Show-Me Institute Seeks Summer Interns
March 9, 2010

SAINT LOUIS — The Show-Me Institute announced its summer internship program today.
Interns at the Show-Me Institute are involved in virtually all aspects of the institute’s operations, working closely with senior staff on a wide variety of projects. Show-Me Institute interns develop an in-depth understanding of how a think tank works, including editing and publishing, event planning, and occasional travel around the state.

Recent interns have also had articles published in newspapers throughout the state, including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Columbia Daily Tribune, the Sedalia Democrat and the St. Louis Business Journal.

A recent intern, Dan Grana, wrote about the program: “Perhaps more than anything, I’ve benefitted from the Show-Me Institute’s exceptional staff.  In addition to being extremely friendly, the members of this organization have been great educators. By talking with them about a variety of topics, I’ve gained an understanding of different political philosophies that draw on the same respect for economic freedom. … In short, my relationship with the staff has been constantly pleasant and so thoroughly educational that you could probably get away with charging tuition to future interns.”

The summer internship runs from late May or early June through August, and will be held at the institute’s offices in the Central West End. Interns will be paid on an hourly basis.

Applications are available online . The application deadline is April 15.

Position Announcement

February 19, 2010

 Position Title:  County Program Director

Position Summary:  Working collaboratively with a team of extension professionals and the St. Louis County Extension Council, the county program director will be responsible for giving programmatic leadership to University of Missouri Extension programs in St. Louis County.  Programmatic leadership includes community partnerships and capacity assessment followed by program planning, implementation, and evaluation.  Linkages will be developed for both the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University campuses as well as external resource people.

The County Program Director is expected to work in program development, public relations, and resource development in the metropolitan area.

Minimum Qualifications:  This position requires demonstrated leadership ability, supervisory experience, and a minimum of an earned master’s degree in public administration, public affairs, non-profit organizations, public policy, business administration or similarly related field of study that relates to the responsibilities of this position.  Experience in adult education or resource development is preferred. 

Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Position Location:  Headquartered in St. Louis County, Clayton, Missouri in the East Central Region.

County/Regional Profile:   St. Louis County is the most urban and culturally diverse county within the East Central Region.   The 2008 population of 991,830 in St. Louis County defines this as one of the three major centers of trade in the region and state.  There are unique educational needs and opportunities for extension programming.  Currently, there are 11 faculty and 15 nutrition education staff located in three physical locations.  These staff members deliver programs in five program areas.  The St. Louis County Program Director (CPD) locally works with the members of the St. Louis County Extension Council in the headquarter county as well as the local faculty and staff.

University of Missouri and MU Extension:  University of Missouri provides teaching, research and service to Missouri and beyond. The university was the first publicly supported institution of higher education established in the Louisiana Purchase territory. Its philosophy of education was shaped in accordance with the ideals of Thomas Jefferson, who was an early proponent of higher education. Today, the University of Missouri System is one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious public research universities.

University of Missouri Extension, an academic division of University of Missouri-Columbia, is dedicated to improving people’s lives, communities and the economy by providing relevant, responsive, and reliable research-based education. MU Extension faculty and staff continually work to find more effective and efficient ways to develop and deliver research-based educational programs to enhance the success and well-being of individuals and families, businesses and public-sector organizations through Missouri.

Salary/Benefits:  $36,500-46,500 (based on applicable experience)

This position offers paid time off, including 17–22 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, and 8 paid holidays each year. Enrollment in health, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance, retirement, work injury benefits, disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts are available. In addition, a 50% reduction of educational fees is available for eligible spouse or dependent child of eligible employees for up to six credit hours of University of Missouri college level courses per semester. For more information about our benefits, please visit http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/benefits/.

Application Procedure:  All interested applicants must submit a completed application, cover letter, current resume and copies of all academic transcripts to: MU Extension, Human Resource Development, 205 Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO  65211.  If you have any questions, please call (573) 882-4721 or email hrdext@missouri.edu.  An application form and complete position description are available at http://extension.missouri.edu/careers.  Review of applications will begin March 22, 2010. 

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Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Position of Executive Director

The Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) is seeking an Executive Director to manage the affairs of the Association in its Washington, D.C. office.

