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, GIS skills, 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, data, and GIS needs for the Center, as well as across the DFC organization.

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The Associate Director is a key member of NCBiotech’s Life Science Economic Development (LSED) team and will support life sciences companies from initial engagement through expansion and retention, leading to new jobs and investment in North Carolina. Key responsibilities include supporting the economic development process by building relationships during company prospect development, management of company recruitment and expansion projects, and facilitating connectivity between expanding life sciences companies and relevant resources and partners.
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The Structured Finance, Sector Leader will be responsible for creating and managing a commercial pipeline for various government programs that Self-Help accesses, allowing Self-Help to meet program commitments, achieve mission outcomes, and deploy resources efficiently. The Structured Finance, Sector Leader will primarily focus on leading Self-Help’s New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and Bond Guarantee Program (BGP) lending efforts. Self-Help’s NMTC program is currently focused on supporting public charter schools and federally qualified healthcare clinics offering essential services in communities that are otherwise underserved. BGP has a broader focus including public charter schools, healthcare, other nonprofits, rental housing and commercial real estate. Both programs are designed to increase investment in designated low-income communities

BAE Urban Economics, Inc., a dynamic national urban economics consulting practice, is seeking an outstanding Associate or Senior Associate in its Washington DC office.

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Job Description
The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough is a non-profit organization that operates the Hillsborough/Orange County Visitor Center located in the historic Alexander Dickson House in the heart of the Hillsborough Historic District. The Executive Director is responsible for managing the programs and activities of the Alliance in a creative, dynamic and collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders with a small staff and a number of volunteers. The mission of the Alliance is to preserve, enhance, and increase awareness of the historical and cultural heritage of Hillsborough for residents and visitors. The Alliance works closely with the Hillsborough Tourism Board and Alliance Partner organizations, and coordinates with other local and regional groups in promoting Hillsborough’s architectural and cultural assets, natural environment, and economic vitality.

Overview of Executive Director responsibilities:
● Work with the Alliance Board to advance the mission and goals of the organization.
● Support existing cultural and heritage assets and identify potential new resources that will enrich the lives of residents and visitors of Hillsborough.
● Oversee day-to-day operations of the Hillsborough/Orange County Visitor Center, which include financial management, staff/volunteer recruitment and supervision, resource development, fundraising, and public information.
● Develop and supervise the implementation of an annual marketing plan in conjunction with the Alliance and Tourism boards to promote Hillsborough as a destination for local, state, regional, and national audiences.
● Measure and interpret market research to increase interaction with visitors.
● Educate and facilitate partnerships with heritage, arts, and community organizations as well as merchants, hotels, and attractions.
● Seek grant opportunities to supplement the operation of the Visitor Center and the mission of the Alliance, as well as programs and projects in collaboration with partner organizations.

Qualifications
The Executive Director should have at least two years administrative experience in a non-profit history, cultural arts, or tourism organization with a BA or advanced degree in historic preservation, history, tourism or related field preferred. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal abilities; competence with all aspects of a not-for-profit organization, including financial management, fundraising, marketing, public relations, and social media skills; attention to detail; keen organizational skills; willingness to take initiative; outgoing and personable manner; and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and members of the public. Knowledge of computer systems, data and software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe (Photoshop and Spark), Canva, and QuickBooks. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Starting Salary Range: $40,000-47,000 plus benefits commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, three references to: info@HistoricHillsborough.org or via mail to The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, 150 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. The submission deadline is July 29, 2022.

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Downtown Durham, Inc. is seeking a Placekeeping & Events Manager. This critical position is responsible for developing and implementing placekeeping and events strategies for the organization, as well as managing public space activations and events, both in the planning phase and onsite, day-of coordination. The successful candidate must align with our vision and mission as well as have placekeeping or public space activation and event management experience.

A Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, communication, art, urban planning or a related field is preferred. The Placekeeping & Events Manager reports directly to the Director of Marketing, Communication & Placekeeping. This position is full time, with some evenings and weekends required.

To apply, please forward your resume to careers@downtowndurham.com, with the subject line: “Placekeeping & Events Manager”. Include a brief description of why you are interested in the position and three references.

