SLU Public Policy Studies

PLANNER, Parsons, St. Louis, MO

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision, develops plans for utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, counties, and metropolitan areas, applying diverse knowledge of planning principles and practices. The Planner at this level applies experience and increasing proficiency in the use of urban/environmental planning theories, practices, and company policies. Some assignments involve application of computer software.

Primary responsibilities will include Planning and CAD/GIS support of Federal and military facility surveys and condition assessments, building requirement and space use planning, and energy planning projects. Duties will include collection and analysis of field data and writing reports based on that data. Data collection and analysis will occur both within CAD/GIS and as paper exercises. Responsibilities will include collection and analysis of field data and writing reports based on that data. The position may also carry out cost estimating, utility and infrastructure planning, site and area development planning, development of design guidelines, capital investment strategies and other related DOD and Federal property planning efforts. Travel within the United States and internationally is required. Travel may account for up to 25 percent of the position’s time.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs various assignments requiring conventional planning expertise, but may include some difficult planning and coordination requirements. Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use.
Confers with local authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, and land planning and development specialists to devise and recommend arrangements of land and physical facilities for residential, commercial, transportation, industrial, and community uses.
Develops recommendations based on governmental measures affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation to control and guide community development and renewal.

Prepares, coordinates, and facilitates public involvement and consensus-building meetings and workshops.

Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports.
Assists in coordinating Reuse and Redevelopment Master Plans.
May coordinate the work of technicians and/or lower-level Planners.
Ability to complete construction planning projects and/or environmental compliance projects. Candidates should have or be working toward AICP, PE-EIT, or AIA/RA
Certification.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
PlannerPlanner jobs in St. Louis currently available at Parsons Corporation. Additional St. Louis military jobs also available at Parsons Corporation.

City Management Intern
City of University City

The City of University City is seeking a talented MPA, or MPPA student for a City Management internship position. This program is for graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in a professional career in city management. The internship will last 24 weeks. A specific weekly schedule is negotiable. Salary range is $11.07-$13.50 per hour, with a 40 hour work week. The majority of the internship will take place in administrative services completing administrative projects, assisting the City Manager and Administrative Analyst. Applicants should submit an application, résumé and a detailed cover letter containing career aspirations, previous work and school experience, and e-mail address by November  21, 2011 to: City of University City-Human Resources, 6801 Delmar Blvd., University City, MO 63130 or e-mail same to: hr@ucitymo.org. An application and a complete job description is available at: http://www.ucitymo.org/jobs.aspx  EOE

University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Public Administration
Position announcement:

The Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applicants for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position (Rank Open) in Public Administration beginning Fall 2012 (pending budget approval).
 
Required qualifications: A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Urban Planning or a related discipline.

To be considered at the tenure-track assistant professor level, successful applicants must be able to articulate a research agenda, have an emerging record of publications, excellent teaching skills and commitment to service.

To be considered at the tenured associate professor level, successful applicants must have an established research agenda, a strong record of publications, excellent teaching skills with demonstrated effectiveness and a track record of service.

To be considered at the tenured full professor level, successful applicants must be recognized authorities in their respective fields of specialization, have excellent teaching skills with demonstrated effectiveness and a track record of service.
 
Preferred qualifications: Substantive specializations are open. Applicants who are able to teach courses in nonprofit management, public budgeting, economics, and urban management are especially encouraged to apply. Policy areas of strategic interest to UTSA and the College of Public Policy include health, security, energy and environment, human and social development and sustainability. Applicants whose substantive expertise is relevant to these areas are also strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Responsibilities: Research, teaching (graduate and undergraduate), and service. Courses will be offered primarily at the UTSA Downtown Campus. The department currently offers a NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree, a graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management, collaborates with the College of Architecture in a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Regional Planning, and a Bachelor in Public Administration (BPA) degree.

• Applicants must submit: 
•  A letter of application which includes the level for which they wish to be considered
• Curriculum Vitae (including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references)
• Two journal articles or other samples of research and writing
  Teaching evaluations, if applicable
   
          Send application materials to:
          Faculty Search Committee Chair
          Department of Public Administration
          The University of Texas at San Antonio
          501 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.
          San Antonio, Texas 78207-4415 
   

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. 

UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.

The Department of Public and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a position as a tenure-track assistant professor to teach classes in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program and undergraduate classes as needed.  Position starts August 2012.  A doctorate in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, or a closely related field is required or must be obtained within the first academic year of employment.  An M.P.A. and/or prior professional experience in public or nonprofit policy or management are desirable.  The successful candidate must be able to teach courses in the core curriculum (e.g., public management, policy analysis, budgeting and finance, or human resource management) and the successful candidate will also contribute courses to one or more of our concentrations in coastal planning and management, environmental policy and management, marine policy, urban and regional politics and planning, or public management.  Additional information about the MPA program can be found at http://www.uncw.edu/pls/mpa.

To apply, please complete the online application available at http://consensus.uncw.edu.  Required information is a letter of application addressed to Dr. Mark T. Imperial, Chair of MPA Search Committee that describes teaching and research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references, which should be attached to the online application as Adobe PDF attachments.  For questions regarding the online application process, contact Donna Treolo at (910) 962-3220 or treolod@uncw.edu.  Inquiries about the position should be made to Mark Imperial (910) 962-7928 or imperialm@uncw.edu.  Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and not subject to public release.  The Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2011 and will continue to review and accept applications until the position is filled.

Job Description for Student Intern

SLU Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge

PURPOSE: Under supervision of the Assistant Director for Service and Outreach in the Center for Service and Community Engagement, will effectively market and coordinate aspects of the SLU Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge during the 2011-2012 academic year.   Will serve as the point person for the program, in collaboration with various other departments and centers that act as partners. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Maintenance of online Calendar of Events that are to be included in Challenge
• Marketing of all events listed on calendar, including but not limited to:
  • Flyers and or banners on campus
  • Tabling
  • Targeted outreach via email or phone to stakeholders (course professors, academic departments, student organizations) for specific events
  • SLU Connection
  • Newslink
  • U-News
  • Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
  • Attendance at events listed on calendar, when possible
  • Summary and evaluation of events (what the event entailed, how many attended, general successes, etc.)
  • Convene committee meetings; take minutes

QUALIFICATIONS:  Student must be effective marketer and communicator; must possess good organizational and administrative skills; good interpersonal skills; should be a self-starter.  Should have a strong passion for service and interfaith dialogue, and the ability to work and interface with a variety of stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, and community members). 

SCHEDULE: Appointment is for the 2011-2012 Academic Year.  Student will be expected to work an average of 10 hours per week, with a maximum of 15 hours per week.  Flexible schedule – several job duties can be accomplished at home.  
RATE OF PAY: Pay rate is $10 per hour.

For more information please contact Bobby Wassel at rwassel@slu.edu.

Title: Volunteer Grant Writer/Development Associate
Area of focus: Grant Writing, Development, Non-Profit

Description:
New Horizons for Haiti is seeking a Volunteer Grant Writer/Development Associate to research and draft grant proposals.

New Horizons for Haiti is an overseas outreach program of the New Horizons Corporation. The mission of the New Horizons for Haiti project is to enhance the quality of life of disadvantaged single-parent families and orphaned children in Laferme-Leblanc, Haiti through free education.

Duties and Skills
- Assist in researching grant opportunities and drafting grant proposals.
- Determine grant application procedures and required items for submission.
- Develop and maintain calendars of grant progress, due dates, and grand reports.
- Draft grant progress and final reports.
- Assist in drafting letters of support for grant proposals and establishing contact with appropriate parties obtain such letters.
- Assist with fund development, fundraising, special events, and public relations.

Qualifications:
Candidates should possess prior experience in grant writing, ideally for non profit organizations, and prior knowledge of and/or an interest in working with non profit organizations, be detail oriented, have excellent communications skills and able to work independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students wishing to do pro-bono work, gain experience in the non-profit sector, or looking to expand their portfolio.