APPAM is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to improving policy and management by fostering excellence in research, policy analysis and education. With an operating budget of around $1 million dollars, its membership includes approximately 2,000 individual scholars and practitioners as well as over 100 institutions, including a growing number outside the United States.

The successful candidate will work closely with the elected officers, a Policy Council (board of directors), and representatives of the institutional members to promote the Association’s mission. The Executive Director

•  Is responsible for the administration and operation of a large annual research conference in the fall (with attendance between 1,100 and 1,400) and a smaller spring issues conference.
• Negotiates contracts and agreements, including those related to the Association’s scholarly journal, websites, vendors, and relationships with other organizations in the field.
• Supervises the work of other Association staff in the areas of membership services, financial management, conference management and websites.
• Works closely with the Treasurer of the Association to prepare and monitor the Association’s budget.
• Works closely with the President and the Secretary to schedule and make all arrangements for meetings of the Policy Council and committees.
• Supports standing and ad hoc committees to promote strategies for enhancing the Association’s goals.
• Directs initiatives that foster participation in the Association by researchers, analysts and educators in the field.
• Manages efforts to enhance diversity among participants in all of the Association’s activities.
• Prepares reports pertaining to the Association’s operations for consideration by the officers and Policy Council.
• Represents the Association to other professional organizations and related institutions.

 The APPAM staff is currently comprised of the executive director, a full time database/information systems manager, and a temporary staff member who is responsible for financial management and memberships. The successful candidate may maintain that structure or work with the Executive Committee to develop an alternative system for managing the affairs of the Association.

 The Association seeks candidates with the following minimum qualifications:

• A master’s degree, preferably in public policy, public administration or a related field or its equivalent.
• At least 5 years experience with the management of a similar association or a nonprofit organization, or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to run conferences and to work with leadership, as well as, vendors, planners and association committees.
• Strong organizational skills, such as the ability to work under tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders and with competing interests.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Demonstrated analytic skills; the ability to identify challenges and opportunities facing the Association and to offer feasible solutions for addressing them.
• Experience with data and content management systems.
• Experience with marketing programs to enlarge participation in an organization’s activities.
• Excellent outreach and networking skills.
• A commitment to the goals of the Association. Previous contact with the Association or its member institutions would be helpful but is not required.

 The successful candidate in this search must be available to start work by early May 2010.

 The starting salary will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidate and is expected to be in the range of $80,000 to $100,000, plus an excellent benefits package.

To apply please send application letter, resume, and names and contact information for three references electronically to: mrr84@cornell.edu.

Alternatively, application materials may be sent by mail to:

Melody Reinecke

Attn: APPAM ExDir Search

Department of Policy Analysis and Management

120 MVR Hall

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 14853

Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt and continue through the application deadline of March 10, 2010.

For more information about APPAM, please visit www.APPAM.org.

APPAM is an equal opportunity employer.

The Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs seeks applications and nominations for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with teaching and research interests in public policy, public management or non-profit management.

Applicants for this position are expected to demonstrate high potential for scholarly research and publication as well as make teaching contributions at both the Masters and doctoral level. An earned doctorate (discipline open) is required at the time of appointment.

The University of Missouri is one of only a few public universities that has membership in the Association of American Universities and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral/Research Extensive Institution. The University is building upon strengths in five strategic areas including energy and environment, health, food, new media, and science and technology. The Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs is one of sixteen schools and colleges at the University of Missouri. The Truman School currently employs more than twenty faculty and houses numerous research centers and institutes. The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodation, please contact the Campus ADA coordinator at (573) 884-7278 or at HensonL@missouri.edu.

Send letter of application, vita and other supporting materials electronically to trumanjobs@missouri.edu.

Send three letters of reference to:

Dr. Lael Keiser, Chair of the Search Committee

Attn: Whitney Keller

Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs

University of Missouri

106 Middlebush Hall

Columbia, MO 65211-6100

Screening will begin March 1, 2010, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 
 
February 3, 2010
 
 
The Center for Community Vitality has an exciting opportunity for someone committed to community leadership development (http://www.extension.umn.edu/Community/).  We are seeking a Community Leadership Development Specialist to join a vibrant, dynamic team.  This is a 12-month, 100% FTE appointment in the professional and academic classification and requires a doctorate.  Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2010.
 
