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We specialize in affordable and workforce housing, economic development redevelopment, base closure, and public-private transactions.  BAE is a certified Green Business, and also works in sustainable ag, green economic development, and TOD/smart growth.  &lt;br&gt;The successful candidate will have a graduate education in city planning, public policy, business/finance, or equivalent, with an emphasis on quantitative and financial analysis.  This position requires at least five years of demonstrated professional experience after graduate school, including preparation of published reports, staff management, and business development.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.  We strongly prefer a generalist with knowledge and experience across multiple topics in urban development, along with one or more specializations such as real estate development, public finance in California, economic development strategic planning, or affordable housing.  &lt;br&gt;Our Sacramento area office is located in a beautiful TOD building in downtown Davis, CA.  Our work environment is stimulating and fun, with excellent opportunities for advancement with an established 22 year old company.  &lt;br&gt;Salary commensurate with experience.  BAE offers excellent employee benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and a work sample to BOTH mkowta@bae1.com and jsmithheimer@bae1.com.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Bay Area Economics (BAE)&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bae1.com&quot;&gt;www.bae1.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;Job is in Davis, CA&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;Immediate&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Other&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Janet Smith-Heimer or Matt Kowta&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jsmithheimer@bae1.com and mkowta@bae1.com&quot;&gt;jsmithheimer@bae1.com and mkowta@bae1.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 19, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Type: &lt;/b&gt;Permanent</description>      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 08 18:46:16 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment></ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Other</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>jsmithheimer@bae1.com and mkowta@bae1.com</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Janet Smith-Heimer or Matt Kowta</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone></ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 19, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>BAE, a dynamic national consulting firm, seeks a seasoned VP for our Sacramento area office.  BAE is a leading urban and real estate economics consulting firm, with offices in the San Francisco area, New York, Washington DC, and Sacramento.  We serve primarily public agency clients, with work spanning policy studies to project feasibility, to implementation.  We specialize in affordable and workforce housing, economic development redevelopment, base closure, and public-private transactions.  BAE is a certified Green Business, and also works in sustainable ag, green economic development, and TOD/smart growth.  &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;The successful candidate will have a graduate education in city planning, public policy, business/finance, or equivalent, with an emphasis on quantitative and financial analysis.  This position requires at least five years of demonstrated professional experience after graduate school, including preparation of published reports, staff management, and business development.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.  We strongly prefer a generalist with knowledge and experience across multiple topics in urban development, along with one or more specializations such as real estate development, public finance in California, economic development strategic planning, or affordable housing.  &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Our Sacramento area office is located in a beautiful TOD building in downtown Davis, CA.  Our work environment is stimulating and fun, with excellent opportunities for advancement with an established 22 year old company.  &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Salary commensurate with experience.  BAE offers excellent employee benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and a work sample to BOTH mkowta@bae1.com and jsmithheimer@bae1.com.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Bay Area Economics (BAE)</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.bae1.com</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Vice President</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype>Permanent</ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>Job is in Davis, CA</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>Immediate</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>Community Organizer</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12990</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;Community Organizer&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;OPENING FOR CCISCO COMMUNITY ORGANIZER POSITION:  AUGUST 31, 2008&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;Community Organizer for CCISCO (Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization) working with congregations and community-based institutions for community change in Contra Costa County.  We use the congregation-based community organizing model and are a proud affiliate of the PICO National Network.   At CCISCO we are building a powerful, multi-ethnic organization that is transforming Contra Costa County into a place of justice and equity.  We are proud to be part of the PICO National Network, one of the largest and fastest growing community organizing efforts in the country.  At PICO we are lifting a new vision for America that is rooted in our faith values and democratic traditions.  &lt;br&gt;An organizer has responsibility for training congregational, school and neighborhood leaders to develop Local Organizing Committees (LOCs) and the CCISCO county-wide federation to improve conditions for their families. CCISCO has a strong learning culture, including weekly staff development and coaching opportunities, and PICO regional and national trainings. We place a high priority on personal learning, relationship building, and creating a respectful multi-ethnic, multi-faith, and multilingual organization. &lt;br&gt;Specific responsibilities include:&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;·         Develop volunteer leaders and community organizing committees in member congregations using the PICO model of congregation-based community organizing&lt;br&gt;·         Conduct 20 one-to-one visits per week with new or established organizational leaders and influential, external leaders on a consistent and regular basis.&lt;br&gt;·         Guide community organizing committees through research and action on local issues&lt;br&gt;·         Participate in national network efforts to move policy at state and national levels&lt;br&gt;·         Participate in fundraising and administrative activities as required&lt;br&gt;·         Participate in professional development sessions and other training activities. &lt;br&gt;Desired qualifications include:&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;·         Experience in social justice, political, or community development work &lt;br&gt;·         Excellent interpersonal skills.   Self-directed and highly motivated.&lt;br&gt;·         Strong presentation, training, and writing skills &lt;br&gt;·         Keen analytical skills &lt;br&gt;·         Ability to work with diverse religious congregations and racial/ethnic communities&lt;br&gt;·         Candidates must successfully complete a one-to-one interview process.&lt;br&gt;·         Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.&lt;br&gt;·         Bachelor’s degree or comparable level of experience or education.&lt;br&gt;Additional qualities desired:&lt;br&gt;·         Intelligence—not degrees or titles, but the ability to think, reflect, communicate, challenge the conventional wisdom, make judgments in complicated situations, and show flexibility&lt;br&gt;·         Edge­­—not temper, not ideological fervor, but a clear sense of what’s wrong, impatience in the face of that wrong, and a drive to address it&lt;br&gt;·         A willingness to cross race and culture—desire to work people unlike yourself, people of other races, classes, orientations, faiths&lt;br&gt;·         A track record—evidence of attempting to relate people and to respond to situations that call out for action and impact in whatever field or career or endeavor has occupied your time &lt;br&gt;We are seeking an organizer to work with our member institutions in Richmond and Western Contra Costa County.  At CCISCO, we have 26 member institutions (congregations, schools, youth committees) that represent over 35,000 families and are a powerful force for justice that spans the entire county.  &lt;br&gt;Together, we are all a part of PICO – People Improving Communities through Organizing. With more than 1,000 member institutions representing 1million families in 150 cities and 17 states, PICO is one of the largest community-based efforts in this country. Together we are lifting up a new vision for American that unites people across region, race, class and religion. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;Important:&lt;br&gt;Full time position with considerable evening and occasional weekend work&lt;br&gt;Compensation and Benefits: &lt;br&gt;Starting salary: $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience; benefits include excellent health plan and retirement plan.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;To Apply:&lt;br&gt;Please send cover letter and resume jobs@ccisco.org.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ccisco.org&quot;&gt;www.ccisco.