Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments is seeking two (2) Senior Regional Planners to join our dynamic Planning and Development Services (PDS) team. Serving as the lead regional organization for a five county region, PDS works in partnership with federal, state and local member governments, allied organizations, and community leadership. With diverse sources of funding we comprehensively identify and address local and regional priorities in the interrelated areas of community and economic development, infrastructure, workforce, and more. Efforts are focused on a variety of topics like affordable housing, land use, rural broadband, local food access, small town revitalization, clean energy, transportation, environmental sustainability, and more. Many of our projects have received national recognition and we are successfully growing. We seek additional team players with excellent planning, facilitation, communication, technical and project creation/implementation skills.
One of the current open positions will have a strong initial focus on providing local governments assistance in the utilization and leveraging of over $110 million in federally appropriated ARP funds as they relate to community revitalization, disaster preparedness and resilience. The second position will focus more broadly on the implementation of current and developing initiatives under Goal 3: Create Revitalized, Healthy & Resilient Communities of the region’s 5-year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. .
The Senior Regional Planner position is classified at Grade 29 with a salary range from $52,971 to $79,452 and has an excellent benefits package including medical insurances, state managed pension, 401K contributions and more. Offices are located in affordable, growing, and conveniently located Wilson, NC. PDS has a remote and at home work culture incorporated.
If interested, go to:
https://www.ucpcog.org/news_detail_T9_R155.php
and please submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and job application to Ron Townley by email at rtownley@ucpcog.org

Positions are open until filled. UCPCOG is an EOE.
Senior Planner Official Job Description Download

Professional planning work of moderate difficulty. Suited for someone who can perform a wide variety of activities related to environmental initiatives, especially climate action plan implementation. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental sciences, planning, or a related field, and considerable work experience in environmental or land use planning and experience in public speaking, writing, and outreach is required. Experience in grant administration, collaborative relationship-building, budget management, and GIS are strongly of interest. This position requires availability for supporting advisory boards and attending public meetings, both in the evenings, and on weekends, throughout the year. Please follow the link to our career portal in order to view a full description of the job.

Professional work of intermediate difficulty. Primary focus in current planning projects, including processing land use permit applications, construction plans, final plats, and similar information, conducting research and analysis related to land use data, regulations, and/or land use ordinance text amendments. Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree with major course work in urban planning, architecture, engineering, or related field, and considerable experience in urban planning. Prior experience processing or administering land use permit and/or text amendment applications, particularly using online development application platforms, is strongly desired. Experience with GIS also is desirable. Must have effective oral and written communication skills and be able to maintain working relationships with government officials, developers, and the general public. Regular support for advisory boards and attendance at night meetings expected. Please follow the link to our career portal in order to view the full job description.

Professional planning work of moderate difficulty. Suited for someone with specialized knowledge of and experience in the planning field with in-depth knowledge of one or more specialties (e.g. land use, comprehensive or environmental planning); work in local government in both current and long-range planning and a master’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience preferred. Experience with one or more online development application platforms is strongly of interest. Will consider a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional planning experience, or other qualifying combinations of education and experience. This position requires availability for attendance at public meetings, both in the evenings, and on weekends, throughout the year. Please visit our career portal to view a full description of the position.

Local Progress is seeking a Policy & Research Analyst.

Position Location: Remote, U.S.

About Local Progress:

Local Progress (LP) is a movement of local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda through all levels of local government. We are elected leaders who build power with underrepresented communities, share bold ideas and policy among our network and fight to reshape what is possible in our localities all across the country. Hand-in-hand with community-based organizations and unions committed to advancing a social justice agenda, the elected officials and staff of Local Progress are building the network to facilitate a genuine “inside/outside” strategy to reforming municipal policy and politics. Founded in 2012, Local Progress has grown to over 1,300 local elected official members representing cities, counties, and towns in 47 states.

