Listing Start Date: Monday, February 3, 2025

Expires: Open Until Filled

Job Description: 

The purpose of this position is to interpret and apply County zoning and land development codes and ordinances, and initiate action necessary to correct deficiencies or violations of the zoning regulation. The Planner I can be assigned to a specific County program. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

• Assists with research, updates, and maintenance of the County's Comprehensive Plan and land development regulations. 
• Reviews and processes planning applications, including plats, site plans, subdivision plans, permits, conditional use and rezoning requests. 
• Writes recommendation reports for presentation to the Regional Planning Commission and Levy Court. 
• Conducts project research and attend meetings as needed. 
• Communicates regularly and/or meet with the public, surveyors, engineers, State agencies, and other County departments. 
• Performs related work as required.

The Management Analyst Team is designed for promising professionals that are interested in a career in public service. This is a permanent position that provides career development in local government while allowing individuals to develop and strengthen professional skills. This multi-year program is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in local government management and finance.

Management Analysts start in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) helping to develop and manage the components of Mesa's budget. Management Analysts may also have the opportunity to work on core teams or lead special projects for various departments across the City of Mesa. 

After one to two years in OMB, Management Analysts spend the next two years rotating through various departments and providing management assistance. Successful completion of the program may result in placement of the Management Analyst into another position in Mesa.

Listing Start Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Expires: Open Until Filled

Job Description:

The Economic Fundamentals Initiative (EFI) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) NGO established in 2019 that strives to bring economics, in simple terms, to everyone in former communist countries in their local languages. EFI works with universities, policy institutes and non-profits in 11 Partner Countries in the Balkans, South Caucuses and Central Asia to deliver material and activities that inspire broad-based interest in economics and personal finance. We have a special focus on secondary school students including an international Economics Olympiad, educational materials and teacher training. You can see more about our activities at www.econfun.org (although the site is currently undergoing significant upgrade).

We are looking for a Development Director to join a small full-time staff. Our staff is decentralized in the US and Western Europe and works virtually but with a high level of interaction and in person. 

The Development Director will:

• Develop, implement and execute (after Board approval) quarterly and annual fundraising plans to meet organizational goals.
• Maintain existing donor relationships with support from Board and senior staff.
• Identify new donor and grant opportunities, initiate contact (with Board support), and cultivate these relationships.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals.
• Organize Country Partners and EFI’s joint applications to international donors.
• Advise and motivate local fundraising efforts of Country Partners seeking support for EFI projects.
• Represent EFI at conferences and events where current and potential donors may be present

The ideal candidate will be:

• Outgoing and highly motivated.
• An excellent written and oral communicator.
• Someone with at least three years of experience in a development position.
• Knowledgeable about the US and EU philanthropy landscape. 
• At ease interacting with senior managers among corporations, international organizations, national banks, foundations, and representatives of high-net-worth individuals.
• A self-starter.
• Able to work in a collaborative manner without close supervision.
• Creative and able to think out of the box about EFI’s funding needs.
• Knowledgeable in basic economics, finance or business background helpful.
• Understanding of, supportive of, and interested in the transition from communism to free markets.
• Sensitive to local customs and practices across our 11 partner countries in the Balkans, South Caucasus, and Central Asia.
• Flexible and able to travel. (Our board and partners span 14 time zones. )

This position offers:

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the future of hundreds of millions of individuals and the education of tens of thousands of future leaders.
• Flexible schedule, remote work, and significant travel opportunities.
• Great and diverse colleagues.

To Apply and For More Information Contact: Development@econfun.org

The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is hiring!

BACKGROUND

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the Delaware Estuary, which supplies clean drinking water for millions of people and provides valuable resources for businesses, governments, and communities, including those that are overburdened or economically distressed. PDE pursues clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities by:

• Leading science-based efforts to prevent pollution, protect wetlands, and restore mussels and oysters;
• Partnering with government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, and the public to restore the vital waters that nourish our communities; and
  
• Fostering care and support for the health of the entire estuary through festivals, workshops, river cleanups and other special events.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Engagement Specialist supports the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s Engagement Team through a variety of water-related activities. The Specialist will assist in engaging the public through stormwater education and helping to improve drinking water sources by facilitating connections with partner organizations.

JOB FUNCTIONS
Support stormwater-related education and outreach activities in Philadelphia and Wilmington, and in the surrounding area:

• Assist with coordinating festivals, programs and volunteer events.
• Help create public-facing materials, such as flyers and social media posts.
• Foster new partnerships with local community and environmental organizations.
• Help engage teachers and students through environmental lessons related to watersheds, native plants, freshwater mussels, and related topics.