For more details, visit https://downtowndurham.com/ddijobs/

Uptown Roxboro Program Manager

General Statement of Duties

This position is responsible for the management of a non-profit organization that works in tandem with the City of Roxboro to implement the North Carolina Main Street Program’s community-based revitalization initiatives in Uptown Roxboro. Key duties include development and enforcement of a budget, implementation of annual and long-range workplans, coordination of volunteers, event programming, and business development and promotion. Additionally, as a member of the Planning & Development Department, the Uptown Roxboro Program Manager shall also perform some entry-level professional planning work in support of current planning and development projects.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This position works closely with the Uptown Roxboro Group (URG) Board of Directors, and serves as the Executive Director for the non-profit organization. Work is supervised by the Planning & Development Director, but the position requires autonomous implementation of the specific goals and programs of the Uptown Roxboro Group and NC Main Street Program. As a liaison to the Uptown business community and representative of two organizations, this position must balance the duties and responsibilities associated with public communication and interaction, records retention and proper implementation of local government regulations, and representation of a non-profit organization with an independent board. This position also requires flexibility in work schedule, as there will be weekend, evening, and holiday commitments associated with essential job duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks
• Conducts research and implements the principles of the NC Main Street Program through strategies of Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Vitality
• Applies for and administers details of grants
• Collects statistics and maintains a database of information such as Uptown property owners, available spaces for rent or purchase, volunteer hours, average rent rate, etc.
• Communicates with business owners, residents, property owners, developers, and government representatives to gather and disseminate information about Uptown Roxboro goals, needs, and initiatives
• Works with the URG Board, community members, and other stakeholders to implement the vision for revitalization of Uptown Roxboro through a variety of methods and programs
• Assists with preparation of agendas and information packets for the URG board, and serves as a voting or ex-officio member of other community boards, as the representative for URG
• Researches and drafts recommendations; attends meetings to make presentations, and represents the City of Roxboro and Uptown Roxboro Group in the community at-large.
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, marketing, and direction of various special events in Uptown Roxboro
• Assists in maintaining URG websites and social media accounts
Provides research and support to development and long-range planning efforts

Additional Job Duties
• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state, regional, City, and County officials, and the general public
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies
• Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning in areas such as land use and Main Street revitalization
• Skilled in the research and collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations
• Skilled in conflict resolution, meeting facilitation, and public relations
• Working knowledge of the City’s zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes, and of City departmental functions and operations
• Working knowledge of GIS systems
• Working knowledge of the environmental and socio economic implications of the planning process

Physical Requirements
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to examine and work with maps, charts, and detailed materials, operate a computer, inspect sites regarding planning issues, and do extensive reading.

Education and Experience
Graduation from a college or university with a degree in marketing, communication, planning, public administration, community development, related field, or combination of education and experience. Some experience with the NC Main Street Program or Planning and Community Development principles is preferred.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina’s driver license.

Salary – $40,696

Benefit Highlight

• Medical & Basic Vision Insurance
• Membership in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Time
• Thirteen Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Annual Merit Increases
• Annual Longevity Pay
• Opportunity for an Annual Cost of Living Increase
• Optional Employee-Paid Benefits
o Dental Insurance
o Premium Vision Insurance
o Other Insurance such as Life, Accident, and Cancer
o Flexible Spending Account
o 401k Supplemental Retirement

Applications are available at 105 S. Lamar Street and/or can be downloaded from the City of Roxboro’s website at www.cityofroxboro.com. Contact Pamela Rodgers, Human Resources Director at 336-322-6012 or prodgers@cityofroxboro.com for more information.

Please return a Resume and a City Employment Application to the mailing address (PO Box 128 Roxboro, NC 27573 – Attention: Human Resources Director).