The strength of the field of community leadership comes from its interdisciplinary nature, which can make recruitment more complex.  For us to be successful, we are asking you to circulate this opportunity widely and broadly through all your professional networks – to colleagues, former graduate students, students about to complete their doctorates, association job posting sites, Facebook, Twitter.  To see the formal job description and to apply, use this link:
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=84732.
 
The new Community Leadership Development Specialist will join a team of ten full-time leadership and civic engagement educators located throughout Minnesota.  Within the Center for Community Vitality, they will have access to our staff and graduate students in evaluation and research, led by Dr. Scott Chazdon (http://www.extension.umn.edu/Community/research.html).  In addition, they will be part of a network of faculty and professional staff at the University of Minnesota convened through our Center for Integrative Leadership (http://www.leadership.umn.edu/).  It’s truly an exciting time for community leadership throughout the University of Minnesota and at University of Minnesota Extension.  Our programs are in high demand and show proven results for participants and their communities.
 
The successful candidate is experienced in community leadership development education and will have completed (or have completed by date of appointment) a doctorate in a related-field (e.g., leadership, community psychology, community development, sociology, political science, or other related-field).  Contributing broadly to applied research in individual leadership development, community-building initiatives and community development, they would have likely teaching and research opportunities within the University in subsequent years.  Their experience in program design, delivery and evaluation contributes to the on-going development of our community leadership development program and agenda; maintaining a current tie with evolving literature and needs of Minnesota’s communities; and, contributing to new programs and initiatives.
 
Our flagship leadership development program is called U-Lead (http://www.extension.umn.edu/u-lead/).  U-Lead provides well-respected and sought after workshops and cohort-based leadership development and education.  Extension has a well-earned reputation for leadership development education, especially its cohort model, where up to 30 participants have a common leadership development experience.  The team of ten full-time leadership and civic engagement educators works with a large number of cohort groups annually (N = 17, in 2008).  In the past few years, we have developed a cadre of over 1,700 cohort participants.  The team has blended distance education technology with typical workshops and showed similar outcomes.  The implications for further modification of this approach need further exploration.
 
Partnering organizations provide funding and logistical support for the cohort. Thus, the specialist and educators can focus on the educational issues, applied scholarship and program delivery.  Academic partnerships at the University have been developed with the Center for Integrative Leadership, Humphrey Institute, Center for the Study of the Individual and Society and the Carlson School of Management.
 
The underlying logic model calls for wide-ranging, interdisciplinary scholarship and literature to create a meta-framework for leadership development.  This approach assures evidence-based practice while allowing cohorts to focus on the specific issues of concern to the sponsor.  This also allows for a common evaluation design to be employed across all cohorts.
 
The successful candidate will engender continued success in (1) achieving impacts for communities in MN; (2) advancing research opportunities in our work; (3) developing curricular materials; (4) staff and professional development of educators; (5) support for applied scholarship by educators; (6) maintaining and deepening partnerships inside and outside the University; and (7) defining and implementing an educational model for community-building initiatives within LCE and other program areas.
 
We all know the power of networks.  I am convinced that through your networks, we can develop a strong applicant pool and find the person who matches this opportunity. 
 
If you or others are interested in applying or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
 
 
Dick Senese, PhD, LP
Associate Dean
dsenese@umn.edu
612-625-7779

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Covington is currently accepting applications for a Senior Planner in the Planning & Zoning Department with an annual starting salary of $45,178 to a maximum annual salary of $66,830 depending upon qualifications. This position acts as the lead staff reviewer on planning issues for the City of Covington involving annexation, zoning and variance issues including but not limited to ordinance amendments, special use permits, variances and certificates of appropriateness; grants; and community development issues. Education includes Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban/environmental design, or related field from an accredited college or university required and Master’s degree in an appropriate field; two to five years of professional-experience in planning, community development, or related work in the public or private sector; and professional certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred. Applicants must submit a copy of their driving record for the past three years along with the application. Applicants may apply via our website at www.cityofcovington.org or in person at the City of Covington Human Resources
Department, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, GA 30014; (770) 385-2025 by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 29th, 2010. EOE

TVA Economic Development is seeking highly qualified candidates for our Project Manager, Community Development position, based in Nashville.

