Coordinator, Remaking Local Economies (55384)

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.

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.  RLE’s 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. 

The Program Coordinator handles the RLE team’s “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%). 

• 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 team’s 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.  

• 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 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.

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.

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.

Cooperation and Teamwork, Forthright Feedback, Initiative, Acceptance of Responsibility, Multicultural Sensitivity

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. 

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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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.

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