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;724 Ferry Street&lt;br&gt;Martinez, California  94553&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment: &lt;/b&gt;CCISCO Organizer Job Announcement 8_08.pdf&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;open&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Community Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Adam Kruggel&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jobs@ccisco.org&quot;&gt;jobs@ccisco.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 19, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Type: &lt;/b&gt;Permanent</description>      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 08 04:23:17 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment>CCISCO Organizer Job Announcement 8_08.pdf</ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Community Development</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>jobs@ccisco.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Adam Kruggel</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone></ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 19, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>OPENING FOR CCISCO COMMUNITY ORGANIZER POSITION:  AUGUST 31, 2008&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10; &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Community Organizer for CCISCO (Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization) working with congregations and community-based institutions for community change in Contra Costa County.  We use the congregation-based community organizing model and are a proud affiliate of the PICO National Network.   At CCISCO we are building a powerful, multi-ethnic organization that is transforming Contra Costa County into a place of justice and equity.  We are proud to be part of the PICO National Network, one of the largest and fastest growing community organizing efforts in the country.  At PICO we are lifting a new vision for America that is rooted in our faith values and democratic traditions.  &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;An organizer has responsibility for training congregational, school and neighborhood leaders to develop Local Organizing Committees (LOCs) and the CCISCO county-wide federation to improve conditions for their families. CCISCO has a strong learning culture, including weekly staff development and coaching opportunities, and PICO regional and national trainings. We place a high priority on personal learning, relationship building, and creating a respectful multi-ethnic, multi-faith, and multilingual organization. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Specific responsibilities include:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10; &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Develop volunteer leaders and community organizing committees in member congregations using the PICO model of congregation-based community organizing&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Conduct 20 one-to-one visits per week with new or established organizational leaders and influential, external leaders on a consistent and regular basis.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Guide community organizing committees through research and action on local issues&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Participate in national network efforts to move policy at state and national levels&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Participate in fundraising and administrative activities as required&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Participate in professional development sessions and other training activities. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Desired qualifications include:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10; &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Experience in social justice, political, or community development work &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Excellent interpersonal skills.   Self-directed and highly motivated.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Strong presentation, training, and writing skills &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Keen analytical skills &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Ability to work with diverse religious congregations and racial/ethnic communities&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Candidates must successfully complete a one-to-one interview process.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Bachelor’s degree or comparable level of experience or education.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Additional qualities desired:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Intelligence—not degrees or titles, but the ability to think, reflect, communicate, challenge the conventional wisdom, make judgments in complicated situations, and show flexibility&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         Edge­­—not temper, not ideological fervor, but a clear sense of what’s wrong, impatience in the face of that wrong, and a drive to address it&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         A willingness to cross race and culture—desire to work people unlike yourself, people of other races, classes, orientations, faiths&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;·         A track record—evidence of attempting to relate people and to respond to situations that call out for action and impact in whatever field or career or endeavor has occupied your time &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;We are seeking an organizer to work with our member institutions in Richmond and Western Contra Costa County.  At CCISCO, we have 26 member institutions (congregations, schools, youth committees) that represent over 35,000 families and are a powerful force for justice that spans the entire county.  &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Together, we are all a part of PICO – People Improving Communities through Organizing. With more than 1,000 member institutions representing 1million families in 150 cities and 17 states, PICO is one of the largest community-based efforts in this country. Together we are lifting up a new vision for American that unites people across region, race, class and religion. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10; &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Important:&#13;&#10;Full time position with considerable evening and occasional weekend work&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Compensation and Benefits: &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Starting salary: $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience; benefits include excellent health plan and retirement plan.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10; &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;To Apply:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Please send cover letter and resume jobs@ccisco.org.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.ccisco.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Community Organizer</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype>Permanent</ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>724 Ferry Street&#13;&#10;Martinez, California  94553</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>open</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>Planning for Healthy Places Internship</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12976</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;Planning for Healthy Places Internship&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;Nonprofit public health organization seeks research intern for project in its Oakland office.  Planning for Healthy Places, a program of Public Health Law &amp; Policy, works to engage public health advocates in the planning and economic development decision-making process in communities throughout California. We develop tools for training advocates in the relationship between the built environment and public health, and provide technical assistance for creating and implementing land use policies that support healthy, sustainable communities. &lt;br&gt;We are seeking a candidate who is interested in research and writing about planning and economic development opportunities to promote health, including increasing access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity. &lt;br&gt;The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and writing skills. Preference given to candidates with demonstrable interest in planning and/or food systems. Background in public health, public policy, or allied field is also helpful.&lt;br&gt;This is a part-time (10-15 hours per week) internship that will take place at our Oakland office between September 2008 and January, 2009. Salary is $17.50/hour. Work-study eligible students are encouraged to apply.&lt;br&gt;To apply, please email a cover letter, 2-page writing sample, and resume to:&lt;br&gt;Hannah Laurison, Senior Associate&lt;br&gt;hlaurison@phlpnet.org&lt;br&gt;Planning for Healthy Places, http://www.healthyplanning.org&lt;br&gt;Public Health Law &amp; Policy, http://www.phlaw.org&lt;br&gt;Public Health Institute, http://www.phi.org&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Public Health Law &amp; Policy, Planning for Healthy Places&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.healthyplanning.org&quot;&gt;www.healthyplanning.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;2201 Broadway, Suite 502&lt;br&gt;Oakland, CA 94612&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;September 2, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Community Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Hannah Laurison&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:hlaurison@phlpnet.org&quot;&gt;hlaurison@phlpnet.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 12, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Type: &lt;/b&gt;Internship</description>      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 08 20:24:07 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment></ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Community Development</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>hlaurison@phlpnet.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Hannah Laurison</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone></ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 12, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>Nonprofit public health organization seeks research intern for project in its Oakland office.  