The State and Local Assistance Program of the National Park Service is hiring for multiple positions in the regional office in Omaha, NE. In partnership with the States, the NPS awards Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for projects to acquire and develop public land for a wide variety of state and local parks and other outdoor recreation areas. Program staff administer grants on a cradle-to-grave basis with their assigned states. Staff also work with their states on development and update of their 5-year state-wide comprehensive outdoor recreation plans, which are required for program eligibility.

The full announcement is posted at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569065900 (the general public) and https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569061900 (current federal employees and candidates eligible under special hiring authorities like returned Peace Corps volunteers).  The announcement may close early if the number of applications reaches the limit.

RTCC: The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) is an industry-funded, nonprofit initiative of business, government, academic, and nonprofit leaders focused on accelerating cleantech innovation and economic growth in the Research Triangle region. Our program of work includes business growth and economic development, regional and global marketing, talent attraction and development, and ecosystem engagement.

INTERSHIP: We are seeking a part-time intern to join our team for Summer 2020, with potential to continue into fall. We have the project below, and you may be able to customize the project to suit your interests, skills, and desired outcomes.

PROJECT: Benchmark business models of cluster-based, economic development organizations

Overview – Conduct research via Internet and phone interviews with relevant membership organizations to document their business models; funding sources; evolution over time; key programs, especially those that drive membership recruitment and retention; successes; and failures. Prioritize organizations in the US and in the cleantech or energy industry. Time permitting, consider research beyond the US.

Deliverables:

• List of organizations to research
• Survey instrument / questionnaire
• Written report, application TBD, e.g., MS Word, StoryMap, or other

Skills gained: Qualitative research methods, case study research, 1:1 interviews, writing,

BACKGROUND: RTCC is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization. RTCC’s primary source of revenue is membership dues ~$300K/annually followed by funding from an EDA grant = $120K/annually, which will end in December 2021. RTCC was established as a marketing organization in 2013 to market the Research Triangle region as a global destination for cleantech innovation. In 2016, RTCC’s membership model was expanded to enable tiers of membership levels to allow for members of different sizes and stages of growth. This “larger tent” brought forth different value propositions for organizations to be part of RTCC, i.e., wherein multinational firms like ABB may have funded the marketing and talent attraction original mission, smaller corporations increasingly expressed interest in business development with other members and with other organizations in the region.

The 2019-2021 EDA RiS grant provided framework for RTCC to expand its work toward convening and soft, project facilitation through developing a NC Cleantech Corridor—convening local governments to brainstorm on their energy needs with RTCC members and utilities in the room to hear firsthand the “aggregate voice of the customer.”

By January 2021, RTCC will have identified strategies to replace the EDA funding either with increased membership revenue—a function of a highly-articulated, value proposition—and/or with public funds in the form of a grant or ideally, state, legislative allocation.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

• Location: Remote with meetings held as needed and as deemed as per pandemic guidelines. Location at RTCC office, 1575 Varsity Dr, Raleigh NC 27606 or nearby in SW Raleigh
• Start date: June 8, 2020 ideal
• Time Commitment: Maximum of 80 hours ideally 20 hrs / week over four weeks from June-July
• Compensation: $13-15/hour, dependent on candidate qualification
• Requirements: Graduate student with research experience and interest in clean technology and/or economic development.
• Preferences: Student in city / regional planning, public administration, business disciplines
• Misc: Must provide own laptop.

Position Summary: Serves as an expert for the Community and Economic Development (CED) program and the District on barriers to and solutions for increasing the economic mobility and resilience of low- and moderate-income households and communities, particularly in relation to systemic shocks and stresses that impact the Southeast. Areas of expertise might include, but are not limited to, understanding the disparate impacts of natural, social, and/or economic hazards on underserved communities, community resilience and adaptation, inclusive urban/rural development, access to financial services and credit, household financial security, housing, and workforce development.

Uses strategic agility and quality decision making to support CED leadership in the development of a comprehensive strategy for a particular CED topic (to include research, outreach, and other initiatives). Executes the strategy and monitors, measures, and reports outcomes. Uses interpersonal savvy to foster strategic relationships with key stakeholders. Uses technical and intellectual skills to independently conduct high-level applied, practitioner- and policy-oriented research. Produces highly specialized and original research papers, articles and reports on CED topics for Bank and System publications. Represents the Bank and CED function on System workgroups, participates in and leads District and System projects. Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding research, best practices, and policy expertise of specified issues related to the community and economic development field. Works with a fair degree of independence and requires some guidance in area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities: Leads a select CED topic by helping to strategically plan and coordinate related research and outreach activities using effective and creative approaches to address Low to Moderate Income (LMI) issues. Effectively carries out project management; helps define project specifications/requirements, identifies resources, organizes teams, ensures project objectives conform to Bank and CED strategic plans, prioritizes work, assigns tasks, tracks progress, prepares status reports, manages deadlines, and measures outcomes. Tracks related core data indicators, policies, and regulations for District and nation on select CED topic. Participates in Federal Reserve System (FRS) initiatives and working groups.

• Executes research projects on select CED topic to assess LMI needs and issues within the District; includes primary and secondary data gathering, analysis/synthesis, and case studies. Supports activities to inform external stakeholders and Bank leadership, economists, and System counterparts on issues impacting LMI communities by writing and delivering effective professional presentations. Coordinates dissemination and use of results to prioritize the implementation of complementary activities (e.g. forums and educational series) throughout District using in-person and technology-based approaches.