About the Position:

This is a new position at Local Progress that will be created in January 2022. Working as part of a national program and policy team, the Policy & Research Analyst will support growth of policy education and resources for members on a broad array of issues, as well as the in-depth work of the organization on climate justice, reimagining public safety, economic justice, immigrant rights and advancing housing justice for all. The Policy & Research Analyst will also provide policy and research support to elected officials in a variety of geographies (LP has state-based staff in FL, NC, TX, MN, and NY and members in 47 states).

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to build the policy and research capacity of the Local Progress network, which is comprised of elected officials serving in cities and counties, and on school boards, as well as closely collaborate with these members in working hand-in-hand with impacted communities to win transformational local policy on some of the most pressing issues facing communities today. This role will provide timely resources, strategy, and collaboration to Local Progress members on the forefront of these efforts. This role will require digging in on technical questions facing our members day-to-day; for example, on land use and zoning, local budget allocations, and community engagement.

The Policy & Research Analyst will report to the Policy and Legal Director.

Local Progress is a hosted organization with the Center for Popular Democracy through December 31, 2021. The Policy & Research Analyst will be an employee of Local Progress, and will not have any affiliation with the Center for Popular Democracy.

Primary Responsibilities. The Policy & Research Analyst will:

Produce high-quality policy briefs that summarize key policy considerations and relevant research and recommend equitable solutions.
Engage with LP staff, members and partners to assess policy and research questions, and perform research and policy analysis to respond to those questions, sometimes in rapid response situations.
Support projects that advance various policy, advocacy, and campaign goals, including the development of policy materials and original research.
Perform in-depth legislative analysis specific to needs and campaigns in particular jurisdictions.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with external policy and research partners.
Support the development of policy templates and tools, scalable across the Local Progress network, including policy toolkits, template resolutions, and frameworks/guidance for equitable policymaking.
Collaborate across LP teams to effectively disseminate findings and policy implications through reports, member programming, leadership bodies, web products, media, and testimony.
Analyze federal legislation, executive orders, and policy guidance and translate into materials and resources for members and partners.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

6 years of experience with at least 2-3 years experience with research, policy advocacy, or government. Previous experience or graduate work in one of the following areas is preferred, but not required: urban planning, community development, land use, environmental justice, and education policy.
Attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey and translate complex information for a variety of audiences;
Experience working with research databases and tools like LexisNexis and comfort with navigating various government websites and other data sources.
An interest in–and the ability to–dive into new issue areas; specifically, the ability to quickly get up to speed on key policy considerations and relevant research, and write clear summaries describing and synthesizing the state-of-play.
Ability to manage multiple projects, create and execute work plans, anticipate obstacles and identify ways to navigate challenges, identify and involve stakeholders appropriately, and drive projects independently;
Ability to take initiative, use good judgment, willingness to learn, and ask questions as needed;
A demonstrated commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and a deep interest in local policy, politics, and government.
Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 10%) when conditions allow.
Salary and Benefits:

Salary is expected to be $65,000-$75,000 based on experience and geographic location.

We have a generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 25 vacation days per year, 15 sick days per year, paid holidays, and contributions to individuals’ 403b plans. The Local Progress office is also closed between December 24 and January 1 annually.

Timeline:

We encourage applicants to apply as early as practicable. The application deadline is January 14, 2022. Due to the holidays, and in an effort to build a strong and diverse pool, we will only begin screening applicants in January 2022. If you have any time constraints, please indicate as much in your application.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the JazzHR portal here: https://localprogress.applytojob.com/apply/zQKlL0pdVB/Policy-Research-Analyst

Local Progress is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and actively recruits people of color, womxn, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQAA+ community.

DESCRIPTION:

With 175,000 members, 32BJ SEIU is the largest union representing property service workers in the country. Our members have fought for and achieved high standards for private and public sector property service workers, and we continue to fight for higher standards for the thousands of unorganized service workers.

Are you interested in joining a dynamic organization that is at the forefront of building successful campaigns for working people?