Assist with the facilitation of the Schuylkill Action Network:

• Support logistics and promotion of SAN outreach programs and events, such as Schuylkill Scrub, Schuylkill Action Students, SAN Bus Tour and SANnual Meeting
• Coordinate SAN social media and email communications.
• Perform updates of relevant events, news and grant programs on schuylkillwaters.org website.
• Assist with elements of facilitation of new source water protection network, Delaware River Improvement Program.
• Assist with the planning and execution of local outreach events.
• Serve as an ambassador for PDE and SAN at public events.
• Identifies business opportunities to improve PDE engagement.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Closing Date: Until Filled

BACKGROUND

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of the Delaware Estuary, which supplies clean drinking water for millions of people and provides valuable resources for businesses, governments, and communities including those that are overburdened or economically distressed. PDE pursues clean waters, healthy habitats, and strong communities by:

• Leading science-based efforts to prevent pollution, protect wetlands, and restore freshwater mussels and oysters;
• Partnering with government agencies, nonprofits, corporations, and the public to restore the vital waters that nourish our communities; and
• Fostering care and support for the health of the entire estuary through festivals, workshops, river cleanups, and other special events and activities.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Urban Waters Specialist supports the Urban Waters Program Manager by assisting in the implementation of initiatives, programs, and partnerships related to the Delaware River location of the Urban Water Federal Partnership, as well as supporting other outreach-based efforts in urban areas located in the Delaware Estuary. This position helps with project coordination, communication, and administrative duties to further the goals of the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Project Support

• Assists in the implementation of community projects, festivals, and workshops.
• Supports in the preparation of project deliverables, timelines, and monitoring of key metrics.
• Maintain quality data and assists with data analysis.
• Assists in organizing and facilitating internal external meetings.
• Helps maintain project files, calendars, and communications.

Community Engagement & Partnership Building

• Helps engage urban communities, particularly underrepresented populations, in water quality understanding and improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with local organizations, government agencies, and community groups to advance shared goals.

Organizational Support

• Serves as an ambassador for PDE and the Delaware Estuary Program.
• Identifies business opportunities to improve PDE’s engagement work.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

The Biden School offers various internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students, including the Legislative Fellows Program and the Biden Institute Summer Internship Program.

Learn more on the Student Opportunities Page.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking fellows for the William and Hannah Penn Fellowship!

The Position: The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking talented, passionate individuals with a commitment to public service and a drive to help make Pennsylvania a better place to live. This program provides aspiring professionals with the opportunity to serve with the state's top executive leaders. Fellows will work in state agency policy offices where they will assist the policy director and agency leaders in executing Governor Shapiro's policy agenda. Each fellow will work on an agency-specific project. Throughout the program, fellows will participate in leadership development trainings and have opportunities to attend events with the private and public sector leaders.

Description of Work: As a William and Hannah Penn Fellow, you will have the opportunity to improve the overall effectiveness of state government by serving as a key member of an agency policy office and working on one of eight projects that align with Governor Shapiro's policy priorities.

Department of Health (DOH) The proposed area of focus for the Penn Fellow is updating current regulations addressing ambulatory surgical facilities. The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) licenses and regulates in-patient healthcare facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals, as well as out-patient healthcare facilities, like ambulatory surgical facilities (ASF). The DOH is responsible for the licensing and oversight of Pennsylvania's 271 ASF, to ensure they deliver safe healthcare to residents. Specifically, DOH oversees ASF surveying and licensure as well as complaint and incident investigations for ASFs, and approves the building, engineering, and construction plans for ASF. The Penn Fellow will work hand-in-hand with the policy office and will assist staff with updating regulations by researching other states' policies, laws and regulations, including working in conjunction with DOH legal team to assist in the drafting of the regulations.

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) The Penn Fellow will broadly support the work of the policy office and will focus specifically on environmental health issues impacting Pennsylvanians. As new federal rules and public health concerns related to PFAS and other emerging threats have impacted DEP's policy work, it is crucial to have a coordinated response within the agency and with key stakeholders. In order to complete this work, the Fellow will convene internal meetings to build the department's policy strategy on PFAS, exploring opportunities to reduce exposure, limit further contamination, and fund environmental cleanup. The Fellow will also identify funding opportunities through EPA and apply for funds to advance PFAS remediation and treatment in the Commonwealth. 