How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter detailing how your background applies to the specific internship responsibilities and your interest in working with New Horizons for Haiti, as well as examples of previous work to Carolyn Kutten at ckutten@gmail.com .

This position will be unpaid.

For more information about New Horizons for Haiti, visit our website at: http://www.newhorizonsforhaiti.org/

Deadline: September 10, 2011

With branches in Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis serves the Eighth Federal Reserve District, which includes all of Arkansas, eastern Missouri, southern Indiana, southern Illinois, western Kentucky, western Tennessee and northern Mississippi. The St. Louis Fed is one of 12 regional Reserve banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., comprise the Federal Reserve System. As the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve System formulates U.S. monetary policy, regulates state-chartered member banks and bank holding companies, provides payment services to financial institutions and the U.S. government, and promotes community development and financial education.

We are currently recruiting for a Community Affairs Specialist. This person will: Analyze and apply information from various sources within the Community Affairs fields of affordable housing, regulatory compliance, community development, small business lending, etc. Serve as catalyst for local initiatives that seek to remove inefficiencies and inequities from underserved credit and housing markets. Act as a resource for information, technical assistance, and regulatory guidance to financial institutions, community-based organizations, government entities, and others on CRA, community and economic development, issues related to credit access, and resources in low/moderate income communities.

To apply, go to: http://careers.stlouisfed.org/

Caroline Ban our present officer in this position has accepted a position as assistant to the CEO of Beyond Housing and we wish her well in her new job. Link to the position on our website: 

http://www.housingandcommunitysolutions.org/home/employmentLocal

Entrepreneurial Non-Profit seeks Community Program & Fund Development Officer.

Housing & Community Solutions (www.HousingandCommunitySolutions.org) seeks an organized, energized, creative and flexible professional to manage the organization’s affordable housing, community and economic development projects and its fundraising and grantwriting program. The successful candidate will possess strong writing skills, a high level of motivation, the ability to quickly learn new concepts and material, and a willingness to be mentored.  Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), website management and social media/marketing is strongly desired.  Candidates with a background in Macro Social Work, Urban Planning, Architecture/Design, Public Health, Business, Affordable Housing, Communications/Fundraising, and related fields will be considered. This is presently a one person office so this person must do it all. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. We will be looking to hire as soon as the right candidate is found. For consideration, please email a one page cover letter and resume to Eric Friedman, President at  EricS@HousingandCommunitySolutions.org and copy Chris DeJarnette Chris@FriedmanGroup.com . 

Questions?  Please call (314) 367-2800 ext. 23 for Eric or (314) 367-3147 ext. 27 for Caroline (until July 27).

Development & Program Officer
SUMMARY:  Works to develop and implement the plans and programs of the organization. Collaboration and guidance is provided by the President and Treasurer.  Reports to President and Treasurer and works with the Board as requested.This is presently a one person office, so this person must do it all.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Regularly provides progress reports, works with President to develop agenda and  work plan and supports the President in the implementation of agenda, work plan, programs and activities.
-Increases financial capacity of organization by submitting appropriate grant proposals and applications to state and federal agencies, to local, regional and national foundations and through solicitation of support from community foundations.

- Develops financial development plan and solicits donations from local corporations and individuals.Submits yearly development plan for approval by President. (Created in Fall 2010, needs to be updated.)
-Assists in the development of programs and implements strategies to facilitate mission attainment.
-Develops communications plan to include press releases, website needs, newsletter and marketing materials. (Not yet created.)v  Performs administrative and business operations activities.
-Develops and submits to President and Treasurer the annual budget and cash flow projection reports.
-Manages budget and provides materials needed by accountant and CPA.  Provide monthly financial reports with the assistance of the accountant. Write checks and pay bills with accounting provided by accountant.

ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES 
-Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities; able to communicate effectively, to a variety of audiences, in both written and oral forms what those plans and activities will be.
-Exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans for the organization and in program design.
-Manage own learning on the job.

Show initiative in developing action/work plans to reach goals of the organization.   Have and maintain a high level of MS Office (outlook, excel, word) Computer proficiency.

