Description

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) seeks a Clean Energy Intern for Spring and Summer 2021. MAPC is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in Metropolitan Boston. Our mission is to promote smart growth and regional cooperation, which includes protecting the environment, supporting economic development, encouraging sustainable land use, improving transportation, bolstering affordable housing, ensuring public safety, advancing equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds, and fostering collaboration among municipalities.

Typical Qualifications

Applicants must currently be enrolled as a graduate (preferred) or undergraduate student studying any of the following: clean energy or climate, urban planning, engineering, public policy, architecture, business, or another related field. The clean energy intern must be personable, have strong writing skills, and possess excellent research capabilities.

Familiarity with clean energy technologies, energy efficiency, resiliency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the MA Global Warming Solutions Act and Green Communities Act is preferred. Experience with municipal governance is a plus.

Applicants must be willing to commit at least 15-20 hours per week and be enrolled as a student at the initiation of the internship. This is a paid, part-time internship with flexibility. To qualify as an intern, individuals must be enrolled in a course of study, with ability to provide written verification of their status, and agree to a scheduled end date upon hire.

The Climate Finance Internship Program is designed to give qualified and highly motivated students and graduates the opportunity to work for a mission driven not-for-profit organization in a global setting. You will have the chance to improve your analytical and technical skills working alongside a skilled and dedicated team of analysts.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Support rigorous quantitative evaluation of national and international climate finance mechanisms and climate and energy policies
• Under the direction of research analysts, contribute to the design, management, and implementation of complex analytical, data-driven projects
• Assist in the writing and editing of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations
• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe
• Support the production of high-quality materials on demanding deadlines

ABOUT YOU:

• You are passionate about addressing climate change and the importance of policy and finance for taking action
• You are currently undertaking, or have recently completed an under- or post-graduate degree in a quantitatively rigorous field or discipline related to the work carried out by CPI, including but not limited to economics, finance, or public policy
• You possess solid quantitative skills. Familiarity with programming languages such as SQL, R or Python is desirable
• You are fully proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• You can demonstrate excellent drafting and communication skills
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of other languages is highly desirable
• You are available for a minimum period of 3 months, between 20 and 40 hours per week
• You have the right to live and work in one of our office locations or are able to obtain a visa that allows you to do so

The primary purpose of the Planner II position in the Current Planning Division is to perform professional city planning functions related to land use applications such as rezonings; conditional use permits; street closures; subdivision variances; site and subdivision plan reviews; planned unit development (PUD) creation, deviation and modifications; special exceptions and variances. The Planner II-Development Review acts as a project manager for the City and provides professional analysis used by the Planning Commission and City Council to make discretionary land use decisions. In the case of administrative approvals, the Planner II reviews the applications and plans for adherence to all applicable city codes and ordinances. The Planner II acts as a facilitator between various city departments and the applicant. The Planner II also serves as an information contact for the general public on land use related issues and assists the Comprehensive Planning Division as necessary on special projects. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of, and/or outside of, their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. Work is performed under the supervision of the Current Planning Administrator.

Requires bachelor’s degree in planning or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Depending on operational needs, may require a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City’s Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Jobs With Justice is a national network of local coalitions comprised of labor unions, worker centers, community, faith-based, and student organizations.  We work locally and nationally to reduce inequality by expanding opportunities for workers to organize and to bargain collectively. The national staff provides strategic support to nearly 40 autonomous local coalitions, builds networks on common issues, shapes public discourse and leads strategic campaigns to build power for working people. Jobs With Justice is committed to winning real change for workers by leading campaigns that combine innovative communications strategies, solid research and policy advocacy, grassroots action, and coalition building.

Position overview: Policy Analysts are responsible for planning and implementation of JWJ legislative, enforcement and judicial strategies that support and expand the ability of working people to organize and collectively bargain. At JWJ, policy analysts are encouraged to be creative, working closely with the Policy Director and organizing/program staff, to support in national campaign development, engage partners related to campaign assignments and support the involvement of local coalitions, affiliates and partners in strategy development and enforcement. The position will report to the Policy Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support and lead emerging work innovating, analyzing and testing new strategies to insert the JWJ Way into policy.
• Implement strategies and plans to move JWJ strategies through policy.
• Cultivate strategic relationships among strategic policy stakeholders.
• Support staff and leaders of JWJ coalitions, affiliates and partners in developing campaign related policy at the state and local levels.

