Chatham County Economic Development Corporation

Research and Innovation Manager
Pittsboro, NC

Chatham County has just completed an economic development strategic plan; the Chatham County Economic Development Commission (EDC) is seeking a new team member to help position Chatham The Research and Innovation Manager (Manager) assists in the development of and staffs the entrepreneurship support services of the EDC. In addition, the Manager supports the development of new program initiatives, helps benchmark the County’s progress toward its economic development goals, and assists with external communications, including updating the EDC web site. The job is fast-paced and multi-faceted and requires strong research and communication skills. Bachelors required, Masters preferred.

For a detailed job description, email info@chathamedc.org. as the preferred location for emerging growth companies.

Center for Competitive Economies

The Center for Competitive Economies (C3E) is seeking graduate research associates for the fall semester to assist is several economic development projects, including evaluation of state economic incentive programs and local economic development planning. The Center routinely employs graduate students on short and long term projects. The Center pays a competitive hourly rate and offers a flexible work schedule. First year and returning graduate students in planning, public administration, business, public policy, economics, and other relevant programs are encouraged to apply. Students interested in additional hourly work, but funded through existing departmental assistantships, are encouraged to apply as well. Submit a letter of interest and resume/C.V. to Jason Jolley at jason_jolley@unc.edu.

NC IDA Executive Director

Executive Director

IDA and Asset Building Collaborative of North Carolina

The Individual Development Account (IDA) and Asset Building Collaborative of North Carolina seeks an Executive Director to advance its mission of promoting wealth creation among North Carolina’s low-wealth residents through supporting and building community programs, changing public policies, fostering coalitions, and advocating for other asset building strategies that promote economic self-sufficiency. Since January 1996, the IDA Collaborative has served as the central coordinating organization for asset development in North Carolina. Its efforts have helped establish North Carolina as one of the nation’s most innovative statewide IDA networks and a leader in the funding for and support of IDAs.

Currently the IDA Collaborative performs vital tasks that advocate and support the efforts of the local IDA site providers to include resource leveraging, policy development, public information and awareness, technical support, evaluation and accountability. In addition, the Collaborative serves as a convener and lead partners in several statewide asset and wealth creation initiatives including NCSaves, the Asset Building Policy Task Force, and the biennial Financial Education conference. The Collaborative also worked with state organizations, agencies and other community partners to foster financial education efforts for youth, support asset building opportunities for the developmental disabled, encourage the integration of EITC efforts with savings vehicles and advance state efforts to support entrepreneurship as an asset building strategy.

The search committee is accepting applications through July 11, 2008.

Please submit letter of interest and resume to IDA Collaborative Search Committee, PO Box 17588, Raleigh, NC 27619. Questions can be directed to Nam Douglass at 919-412-5182

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Program Officer

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is a private foundation with a mission to improve the quality of the lives of the people of North Carolina. The Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to Z. Smith Reynolds, the youngest son of R. J. Reynolds. Since that time it has been engaged in progressive grantmaking in North Carolina. The current focus areas of the Foundation’s grantmaking are Community Economic Development, Democracy and Civic Engagement, Environment, Pre-Collegiate Education, and Social Justice and Equity.

This Program Officer will work on a team with another Program Officer to provide services in the Foundation’s focus areas of Community Economic Development and Social Justice and Equity. The position includes analyzing grant applications, helping grantees build organizational capacity, developing effective strategies for the Foundation to facilitate positive change, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Foundation’s past grantmaking. All final grant decisions are made by the Trustees of the Foundation.

Requirements: Must have a Bachelors Degree or higher. Must have excellent analytic, critical and strategic thinking, organizational, writing and communications skills. Must be deeply committed to the values of the Foundation. Must be able to work well in a team, value diversity, work well with people of various cultural, ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience in economic development, commitment to or knowledge of the State of North Carolina, capacity to do research and data analysis, and a good working knowledge of current information technology are preferred. Humility, curiosity, self confidence and a sense of humor are desirable traits.

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities and sexual preferences.

Please submit a cover letter, a resume and three references electronically to:

Pat Williamson

patw@zsr.org

We will begin reviewing resumes on June 23, 2008, and the position will remain open until filled.

William Gauger & Associates Internship

William Gauger & Associates
1615 Q. St. NW • Suite 201 •
Washington D.C. 2009 5/8/2008

Graduate Level Intern Opportunity

Real Estate Acquisitions & Development, Economic Development And Community Redevelopment Planning and Analysis
William R. Gauger & Associates – www.williamgauger.com

Attorney, real estate acquisitions & development, and planning consultant seeking intern with the following qualifications:
. Urban Planning Project Experience: economic development analysis, downtown redevelopment planning, and general land use planning.
. Real Estate Project Experience: Moderate to advanced Excel modeling, familiarity with highest and best use analysis, acquisition and development process and general investment analysis.
. Writing Skills: Moderate knowledge of Request for Proposals process; ability to draft and edit professional proposals.
. Primary Duties: Assistance with RFP process, proposal writing, client and document management, research and analysis.
Location: Telecommuting is an option; Washington D.C. area preferred. Pay: Performance based compensation or per project/assignment. Details determined based on your interests and experience. Note: In addition to traditional resume, please send a short Projects Addendum to your resume describing past projects from prior work/school experience. Send information by email and/or call with inquiries. Contact: William Gauger wgauger@particep.com 202-423-2012

Program Associate for Economic Analysis CFED

CFED is recruiting a Program Associate to provide intensive research assistance on projects that support asset building, economic development, entrepreneurship, and development finance. This individual will conduct and support economic, quantitative, and policy analyses for CFED's Applied Research and Innovation Team. The individual will be based in CFED's Washington, DC office.

