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The Village of Skokie, IL is seeking qualified candidates for the position of full-time Economic Vitality Coordinator, working in the Community Development Dept.

As a key member of the Economic Vitality Division team, The Economic Vitality Coordinator will plan and implement programs related to economic vitality, assist in business retention and attraction efforts, create and maintain special financing districts, and assist in commercial area redevelopment and other short and long-term economic planning efforts. Staff in the Economic Vitality Division serve as liaisons between the Village and the business community.

Description of Duties
You will conduct on-site business visits; assess growth potential, stagnation or downsizing, and build a continual data base on local businesses as part of the Business Retention Program; Assist Economic Vitality Manager with the study of economic development issues and implementation of programs; Assist in the administration of tax increment finance (TIF) districts, special service areas (SSA), and other financial and technical incentive programs; Promote and coordinate the Village’s economic incentive programs that include, but are not limited to, tax increment financing, storefront enhancement program, the Village’s review process for Cook County incentive programs such as 6B, 7A, and 7B assessments; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

Required Training and Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, business or related field; Master’s Degree is preferred; Three years of experience in municipal local government, not-for-profit, or similar employer; Experience with economic development consulting, Chamber of Commerce, or a real estate development company preferred; Valid Driver’s License required; Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development, urban planning, building and permits, small business planning, operations, finance, and assistance; Working knowledge of Tax Increment Financing, Special Service Area Financing, Cook County tax rebate programs, and other economic vitality initiatives; Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for report writing and verbal presentations for businesses and merchant groups. Must be able to foster and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues & co-workers; Must be able to speak and understand English; Valid Driver’s License required. 

Salary and Benefits
The annualized salary range for this position is $85,473 – $111,815. The starting salary range is $85,473 – $94,234 (DOQ). Generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; Employee Assistance Program, confidential mental health support, IMRF retirement pension plan, paid vacation days, sick days, & holidays in the first year, and 457(b) retirement savings.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit a Letter of Interest and resumé, along with three professional references to: Village of Skokie Human Resources Division, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077, or email to Human.Resources@skokie.org. EOE

To view the complete job description, please visit the Skokie Jobs page at skokie.org and select the Economic Vitality Coordinator position.

Applications are being accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Macomb, Illinois, is hiring a Full-Time Planning and Development Specialist for the Community Development department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate development applications including site plans, subdivisions, zoning requests, annexations, and planned developments
• Prepare planning studies, staff reports, and recommendations for City boards and
  commissions
• Assist with implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, and economic development initiatives
• Coordinate with developers, engineers, architects, property owners, and other stakeholders throughout the development process
• Support Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Business Development District (BDD),
  redevelopment, and community development incentive programs
• Provide professional assistance to residents and businesses regarding zoning, planning, and development procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, geography, community
  development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two to five years of municipal planning, community development, or related experience preferred
• AICP certification, or the ability to obtain, preferred
• Valid Illinois driver's license
• Strong knowledge of zoning, land use, and development regulations
• Residency in McDonough County required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $51,950.47-$69,267.29 annually
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal leave
• IMRF retirement benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Excellent municipal benefits package

How to Apply:

Complete the application at https://cityofmacomb.com/employment-listings/ or submit it to the Mayor’s Office at City Hall. The first review of applications is August 31, 2026 and the position will be open until filled.

Location: Remote role, but employee must reside full-time in Chicago, Illinois (or the Chicago Metro Area)

Organization: PeopleForBikes

Industry: Bicycle Industry Nonprofit

Employment and Classification: “At will” employment status; full-time position,
temporary (one-year term with likely extension for a second year).

While this position is currently envisioned as full-time, PeopleForBikes may consider a part-time arrangement for a highly qualified candidate in a complementary role. Compensation, scope, and benefits eligibility would be adjusted accordingly based on hours worked and employment classification.

Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 annually, plus benefits

About PeopleForBikes
PeopleForBikes (PFB) unites millions of Americans, thousands of businesses, and hundreds of communities to make every bike ride safer, more accessible, and more fun. Our mission is to get more people on bikes more often and make every bike ride better for everyone. Founded in 2006, the PeopleForBikes Foundation creates a prominent place for bikes in recreation and mobility decisions at all levels of government. We ensure bikes are prioritized and positioned as a real solution to improve Americans’ health, connect communities, boost local and state economies, strengthen our nation, and protect our planet. Additionally, we were named one of
the top 50 best places to work by Outside Magazine in 2023.

Position Summary
PeopleForBikes seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and mission-driven Project Manager to lead the day-to-day coordination and implementation of a major initiative to accelerate the development of a connected, safe, and widely supported bike network across Chicago.

The position reports to the Vice President of Infrastructure. Although this is a remote role, the Project Manager must reside in Chicago, Illinois (or the Chicago Metro Area). Candidates should possess an entrepreneurial mindset, be self-motivated, and be comfortable and motivated working independently.

The Project Manager executes PeopleForBikes’ efforts to make the U.S. the best place to ride a bike in the world by helping state and local leaders, advocates, policymakers, and bicycle industry partners in and around Chicago accelerate the construction of great places to ride. The successful candidate will focus on the power of building connected bike networks and expanding effective local advocacy coalitions within a larger mobility, business, and active transportation context.

Chicago is at a pivotal moment for biking and safer streets. This initiative will support targeted advocacy, coalition-building, communications, engagement, and community outreach efforts designed to protect bike infrastructure funding, reduce barriers to bike network expansion, and build broad public support for safer streets and more places to ride.

The Project Manager will be based in Chicago and will coordinate implementation across local partner organizations, contracts, and stakeholders

Position Summary
PeopleForBikes seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and mission-driven Project Manager to lead the day-to-day coordination and implementation of a major initiative to accelerate the development of a connected, safe, and widely supported bike network across Chicago.

The position reports to the Vice President of Infrastructure. Although this is a remote role, the Project Manager must reside in Chicago, Illinois (or the Chicago Metro Area). Candidates should possess an entrepreneurial mindset, be self-motivated, and be comfortable and motivated working independently.

The Project Manager executes PeopleForBikes’ efforts to make the U.S. the best place to ride a bike in the world by helping state and local leaders, advocates, policymakers, and bicycle industry partners in and around Chicago accelerate the construction of great places to ride. The successful candidate will focus on the power of building connected bike networks and expanding effective local advocacy coalitions within a larger mobility, business, and active transportation context.

Chicago is at a pivotal moment for biking and safer streets. This initiative will support targeted advocacy, coalition-building, communications, engagement, and community outreach efforts designed to protect bike infrastructure funding, reduce barriers to bike network expansion, and build broad public support for safer streets and more places to ride.

The Project Manager will be based in Chicago and will coordinate implementation across local partner organizations, contracts, and stakeholders.

About the Role
The Project Manager will serve as the central coordinator for the initiative, ensuring strong collaboration, accountability, and execution across organizations, campaigns, and strategic priorities. This role combines coalition management, project coordination, communications support, advocacy operations, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager and relationship-builder who can manage complex initiatives involving multiple partners, consultants, timelines, and political dynamics. Candidates should be comfortable working in fast-paced advocacy and policy environments and passionate about transportation, safer streets, community engagement, and related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day implementation of a multi-partner bike infrastructure and advocacy initiative in Chicago
• Coordinate infrastructure-related work across PeopleForBikes and partner organizations to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, deliverables, and strategy
• Track progress across strategic priorities and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and reporting systems
• Organize and facilitate coalition meetings, partner coordination calls, and strategic planning sessions while taking notes and preparing agendas and other meeting materials
• Manage project budgets, invoices, contracts, and grant-related reporting
  requirements
• Oversee contractors and consultants providing specialized services, including but not limited to communications, PR, research, advocacy, and design support
• Support advocacy and education campaigns related to bike infrastructure funding, safer streets policies, and priority network expansion projects in Chicago and other communities that PeopleForBikes is engaged with as needed. While Chicago will be the primary focus, the Project Manager may occasionally support related infrastructure initiatives in other communities.
• Support and attend stakeholder meetings, community engagement events, workshops, public meetings, and community bike rides
• Monitor policy, funding, and political developments in Chicago and Springfield relevant to the initiative’s goals and report developments back to PeopleForBikes
• Support and coordinate deliverables, including but not limited to presentations, memos, briefing materials, and reports
• Support needs around rapid-response communications and stakeholder outreach around high-profile bike infrastructure projects and policy issues
• Prepare regular progress updates for PeopleForBikes’ donors, funders, coalition partners, and leadership team
• Maintain strong relationships with community organizations, advocates, public agencies, and other stakeholders in and around Chicago
• Coordinate the delivery of PeopleForBikes tools, data, and technical resources to local governments, advocates, industry partners, and community organizations to create better bike infrastructure and get more people riding bikes more often.
• Collaborate with PeopleForBikes’ teams to ensure alignment of goals and strategies toward PeopleForBikes’ vision around infrastructure — especially our policy, government relations, and City Ratings teams.
• Set up meetings, develop agendas, take notes, and send reminders and follow-up communications for project meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem. Studies show that women and people
of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they do, so we encourage you to apply
anyway.

