the creation of asynchronous, blended, and live,
instructor-led training curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for
someone with graphic and video design skills who is eager to enter
the field of instructional design and eLearning development. Strong
project and relationship management skills are required, as well as
the ability to work independently.

Capabilities & Responsibilities:
• Serve as an in-house curriculum consultant and developer,
supporting training across different client groups, under the
supervision of the instructional design team lead.
• Provide graphic design services (e.g., producing visual aids,
designing original icon sets, creating custom motion
graphics, and editing videos) in support of curriculum
development and promotion.
• Organize workflow for multiple training/eLearning projects,
from initial design and prototyping stages to completion.
• Design and develop curriculums and other learning
solutions in multiple formats (e.g., diagrams and other visual
aids, instructional videos, SCORM-based eLearning
modules, animated demonstrations, PowerPoint
presentations, and supplemental learning resources).
• Determine and implement appropriate learning strategies
and approaches for diverse audiences.
• Provide editing and quality control for training deliverables
and communications.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Permission to work in the U.S. is required
• Preference will be given to bilingual, Spanish-speaking
candidates.
• Demonstrated visual design skills (whether from academic
coursework, volunteer work, or professional experience).
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs), multiple teams, and stakeholders—soliciting and
incorporating feedback to make necessary changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
grammar, mechanics, standard usage, and punctuation.
• Highly effective time and project management skills, with the
ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and implement
multiple projects.
• Proficiency using graphic design tools (Snagit, Illustrator,
Photoshop, InDesign).
• Proficiency editing and producing professional-quality videos
(Camtasia, Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Basic familiarity with learning management systems (LMSs)
such as Moodle and Canvas.

Application Requirements:
Send a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and graphic design
sample to jallison@crec.net. Your cover letter should explain why
you are interested in the field of instructional design and what
attracts you to CREC’s mission and work. If we invite you to
interview, please be prepared to share several samples of your
graphic designs/videos.

About the Opportunity:
The Cape Fear Collective (CFC) is a nonprofit community investment and analytics organization
based in Wilmington, North Carolina. CFC is developing innovative social impact investing programs
that leverage data, capital, and community to drive positive change.
CFC seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Impact Investment Strategy to lead its growing
social impact investment program and serve as a strategic visionary for the organization as it
continues to scale in the Cape Fear Region and across North Carolina. A qualified candidate will be
expected to have an entrepreneurial mindset and experience aligning capital with innovative
financing products and structures. Additionally, experience in the affordable housing, small business
development, consumer lending, banking and finance (CRA, CDFI, etc.) and/or other emerging
commercial markets related to social impact will be important for this role.
Working with the Co-Founder and CEO, the CFO will manage the strategic growth of CFC’s capital
strategy and investments in alignment with the organization’s mission and values. This position will
execute the day-to-day investment transactions and play a critical role in determining the strategic
direction and future growth of this mission driven investment platform. The CFO will also provide
general oversight for CFC’s finances and budget process, working with CFC’s contracted CPA and
legal firms to ensure sound financial practices compliant with all policies, rules and regulations.

Application Process:
This is a rolling application until the position is filled. To apply for this opportunity, please email your
resume and cover letter to impact@capefearcollective.org with “CFO Position” in the subject line.

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks an innovative systems-thinker to join its Program staff as a Policy Analyst. The Analyst will work with the Associate Director – Planning Practice and Scenario Planning under the direction of the Director of Climate Strategies, and with others to conceptualize, conduct, learn from, and improve the activities that advance the Institute’s goals globally. The primary focus will be activities related to scenario planning and planning practice that advance the Institute’s goal of low-carbon, climate resilient communities and regions in urbanized places. Significant additional work will advance the other Institute goals, such as reducing poverty and spatial inequality. You’ll work independently and in cross-disciplinary teams that bring different perspectives to help address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, and will have ample opportunity to take ownership of your work, learn, and grow.

This is a full-time, remote position that reports to the Associate Director, Planning Practice and Scenario Planning. 5-10% travel required COVID permitting.

Apply at: https://jobs.lever.co/lincolninst/1b2f59b4-0cb4-40b7-b654-f902985c9c65

Firm Overview | HR&A is an industry-leading consulting firm that provides strategic advisory services for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, focused on solving the most complex challenges facing cities today. We care about improving the quality of urban life, and we are increasingly focused on the challenges of equitable development, inclusivity, infrastructure, and technological innovation in cities as we advance projects that improve social, economic, and environmental outcomes.

We are former public servants, urban planners, economists, and real estate developers. Our projects win awards due to our ability to integrate disparate disciplines for our clients, and we often lead teams with engineers, architects, lawyers, community organizers, and other specialists.

HR&A is proud to be an employee-owned company, and is committed to building a diverse workforce while centering issues of equity and inclusion in the work that we do. In 2020, we convened an Anti-Racism Task Force to lead the development of internal equity initiatives and strategies to more effectively incorporate equity into our client work.