Job Profile

Work with TVA power distributor customers, local economic development organizations, and other state/regional/federal partners to build the capacity of communities to promote economic development. Assess economic development needs/opportunities and deliver assistance that will enhance a community’s competitiveness for job creation. Work cooperatively with TVA Economic Development staff and other organizations to deliver programs in a coordinated, unified, and customer-oriented manner.

Qualifications

·Five years minimum experience in economic development. Local economic development experience strongly preferred.

·Experience in assessing local/regional economic development needs and opportunities and in developing innovative and effective programs and assistance.

·Thorough knowledge of community and economic development principles and processes.

·Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, or experience required.

Skills

·Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

·Demonstrated competencies in designing and delivering training programs

·Demonstrated competencies in facilitating groups through planning and problem-solving processes.

·Proven interpersonal skills, including ability to work in collaborative fashion with diverse audiences of economic development professionals, elected officials, and civic leaders.

·Ability to work in independent fashion, to manage time, and to meet deadlines.

·Proven customer-focused outlook and continuous improvement approach.

Application Process

For additional information interested parties should contact

Phil Scharre; pcscharre@tva.com; 615-232-6167

Summer hiring opportunities or internships at HUD can be accessed at USAJobs.gov

Non-Tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor Position

In Public Management and Policy

The Department of Public Management and Policy at Georgia State University seeks a strong teacher to fill a non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor position in public management and policy, beginning Fall 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to teach up to eight courses per year, but with course load reductions available for activities such as new course preparations, curriculum development, outcome assessment activities, and teaching large sections.  The position requires a doctorate in an appropriate field of study from an accredited university by August 2010.  Candidate must be eligible to work in the USA. 

The Department of Public Management and Policy offers a NASPAA-accredited MPA program, an undergraduate major in public policy and, a doctorate in public policy.  The department focuses on four areas of excellence: management and finance of public and nonprofit organizations; nonprofit management and policy; economic development and urban policy; and policy evaluation and analysis.

The department is one of two academic departments in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, which U.S. News & World Report ranks 27th nationally among schools of public affairs and public policy. The school also houses the Department of Economics and several outstanding research centers in fiscal policy, nonprofit studies, health policy, experimental economics, and public performance and management.  The school is located in new offices in downtown Atlanta at the heart of a vibrant public and nonprofit sector.  That location in combination with the school’s research centers generates excellent opportunities for faculty involvement in scholarly research that also contributes to policy-making and management at all levels of government and the nonprofit sector. 

Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations to:  Dr. Gregory Lewis, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Public Management and Policy, P.O. Box 3992, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302-3992. Review of applications will begin January 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Information about the Andrew Young School is available at www.aysps.gsu.edu. Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.  The position is subject to budgetary approval.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Position:

Kimley-Horn’s Transportation Planning group in Las Colinas, Texas, is seeking individuals that desire to work in a collaborative design atmosphere at one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Places to Work. Transportation Planners in this group are responsible for providing assistance on planning projects; including travel demand modeling (transit and vehicular), corridor planning, comprehensive planning, and master planning for clients ranging from metropolitan planning organization’s to cities and counties. They are responsible for map creation and analysis, project layout, and project design.  Planners participate in the development of preliminary design concepts, perform comparative cost analysis, and create preliminary specifications.

Required Capabilities:

· Working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in urban planning, or related field

· Experience in ESRI ArcGIS

Desirable Capabilities:

· Adobe Illustrator, Indesign & Photoshop skills

· Good Written Communication Skills

· Good Work Ethic

· Willingness to Learn

What makes Kimley-Horn unique?

· One of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For”, five years running

· Competitive salary paired with incentive and performance bonuses

· Technical and professional development in-house training opportunities

· Comprehensive medical benefits

· Funding into your retirement savings plan

Visit www.kimley-horn.com for more reasons to start your career with us.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other reason prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.

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