• Fosters regular communications, high-level relationships, and effective collaboration among District and national practice, policy, research experts/leaders from think tanks, universities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, trade associations, financial institutions, nonprofits, and other related organizations on select CED topic and serve as a critical knowledge broker. Serves on local/regional taskforces/project committees that align with District and FRS CED interests.

• Participates in substantive, hands-on collaborative CED projects in a part of the District annually and documents/ publishes processes for potential duplication in other parts of the District/country.

• Conducts independent applied research and produces specialized and original data reports for the CED department’s website, blogs, discussion papers, other printed material, and for external sources on CED issues.

• Serves as contributing editor for the CED department’s quarterly publication and helps to recruit outside contributors to address critical topical issues for the District and nation.

• Participates in District FOMC and other Bank discussions related to select CED topic. Prepares and delivers sophisticated presentations on CED topics to internal and external stakeholders. Support the preparation of responses to outside inquiries and provides expert advice to Bank and System leadership and other departments as needed.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
Experience: Three to Five years preferred

Knowledge Area/Technical Skills/Certifications and Licenses:

• Community and economic development
• Planning and project management
• Written communications/presentation skills
• Descriptive statistics
• Microsoft Office Suite

Individual Competencies:

• Demonstrates Self-Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Action-Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively

CED Advisor/Senior CED Advisor–263502

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to “Protected Individuals” as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position and sponsorship for a work visa, and subsequently for permanent residence, if they  sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules, and all non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.

Knowledge Area/Technical Skills/Certifications and Licenses:

Community and economic development
Planning and project management
Written communications/presentation skills
Descriptive statistics
Microsoft Office Suite

Working closely with Green Century’s shareholder advocacy team, the intern(s) will be responsible for researching how climate change and environmental issues affect a broad range of industry sectors, will help develop the business case for environmentally sustainable practices, and will help profile companies that are leaders in clean energy and environmental sustainability. Specific issues may include but may not be limited to: renewable energy procurement, greenhouse gas emission reduction, climate change, deforestation and cross commodity supply chains, and sustainable farming and seafood. Through this experience, intern(s) will be exposed to sustainability challenges in a variety of industries, learn how to benchmark corporate practices, and develop strong research and presentation skills. Intern(s) will also be exposed to the growing field of environmentally and socially responsible investing, including the relationship between corporate sustainability, financial performance, and fossil fuel divestment strategies.

The Economic Development Director is responsible for managing the Town’s Economic Development Department. This position will manage and implement the day-to-day activities related to economic development and redevelopment opportunities. The Economic Development Director serves as the main point of contact and leader of the Town’s economic development activities and will further the economic interests of the community under the direction of Town Manager as established by the Town Council.

The Economic Development Director is part of the Town’s senior management team and will report directly to the Town Manager. This position requires an energetic, proactive collaborator and coordinator with excellent interpersonal communication skills. The Economic Development Director will work to ensure all of the Town’s economic development goals and strategic initiatives are achieved.

THE TOWN OF TRYON, NORTH CAROLINA IS SEEKING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE TRYON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (TDDA), A 501 C-3 NON-PROFIT AGENCY AND CERTIFIED STATE MAIN STREET BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM (WWW.MAINSTREET.ORG). THE TDDA WORKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TOWN OF TRYON TO PERFORM MANY DUTIES IN THE REALM OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EVENT PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COORDINATES ACTIVITY WITHIN A DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM THAT UTILIZES HISTORIC PRESERVATION AS AN INTEGRAL FOUNDATION FOR DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE TOWN MANAGER AND IS THE PRINCIPAL ON-SITE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES LOCALLY AS WELL AS FOR REPRESENTING COMMUNITY REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY, AS APPROPRIATE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, CONDUCT, EXECUTION AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE TRYON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHOULD TIMELY PREPARE THE BOARD AGENDA FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE TDDA PRESIDENT, STAFF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS, AND HELP GUIDE THE ORGANIZATION AS IT GROWS AND AS ITS OBJECTIVES EVOLVE. IDEAL APPLICANTS WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ECONOMICS, FINANCE, PUBLIC RELATIONS, DESIGN, JOURNALISM, PLANNING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, GRANTS, MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER OR NON-PROFIT ADMINISTRATION/ AND OR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. A BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND ONE-YEAR EXPERIENCE IN A PUBLIC AGENCY IS REQUIRED. A MASTER’S DEGREE IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING OR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS PREFERRED. WRITING SAMPLE AND REFERENCES MAY BE REQUESTED DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS.

The Social and Economic Analysis Branch of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a research assistant to support investigation of the societal implications of outdoor recreational trail development and oil and gas leasing and development. Key tasks include identifying and reviewing relevant literature from a range of social science fields; generating a standardized list of topics for sources reviewed; creating an annotated bibliography of identified literature; and assisting in writing and publishing findings.

The Social and Economic Analysis Branch of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a research assistant to support investigation of the societal implications of outdoor recreational trail development and oil and gas leasing and development. Key tasks include identifying and reviewing relevant literature from a range of social science fields; generating a standardized list of topics for sources reviewed; creating an annotated bibliography of identified literature; and assisting in writing and publishing findings.

The Social and Economic Analysis Branch of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a research assistant to support investigation of the economic implications of oil and gas leasing and development and outdoor recreational trail development. Key tasks include identifying and reviewing relevant economics literature; generating a standardized list of topics for sources reviewed; creating an annotated bibliography of identified literature; and assisting in writing and publishing findings.