• Provide training and support for local coalitions in the areas of policy development and nurturing strategic policy relationships.
• Incorporate staff and leaders of JWJ coalitions, affiliates and partners in decision-making and implementation of field strategies related to national legislation/administrative campaigns.
• Support policy-related solidarity requests from unions and partners, coordinating with relevant departments to implement solidarity actions.

• Brief relevant staff directors and campaign leads on policy developments that might impact decision-making and/or messaging.
• Represent the organization at events relevant to policy and JWJ strategies.
• Support and sometimes lead cross functional teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver on strategic
• Track and document progress within assigned policy campaigns, projects, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience working on policy campaigns. Basic understanding of the legal frameworks that govern worker issues.
• Excellent communications and written
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict.
• Excellent interpersonal and group facilitation skills.
• Self-motivated and strong work-planning, including good personal time management skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to a broader working-class perspective.
• Proven knowledge and commitment to workers’ rights, social, and economic
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender justice and ability to operate at the intersections of economic justice.
• Some travel required once the DC health emergency is lifted.
• Flexibility during nights, weekends if the work requires it (with comp time).
• Organizing experience or experience coordinating policy and organizing campaigns a plus.

This position is based in Washington, DC. We are open to candidates currently living outside the DC area who are willing to relocate when feasible after the DC COVID-19 Health Emergency is lifted.

Salary range: Mid $50k to mid $60k range, pending experience and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement

Benefits: Generous benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

This is a union-represented position, represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume, cover letter, and a 3-5 page writing sample to info@jwj.org.

The City of Mebane is looking for a Main Street Coordinator to join our team! The City is a newly designated North Carolina Main Street – Downtown Associate Community program member and is looking for a qualified individual to establish the program for a successful Downtown. The position will focus on adhering to NC Main Street’s Four-Point Approach, maintenance of the Downtown Vision Plan, and developing the first work plan for Downtown Mebane.

The City of Mebane is looking for a Main Street Coordinator to join our team! The City is a newly designated North Carolina Main Street – Downtown Associate Community program member and is looking for a qualified individual to establish the program for a successful Downtown. The position will focus on adhering to NC Main Street’s Four-Point Approach, maintenance of the Downtown Vision Plan, and developing the 6-12 Month Work Plan for Newly Designated Main Street Communities & Downtown Associate Community Programs (attached), as prescribed by the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center. This position will perform work via both remote and in-person interaction and will collaborate with other City department staff, state Main Street & Rural Planning Center staff, and City Downtown stakeholders. Specific items to be achieved are listed on the NC Main Street work plan with proper records, reports, and public information for the program. Work requires considerable time management and timely execution of work and is performed under the general direction of Development Director.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year university with a degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Economics, or applicable degree; experience with the NC Main Street or Main Street USA program is strongly preferred. A combination of experience and education may be considered.

This position will be filled as a part time City of Mebane employee or independent consultant for 6 months, with a possibility of the time frame being extended up to 6 additional months.

Those interested in applying are invited to view the job description and application requirements at the City’s Human Resources webpage.

The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at the School works to enhance the ability of governments and other organizations to provide environmental programs and services in effective and financially sustainable ways. EFC reaches local communities through interactive training and technical assistance. In addition, EFC works with decision makers to assess and improve environmental finance policies at a regional or state level. Visit efc.unc.edu.

The EFC-Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director (ED) in overseeing the management of the Environmental Finance Center (EFC). This position will work closely with the ED to manage all activities pertaining to business development, budgeting, financing, and personnel administration. position will report to the EFC Deputy Director. This is a full-time, permanent position with SOG Services located at the School of Government in Chapel Hill.

The easiest way to apply is to email your resume and cover letter to Erin Riggs, our Executive Director (riggs@sog.unc.edu).

The Senior Associate, Public Policy is responsible for promoting OFN’s public policy priorities to key audiences. This role is also responsible for staying current on legislative and regulatory policies impacting the CDFI industry; effectively engages the OFN membership in advocacy activities; represents OFN with federal policy makers, national coalitions, and other ally organizations. The position requires knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process, community and economic development, and strong writing and communication skills.