32BJ SEIU is looking for Researchers with experience in the labor movement or community, racial justice or immigrant rights organizing to support the Union’s internal and external organizing campaigns.

32BJ’s Research Department plays a vital role in Union campaigns by conducting research, and developing and implementing strategies
and tactics to advance campaign goals. We have a vacancy for a research position that would research locations including: Charlotte Douglas International, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Dallas Fort Worth International, William Hobby, and/or the George Bush
Intercontinental Airports.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Play a significant role in the development of campaign strategy and work with other members of the team to execute key research
pieces of campaigns/projects. Conduct research at the individual, corporate and industry levels utilizing a wide variety of primary and secondary sources. Transform research findings to create work plans that advance campaign goals. Write documents for different audiences including – technical in-depth white papers, talking points, testimony, and information for workers. Power analysis to formulate corporate and legislative strategies. Serve as union-expert for airport related questions related to worker issues, regulations, procurement processes, service companies. Lead or collaborate in field research efforts such as designing survey, interviews with low-wage workers, drafting regulatory or
legal complaints. Works closely with the legal staff to ensure compliance for campaign pieces. Develop relationships with subject-matter technical experts and community partners. Contribute to building a culture further committed to diversity, inclusion, effectiveness, honesty, and respect.

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong commitment to progressive social change preferably with experience in the labor movement or community, racial justice or
immigrant rights organizing; Strong research skills and ability to apply research to development of strategic organizing campaigns; Experience with a variety of sources and good quantitative skills; Excellent ability to distill complex information and draft well-written documents for a variety of audiences; Ability to work well under tight deadlines and in a team environment; Ability to develop strong relationships within the union as well as workers and external partners; Highly motivated and a self-starter with attention to detail and accuracy; Persistent, resourceful, and creative; Ability to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite; Ability to work independently; Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required; Willingness to work weekend or long hours when needed; Enthusiastic commitment to strengthening the labor movement; Strong preference given to candidates that live or are willing to relocate to Charlotte, NC.

COMPENSATION:
32BJ offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes employer-paid medical and dental plans for full-time staff and their qualified dependents.

TO APPLY:
Please send a résumé, letter of interest, and a brief writing sample to: HR@seiu32bj.org. Please use “Airports Research Position” in the Subject line of your email.

32BJ is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

“Local 32BJ has implemented a vaccine mandate. Bona fide religious and ADA exemptions are permitted with additional safety measures.”

About the Opportunity
You will use traditional and innovative marketing to reach both locals and visitors to let them know about everything Uptown has to offer. You’ll plan and execute events and promotions that will bring people to the district, build a sense of community, and drive traffic to Uptown businesses. Your enthusiasm and recruitment efforts will build a strong volunteer program of committed community members who believe in our mission and assist our organization with events and other projects.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a marketing plan to promote Uptown Shelby, our events, and our organization
• Manage our social media presence
• Plan and execute events
• Manage our volunteer program
• Work with the Promotions Committee
• Engage Uptown businesses
• Design promotional materials
• Update key internal & external resources to provide current information about events & businesses
• Solicit and manage corporate sponsors & partners

You will also assist the Executive Director in efforts to enhance the appearance, vitality, and economic growth of Uptown Shelby.

Who You Are
You are energetic, highly organized, and have no trouble managing the logistics of multiple projects simultaneously. You can work independently and as part of a team. You believe in our mission and believe that we can accomplish more together – as a staff and as a community – and you are excited to get volunteers on board to help us expand our capacity. You are willing to work some evenings, nights, and weekends for events and occasional meetings.

You think strategically, stay calm under pressure, and handle difficult situations tactfully. You are proficient & confident using a computer, smartphone, and key software/applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Square, Facebook, and Instagram. You are willing to learn new skills and are committed to following through on communication and commitments.