FIRST YEAR OUTPUTS 
-Co-creation of strategic plan and work plan. Case statements and talking points will be written for use by you and the President, Treasurer, Board of Directors.
-Board meetings held to explain mission advancement.  It is a natural expectation that board members will grow in their understanding of the organization’s functions and goals, which will result in an increase in commitment from them, to the organization.  Meetings are typically held quarterly. Two meetings have been held in 2011 to date (Jan. and April).
-New Website for HCSI will be developed and/or website will be enhanced to communicate programs and plans, to be a resource for the community and enhance development, as well as needed marketing materials and an annual report.
-A detailed development plan will be written for organization’s fund-raising strategy by end of year and reviewed quarterly and revised as needed.
-A fluctuating number of programs, at any one time, will be implemented to advance mission.  This fluid number, which will usually range between three and six, will be agreed upon by the President,  as the number needs to change to remain manageable and/yet effective for mission attainment.
-Relationships among stakeholders will be strengthened.
-Grant writing to local, national and regional foundations and corporations will bring in at least $ . (Amounts to be agreed upon.) 
-Applications to state and/or federal agencies will bring in at least $ . (Amounts to be agreed upon.)
-Donations from individuals (including those given in support of individual programs), will be at least $ . (Amounts to be agreed upon.)
-Provide for next year’s operating budget with the assistance of the Officers and the board. (Has been submitted for FY 2011. Need to create for FY 2012.) v  -Implementation of at least three new “best practices” strategies per year, suggested by mentors during on-going visits with them.
-Continue relationships with interns, universities.

Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (WUMCRC)
Geographic Information Systems Intern

WUMCRC seeks a Geographic Information Systems(GIS) Intern for the 2011/2012 Academic Year.

Primary responsibilities include:

1.      Developing, administering and updating our Geographic Information Systems databases; Our intern will analyze and interpret geospatial data and distribute maps to staff and community stakeholders.

2.      Planning, executing and managing projects in community development, real estate and Geographic Information Systems.

3.      Serving as a community liaison connecting the resources of Washington University Medical Center to prospective and current residents, business owners and real estate developers.

4.      Conducting regular fieldwork to update critical databases.

Other Responsibilities can include:

1.      Organizing community events or working with community stakeholders to execute projects.

2.      Administrative and or clerical assistance, as needed.

This internship is paid and part-time (20 hours per week, M-F). Our candidate will have the opportunity to network with a wide variety of key stakeholders in the region, learn about community development and enhance skills in project management and GIS. Our previous interns work for many of the region’s and country’s top real estate firms, planning/design firms, government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
2. Enrolled as a full-time, degree seeking graduate student in urban planning, public policy or related field.
3. Ability to find, manipulate and analyze complex datasets (i.e. US Census, Geo St. Louis, Claritas, Federal Reserve…) then display the latter in maps, charts, graphs, etc…
4. Proficient in Arc Map and Microsoft Excel, Word and Publisher.
5. Motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines, work independently and work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Qualifications of Top Candidates:

1. Demonstrated experience in project management in the fields of community development, real estate and or GIS.
2. Completed or currently enrolled in at least 3 semester hours in Geographic Information Systems or enrollment in a certificate in GIS.

Please direct all inquires to Matthew Green; To apply please send a cover letter, resume, 3 professional or academic references to matthewtgreen@me.com. Optional: Feel free to include examples of GIS work (pdf format) or a writing sample.

CONTACT:

Matthew Green
Community Development Intern
Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation

Official Website: www.wumcrc.com
4400 Chouteau Ave.
St. Louis, MO, 63110
Office: (314) 747-2333

Email: matthewtgreen@me.com

There is an opening in public policy/administration in the Department of Political Science at Iowa State University and ask for your kind assistance with it.  We have had a late resignation, and we need to fill this position for the fall and spring semesters of AY 2011-2012.  At this juncture, the position is only a one-year lecturer position.  Would you kindly bring this opening to the attention of any ABD or recent Ph.D. with the appropriate background.  The vacancy number on the Iowa State University website is 110140.