Coordinator, Remaking Local Economies (55384)

Description

About the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of life through the effective use taxation and stewardship of land. A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to 1946 the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative nonpartisan approaches to land as a solution to economic social and environmental challenges. Through education training publications and events we integrate theory and practice to inform public policy decisions worldwide. We organize our work around three impact areas: land and water; land and fiscal systems; and land and communities. We envision a world where cities and regions prosper and benefit from coordinated land use planning and public finance; where communities thrive from efficient and equitable allocation of limited land resources; and where stewardship of land and water resources ensures a livable future. We work globally with locations in Cambridge Massachusetts; Washington DC; Phoenix Arizona; and Beijing China.

Remaking Local Economies (RLE) Team Overview

The Remaking Local Economies (RLE) team at the Lincoln Institute seeks to use land policy to improve well-being for communities with an emphasis on improving outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable people and places. RLE focuses particularly on communities in legacy cities which we define as places that have experienced population and economic decline. RLEs projects and programs explore and develop ways land policy can be structured to contribute to community well-being by improving access to opportunities in areas such as housing employment greening and economic growth. We advance this work through research and community partnerships that bridge policy and practice and develop place-based solutions to boost community and economic revitalization and solve well-being challenges. The RLE team works closely with partners and stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds and prioritizes a comparable level of team diversity. We believe that our team and our work are strongest when they reflect a range of perspectives.

Position Overview

The Program Coordinator handles the RLE teams place-based work by managing logistical and administrative work to advance on-the-ground efforts and the results of our partners networks research engagements and community partner pilot programs. You will also undertake light research and draft summary documents related to our work and contribute to event and meeting-planning content.

This full-time (37.5 hrs./wk.) hybrid position will report to the Director of Remaking Local Economies and be based in either our Cambridge MA Washington DC or Phoenix AZ office. This position is expected to have limited travel (approximately 10%).

What You Will Do:

• Serve as project manager to track and monitor program activities across RLE team projects and initiatives.

• Facilitate communication and coordination with local partners including addressing inquiries scheduling meetings tracking follow-up and next steps from meetings and other similar activities.

• Develop initial research summaries and contribute insights to strategic discussions including research advancing placed-based efforts on topics related to the teams priorities of equitable housing inclusive economic growth and community development and resilience related to disinvested and vulnerable communities.

• Prepare reports and updates for internal stakeholders including drafting educational materials meeting agendas summaries and presentations.

• Plan and ensure consistent RLE team execution of communications including website content updates any quarterly newsletters regular blogs or other writings. This work could include drafting content or coordinating with authors and working with others to get the newsletter or other publications formatted and edited.

• Aid marketing requests for project content.

• Monitor spending and execute and monitor procurements.

• Liaise with the Events team to execute virtual and in-person events.

• Handle external inquiries regarding our research data and programs.

• Maintain records of RLE network members and organize ongoing network engagement.

What You Will Need:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience an undergraduate degree in a related field of urban planning community and/or economic development or environmental policy could serve as a portion of the applicable experience.

• Strong communication skills demonstrated through the ability to build relationships internally and externally in addition to excellent writing editing and presentation skills.

• Ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously through the ability to work independently and with others.

• Professional demeanor with abilities for managing relationships with diverse stakeholders with a high degree of organization and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to meet project and other work deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative with problem-solving and be creative in finding fresh solutions and new insights that improve the quality of external relationships projects and events.

• Strong ongoing curiosity in RLE subject-matter work and interest in continuing education

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in M.S. Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook and experience with work management platforms such as Asana and online learning platforms such as Canvas preferred.

• Prior experience with civic engagement public participation or community involvement with historically underserved communities is preferred.

• U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S. with no need for future sponsorship.

Our Benefits

Our Benefits Benefits highlights include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution up to 15% (b) health insurance with no deductible (c) dental insurance (d) vision insurance (e) copay assistance through an employer-funded health reimbursement account (f) short-term disability coverage (g) long term disability coverage (h) paid parental leave (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance (j) health care flexible spending (k) dependent care flexible spending (l) paid time off for holidays vacation personal sick bereavement and jury duty (m) office closure between December 24 Jan 1 each calendar year (n) flexible schedule and option for a compressed 4 day workweek (o) tuition and staff development reimbursement (p) pet insurance and (q) Employee Assistance Program.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should succinctly describe your interest to join the team; why you are qualified; and what relevant expertise and experience you offer. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Compensation Overview

The salary market range for this role is posted above and dependent on level of education and years of experience. We value internal and external equity and encourage those who may be missing qualifications to submit their materials still.

Our Values

Cooperation and TeamworkForthright FeedbackInitiativeAcceptance of ResponsibilityMulticultural Sensitivity

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment by hiring training promoting and carrying out personnel procedures with respect to compensation benefits transfers layoffs or terminations on the basis of individual merit experience and ability without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture length of hair protective hairstyles or cultural or religious headdresses) color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) ancestry citizenship status gender identity or expression genetic information marital or domestic/civil partnership status physical or mental disability sexual orientation veteran status military service serious medical condition expunged juvenile record personal appearance family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation status as a victim credit information homelessness status reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law or otherwise.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Non-Smoking Organization

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization. Smoking and the use of tobacco products are prohibited at all times and on all property owned leased or under the control of Lincoln Institute of Land Policy at all times including but not limited to indoor and outdoor grounds walkways and sidewalks parking lots company vehicles and private vehicles parked on Lincoln Institute of Land Policy property.

MA Polygraph Statement

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Required Experience:

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