To apply: Send a resume and one-page letter summarizing your interest and qualifications. Please reference the Economic Analysis position in your cover letter. Please mail, fax (202-408-9793), or e-mail (dmanley@cfed.org) your application to: Debby Manley, Human Resource Manager, CFED, 1200 G Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005. CFED believes that diversity of background and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a diverse, highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. Please see www.cfed.org for further information.

Virginia Tech Office of Economic Development Associate

The Economic Development Associate is an entry-level professional position in the Office of Economic Development. The Associate will assist in the research, design, and implementation of applied research and technical assistance projects to enhance economic development in regions and communities across the Commonwealth. This 12-month restricted administrative / professional faculty position with the rank of lecturer reports to the Director of the Office of Economic Development.

Required Qualifications:
-Master's degree in Applied Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban and Regional Planning, or a closely related field.

-Candidate should have working knowledge of at least two of the following areas: industrial development, community economic development, visioning/strategic planning, labor market analysis, workforce development, tourism, and technology transfer.

-Experience in collecting qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and secondary research, as well as analyzing data through various statistical and qualitative techniques. Facility with geographic information systems or economic modeling software a plus.

All candidates must apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu , posting #080335 and attach a resume or vita and a cover letter to the faculty application. Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2008.


John Provo, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Office of Economic Development (0373)
Outreach and International Affairs
Virginia Tech
702 University City Blvd.
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Website: http://www.econdev.vt.edu
Profile: _http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnprovo_
Tel: 540-231-4004
Fax: 540-231-8850

RTI Internship (No Longer Accepting Applications)

Africa Economic Growth Internship
Public Finance and Economic Growth Group
RTI International

The Public Finance and Economic Growth Group (PFEG) is a division within RTI’s International Development Group. PFEG provides services to clients in developing countries in a wide range of technical areas including economic growth.

In the months ahead, PFEG will be working with the Office of Urban Programs at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on a series of Local Economic Development (LED) case studies in eight African countries. We are immediately seeking two paid, graduate level, interns to work on a number of concrete tasks.
We anticipate a commitment of approximately 15 hours per week for a period of 2-3 months, beginning immediately. This level of effort could increase over the coming summer months.

For more information, please contact:

Shari Budihardjo, Program Area Coordinator,
Public Finance and Economic Growth
International Development Group, RTI International
E-mail: sbudihardjo@rti.org
Tel: +1-919-316-3564

More information about PFEG, the International Development Group, and RTI can be found at http://www.rti.org/pubs/idg_finance.pdf and http://www.rti.org.

NC Dept. of Commerce--Economist

The N.C. Department of Commerce has an opening for an Economist position (Division of Policy, Research and Strategic Planning).

The close date for this position is 3/25.

POSITION WILL PROVIDE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS SUPPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT. THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE TO RUN ANALYSIS REQUIRED BY THE JOB DEVLOPMENT INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM INCLUDING INDUSTRY AND COMPANY PROFILES, ECONOMIC IMPACT MODELING BASED ON THE IMPLAN, ESTIMATION OF INCENTIVE COSTS AND TAX CHANGES, AND DEVELOPMENT OF BENEFIT-COST CALCULATIONS. THE POSITION WILL ALSO SERVE AS A PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIST AND WORK CLOSELY WITH THE DIVISION OF POLICY, RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC PLANNING TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC ANALYSES AND TO ANALYZE THE PROS, CONS AND ANTICIPATED IMPACTS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY PROPOSALS.

See the full description at

http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4621-0000-0021-221&printit=no link

Associate Project Manager, AngelouEconomics

AngelouEconomics is one of the largest economic development consulting firms in the nation. The firm is based in Austin, Texas and has an international office in Dubai. We are rapidly expanding our team of talented, entry-level Associate Project Managers.

Associate Project Managers analyze demographic and economic trends to create growth strategies for our public and private sector clients. Tasks include data collection, demographic analysis, report writing, and presentation development to support community economic development projects. Individual management of smaller research-based projects will also be available for Associate PMs. The position offers opportunity for advancement within the company. Position is based in Austin, TX.

Requirements and Skills: A Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Applied Economics, or related field is required. Some travel will be required. Candidate must have strong writing skills, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint aptitude, and excellent Internet research skills.

Please send your resume to: kbullard@angeloueconomics.com