Planning for Healthy Places, a program of Public Health Law &amp; Policy, works to engage public health advocates in the planning and economic development decision-making process in communities throughout California. We develop tools for training advocates in the relationship between the built environment and public health, and provide technical assistance for creating and implementing land use policies that support healthy, sustainable communities. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;We are seeking a candidate who is interested in research and writing about planning and economic development opportunities to promote health, including increasing access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;The ideal candidate will possess excellent research and writing skills. Preference given to candidates with demonstrable interest in planning and/or food systems. Background in public health, public policy, or allied field is also helpful.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;This is a part-time (10-15 hours per week) internship that will take place at our Oakland office between September 2008 and January, 2009. Salary is $17.50/hour. Work-study eligible students are encouraged to apply.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;To apply, please email a cover letter, 2-page writing sample, and resume to:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Hannah Laurison, Senior Associate&#13;&#10;hlaurison@phlpnet.org&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Planning for Healthy Places, http://www.healthyplanning.org&#13;&#10;Public Health Law &amp; Policy, http://www.phlaw.org&#13;&#10;Public Health Institute, http://www.phi.org</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Public Health Law &amp; Policy, Planning for Healthy Places</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.healthyplanning.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Planning for Healthy Places Internship</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype>Internship</ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>2201 Broadway, Suite 502&#13;&#10;Oakland, CA 94612</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>September 2, 2008</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>East Bay Executive Assistant Internship</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12822</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;East Bay Executive Assistant Internship&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to Greenbelt Alliance’s East Bay Field Representative and programmatic support as needed.&lt;br&gt;Administrative Support-To enable the East Bay Field Representative to lead the organization efficiently and effectively, the Executive Assistant’s responsibilities include:&lt;br&gt;• Managing meeting minutes/notes for coalition meetings and external city council, planning commission or other meetings pertaining to our campaigns.&lt;br&gt;• Maintain and restock Greenbelt Alliance Promotional Materials (brochures, flyers, newsletters, etc.) &amp; the Tabling Box; coordinate with main office to restock office materials. &lt;br&gt;• Update factsheets, flyers, and other campaign materials. If the intern/volunteer becomes familiar with Greenbelt Alliance campaigns, the intern/volunteer will be promoted to update the website and other important materials.&lt;br&gt;• Media: monitor east bay newspapers, file and cut out important articles pertaining to Greenbelt Alliance campaigns in order to keep the East Bay Field Representative apprised of key developments and issues. Coordinate with Greenbelt Alliance’s main office and coalition partners to ensure that they are aware of important changes in our campaigns.&lt;br&gt;• Maintain complete and accurate paper and computer files. &lt;br&gt;• Update contacts database of all our volunteers.&lt;br&gt;• Arrange meetings and appointments. Provide logistical support for large and small meetings, including finalizing meeting times and dates, sending out emails/invitations, ensuring attendance to meetings by making follow-up calls, reserving facilities, room/equipment/food set-up, and photocopying materials.&lt;br&gt;• Order office supplies. Maintain office. Replenish office materials such as fax cover sheets, envelopes etc.&lt;br&gt;• Coordinate with main office to get invoice to them. Prepare and follow through with check requests, and reimbursement requests.&lt;br&gt;• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the East Bay Field Representative.&lt;br&gt;Program Support-To enable the East Bay Field Representative to carry out his programmatic work efficiently and effectively, the Executive Assistant’s responsibilities will include:&lt;br&gt;• Monitor and repost volunteer and internship openings on job hunting and east bay college campus’ website. Develop relationships and correspond with career counselors so they will tell students of our openings.&lt;br&gt;• Make bi-weekly phone calls to volunteers to keep them engaged in Greenbelt Alliance’s work.&lt;br&gt;• Answering questions from the public about Greenbelt Alliance and its work. &lt;br&gt;• Reviewing, and responding as directed to electronic and hard-copy correspondence.&lt;br&gt;• Composing correspondence from the East Bay Field Representative.&lt;br&gt;• Helping ensure the East Bay Field Representative remains up to date on issues relevant to Greenbelt Alliance’s mission. &lt;br&gt;• Assist with outreach events as needed such as tabling at the farmers market or attending Greenbelt Alliance sponsored events.&lt;br&gt;• If the Assistant completes the above tasks well then could be promoted to writing Greenbelt Alliance’s east bay media materials including letters to the editors, monthly updates, and other internal memos. Further responsibilities can be accommodated if the following tasks above are completed well.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Greenbelt Alliance&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenbelt.org/regions/eastbay/index.shtml&quot;&gt;www.greenbelt.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;Walnut Creek, CA&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment: &lt;/b&gt;intern job desc-Executive Assistant Intern 7.2008-1.doc&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Unpaid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Landuse&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Internship Coordinator&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:volunteer@greenbelt.org&quot;&gt;volunteer@greenbelt.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;925-932-7776&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 6, 2008</description>      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 08 18:01:37 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment>intern job desc-Executive Assistant Intern 7.2008-1.doc</ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Landuse</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>volunteer@greenbelt.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Internship Coordinator</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>925-932-7776</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 6, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>Responsibilities&#13;&#10;The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to Greenbelt Alliance’s East Bay Field Representative and programmatic support as needed.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Administrative Support-To enable the East Bay Field Representative to lead the organization efficiently and effectively, the Executive Assistant’s responsibilities include:&#13;&#10;• Managing meeting minutes/notes for coalition meetings and external city council, planning commission or other meetings pertaining to our campaigns.&#13;&#10;• Maintain and restock Greenbelt Alliance Promotional Materials (brochures, flyers, newsletters, etc.) &amp; the Tabling Box; coordinate with main office to restock office materials. &#13;&#10;• Update factsheets, flyers, and other campaign materials. If the intern/volunteer becomes familiar with Greenbelt Alliance campaigns, the intern/volunteer will be promoted to update the website and other important materials.&#13;&#10;• Media: monitor east bay newspapers, file and cut out important articles pertaining to Greenbelt Alliance campaigns in order to keep the East Bay Field Representative apprised of key developments and issues. Coordinate with Greenbelt Alliance’s main office and coalition partners to ensure that they are aware of important changes in our campaigns.&#13;&#10;• Maintain complete and accurate paper and computer files. &#13;&#10;• Update contacts database of all our volunteers.&#13;&#10;• Arrange meetings and appointments. Provide logistical support for large and small meetings, including finalizing meeting times and dates, sending out emails/invitations, ensuring attendance to meetings by making follow-up calls, reserving facilities, room/equipment/food set-up, and photocopying materials.&#13;&#10;• Order office supplies. Maintain office. Replenish office materials such as fax cover sheets, envelopes etc.&#13;&#10;• Coordinate with main office to get invoice to them. Prepare and follow through with check requests, and reimbursement requests.&#13;&#10;• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the East Bay Field Representative.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Program Support-To enable the East Bay Field Representative to carry out his programmatic work efficiently and effectively, the Executive Assistant’s responsibilities will include:&#13;&#10;• Monitor and repost volunteer and internship openings on job hunting and east bay college campus’ website. Develop relationships and correspond with career counselors so they will tell students of our openings.&#13;&#10;• Make bi-weekly phone calls to volunteers to keep them engaged in Greenbelt Alliance’s work.&#13;&#10;• Answering questions from the public about Greenbelt Alliance and its work. &#13;&#10;• Reviewing, and responding as directed to electronic and hard-copy correspondence.&#13;&#10;• Composing correspondence from the East Bay Field Representative.&#13;&#10;• Helping ensure the East Bay Field Representative remains up to date on issues relevant to Greenbelt Alliance’s mission. &#13;&#10;• Assist with outreach events as needed such as tabling at the farmers market or attending Greenbelt Alliance sponsored events.&#13;&#10;• If the Assistant completes the above tasks well then could be promoted to writing Greenbelt Alliance’s east bay media materials including letters to the editors, monthly updates, and other internal memos. Further responsibilities can be accommodated if the following tasks above are completed well.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Greenbelt Alliance</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.greenbelt.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>East Bay Executive Assistant Internship</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype></ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>Walnut Creek, CA</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Unpaid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate></ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>East Bay Volunteer Manager</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12824</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;East Bay Volunteer Manager&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;Responsibilities &lt;br&gt;The Volunteer Manager will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with an understanding of what it takes to grassroots organize, build capacity, and develop leadership among volunteers and members. &lt;br&gt;•&#9;Strong experience in volunteer recruitment and management is necessary.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Manage and maintain a database of volunteers.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Recruit long-term volunteers and members to become active participants in promoting open space and smart growth in Greenbelt Alliance’s campaigns. &lt;br&gt;•&#9;Engage volunteers to attend tabling events, phone banks, testify at city council meetings and write letters to the editor.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Develop leadership among current volunteers and members to start to organize other volunteers and become volunteer managers or assistant volunteer managers.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Maintain continuous contact with volunteers to keep them engaged. Send reminder e-mails to ensure that volunteers show up to events.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Prompt follow up conversation to improve volunteer system and to determine successes in turnout for important events. &lt;br&gt;•&#9;Set up volunteer activities, including phone banking, and tabling events.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Create caller scripts and caller lists for phone banks.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Write e-mail alerts and use internet based e-mail sending program.&lt;br&gt;Talents/Skills Wanted&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Work independently with little direction.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Ability to work effectively in collaboration with others.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and constituencies.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Diligent and thorough follow through.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Experience and skill in prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously. &lt;br&gt;•&#9;Organized and efficient work manner.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Strong written and verbal communications skills.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Close attention to detail.&lt;br&gt;•&#9; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with people from varied backgrounds in a professional manner on the phone, via email, and in person. &lt;br&gt;•&#9;Creativity and initiative.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Ability to create positive, long-term working relationships by demonstrating a commitment to customer service, tact, dependability, diplomacy, and flexibility.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Live in Contra Costa County or familiarity with Contra Costa County Greenbelt Alliance campaigns is preferred.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Greenbelt Alliance&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greenbelt.org/regions/eastbay/index.shtml&quot;&gt;www.greenbelt.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;Walnut Creek, CA&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment: &lt;/b&gt;intern job desc-East Bay Volunteer Manager-2.doc&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Unpaid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Community Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Internship Coordinator&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:volunteer@greenbelt.org&quot;&gt;volunteer@greenbelt.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 6, 2008</description>      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 08 18:06:32 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment>intern job desc-East Bay Volunteer Manager-2.doc</ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Community Development</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>volunteer@greenbelt.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Internship Coordinator</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone></ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 6, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>Responsibilities &#13;&#10;The Volunteer Manager will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with an understanding of what it takes to grassroots organize, build capacity, and develop leadership among volunteers and members. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;•&#9;Strong experience in volunteer recruitment and management is necessary.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Manage and maintain a database of volunteers.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Recruit long-term volunteers and members to become active participants in promoting open space and smart growth in Greenbelt Alliance’s campaigns. &#13;&#10;•&#9;Engage volunteers to attend tabling events, phone banks, testify at city council meetings and write letters to the editor.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Develop leadership among current volunteers and members to start to organize other volunteers and become volunteer managers or assistant volunteer managers.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Maintain continuous contact with volunteers to keep them engaged. Send reminder e-mails to ensure that volunteers show up to events.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Prompt follow up conversation to improve volunteer system and to determine successes in turnout for important events. &#13;&#10;•&#9;Set up volunteer activities, including phone banking, and tabling events.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Create caller scripts and caller lists for phone banks.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Write e-mail alerts and use internet based e-mail sending program.&#13;&#10;Talents/Skills Wanted&#13;&#10;•&#9;Work independently with little direction.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Ability to work effectively in collaboration with others.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and constituencies.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Diligent and thorough follow through.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Experience and skill in prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously. &#13;&#10;•&#9;Organized and efficient work manner.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Strong written and verbal communications skills.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Close attention to detail.&#13;&#10;•&#9; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with people from varied backgrounds in a professional manner on the phone, via email, and in person. &#13;&#10;•&#9;Creativity and initiative.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Ability to create positive, long-term working relationships by demonstrating a commitment to customer service, tact, dependability, diplomacy, and flexibility.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Live in Contra Costa County or familiarity with Contra Costa County Greenbelt Alliance campaigns is preferred.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Greenbelt Alliance</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.greenbelt.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>East Bay Volunteer Manager</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype></ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>Walnut Creek, CA</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Unpaid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate></ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>LAND USE TECHNICIAN</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12806</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;LAND USE TECHNICIAN&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;THE POSITION:  &lt;br&gt;This is a full-time, regular position.  This is NOT an internship position.&lt;br&gt;The Land Use Technicians perform technical, paraprofessional level work and are expected to acquire a working knowledge of local ordinance requirements, permit processes, official policies, regulations and departmental procedures.&lt;br&gt;EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:&lt;br&gt;Building Permits, Grading Permits, Design Approvals, Combo Permits, Tree Waivers, Minor and Trivial Amendments, Coastal Permit Extensions, Administrative Permit Extensions, Parcel Map and Final Map Board Reports;&lt;br&gt;Accurately monitor, oversee and document Condition Compliance on discretionary approvals; &lt;br&gt;Compose clear, complete and comprehensive documents that require minimal review or correction;&lt;br&gt;Engage customers in the process by providing accurate, quality information related to zoning and planning ordinance requirements, environmental review procedures, application filing procedures and permit review process.&lt;br&gt;Make effective, concise and clear presentations&lt;br&gt;MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&lt;br&gt;Skill and Ability to:  Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data; read to gain a working knowledge of land use permit application filing procedures, permit review process, state &amp; local ordinances, regulation and plans pertaining to the permit application process; read &amp; interpret maps and legal descriptions; read, interpret &amp; explain provisions of various land use ordinances, regulations and procedures to staff and the public; read and interpret maps, aerial photos &amp; legal descriptions to outline parcels of land and determine land use and distances; collect and tabulate statistical data and perform calculations to complete percentages, averages, land area and distances; read and develop some knowledge of local land use and general plans; orally communicate with lay persons on complex, technical issues; deal tactfully and courteously with the public and staff in stressful situations; communicate and follow oral and written instructions and office procedures; properly use a calculator.&lt;br&gt;A COMMON WAY TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITON IS:  &lt;br&gt;Completion of college level course work in basic statistical concepts and land area calculation techniques, oral and written communications, basic mapping techniques, and basic computer usage and/or approximately one (1) year of journey level experience drafting maps/site plans, performing title searches and/or preparing architectural drawings at a title company, architectural surveying, or engineering firm or local planning agency.&lt;br&gt;County of Monterey is a Drug-Free Workplace&lt;br&gt;County of Monterey is an Equal Opportunity Employer&lt;br&gt;FINAL FILING DEADLINE:  9/4/08&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;COUNTY OF MONTEREY&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://jobs.co.monterey.ca.us/sigma/&quot;&gt;jobs.co.monterey.ca.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;Please visit the County website to view job flyer.  Responses to supplemental questions are required with application submission.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Landuse&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Margarita Arista&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:aristam@co.monterey.ca.us&quot;&gt;aristam@co.monterey.ca.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;831-755-5895&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 4, 2008</description>      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 08 17:49:44 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment></ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Landuse</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>aristam@co.monterey.ca.us</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Margarita Arista</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>831-755-5895</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 4, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>THE POSITION:  &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;This is a full-time, regular position.  This is NOT an internship position.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;The Land Use Technicians perform technical, paraprofessional level work and are expected to acquire a working knowledge of local ordinance requirements, permit processes, official policies, regulations and departmental procedures.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:&#13;&#10;Building Permits, Grading Permits, Design Approvals, Combo Permits, Tree Waivers, Minor and Trivial Amendments, Coastal Permit Extensions, Administrative Permit Extensions, Parcel Map and Final Map Board Reports;&#13;&#10;Accurately monitor, oversee and document Condition Compliance on discretionary approvals; &#13;&#10;Compose clear, complete and comprehensive documents that require minimal review or correction;&#13;&#10;Engage customers in the process by providing accurate, quality information related to zoning and planning ordinance requirements, environmental review procedures, application filing procedures and permit review process.&#13;&#10;Make effective, concise and clear presentations&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&#13;&#10;Skill and Ability to:  Analyze, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from data; read to gain a working knowledge of land use permit application filing procedures, permit review process, state &amp; local ordinances, regulation and plans pertaining to the permit application process; read &amp; interpret maps and legal descriptions; read, interpret &amp; explain provisions of various land use ordinances, regulations and procedures to staff and the public; read and interpret maps, aerial photos &amp; legal descriptions to outline parcels of land and determine land use and distances; collect and tabulate statistical data and perform calculations to complete percentages, averages, land area and distances; read and develop some knowledge of local land use and general plans; orally communicate with lay persons on complex, technical issues; deal tactfully and courteously with the public and staff in stressful situations; communicate and follow oral and written instructions and office procedures; properly use a calculator.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;A COMMON WAY TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITON IS:  &#13;&#10;Completion of college level course work in basic statistical concepts and land area calculation techniques, oral and written communications, basic mapping techniques, and basic computer usage and/or approximately one (1) year of journey level experience drafting maps/site plans, performing title searches and/or preparing architectural drawings at a title company, architectural surveying, or engineering firm or local planning agency.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;County of Monterey is a Drug-Free Workplace&#13;&#10;County of Monterey is an Equal Opportunity Employer&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;FINAL FILING DEADLINE:  9/4/08</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>COUNTY OF MONTEREY</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>jobs.co.monterey.ca.us</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>LAND USE TECHNICIAN</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype></ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>Please visit the County website to view job flyer.  Responses to supplemental questions are required with application submission.</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate></ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>Senior Planner (Transportation)</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12811</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;Senior Planner (Transportation)&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;Chinatown CDC is expanding the community planning team.  The development of the Central Subway is creating excitement and energy around planning at CCDC and in the neighborhood.  The Senior Planner (Transportation) is responsible for shaping our outreach and planning work with regard to the Subway, but also CCDC’s overall Transportation Program.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Chinatown Community Development Center&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chinatowncdc.org/&quot;&gt;www.chinatowncdc.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;Chinatown, San Francisco&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment: &lt;/b&gt;srplannertransJA.jul08.doc&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;asap&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Community Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Cindy Wu&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jobs@chinatowncdc.org&quot;&gt;jobs@chinatowncdc.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;415-984-2740&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 4, 2008</description>      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 08 18:06:23 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment>srplannertransJA.jul08.doc</ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Community Development</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>jobs@chinatowncdc.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Cindy Wu</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>415-984-2740</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 4, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>Chinatown CDC is expanding the community planning team.  The development of the Central Subway is creating excitement and energy around planning at CCDC and in the neighborhood.  The Senior Planner (Transportation) is responsible for shaping our outreach and planning work with regard to the Subway, but also CCDC’s overall Transportation Program.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Chinatown Community Development Center</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.chinatowncdc.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Senior Planner (Transportation)</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype></ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>Chinatown, San Francisco</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>asap</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>Senior Planner (General)</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12813</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;Senior Planner (General)&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;Chinatown CDC is expanding the community planning team. The development of the Central Subway is creating excitement and energy around planning at CCDC and in the neighborhood. The Senior Planner is responsible for aligning our economic development program with the rest of the planning work, contributing to our Central Subway efforts and working on our Sustainable Communities Program with LISC.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Chinatown Community Development Center&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chinatowncdc.org/&quot;&gt;www.chinatowncdc.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;Chinatown, San Francisco&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment: &lt;/b&gt;srplannerJA.jul08.doc&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;asap&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Community Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Cindy Wu&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jobs@chinatowncdc.org&quot;&gt;jobs@chinatowncdc.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;415-984-2740&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 4, 2008</description>      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 08 18:39:02 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment>srplannerJA.jul08.doc</ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Community Development</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>jobs@chinatowncdc.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Cindy Wu</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>415-984-2740</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 4, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>Chinatown CDC is expanding the community planning team. The development of the Central Subway is creating excitement and energy around planning at CCDC and in the neighborhood. The Senior Planner is responsible for aligning our economic development program with the rest of the planning work, contributing to our Central Subway efforts and working on our Sustainable Communities Program with LISC.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Chinatown Community Development Center</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.chinatowncdc.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Senior Planner (General)</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype></ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>Chinatown, San Francisco</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>asap</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>INTERN: Environmental Public Policy and Conflict Resolution</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12817</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;INTERN: Environmental Public Policy and Conflict Resolution&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;CONCUR, Inc. is currently seeking a Fall 2008 intern (approx August 11 - December 31). The ideal candidate would be an individual who recently completed a graduate degree or is now a graduate student looking for real-world work experience. We will also consider outstanding students who have completed a BA and are preparing for graduate school.&lt;br&gt;Intern Duties and Opportunities&lt;br&gt;The intern we recruit will be asked to work alongside CONCUR Principals and Associates in all aspects of our work to resolve disputes over a wide range of natural resource and environmental issues. Duties include research, preparation for and debriefing of mediated negotiations, support for our training courses, and teaming with colleagues in firm-wide administrative support. The intern will have several opportunities to observe facilitated and mediated sessions and to participate in our upcoming course, “Facilitating and Mediating Effective Environmental Agreements.”&lt;br&gt;A full description of the role and duties as well as application instructions can be found at: http://www.concurinc.com/employment.html#intern&lt;br&gt;A stipend will be paid, DOE.&lt;br&gt;About CONCUR, Inc:&lt;br&gt;CONCUR is a leading provider of services in environmental dispute resolution. We work to resolve disputes over complex natural resources issues. Our work focus ranges across land use, water, marine resources, air quality, and climate change.  We use the tools of strategic planning, policy analysis, and agreement-focused facilitation and mediation.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;CONCUR, Inc.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.concurinc.com&quot;&gt;www.concurinc.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;1832 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;August 11, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Environmental&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Amy LeBlanc&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:amy@concurinc.net&quot;&gt;amy@concurinc.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;510-649-8008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;August 4, 2008</description>      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 08 19:16:51 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment></ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Environmental</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>amy@concurinc.net</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Amy LeBlanc</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>510-649-8008</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>August 4, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>CONCUR, Inc. is currently seeking a Fall 2008 intern (approx August 11 - December 31). The ideal candidate would be an individual who recently completed a graduate degree or is now a graduate student looking for real-world work experience. We will also consider outstanding students who have completed a BA and are preparing for graduate school.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Intern Duties and Opportunities&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;The intern we recruit will be asked to work alongside CONCUR Principals and Associates in all aspects of our work to resolve disputes over a wide range of natural resource and environmental issues. Duties include research, preparation for and debriefing of mediated negotiations, support for our training courses, and teaming with colleagues in firm-wide administrative support. The intern will have several opportunities to observe facilitated and mediated sessions and to participate in our upcoming course, “Facilitating and Mediating Effective Environmental Agreements.”&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;A full description of the role and duties as well as application instructions can be found at: http://www.concurinc.com/employment.html#intern&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;A stipend will be paid, DOE.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;About CONCUR, Inc:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;CONCUR is a leading provider of services in environmental dispute resolution. We work to resolve disputes over complex natural resources issues. Our work focus ranges across land use, water, marine resources, air quality, and climate change.  We use the tools of strategic planning, policy analysis, and agreement-focused facilitation and mediation.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>CONCUR, Inc.</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.concurinc.com</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>INTERN: Environmental Public Policy and Conflict Resolution</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype></ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>1832 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>August 11, 2008</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>Project Research Intern (SFCED)</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=12783</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;Project Research Intern (SFCED)&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;SFCED offers semester and year-round internships for graduate and undergraduate students in economic development, business administration, public administration, public policy, political science, and urban studies. &lt;br&gt;This unpaid internship is to assist and/or manage research projects focusing on the private sector economy for the San Francisco Center for Economic Development (SFCED), an affiliate of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;San Francisco Center for Economic Development (SFCED)&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfced.org&quot;&gt;www.sfced.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor&lt;br&gt;San Francisco, CA 94104&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment: &lt;/b&gt;SFCED Project Research Intern.doc&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Unpaid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;August 25, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Economic Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Clementine Ntshaykolo&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:cntshaykolo@sfced.org&quot;&gt;cntshaykolo@sfced.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;415.352.8853&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;July 10, 2008</description>      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 08 17:10:22 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment>SFCED Project Research Intern.doc</ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Economic Development</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>cntshaykolo@sfced.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Clementine Ntshaykolo</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>415.352.8853</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>July 10, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>SFCED offers semester and year-round internships for graduate and undergraduate students in economic development, business administration, public administration, public policy, political science, and urban studies. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;This unpaid internship is to assist and/or manage research projects focusing on the private sector economy for the San Francisco Center for Economic Development (SFCED), an affiliate of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>San Francisco Center for Economic Development (SFCED)</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.sfced.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Project Research Intern (SFCED)</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype></ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor&#13;&#10;San Francisco, CA 94104</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Unpaid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>August 25, 2008</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>Policy Director</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=11249</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;Policy Director&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) seeks a dynamic and innovative Policy Director.  NPH is a twenty-nine year old membership association, which provides support for non-profit housing developers and housing practitioners primarily in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.&lt;br&gt;The Policy Director is a senior level management position, which reports to the Executive Director and oversees the management of NPH’s policy team.  The position will provide key staff support to the organization in the areas of public policy development, strategic planning, legislative advocacy, public education, communications and media relations and training for the membership. &lt;br&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;Policy Development and Legislative Advocacy Activities (20%):&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Establish and implement the legislative program, policy priorities and agenda on an annual basis.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Carry out research and analysis on issues related to housing policy and development.  Develop position papers, policy briefs and advocacy tools.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Analyze requests for, prepare and manage action alerts, calls to action and other advocacy activities.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Coordinate letter writing and phone campaigns.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Coordinate regular visits with legislators and policy makers.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Provide technical assistance and organize trainings for advocates and key allies on issue areas.&lt;br&gt;State Level Campaigns and Networking (20%):&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Working closely with the Executive Director, coordinate the activities of the state level campaigns such as the Permanent Source Campaign. &lt;br&gt;•&#9;Act as a liaison with the state (Housing California and California Housing Consortium) and federal (National Low-Income Housing Coalition and National Housing Conference) housing coalitions.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Recruit new allies at the state, regional and local level to assist with and contribute to policy, advocacy and campaign efforts.&lt;br&gt;NPH Working Groups (20%):&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Working closely with the Working Group Chairs, provide leadership and staff support to four NPH working groups:  1) Legislative Issues Committee; 2) Nine-County Network; 3) Local Government Working Group; 4) Regulatory Issues (ad hoc).  Duties include meeting planning, facilitation, policy analysis and coordination of work programs.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Assist in the planning of board meetings including presentations on working group policy issues.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Regularly communicate with working group members on relevant issues.&lt;br&gt;Management of Policy Team and Regional Initiatives (20%):&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Working closely with the Executive Director, manage the Policy Team that oversees NPH’s regional and local initiatives.  The regional initiatives and local campaigns include: the Great Communities Collaborative, Zone for Homes (Housing Element campaign), Marin Community Housing Action Initiative, Inclusionary Housing Initiative and various local housing trust fund campaigns.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Coordinate all of the advocacy activities of NPH’s major regional initiatives, which include the Great Communities Collaborative and Zone for Homes (Housing Element campaign).&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Work closely with regional advocacy groups such as Greenbelt Alliance and the Transportation and Land Use Coalition to advance housing, smart growth, transportation and land use goals.&lt;br&gt;&#9;&lt;br&gt;Research, Technical Assistance and Education/Outreach (15%):&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Direct all aspects of developing analytical housing reports including planning, drafting, and managing research consultants.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Provide technical assistance for advocates and key allies on housing issues.  Supervise the brown bag and peer training programs.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Represent NPH at meetings and conferences.  Make presentations on affordable housing at the region, state and national level.  &lt;br&gt;Media, Community Relations and Resource Development (5%):&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Assist in NPH media relations and serve as liaison with the press.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Provide information and articles for the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter.&lt;br&gt;•&#9;Working closely with the Development Director, develop funding prospects and proposals to advance the policy and program agenda.&lt;br&gt;Other Duties As Assigned.&lt;br&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;Bachelor’s degree required; strong preference for graduate degree in city and regional planning, public policy or other related fields.  A minimum of five years of experience with non-profit organizations, preferably in affordable housing, community development, homelessness or a related field.  Experience with advocacy work, campaigns, outreach, public education and media required.&lt;br&gt;Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare memos, reports and letters quickly which are thorough and factually correct.  Ability to read, assimilate and quickly analyze information and legislation.  Good organizational skills, ability to facilitate effective meetings and build excellent working relationships with housing developers, elected officials, community groups and policy makers.  Excellent public speaking and media relations skills. Ability to engender collaboration among diverse groups required.  Sensitivity to racial, social and economic diversity. &lt;br&gt;Salary and Benefits&lt;br&gt;NPH offers a competitive non-profit salary, commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.&lt;br&gt;How To Apply&lt;br&gt;Please send a cover letter, resume and a short writing sample to:&lt;br&gt;Dianne Spaulding&lt;br&gt;Executive Director&lt;br&gt;Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California&lt;br&gt;369 Pine Street, Suite 350&lt;br&gt;San Francisco, CA 94104&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nonprofithousing.org&quot;&gt;www.nonprofithousing.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;369 Pine Street, Suite 350&lt;br&gt;San Francisco, CA 94104&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attachment: &lt;/b&gt;Policy Director Job_Mar08.doc&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Start Date: &lt;/b&gt;As Soon As Possible&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Housing&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Dianne Spaulding&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:info@nonprofithousing.org&quot;&gt;info@nonprofithousing.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;415-989-8160&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;June 3, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Type: &lt;/b&gt;Permanent</description>      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 08 19:05:28 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment>Policy Director Job_Mar08.doc</ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Housing</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>info@nonprofithousing.org</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Dianne Spaulding</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>415-989-8160</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>June 3, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) seeks a dynamic and innovative Policy Director.  NPH is a twenty-nine year old membership association, which provides support for non-profit housing developers and housing practitioners primarily in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;The Policy Director is a senior level management position, which reports to the Executive Director and oversees the management of NPH’s policy team.  The position will provide key staff support to the organization in the areas of public policy development, strategic planning, legislative advocacy, public education, communications and media relations and training for the membership. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Responsibilities&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Policy Development and Legislative Advocacy Activities (20%):&#13;&#10;•&#9;Establish and implement the legislative program, policy priorities and agenda on an annual basis.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Carry out research and analysis on issues related to housing policy and development.  Develop position papers, policy briefs and advocacy tools.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Analyze requests for, prepare and manage action alerts, calls to action and other advocacy activities.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Coordinate letter writing and phone campaigns.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Coordinate regular visits with legislators and policy makers.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Provide technical assistance and organize trainings for advocates and key allies on issue areas.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;State Level Campaigns and Networking (20%):&#13;&#10;•&#9;Working closely with the Executive Director, coordinate the activities of the state level campaigns such as the Permanent Source Campaign. &#13;&#10;•&#9;Act as a liaison with the state (Housing California and California Housing Consortium) and federal (National Low-Income Housing Coalition and National Housing Conference) housing coalitions.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Recruit new allies at the state, regional and local level to assist with and contribute to policy, advocacy and campaign efforts.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;NPH Working Groups (20%):&#13;&#10;•&#9;Working closely with the Working Group Chairs, provide leadership and staff support to four NPH working groups:  1) Legislative Issues Committee; 2) Nine-County Network; 3) Local Government Working Group; 4) Regulatory Issues (ad hoc).  Duties include meeting planning, facilitation, policy analysis and coordination of work programs.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Assist in the planning of board meetings including presentations on working group policy issues.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Regularly communicate with working group members on relevant issues.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Management of Policy Team and Regional Initiatives (20%):&#13;&#10;•&#9;Working closely with the Executive Director, manage the Policy Team that oversees NPH’s regional and local initiatives.  The regional initiatives and local campaigns include: the Great Communities Collaborative, Zone for Homes (Housing Element campaign), Marin Community Housing Action Initiative, Inclusionary Housing Initiative and various local housing trust fund campaigns.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Coordinate all of the advocacy activities of NPH’s major regional initiatives, which include the Great Communities Collaborative and Zone for Homes (Housing Element campaign).&#13;&#10;•&#9;Work closely with regional advocacy groups such as Greenbelt Alliance and the Transportation and Land Use Coalition to advance housing, smart growth, transportation and land use goals.&#13;&#10;&#9;&#13;&#10;Research, Technical Assistance and Education/Outreach (15%):&#13;&#10;•&#9;Direct all aspects of developing analytical housing reports including planning, drafting, and managing research consultants.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Provide technical assistance for advocates and key allies on housing issues.  Supervise the brown bag and peer training programs.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Represent NPH at meetings and conferences.  Make presentations on affordable housing at the region, state and national level.  &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Media, Community Relations and Resource Development (5%):&#13;&#10;•&#9;Assist in NPH media relations and serve as liaison with the press.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Provide information and articles for the weekly bulletin and monthly newsletter.&#13;&#10;•&#9;Working closely with the Development Director, develop funding prospects and proposals to advance the policy and program agenda.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Other Duties As Assigned.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Qualifications&#13;&#10;Bachelor’s degree required; strong preference for graduate degree in city and regional planning, public policy or other related fields.  A minimum of five years of experience with non-profit organizations, preferably in affordable housing, community development, homelessness or a related field.  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Sensitivity to racial, social and economic diversity. &#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Salary and Benefits&#13;&#10;NPH offers a competitive non-profit salary, commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;How To Apply&#13;&#10;Please send a cover letter, resume and a short writing sample to:&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;Dianne Spaulding&#13;&#10;Executive Director&#13;&#10;Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California&#13;&#10;369 Pine Street, Suite 350&#13;&#10;San Francisco, CA 94104</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>The Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.nonprofithousing.org</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Policy Director</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype>Permanent</ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>369 Pine Street, Suite 350&#13;&#10;San Francisco, CA 94104</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate>As Soon As Possible</ddb:startdate>    </item>    <item>      <title>Associate</title>      <link>http://prtopics.dabbledb.com/dabble/planningjobs?view=12742&amp;entry=9113</link>      <description>&lt;b&gt;Job Title: &lt;/b&gt;Associate&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Description: &lt;/b&gt;Bay Area Economics (BAE), an award-winning national urban and real estate economics consulting practice, is seeking an Associate for our Emeryville office.&lt;br&gt;The Associate position requires a graduate degree in city planning, business administration, public policy, or equivalent.  Work experience in local&lt;br&gt;urban / affordable housing / community development is highly desirable. The successful candidate must have excellent writing and verbal&lt;br&gt;communication skills, strong analytic skills, and in-depth knowledge of urban development and policy issues.   We seek Associates who share our&lt;br&gt;commitment to excellence, enjoy a dynamic work environment, and excel at quantitative work in arenas such as affordable housing, fiscal impact,&lt;br&gt;public finance, public-private partnerships, real estate development, and sustainability.  Demonstrated experience in case study research, ability&lt;br&gt;to effectively conduct and communicate results of complex analysis, GIS analysis, financial analysis, and/or survey research are all desired.&lt;br&gt;BAE is dedicated to supporting our clients in the public, non profit, and private sectors in advancing sustainable urban and community development. BAE clients engage us to conduct a wide array of projects, ranging from economic development strategies for green industries, to workforce housing programs for city governments, to TOD and public-private partnerships in&lt;br&gt;urban development.  We work intensively for most cities in Northern California, as well as numerous engagements in Portland, Seattle, and&lt;br&gt;along the east coast through our branches in DC and NYC.&lt;br&gt;We are a certified Green Business, and have an outstanding work environment with exceptional benefits and interesting projects.&lt;br&gt;If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Janet Smith-Heimer.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Name: &lt;/b&gt;Bay Area Economics&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firm Website: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bae1.com&quot;&gt;www.bae1.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Location: &lt;/b&gt;Emeryville, CA&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Paid: &lt;/b&gt;Paid&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Category: &lt;/b&gt;Economic Development&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Name: &lt;/b&gt;Janet Smith-Heimer&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Email: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jsmithheimer@bae1.com&quot;&gt;jsmithheimer@bae1.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Contact Phone: &lt;/b&gt;510.547.9380&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Date Submitted: &lt;/b&gt;May 9, 2008&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;Job Type: &lt;/b&gt;Permanent</description>      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 08 19:05:30 -0700</pubDate>      <ddb:attachment></ddb:attachment>      <ddb:category>Economic Development</ddb:category>      <ddb:contactemail>jsmithheimer@bae1.com</ddb:contactemail>      <ddb:contactname>Janet Smith-Heimer</ddb:contactname>      <ddb:contactphone>510.547.9380</ddb:contactphone>      <ddb:datesubmitted>May 9, 2008</ddb:datesubmitted>      <ddb:description>Bay Area Economics (BAE), an award-winning national urban and real estate economics consulting practice, is seeking an Associate for our Emeryville office.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;The Associate position requires a graduate degree in city planning, business administration, public policy, or equivalent.  Work experience in local&#13;&#10;urban / affordable housing / community development is highly desirable. The successful candidate must have excellent writing and verbal&#13;&#10;communication skills, strong analytic skills, and in-depth knowledge of urban development and policy issues.   We seek Associates who share our&#13;&#10;commitment to excellence, enjoy a dynamic work environment, and excel at quantitative work in arenas such as affordable housing, fiscal impact,&#13;&#10;public finance, public-private partnerships, real estate development, and sustainability.  Demonstrated experience in case study research, ability&#13;&#10;to effectively conduct and communicate results of complex analysis, GIS analysis, financial analysis, and/or survey research are all desired.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;BAE is dedicated to supporting our clients in the public, non profit, and private sectors in advancing sustainable urban and community development. BAE clients engage us to conduct a wide array of projects, ranging from economic development strategies for green industries, to workforce housing programs for city governments, to TOD and public-private partnerships in&#13;&#10;urban development.  We work intensively for most cities in Northern California, as well as numerous engagements in Portland, Seattle, and&#13;&#10;along the east coast through our branches in DC and NYC.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;We are a certified Green Business, and have an outstanding work environment with exceptional benefits and interesting projects.&#13;&#10;&#13;&#10;If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Janet Smith-Heimer.</ddb:description>      <ddb:firmname>Bay Area Economics</ddb:firmname>      <ddb:firmwebsite>www.bae1.com</ddb:firmwebsite>      <ddb:jobtitle>Associate</ddb:jobtitle>      <ddb:jobtype>Permanent</ddb:jobtype>      <ddb:location>Emeryville, CA</ddb:location>      <ddb:paid>Paid</ddb:paid>      <ddb:startdate></ddb:startdate>    </item>  </channel></rss>