Department of General Services (DGS) A Penn Fellow assigned at DGS provides the agency with an opportunity to rethink surplus property management through a lens of sustainability, digital transformation, and equitable access. The Fellow will collaborate with the team to develop a comprehensive modernization strategy that integrates policies, revenue generation, and proposes various code updates, as appropriate, while also reviewing ways to streamline processes that incorporate social responsibility and sustainability as guiding principles. The Fellow will work closely with the DGS team to assess current surplus property operations, applying data analytics and best practices from other state and federal programs; develop a strategic roadmap that addresses the challenges within surplus property management while embedding technology solutions for operational efficiency; and research and propose innovative practices or operational changes to support the modernization effort. 

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) The DMVA “Improving Our Culture” initiative began in response to the 2022 DMVA climate assessment, which revealed areas of strength, such as the pride employees take in caring for veterans and the strong support of local communities. However, the assessment also revealed several organizational challenges including leadership, training, work-life balance, and job satisfaction. In response, DMVA leadership has initiated efforts to address these challenges, aiming to foster a workplace that is strong, healthy, and effective. The Fellow will work under the supervision of the DMVA policy and legislative office to support these initiatives by helping to develop strategies and implement changes. The Fellow will collaborate with consultants and internal teams to further research and assess organizational culture through employee feedback and data analysis; assist in developing and applying change management frameworks such as Kotter's 8-Step Model and the ADKAR model to guide employees through cultural transformation; support the development and implementation of six priority projects including the Succession Planning Program, Mentoring Program, and Balancing Family/Work Life Program; promote employee engagement by fostering meaningful work, clear communication, and team collaboration; and collect, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of these initiatives, continuously refining policies and practices based on evidence and feedback.

Department of Revenue (DOR) Tax professionals are widely adopting AI (artificial intelligence) as a tool to better represent their clients. Consequently, the Department of Revenue and the Board of Appeals have no choice but to stay well informed about how AI is being currently utilized in tax and law, and where the use of AI in tax may be heading in the future. This project would have the Fellow create a deliverable that informs the department of how tax professionals are currently using AI, how they are likely to use AI in the future, and how the department may need to prepare to adapt to these developments. Furthermore, the Fellow would compile and evaluate potential AI use case within the department in a manner consistent with the Governor's policy approach to AI. Proposed deliverable is to establish a set of AI principles that can be adopted across the department and to conduct on the implementation of identified AI principles. 

PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency (PCCD) PCCD is seeking a William and Hannah Penn Fellow to support policy research for its newly re-established Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP). The fellow will develop an expertise in community violence intervention (CVI) strategies and state-level gun policies and initiatives that have demonstrated impact on reducing firearm-related deaths and injuries, including the specific types of gun violence (suicide, domestic violence, community violence) and populations (rural and urban) that may benefit from those approaches. As part of the OGVP team, the fellow will work with counterparts in the policy office and Office of Research as well as Evaluation and Strategic Policy Development to update Pennsylvania's research agenda for gun violence prevention. This can be used by state agencies and institutions of higher education to answer key questions and address current gaps in gun violence prevention research. 

Department of Agriculture (AG) The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) is committed to supporting agriculture through policy, programming, and resources to further the vitality of farm and forestry businesses or communities. In addition, PDA plays a key role in assisting our charitable feeding system, including running several programs and partnering with key stakeholders. We have increased that work by the creation of a Food Policy Council that looks at our state's food system in a holistic manner. A William and Hannan Penn Fellow (WHPF) would greatly assist PDA in achieving our goals of making greater connections and policy decisions in our food systems. The Fellow will be involved with multiple projects (Food Action Plan, State Food Purchase Program, Venison Donation Program, And Food as Medicine) with successful outcomes dependent upon informed and engaged stakeholders; clear organization and communication between project partners; establishment of robust cross departmental coalitions for various projects; generation of quality data to tracking and detailed recording of project actions; and comprehensive analysis of project impact. 

Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) The proposed area of focus for the Penn Fellow is developing a comprehensive toolkit to assist local municipalities in updating and improving their land use and zoning regulations to facilitate housing development. Many municipalities face challenges in creating a regulatory framework that supports housing growth while addressing community needs and preserving quality of life. The Penn Fellow will work closely with the DCED policy team, state planning board, and other housing experts to create a user-friendly toolkit that provides municipalities with practical resources, best practices, and clear guidelines for adjusting zoning codes and land use policies to encourage housing development. The Fellow will also assist with housing-related research and contribute to the planning and implementation of Housing Action Plan, ensuring that municipalities have the necessary tools to effectively tackle housing challenges. This work will involve researching successful zoning reforms in other regions; collaborating with legal experts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; and gathering input from stakeholders to ensure the toolkit is tailored to the unique needs of different communities. This project aims to empower municipalities with the tools they need to proactively address housing challenges and promote sustainable growth.