Who We Are
The Uptown Shelby Association is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit that began 40 years ago as one of the first thirty Main Street® programs in the country. The Main Street Approach is a national framework for economic development in the context of historic preservation, and we are proud to be an accredited member of the National Main Street Center.

We work to facilitate collaboration & growth, enrich the Uptown experience, and promote the district in order to strengthen the community and enhance the quality of life. Our work includes marketing, placemaking, events, community partnerships, business development, and historic preservation. Recent events & projects include Strings on the Square, Seeds in Season farm-to-table dinners, monthly Storybook Strolls, large scale murals, and installing a painted piano on the sidewalk. In addition to event planning, this role will be responsible for evaluating our events, making improvements, and developing new concepts.

Our Uptown Shelby MSD is home to roughly 200 businesses, institutions, and attractions. More information about our organization is available at UptownShelby.com.

What We Offer
Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package, including:
• Health insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Retirement contribution
• Mileage reimbursement
• Nine (9) paid holidays throughout the year, plus an office closure Dec 24 – Jan 1

How to Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@uptownshelby.com. You are encouraged to highlight any education and/or experience in marketing, promotions, event planning, and volunteer management. Email jobs@uptownshelby.com to request a copy of the full job description. No phone calls, please.

The position is open until filled but please submit a cover letter and resume no later than Friday, November 12, 2021 to ensure consideration. Candidates will be subject to an interview and assessment process. The Uptown Shelby Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Climate Corps Fellow
Environmental Defense Fund
Multiple locations, including New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; and other U.S. cities and towns. Remote and hybrid options available.
Job Type: 8-12 week summer fellowship
Jump-Start Your Sustainability Career
Climate Corps is the go-to graduate fellowship program for a career in sustainability. Fellows join a network of over a thousand Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustainability professionals, working to advance climate solutions in leading organizations around the world.
Our program selects candidates from a variety of disciplines to work for a summer with companies and public institutions to identify opportunities to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains and meet climate commitments. Fellows will gain access to an interactive training as well continuing education, including professional development opportunities, online resources and opportunities to connect with and learn from the network.
Since 2008, Climate Corps has placed over 1,200 fellows in host organizations including City of Seattle, Etsy, Google, Mayo Clinic and Carlyle Group. A list of 2022 host organizations will be available to candidates during the interview process. Fellows are matched with host organizations based on their location, industry and project type preferences. See the full list of past organizations on our website.
Projects to Match Your Unique Skills and Career Goals
Working under the guidance of a host supervisor and EDF engagement manager, fellows uncover emissions reduction opportunities and develop climate solutions for their host organization. Projects culminate in a written report and series of recommendations to the host organization. Projects may focus on:
• Climate Commitments: Work on cross-cutting strategies to reduce emissions including Net Zero, Science Based Targets, greenhouse gas accounting, and municipal climate planning.
• Renewables and Energy Efficiency: Develop targeted strategies to implement on-site and off-site renewable energy and scale energy efficiency.
• Supply Chain Sustainability: Quantify and baseline Scope 3 emissions and develop recommendations to engage suppliers on sustainability efforts.
• Zero Emission Vehicles: Build roadmaps to electrify medium and heavy-duty fleets.
New for 2022:
• Food Waste Reduction: In partnership with ReFED, a limited number of fellows will work within companies to advance strategic food waste reduction initiatives and accelerate implementation of high-impact solutions.
Required Qualifications
• At the time of application, enrolled in a graduate certificate or degree program studying engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management, public policy or other relevant subjects.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Self-starter with project management and leadership experience, including demonstrated success aligning and collaborating across teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• A passion for solving environmental challenges.
• Eligible to work in the United States during the summer of 2022.
Depending on available projects, additional skills may be useful:
• Strong financial and quantitative skills, including project valuation.
• Demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, clean energy, vehicle electrification, food waste or sustainability projects.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, GHG Protocol, The
Climate Registry).
As Climate Corps aims to strengthen the next generation of climate leaders to accelerate the transition to a clean energy
future for all, we recognize that our individual and collective futures depend on the contributions of people from all
backgrounds and identities – both visible and invisible- to create lasting environmental solutions. The Climate Corps
program is proud that our fellows represent a diverse population of individuals and believes this diversity makes our
program stronger.
All Climate Corps fellows are required to participate in the week-long Fellow Training from May 23-27, hosted virtually on
Zoom.
Compensation
$1,250 per week for 8-12 weeks, plus one week’s salary for participation in Fellow Training.
Application Deadline
Please visit our website to complete your 2022 fellow application. For early consideration and the best opportunity to be
matched with one of your preferred host organizations, please apply by November 30, 2021 11:59 pm PT. The final
application deadline is January 11, 2022 11:59 pm PT. For more information about the timeline and program, please visit
the Climate Corps website. Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Details: View complete job listing