Visit our website for more details: https://www.hraadvisors.com/.

Position Description | We are seeking Analyst candidates for our growing Washington, DC office. Our analytical staff form the foundation of our team-oriented and collaborative structure and help to drive our data-driven approach to city building.

Analysts own the substance of our client work products. Day-to-day tasks range from project to project and often include market analysis; case study research; econometric modeling; community engagement; preparation of real estate pro formas for a range of uses and public-private structures; and public policy analysis. Analysts also help prepare written reports, presentations in PowerPoint, and Excel models for clients, as well as firm marketing materials and proposals for new projects.
The positions provide significant opportunities for growth and diversity within the role as individual project portfolios change. HR&A staff are often generalists but have the opportunity to specialize over time. Many of HR&A’s senior staff started as Analysts.

Experience Required | Successful candidates will possess strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, a passion for urban development and policy, and a deep curiosity about the challenges and opportunities facing cities.

They must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and the ability to manage multiple assignments at once. Furthermore, candidates should be highly motivated independent thinkers who are detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and sufficiently poised for client interaction.

The most successful candidates will show a capacity for leadership, the ability to think critically and creatively, and the potential for professional growth. Specific experience required as follows:

Analyst: Candidates should have a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s Degree, with a focus on economics, urban planning, business, public policy, real estate, or other closely related fields, and one to three years of relevant full-time experience.
Compensation | We offer competitive compensation packages, based on qualifications and experience.

Submission | Please submit the following materials to HR&A’s website at www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and HR&A is looking to fill the positions as soon as possible.

A version of your resume that has your school information removed.
There is no need to reformat your resume, and you should leave your degree (e.g. “B.A. Economics”). But please remove all undergraduate and graduate school name references. This request is part of our ongoing work to build a hiring system that is free from bias and based on candidate merit and performance in the hiring process.

A simple typed document that includes your name, with concise answers to these questions:
What excites you about HR&A? (100 words)
Which of your previous work (roles and/or projects) do you think represents evidence that you’d excel at HR&A?
We are excited to learn about the diverse backgrounds candidates bring. What unique personal background or perspective might you bring to our team? (150 words)
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

For more information, please visit www.hraadvisors.com or contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is looking for career-minded individuals with a passion and commitment to public service to join our distinguished rotational program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. This is your chance to join the Port Authority as we connect the region in new ways for generations to come.

If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey does. We run some of the busiest and most critical transportation facilities in New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. It takes a dedicated team of over a thousand men and women to operate these facilities safely, efficiently, and with a high standard of customer service. Our nearly 8,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year.

About the Program:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Leadership Fellows Program is a distinguished program for graduate students who expect to receive their degree in Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. The Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year rotational program that offers on-the-job experience in approximately four different business functions. Leadership Fellows have an opportunity to explore many different areas such as operations, finance, transportation, sustainability, etc. The Leadership Fellows Program is designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of the Port Authority as a whole.

Leadership Fellows are presented with a variety of developmental opportunities that range from one-on-one coaching to structured mentoring and various targeted training programs. After successful completion of the program, Leadership Fellows will be considered for key positions in areas such as policy analysis, finance, capital programs, operations, or related business functions.

Qualifications:

Students graduating with a graduate degree in fall 2021 or spring 2022 are eligible to participate in the Program. Candidates should possess a record of academic achievement in the areas of public administration, business administration, public policy, urban planning, public finance, economics, transportation management, or a related discipline. Candidates must have a clear interest in a career in public service management. At least one year of work experience and/or internships in public service, transportation, government, or related fields is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

How to Apply:

Follow the link under “Firm Website” to apply.

The deadline to apply is Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

See https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/611933200

The position is publicly posted on USAJobs and in other job advertising venues.

The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research (the Center) is a division of Detroit Future City, a Detroit-based think and do tank. The Center works to advance a vision of economic equity in Detroit in which all Detroiters are meeting their unique needs, prospering, and fully and fairly participating in all aspects of economic life within a thriving city and region. The Center for Equity, Engagement, and Research provides leadership, accountability, research, convening, and customized expertise to support stakeholders in collaboratively working to rectify legacy issues and justly attain economic equity in Detroit. We do this through research, advocacy, coalition building, backbone support, and incubation. The Center encourages diverse perspectives and backgrounds and believes that this strengthens our work.

The Research Assistant will be a part of the Center team and be a part of innovative research that advances economic equity in Detroit. The Research Assistant will contribute to the Center’s efforts through their data and research expertise, innovative spirit, communication, and dedication to Detroit. Under general supervision from a senior program manager, the Research Assistant position will be responsible for supporting research projects and data needs for the Center, as well as across the DFC organization. The deadline to apply is September 24, 2021. Please apply here. Please add your Resume/Cover Letter into the file upload space.