Positions available:

The Direct Action and Research Training (DART) Center is currently accepting resumes from alums and spring graduating EMU students interested in social and economic justice issues for their paid, four-month community organizing training program known as the DART Organizers Institute. The DART Center has built non-partisan community organizations throughout the country that have won important improvements on a broad set of issues affecting low-moderate income people including: Education reform in low-performing public schools; Job Training; Drugs and Violence; Affordable Housing; Criminal Recidivism; Neighborhood Revitalization, etc.
The DART Organizers Institute starts July 18, 2010 and combines a 7-day classroom with 15-week field training. This is a paid training program designed to promote successful graduates into permanent salaried positions making up to $35,000/year in starting salaries, plus benefits. Graduates from the DART Organizers Institute have gone onto accept Executive Director and Associate Community Organizing positions throughout the country. To apply, Eastern Michigan University students must send an updated resume to: Ben MacConnell, the Recruitment Director at: ben@thedartcenter.org before December 15, 2009. You can also call him with questions: (785) 841-2680. To find out more about the DART center, check out our website: www.thedartcenter.org (posted 11/14/09)

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is a growing non-profit organization, in search of a Development Manager for their Wyandotte office. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in obtaining and/or managing government, corporate, and foundation grants for a human services, community development, or related nonprofit organization. The position requires the ability to produce a high volume of work, think strategically, conduct research, develop programs and logic models, and manage multiple deadlines. Successful candidates will also be extremely attentive to detail and be comfortable with a heavy work load. Bachelor's degree with two or more years of experience in non-profit environment, or a combination of education and experience which is similarly equivalent. Master’s preferred. Ability to collect and evaluate data regarding service needs, present services and service gaps, and through such an evaluation, develop needs statements to both direct and support agency services. General understanding of database systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
To apply: Only candidates responding with a resume, cover letter, and salary history will be considered. Email hr@waynemetro.org with DEVELOPMENT MANAGER as the subject. www.waynemetro.org No phone calls, please. (posted 11/14/09)

The City of Ironwood is seeking a Community Development Director. The area is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts who like to hike, bike, kayak, ski (cross country and downhill), fish, hunt, snowmobile, ATV, and enjoy outdoor recreation. The community is located fifteen miles from Lake Superior and is home to numerous streams, rivers, and waterfalls.
The position is responsible for managing community development, planning, development and redevelopment, housing rehabilitation, grant administration, zoning review along with the promotion of private sector development.
Bachelors degree or higher is preferred. Salary Range $38,000 - $48,000 DOQ. Submit letter of application and resume to: City of Ironwood, 213 S. Marquette Street, Ironwood, MI 49938.
For additional information contact Karen Gullan, City Clerk (906)932-5050. The City’s motto is “Live Where You Play”. Application deadline is Friday, November 20, 2009 (posted 10/31/09)

The City of Plymouth’s Downtown Development Authority is hiring an unpaid, part-time, temporary intern to assist with various projects related to the City’s Downtown. The Downtown Development Authority works with local merchants, the Chamber of Commerce, the City Government and other various parties for the improvement of Downtown Plymouth through infrastructure improvements, marketing, new business recruitment and business retention.
REQUIREMENTS
DDA interns will be actively enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a university urban planning, public administration, or other related program.
A demonstrated interest in urban planning, zoning, local government, economic development and the City of Plymouth.
This is an unpaid position with no additional benefits. Applicants should be available for a minimum of 16-20 hours per week
The individual must demonstrate the ability to undertake basic assignments, and posses an understanding of basic customer service skills, an ability to interact professionally with merchants, staff and vendors, and display good judgment.
A working knowledge of computers, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet.
Ability to work independently, and efficiently
If you are a motivated college student looking for the opportunity to gain experience in local government and Downtown Development please submit an application, cover letter, and resume to the following address: Human Resources ­ DDA Internship, City of Plymouth, 201 S Main, Plymouth, MI 48170, Fax: (734) 455-1892, jobs@ci.plymouth.mi.us, http://www.ci.plymouth.mi.us/index.aspx?nid=25, Deadline to Submit Application: Open until filled (posted 9/17/09)

Program alumnus Josh Eikenberry went through a lot of work to create a web site listing job opportunities through planning organizations across the country. To look at it, Click here. And thanks a lot, Josh!

Michigan Association of Planning listings: A web site with more planning positions can be found at the Michigan Association of Planning

American Planning Association listings: Another web site is from the American Planning Association. Planning positions can be found at: http://www.planning.org/Jobs/

Any questions? Ask Norm Tyler,
Director of the Urban and Regional Planning Programs.

To see guidelines for using internships for part of your curriculum, check out the Internship Guidelines.

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