•  At least three years of relevant professional experience in project management, local advocacy, nonprofit programs, public policy, community engagement, coalition management, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and collaborative projects simultaneously
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders, partner organizations, consultants, and community groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including meeting facilitation and relationship-building
• Self-directed and collaborative, with a strong work ethic, critical thinking, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Passion for safer streets, transportation access, biking, and community-centered advocacy, with a commitment to safe, healthy, reliable, and affordable access to bicycling for all
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Illinois for meetings, conferences, trainings, and site visits
• Willingness and ability to travel for occasional national conferences, events, and staff gatherings
• Ability to use a laptop for extended periods and occasionally lift and transport packages, event materials, displays, and other work-related items.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience may also be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and grant-funded initiatives
• Familiarity with local government, advocacy campaigns, transportation policy, urban planning, and community organizing
• Experience with GIS and other mapping platforms
• Familiarity with Chicago’s political, transportation, and advocacy landscape

Compensation and Benefits
This “at-will” position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time temporary position with an annual salary range of $70,000–$85,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits. The initial term is one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension, subject to funding and project needs.

PeopleForBikes offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including paid health insurance for employees, a generous paid-time-off (PTO) policy including 22 days plus federal holidays, paid parental leave, a flexible work schedule including work-from-home options, and optional participation in a deferred compensation retirement plan with immediate vesting of a competitive employer match. In addition, we provide long-term disability insurance, a cell phone plan, and a laptop computer, along with many other benefits like industry discounts. As icing on the cake, PeopleForBikes also pays you to ride your bike.

At PeopleForBikes, our agreed-upon set of team norms are what drives us to do our best every day we show up to work. Our core purpose is to make life great and our core values are to put others first, include everyone, and it can always be better. We’ll talk more in the interview process about what these mean, but for now, know that we continually strive to build and strengthen our team, we work together effectively to serve our mission, and we have fun. Beyond that, we’re casual, we work flexibly with remote work allowed, and we really love dogs. You don’t have to be an amazing bike rider to work here — what matters to us is a desire to work alongside passionate people improving the world through bikes (and hopefully you love bikes too).

To Apply

• Interested candidates should apply here. Please submit your application by August 21 for priority consideration. You will be contacted by a PeopleForBikes team member if your application is selected to move on to the next round.
• Due to volume, we will not respond to inquiries outside of the formal application process.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
• Interested applicants are encouraged to visit peopleforbikes.org and foundation.peopleforbikes.org for general information and organizational background

Equal Opportunity
Our work to create safer, more comfortable, and more accessible places for everyone
to bike starts with us. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring
a diverse workforce. You can find more on our hiring page here. We want our staff to
be reflective of the backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of the communities
we serve and to create an inclusive work environment where employees and the
communities we serve feel welcomed, valued, respected, and received. We believe
that no matter who you are, where you're from, or why you ride, everyone can find joy
on a bicycle