For More Information, visit the full fellowship webpage here. 

Apply for the Delaware Office of Management and Budget Spring Internship!

The Delaware Office of Management and Budget is currently looking for students interested in supporting OMB’s Budget Development & Planning team in the following ways:

• Reviewing and analyzing legislation;
• Determining fiscal impacts of legislation;
• Tracking legislation with fiscal impacts;
• Various research and data analysis projects, particularly related to Salary/Compensation policy, and the Public Education and Health budgets.

Intern positions would be paid hourly, based on the starting salary of an Associate Fiscal and Policy Analyst position. Hours can be flexible based on academic schedules. Work location can also be flexible; space will be available in either the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington or the Haslet Armory in Dover.

Students who are interested in applying can email Nicholas Konzelman at (nicholas.konzelman@delaware.gov) and Kylie Taylor-Roberts (kylie.taylor-roberts@delaware.gov) to share their resume.

Apply for the Program Assistant Intern Role at First State Educate!

Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled

Description

About First State Educate
At First State Educate, our mission is to spark radical change in education by activating the power of Delawareans. We are focused on creating a Delaware where every child is prepared for a productive and fulfilling life. A core part of our work involves engaging with local school boards to help drive systemic change and advocate for better policies and practices in education. By joining us, you’ll contribute to these initiatives while supporting the day-to-day operations of our nonprofit.

Position Overview
We are seeking a versatile and motivated Program Assistant Intern who is eager to learn about nonprofit management, advocacy, and communications. This internship offers a chance to contribute to a variety of tasks, from assisting with community engagement efforts to supporting our advocacy work with school boards. As part of our remote team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in nonprofit management, strategic communications, and program development, all while helping to advance educational equity in Delaware.

Key Responsibilities

• School Board Engagement & Advocacy: Support our work with school boards by researching policy issues, preparing materials for meetings, and assisting with communications to stakeholders.
• Program Management Support: Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of various programs and events, including community action meetings and educational forums.
• Communications & Social Media: Help develop content strategies to raise awareness about our mission, create social media posts, and track engagement metrics to improve outreach.
• Content Creation & Design: Create visual content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance our digital presence and promote events.
• Nonprofit Operations: Gain experience in nonprofit management by supporting daily operational tasks, tracking data, maintaining internal systems, and ensuring smooth coordination across teams.
• Community Outreach & Event Promotion: Help plan and promote events that increase participation in our initiatives, particularly in our work to influence school board policies.

Apply for the SelectUSA Internship!

SelectUSA a dynamic and mission-driven program to encourage business investment into the United States, is housed within the Global Markets division at the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

SelectUSA's Communications and Outreach team has vacancies for the Spring 2025 semester unpaid internships in Washington. D.C. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience and insight into foreign business investment in the United States, international capital flows, and U.S. investment policy with public affairs exposure to high-profile stakeholders and U.S. government leaders. Transit benefits are included.

Communications and Outreach Team Internship Duties:

• Duties will range across all aspects of the SelectUSA program operation, including supporting incoming media, stakeholder, and principal inquiries.
• Interns have significant assignments in research and writing including drafting reports,
• PowerPoint presentations, talking points, speeches, and briefing materials for senior
• U.S. government officials, and other related administrative and research activities.
• Interns will have the opportunity to focus both on strategic communications and media portfolios, as well as public affairs and intergovernmental engagement, depending on their areas of focus and professional goals.
• Interns will work on all facets of C&O Team deliverables pertaining to the SelectUSA
• Investment Summit. The Investment Summit is the highest-profile event in the United
• States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI).
• Interns will support the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit, from May 11-14.

Requirements:

• Strong candidates have academic or professional experience in public affairs, English, communications, writing, editing, political science, economics, international relations, and/or journalism.
• Strong candidates have strong writing, research, critical reasoning, and speaking skills, as well as attention to detail, adaptability, and familiarity with U.S. economic policy, and an interest in public service. Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selected candidates must meet minimum security requirements by submitting to a background check upon arrival.
• Up to 30 hours per week, but flexible; hybrid work schedule with 3-4 days in the office per week.
• Application Materials: Resume and writing samples (at least one, no more than four pages).

Cover letter preferred, but not required.

Send materials to Sarah.Donofrio@trade.gov.