Apply online through https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/199540

Position Description

The student services manager (SSM) in the Department of City and Regional Planning will be responsible for:

Course scheduling

• In consultation with the Academic Program Coordinator and Associate Chair, the SSM will develop the departmental course schedules for fall, spring and summer and assume full responsibility for course data entry into the scheduling and room assignment platforms
• Work with faculty to maintain and update the program catalog

Admissions

• In consultation with the Academic Program Coordinator and the Director of Admissions, the SSM will coordinate all aspects of the application and admissions process
• Primary point of contact for applicant inquiries
• Process admissions decisions
• Participate in the applicant review process by coordinating and supporting the admissions committee
• Manage the application process for the Natural Hazards Resilience certificate, in coordination with the faculty certificate director

Student affairs

• Track and communicate progress to degree status for all students in the program
• Complete graduation clearance checks for all students
• Serve as the department’s registrar and assist students in adding/dropping/changing classes as needed

Student funding

• Enter all student financial awards into the appropriate systems, including HR stipends for TAs/RAs, tuition, fees, health insurance, non-service stipends and travel awards and reimbursements for all departmentally funded students (both domestic and international)
• Complete the hiring process for students employed by the department, including completion of i-9 forms, and submission of hire actions (ePars in Connect Carolina)

Student events

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and orientation activities
• Coordinate career and professional development events
• Support student organizations, faculty and staff in the coordination of events such as guest speakers and workshops
• Coordinate commencement activities

Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

 

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Professionalism: ability to cultivate productive working relationships with faculty, staff and students by delivering excellent customer service, developing a knowledge base to draw upon to become a reliable resource for students, faculty and staff in the department
• Communication: ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing, and verbally, including preparing and delivering presentations
• Critical thinking and problem-solving: ability to think creatively, interpret policies, think through tasks and develop strategies considering policy and logistical constraints
• Team work: willingness to contribute and share ideas, ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and work with students, faculty and staff as part of a team
• Data management: ability to work with data in Excel, organize, interpret, and communicate analysis
• Time management: ability to manage time effectively, prioritize projects, communicate, and meet deadlines, willingness to ask for help when needed

Preferred Qualifications

Strongly prefer candidate with experience in student services, student funding, course scheduling and event planning along with knowledge of university systems, policies, and procedures. Experience with Connect Carolina, InfoPorte, and 25Live are a plus.

 

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Apply online through https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/199540

Governor Cooper’s policy office is hiring a new policy advisor and I’m hoping you can help spread the word. The policy office advances Governor Cooper’s agenda through policy and budget development and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities
of the policy advisor position include:

Researching and drafting policy briefs, memos, and executive orders and directives;
Engaging with stakeholders and constituents; and
Working closely with cabinet agencies on policy priorities and implementation.

We’re looking for a detail- and deadline-oriented self-starter who is passionate about public service. Applicants must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to synthesize information
across a wide variety of issue areas. Portfolio may include workforce development, health, and higher education policy.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to
rania.hassan@nc.gov by Friday, October 1.