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Call for Poster Presentations: Women’s Transportation Seminar in Philadelphia
The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) is holding its annual international transportation seminar in Philadelphia on May 15-17, 2013. WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Boasting more than 5,000 members–both men and women–WTS is helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry.
WTS is now accepting poster presentation sessions. Show off your exciting and innovative transportation project to transportation professionals from across the country and beyond. Complete the Poster Presentation Sessions application by March 4, 2013, with an abstract of your topic/project/research (200 words or less). More information here.
APAPA-SE Section Joins Greenbuild 2013 Challenge
The 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, the world’s largest green building event, will be hosted in Philadelphia from November 20 to 22. Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), last year’s conference in San Francisco attracted an estimated 30,000 attendees.
As a lead-up to the conference, the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (the local USGBC chapter) has issued the Greenbuild 2013 Challenge to showcase the region’s commitment to a healthy and sustainable future. The challenge calls on organizations to make pledges that are “related to sustainability, as specific as possible, as realistic (but as visionary!) as possible, and measurable in some way.”
The APAPA-SE Section is joining over 50 companies, institutions, public agencies, and other organizations across the region in making a Greenbuild 2013 pledge. This pledge will direct the section’s 2013 outreach and education efforts – PDI sessions, other section programs and events, and Southeast Blog articles – to increase awareness of sustainability, specifically how planners can work to improve “triple bottom line” (environmental, economic, and social) outcomes in the communities we serve.
Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
One last mega jobs posting before everyone disappears for a couple of weeks.
1) Executive Director – Housing & Community Development Network of NJ
2) Public Affairs and Outreach Internship – DVRPC – Philadelphia
3) Executive Director – Sustainable Business Network – Philadelphia
4) Associate Director – InLiquid – Philadelphia
5) Director of Partnerships and Outreach – Fund for Philadelphia – Philadelphia
6) Editorial and Art Interns – Next American City – Philadelphia
7) Communications Manager – Delaware River Waterfront Corporation – Philadelphia
8) Marketing and Event Coordinator – Delaware River Waterfront Corporation – Philadelphia
9) Data Analyst – The Reinvestment Fund – Philadelphia
10) Outreach and Sales Representative – SmartPower – Philadelphia
11) Program Manager, Teen Program – Project H.O.M.E. – Philadelphia
12) Fresh Food / CSA Sales and Merchandising Supervisor – Greensgrow Philadelphia Project – Philadelphia
13) Development Director – Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia
14) CFO – Finanta – Philadelphia
15) Director of Planning – Casino Reinvestment Development Authority – Atlantic City, NJ
16) Eastern Pennsylvania Director – Clean Water Action – Philadelphia
17) Executive Director – Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia
18) Director – Philadelphia Center for Architecture – Philadelphia
19) Executive Director – KEEA Energy Education Fund – Philadelphia
Full descriptions after the jump! And if we don’t talk to you before then, happy new year!
1) Executive Director – Housing & Community Development Network of NJ
Organizational Background: The Housing & Community Development Network of NJ is a statewide association of over 250 non-profit housing and community development corporations, individuals, professional organizations, and prominent New Jersey corporations that supports the creation of housing choices and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income community residents. The Network supports its CDC members by providing targeted technical assistance and educational programs, pursuing additional resources and improved public policies, and conducting research on ways to enhance the impact and effectiveness of the community development sector. The Network currently has 11 staff members and an annual operating budget of $1.25 million.
The Network believes that community development should engage residents fully in the building and rebuilding of their communities, and that community-based non-profit development corporations are an essential part in that process. The Network and its members share a commitment to promoting economic justice and the empowerment of low-income individuals and communities, and encouraging wider participation in the framing and implementation of public policies. Access to safe and decent shelter for low- and moderateincome residents should be a priority for all communities in New Jersey.
Opportunities of the Position and Organization: The Housing and Community Development Network has enjoyed significant success in providing its core services of capacity building, public policy advocacy, and networking for its members. It has highly skilled and professional staff in the Network’s different areas of work. The Network is viewed as the leader in New Jersey on all public policy matters relating to community development and housing. The Board, staff, members and supporters of the Network are seeking to preserve and build upon this stellar reputation.
One unique aspect of this position is that it has been held by the organization’s founder for the past 23 years. The outgoing ED is a highly visible and respected leader. The new ED will need to build upon the foundation she has established, while exploring new approaches and initiatives in order to ensure the organization remains relevant and adept at providing the networking, technical and policy support needed by its members.
Position Overview: The Executive Director of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey plans, organizes, leads, directs, coordinates and controls the Organization’s overall operations, adhering to the highest professional standards consistent with the objectives and policies established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director supports and implements the philosophy and policies established by the Board of Directors and is accountable and reports to the President of the Board of Directors. As Chief Administrative Officer of the Corporation, the Executive Director has legal authority to carry out any and all directives of the Board of Directors.