Company Summary:  Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is a leading national network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) headquartered in Washington, D.C. In pursuit of our mission to align capital with social, economic, and political justice, OFN supports its 330+ member CDFIs with money, strength, and voice to drive transformational change in underestimated and underinvested rural, urban, and Native communities across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. We help money flow to people and places where traditional finance doesn’t reach. As a financial intermediary, OFN secures private capital and grants for CDFIs through strategic
partnerships with leading corporations such as Google and Twitter, mainstream financial organizations such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, and philanthropic organizations such as the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Responsibilities include:

• Communicates OFN’s public policy positions to Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and Administration officials.
• Participates in strategy development and implementation of OFN’s public policy advocacy agenda.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to Congressional staff, national
  coalitions, and ally organizations
• Monitors relevant legislation and regulations impacting the CDFI industry.
• Prepares policy documents, including position papers, and fact sheets.
• Represents OFN at events and meetings related to OFN’s public policy agenda
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief External Affairs Officer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of direct professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of direct professional experience such as work in a national organization with an active policy agenda.
• Experience working with federal, state and/or local legislative and regulatory processes required.
• Knowledge of community development and economic development policy issues highly beneficial.
• Must possess a strong passion for, understanding of, and commitment to OFN’s mission, vision, and values. In addition, be a fearless advocate, who is confident and resilient in OFN’s fight to drive capital into low-income communities.
• A collaborative team player who possess the interpersonal skills to work across all levels of the organization, humility, and a willingness to learn in all areas of our work.
• Be a strong team contributor, effective and comfortable inleading as well as supporting roles within teams
• Be a smart, quick seeker of knowledge with the ability to think strategically, creatively, and tactically to analyze results and assist in implementing plans for increasing capital to communities we serve.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to define and set priorities, be self-motivated and take initiative for new projects and departmental needs.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and draft legislative, policy and regulatory proposals.
• Moderate travel required (10 – 15% of time).
• Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position; no extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel.

To apply please visit: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=OF170 to complete an application.

GeoAdaptive is an interdisciplinary consulting firm focused on providing research, spatial analyses and strategy to aid decision making. We are seeking team-oriented, energetic, curious, and dedicated candidates for a position as a summer intern. The position is available for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2021. Students graduating in Spring 2022 or recent graduates are preferred, but all are encouraged to apply.

While the internship may take place in Boston, MA, due to COVID-19, we are currently working remotely.

As a summer intern you will play a critical role in a variety of our active projects, conducting spatial and quantitative analyses as well as developing new methodologies and tools that can be implemented in our projects across the world. Candidates should be passionate about analytics and design, and have interdisciplinary research interests that include land use, transportation, infrastructure, environment, and development. Experience with quantitative analysis of demographic data and socio-economic indicators is also critical for successful candidates. Candidates are also preferred to have strong creative thinking skills, written and verbal communication skills, graphic representation skills (charts, graphs, cartography etc.), and must work well in teams. Experience working internationally and foreign language skills are preferred but not required.

People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH Buffalo) seeks a Policy Specialist to support the work of the Policy & Strategy department, particularly around local and regional policy work around water equity, green infrastructure, and other New Economy social enterprise impact areas focused on sustainability.

PUSH Buffalo is a community-based non-profit located on Buffalo’s West Side. The organization was founded in 2005 as a membership organization that would combine community development and community organizing activities to address displacement and improve Buffalo’s West Side. Our mission today is to mobilize residents to create strong neighborhoods with quality affordable housing; to expand local hiring opportunities; and to advance social, economic and environmental justice in Buffalo. At PUSH we know that our current systems are not designed for the sustainable, regenerative future we need in our neighborhoods, cities, regions, states, and country. By design, they put people over corporate profit, and fail to address the disproportionate marginalization of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), and poor and working-class communities. At PUSH, we build community power for a Just Transition by organizing people and money to secure housing, climate, and environmental justice campaign victories that lead to transformative, structural change. At the same time, our New Economy Department works to develop and implement community-based solutions on the ground in our neighborhood.

The PUSH Policy Specialist supports the work of the Policy & Strategy department, particularly around local and regional policy work around water, green infrastructure, and other New Economy social enterprise impact areas. The Policy Specialist will be responsible for collaboratively researching local policy, making advocacy recommendations, developing local relationships, representing PUSH on local coalitions, and strategizing with PUSH’s implementation-focused projects.

This is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) non-exempt position with a pay range of $18-$20 hour depending on experience. The position can be made part-time if desired. This is currently a grant-funded position through August 30, 2021, but the organization would like to make it a permanent position and will be fundraising to do so.

The organization is currently working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will support a candidate as needed to work from their home.

Duties: