NCBW Newsroom - Jobs, Grants & RFPsThe National & International Scene | Regional and Local Actions | The Research Beat | Resources | Jobs, Grants & RFPs Please limit job announcements to about 150-250 words and include a web link for the full description. This will reduce the editor's workload! Thanks! See previous issues of CenterLines for Jobs, Grants and RFPs that may still be current at http://bit.ly/ZHi0NE. -> CALL FOR WALK FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES APPLICATIONS The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) has opened the sixth round of the Walk Friendly Communities (WFC) application process. Submit applications at: http://bit.ly/10oYyVz... To assist applicants in collecting and preparing responses, PBIC has released an interactive version of the application which can be circulated among an application team to facilitate the internal review process prior to submission on June 15. All applications must still be submitted through the online application system by creating an account. Download the text version of the application at http://bit.ly/ZOVLZ7. Deadline: June 15, 2013 -> CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - SHARON D. BANKS AWARD FOR HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP IN TRANSPORTATION This award, given by the Transportation Research Board, is intended to recognize individuals whose accomplishments exemplify Sharon Banks' caring nature and depth of character by making a significant difference in the lives of those who use, deliver, or support transportation services. This award goes beyond general managerial excellence. The award recipient will be an individual who exemplifies Sharon Banks' ideals and who has a documented record of innovative and successful leadership in areas such as the education, training, and mentoring of transportation professionals; community-sensitive transportation facilities and services; and other people-oriented initiatives that bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds in the pursuit of excellence. Recognition may be based either on a unique programmatic and leadership accomplishment or on sustained accomplishments over an extended period of time. The award is intended for individuals, but organizations will also be considered. Deadline: August 31, 2013 -> JOB - COMPLETE STREETS COORINATOR, FL DOT, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL The Complete Streets Coordinator performs Office of Modal Development (OMD) pre-scoping activities including participation in pre-scoping project field trips and the development of multi-modal scoping forms that provide an inventory of multi-modal assets and the anticipated issues to be addressed in Design and Project Development & Environment scopes of services. Coordinates (OMD) reviews of the Initial, Constructible and Biddabiltiy Plan sets for all projects through the Electronic Review and Comment system. Includes Complete Streets principles in all pre-scoping and review activities at locations where travel speeds, redevelopment overlays and zoning are appropriate. Deadline: May 12, 2013 -> JOB - POLICY ANALYST/ADVOCATE, TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES, NEW YORK CITY Transportation Alternatives, New York City's advocate for walking, bicycling and public transportation, seeks a Policy Analyst/Advocate to work with elected officials and undertake research and analysis on policies that improve traffic safety and promote bicycling, walking and public transit. The analyst/advocate will work with T.A. staff to increase the importance of safe and complete streets and zero tolerance traffic enforcement to the officials who are elected to represent New Yorkers. The next few years are pivotal in improving communities throughout New York City, as the change in mayoral administration, City Council and other citywide and borough elected officials means a potential shift in vision and priorities. The Policy Analyst/Advocate will work in close coordination with T.A.'s policy, field and communications staff to ensure that the Mayoral administration and City Council are committed to traffic safety and healthy, sustainable transportation choices. The Analyst/Advocate will conduct research, attend public meetings and hearings and draft reports on policy issues. Deadline: None provided -> INTERN + 4 FELLOWSHIPS - SMART GROWTH AMERICA PAID INTERN - LOCUS INTERN, WASHINGTON, DCA Smart Growth America is seeking an enthusiastic intern to work with it LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors program. (http://bit.ly/10Fh0rQ) The intern will provide direct support to the LOCUS network of real estate developers and investors advocating for smart growth policies at the federal and regional scales. Core responsibilities include: managing correspondence with network members, drafting legislative summaries, organizing Hill briefings and meetings, drafting advocacy materials, helping with member recruitment and assisting the President of LOCUS with scheduling and general administrative tasks as needed. Interns are expected to work 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between Smart Growth America and the intern's college or university. Deadline: Start and end dates and work hours are flexible based on the intern's schedule. LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FELLOW, WASHINGTON, DC Smart Growth America's Leadership Institute Fellow will support our burgeoning technical assistance program for state and local governments. Core responsibilities include: providing research, development, logistical, and administrative support for policy workshops for governors, multistate and local summits, authoring blogs, and promoting the workshops through social networking. Required: Exceptional writing abilities, research experience, and ability to coordinate logistics associated with event planning. Fellowship is full-time, 40 hours a week. Minimum commitment of six months required. Potential to extend fellowship to 12 months is possible pending performance. Deadline: Position begins July 1, 2013. COMPLETE STREETS FELLOW, CHICAGO IL The Smart Growth America Complete Streets Fellow will support the work of SGA's National Complete Streets Coalition, a diverse coalition of prominent national organizations working for the adoption of Complete Streets policies across the country. The Fellow will be an integral part of the Coalition's work, including: doing research and drafting new resources; assisting in projects to assess policy implementation efforts; working with the Coalitions' Steering Committee and Partners; providing administrative support for events and workshops; and writing blurbs for our newsletter and blog. Fellowship is full-time, 40 hours a week. Minimum commitment of six months required. Potential to extend fellowship to 12 months is possible pending performance. Deadline: Position begins July 1, 2013. POLICY FELLOW, WASHINGTON, DC The Smart Growth America Policy Fellow will support the work of the Policy Development & Implementation team. Core projects may include: performance evaluation of state departments of transportation, water policy analysis, economic development research, and development of policy and technical assistance tools for field partners, especially regarding local and state policy solutions. The Policy Fellow will draft briefs and memos, organize and participate in meetings, play a role in partner outreach, and may provide support on additional research topics such as housing, brownfields and finance policy. Fellowship is full-time, 40 hours a week. Minimum commitment of six months required. Potential to extend fellowship to 12 months is possible pending performance. Deadline: Position begins July 1, 2013. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & OUTREACH FELLOW, WASHINGTON, DC The Government Affairs and Outreach Fellow's primary responsibilities include: aggregating news and writing newsletters about smart growth issues; researching and writing policy briefs and case studies on smart growth policies; developing supporting materials for Capitol Hill; organizing and preparing for SGA's multiple coalition meetings and Hill days; writing original content for our blog about local, state, and federal policy on smart growth; monitoring and moderating a professional networking website for staff of regional planning projects around the country. Capitol Hill, federal agency or federal advocacy experience is highly desirable for this position. Fellowship is full-time, 40 hours a week. Minimum commitment of six months required. Potential to extend fellowship to 12 months is possible pending performance. Deadline: Position begins July 1, 2013. Get a jump start on this news by subscribing to CenterLines. |
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