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Who We Seek
An individual passionate about empowering rural communities to grow their outdoor tourism and associated small business sector. The selected candidate will utilize a highly regarded, nationally recognized framework, Trail Towns, to aid in the sustainable revitalization of trail towns positioned along the Haw River corridor. The Economic Development Specialist must have a positive, customer-focused orientation, be able to deliver high-quality products in a timely manner and have an ability to collaborate with local government staff, stakeholders, and nearby business owners.
Description of Work
This position is funded by a grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). Funding is for the development of a corridor feasibility and economic impact analysis to determine how to best leverage the Haw River. As part of this investment, an Economic Development Specialist will be hired to support the Haw River Trail Towns initiative. Under a 20-month contract, the Economic Development Specialist will provide technical assistance throughout the Haw River region to augment opportunities in the retail, accommodation, food and beverage, tourism, outdoor recreation, and entertainment sectors to help them recover from the COVID pandemic. The position will have an office in Graham (Alamance County), Pittsboro (Chatham County), and Durham, (Triangle J Council of Governments), in addition to hybrid opportunities as able.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to;
• Conduct outreach with businesses along the Haw River and work alongside them to create proactive business recovery and expansion plans. In places where a trail is not yet built, the Specialist will work with nearby businesses to develop strategies that maximize economic potential and prioritize infrastructure needs for future development.
• Identify what gaps are missing along recognized trail towns and ways to broaden new or existing markets for products and services.
• Identify strategies to help build and deploy needed capital to nearby trail town businesses and local governments.
• Track and evaluate efforts throughout the process that quantify success and highlight what did not work. Indicators will be relevant, replicable, and measurable, and will be used beyond the life of the grant award.
• Assemble strategies related to support for trail town startups and how to best implement and encourage the advancement of innovative products and services to full-time jobs and businesses.
• Work on building upon a concentrated effort that pulls in government representatives, stakeholders, and businesses along the Haw River to lengthen the impact of the Haw River Trail Towns in years to come.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Economic Development Specialist should have a basic understanding of the economic development discipline and practices, in addition to a general interest in asset-building and nature-based community development. The position requires effective communication skills in both oral and written forms. This includes presentations to elected officials and the public, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed public officials, members of the public, and other stakeholders. The selected individual must be able to maintain cooperative relationships with businesses and developers and should demonstrate an ability to effectively evaluate and recommend the implementation of improved practices to local communities, businesses, and stakeholders, in relation to trends and needs. Independent judgment and initiative, with limited supervision and creativity are required in the performance of duties. The selected candidate must be able to serve as the liaison between multiple project partners, providing organization of project assignments and materials. The position requires knowledge of the use of common programs such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and Adobe and possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required. Geographic Information System (GIS) skills are a plus but are not required.
Education and Experience
Required: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Community Development, Business or Public Administration, Urban and Regional Planning, Marketing, Research, Analytics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a similar field or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Starting Salary & Benefits

Hiring Range: $ 45,858 – $48,150
(Employee will be eligible for a 5% increase after serving a 6-month probation period.)
Benefits: The Triangle J Council of Governments offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; NC Local Government Retirement System; 5% 401(k) employer contribution; employer-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance; health spending account, flexible spending account for child/dependent care expenses; and flexible schedules and hybrid work environment.
*This position will require on-site travel to Alamance County at least two times per week and Chatham County at least two times per month. The rest of this position is open for hybrid work opportunities depending on meeting schedules.
Our Organization
Providing a platform for collaboration among local governments, stakeholders, and partners in our diverse region of NC. See the kind of work we do at www.tjcog.org.
How to Apply:
1. Download TJCOG employment application at: http://www.tjcog.org/employment- opportunities.aspx
2. Send completed application package (cover letter, completed application and resume) by email to employment@tjcog.org with the subject Planner I – Economic Development

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Position is open until filled; initial review of applications begins June 6, 2022.
All employment offers will be within the stated hiring range.
TJCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and designated Best Workplace for Commuters.

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About Us
Big Water Consulting works with tribal communities and state and federal programs to conduct research, data collection, and capacity-building efforts in support of housing and community development on tribal lands. Our work fills critical data gaps for unique, diverse, and often underserved communities and supports data-driven decision making for Tribal governments and programs.

About You
If you are the right candidate for this position, you have an attention to detail, work well in a team environment, communicate effectively with different types of people, enjoy using data to tell a story, strive for efficiency and quality, and aim to exceed clients’ expectations. You are passionate about social justice and feel comfortable working with clients and speaking about the challenges experienced in their communities.

Please submit the following to David Dixon, at david@bigwaterconsulting.net by Friday, May 20, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (PT):

1. Cover Letter acknowledging our unique client base, outlining your specific interest(s) in our work and briefly describing your relevant experience and certifications
2. Resume or CV listing or highlighting your relevant experience
3. Two representative samples of your research or survey-related experience, including data visualization or excerpts from reports

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Croatan Institute is an independent, nonprofit research and action institute whose mission is to build social equity and ecological resilience by leveraging finance to create pathways to a just economy.