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Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
Hiring tends to slow a bit toward the end of the year, but here’s a batch before we head into December:
1) Farm to Families Intern – New Kensington CDC – Philadelphia
2) Neighborhood Conditions Survey Intern – New Kensington CDC – Philadelphia
3) Data Analyst, PolicyMap – The Reinvestment Fund – Philadelphia
4) Senior Long Range Planner – SEPTA – Philadelphia
5) Chief Operating Officer – COSA – Committee on Sustainability Assessment – Philadelphia
6) Program Manager – Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc.- DON’T FALL DOWN IN THE HOOD PROGRAM (@ Temple University) – Philadelphia
7) City Planner – Sci-Tek Consultants Inc. – Philadelphia
8) Senior Aviation Planner – Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – PhiladelphiaJob Category Transportation Planning
9) Urban Planning, Urban Design, or Architecture Blogger – Global Site Plans – your house
10) The Grid Assistant Blog Editor – Global Site Plans – your house
11) Planner – Hurley Franks & Associates – Philadelphia
12) Development Director – Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia
Full descriptions after the jump!
Jan. 14-17: Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Organic Land Care Program Comes to Philadelphia
The NOFA Organic Land Care Program will hold its first accreditation course in the Philadelphia region, co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
A new market opportunity is growing for land care professionals. The growing awareness of the hazards of pesticides and subsequent legislation prohibiting pesticide use makes a thorough knowledge of organic garden and landscape care a must for industry insiders. Landscaping professionals, landscape architects, master horticulturists, business owners, environmental educators and others are invited to participate in this 4-day, 30-hour course which teaches the principles of organic land care design and maintenance.
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th Street – 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
January 14-17, 2013
Registration is not yet open, but please e-mail kristiane@ctnofa.org for more information. The course fee is $550; group discount and payment plan options are available. Each day runs from 8:00am – 5:00pm, includes catered lunch, and two 15-minute breaks. An optional accreditation exam will be given at the conclusion of the course. Those who pass the exam can become NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals. Additional information can be found at http://www.organiclandcare.net/
Read the 2012 Student Scholarship Award-Winning Papers
This first place team from the University of Pennsylvania received an award for its proposal for Cobbs Creek.
The APA-PA Southeast Section council proudly announces the 2012 Student Scholarship awards. Over the past seven years, the Section has awarded nearly $10,000 to graduate students studying planning at our local universities. Each year, the quantity and quality of these papers has risen. Of the dozen or so papers submitted this year, three submissions received the award …and the competition was stiff. Please read the works of young planners and experience their levels of expertise and professionalism.
Nov. 29 Book Club: See You There?
If you plan on attending the Emerging Professionals 11/29 book walk & discussion, please complete this doodle poll so we can tell the coffee shop how many people are coming.
The book can be downloaded using the Google play link below. We’ll be discussing the book on November 29th during a walk that includes streets described in the book and continuing our discussion over hot beverages. Walk begins at 6:30, hot beverages at 7. We’ll meet at 1111 Locust Street in front of Garces Trading Company then we’ll proceed to the Good Karma Café at 928 Pine Street in Philadelphia.
Click here for the Google Play download.
Dec. 11: Strategies for Older Suburbs
Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable
Topic: Diversify Your Revenue Sources
Guest Speaker: Donna Harris, Heritage Consulting Inc.
When: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Time: Breakfast at 9:00 am; Program from 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Where: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
www.dvrpc.org/directions
RSVP: Karen P. Cilurso, Senior Regional Planner, Kpcilurso@dvrpc.org
Now Hiring: This Week’s Job Postings
Mega jobs posting this week! Check out multiple jobs from top-shelf orgs like the William Penn Foundation and Next American City.
1) Research Analyst – U3 Ventures – Philadelphia
2) Creative Director – Next American City – Philadelphia
3) International Editor – Next American City – Philadelphia
4) Audience Engagement Editor – Next American City – Philadelphia
5) Community Development Program Assistant – Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) – Newark, NJ
6) Manager of Public Spaces & Streetscapes – Center City District – Philadelphia
7) Statistical Analyst – PA Health Care Cost Containment Council – Harrisburg, PA
8) Position Coordinator – Businesses United for Conservation (Sustainable Business Network) – Philadelphia
9) Director, Protecting Watersheds – William Penn Foundation – Philadelphia
10) Director, Research and Analytics – William Penn Foundation – Philadelphia
11) Director, Closing the Achievement Gap – William Penn Foundation – Philadelphia
12) Director, Creative Communities – William Penn Foundation – Philadelphia
13) Transportation Planner/Engineer – Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – Philadelphia
14) Executive Director – Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
15) Community Organizer/EPIC Coordinator – United Communities SE Philadelphia – Philadelphia
16) Camden Internship – New Jersey Conservation Foundation – Camden, NJ
Full descriptions after the jump!