Our work at the nexus of finance, social equity, and ecological resilience addresses the following cross-cutting themes:

• Accountability
• Business & Human Rights
• Climate Solutions
• Equity & Inclusion
• Farming & Forestry
• Food Systems
• Frameworks & Data Analytics
• Resilient Communities

Since the Institute’s launch in 2014, we have rapidly established a reputation for rigorous, cutting-edge research and advocacy on a wide range of issues in sustainable finance and resilient economic development. Based in the research triangle region of North Carolina, with an extended team of affiliates in the Northeast, the Midwest, the South, and Geneva, Switzerland, the Institute is an early stage, entrepreneurial nonprofit working at the critical nexus where finance, sustainability, and economic development intersect.

The candidates will be expected to work remotely but, if desired, could enjoy future opportunities for in-office hours at our workspace in dynamic downtown Durham, NC, or in other areas where we have affiliates.

The Institute is seeking a diligent, flexible, and highly motivated individual to support ongoing research and projects analyzing sustainable, responsible, and impact investing trends in the United States and supporting the Racial Equity, Economics, Finance & Sustainability (REEFS) program, as well as other programs as needed. There is also the potential for deeper integration with other areas where the Institute works, including our food, farming, and forestry finance projects, just climate solutions, and frameworks and data analytics initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior staff to analyze and interpret data on sustainable, responsible, and impact investing trends, with a focus on racial equity investing.
• Work with the senior team to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, through a combination of publicly available sources, surveying, and phone interviews, on money managers and institutional investors that incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into investment analysis, decision-making, and advocacy
• Assist with the development, population, and maintenance of customized databases relevant to impact investment, sustainable investing, and other forms of ESG investing, including our RAISER online research platform
• Provide support to research and educational projects focused on ESG investing themes, such as climate solutions and clean energy, sustainable food, and agriculture systems, gender lens investing, diversity and inclusion, business and human rights, community development finance, place-based investing, and the impact of investor engagement
• Shape and participate in stakeholder workshops, multi-day conferences, and other convenings
• Assist with online and in-person event logistics
• Create content for a website, newsletters, and social media communications
• Regularly communicate with network and project partners
• Contribute to and edit Institute reports and publications

Qualifications and Expectations

• Outstanding relevant academic record with a Master’s degree and 2-3 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of experience. Relevant degrees or minors could include Black or other ethnic studies, social sciences, environmental sciences, finance, economics, or business
• Exceptionally strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with sustainable finance and impact investing, and with the range of ESG issues across the field.
• Experience in environmental sustainability and social equity, and a strong interest in the Institute’s mission and programmatic work, including racial equity, regenerative and organic food, farming, and forestry systems, climate change, human rights, institutional accountability.
• Strong analytic and quantitative skills, with scrupulous attention to detail when handling complex datasets.
• Ability to follow the evolving ESG policy and regulatory landscape, and any related implications for the industry
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team across multiple projects and time zones.
• Experience with tools and techniques from data science, database design and management, and data visualization, such as R, ArcGIS, Tableau, and advanced proficiency in Excel, would be useful, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint, Google G Suite, and other cloud-based applications as needed, such as Asana, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Salesforce.
• A commitment to maintaining the security and confidentiality of highly sensitive data and information.
• Stakeholder management experience to advance investor-targeted educational and outreach initiatives.
• Flexible and cooperative work ethic in a collegial, participatory nonprofit culture.

Compensation Associate

• 1: $49,500 (Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s plus 3-5 years of relevant experience) Associate
• 2: $54,400 (Master’s + 2-3 years of experience, or Bachelor’s plus 5-8 years of relevant experience)

Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. To ensure pay equity, all salaries are set according to the expectations of the role and take into account geographic cost of living differences. In other words, the starting pay for this job is equal to others at the same level throughout the organization, and we do not negotiate on salary.

In addition to the salary, Croatan Institute offers a competitive benefits package, including opportunities to join our group medical, dental, and vision insurance and paid time off (12 holidays and 15 personal days) for full-time equivalent employees, and employer contributions to either medical insurance or a health stipend, plus a 2% employer contribution to a retirement plan for all employees which is immediately vested.

Croatan Institute is committed to promoting diversity within its team while employing the best-qualified person for each job. We are an equal opportunity employer that strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, and our team leverages its professional networks to increase the diversity of applicant pools. Our team also works internally to engage in frank conversations around bias, equity, and justice in order to support an inclusive workplace and culture.

How to apply

Candidates should complete this form, and upload a resume, list of three references, and relevant writing sample(s) of no more than 3 pages to this form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage early applications. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. No calls or preliminary inquiries, please.