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Cuyahoga Land Bank

Acquisitions Coordinator

The Organization

Cuyahoga Land Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods, reducing property blight, and promoting economic growth in Cuyahoga County. It acquires and repurposes distressed properties to restore vitality, enhance property values, and support community development goals.

Operating under the guidelines established by Ohio’s SB 353, the Land Bank works toward improving the quality of life for residents through neighborhood transformation and workforce development. Its mission aligns with fostering opportunities to create stronger and more vibrant communities.

The Opportunity

The Acquisitions Coordinator supports the Land Bank’s acquisitions team by managing property programs, coordinating real estate transactions, and maintaining tracking systems that help move properties back into productive use. This role is highly operational and offers the opportunity to take ownership of key workflows while working cross-functionally with internal teams, municipalities, and community stakeholders.

A primary focus of this role is ownership of the Side Yard Program, managing the process from initial inquiry through recorded deed. Reporting to the acquisitions team, this position provides hands-on experience in property transactions, land banking operations, and neighborhood redevelopment efforts.

The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional who is motivated by mission-driven work, enjoys working across teams, and is eager to take ownership of processes that directly impact neighborhoods and communities.

The Position - Essential Responsibilities and Functions

• Own and manage the Side Yard Program from inquiry through recorded deed, including outreach to adjacent property owners, securing municipal approvals, preparing agreements, coordinating transfers, and tracking outcomes.
• Coordinate property transfers and recordings, working across Legal, Field Service, Finance, and municipal partners to ensure complete documentation and timely closings.
• Support property acquisition and disposition workflows, including affidavit coordination, parcel research, and transaction tracking from initiation through completion.
• Monitor and manage intake channels, including requests related to the tax foreclosure process, ensuring all requests are logged, routed, and followed through to resolution.
• Maintain and report on vacant land inventory and acquisition tracking tools, including PPS and related reporting systems, to support planning and decision-making.
• Support cross-department operations, including preparation of internal invoices and contributing to improvements in tracking systems and workflows.
• Engage with residents, property owners, municipalities, and community stakeholders to facilitate program participation and ensure clear, professional communication throughout the process.
• Utilize systems and tools such as Excel, PPS, NST, and Trello to manage workflows, track data, and maintain accurate property records.

This role is highly operational and process-driven, requiring strong organization, ownership, and attention to detail. It is not a purely administrative role, but one that requires managing multiple workflows, coordinating stakeholders, and driving process.

Impact of the Role

The Acquisitions Coordinator plays a key role in advancing neighborhood stabilization and redevelopment efforts across Cuyahoga County. By managing property programs, coordinating transactions, and supporting the return of vacant and distressed properties to productive use, this role directly contributes to improving communities and strengthening local housing ecosystems.

Qualifications

Required:

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in real estate, property operations, local government, nonprofit operations, project coordination, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workflows and meet deadlines
• Experience supporting processes, programs, or transactions from start to finish with a high degree of ownership
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with tracking systems, databases, or workflow tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with residents, municipalities, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Preferred:

• Experience with property transactions, land banking, housing programs, or redevelopment initiatives
• Familiarity with municipal or government processes related to property or housing
• Experience working with property data systems such as PPS, NST, or similar platforms
• GIS or mapping experience
• Experience working in a mission-driven, nonprofit, or community-focused organization
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes or systems over time
• Interest in neighborhood revitalization, housing, and community development

Why Join the Land Bank

• A collaborative, warm, mission-focused organizational culture
• Meaningful work that directly improves neighborhoods and residents’ lives
• Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits package
• The opportunity to influence the future of community development across Cuyahoga County

Compensation

$65,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience

The Cuyahoga Land Bank and People Architects are Equal Opportunity Employers. People Architects is conducting the search for this position on behalf of Cuyahoga Land Bank and will review all applications and resumes submitted. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architects and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect’s clients will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

Optomi, in partnership with a leading global provider of paints and coatings, is looking for a Solution Architect - Shared Data Platform to join their team in Cleveland, OH.

Position Summary: The Shared Data Platforms Lead Solution Architect role is critical for providing technical leadership to cross-functional teams in designing and implementing comprehensive shared data platform solution architectures. This role involves evaluating program or project challenges, creating architectural designs for MDM platforms, and providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality performance and maintainability. The incumbent will ensure alignment with the clients overall IT infrastructure and business objectives.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with cross-functional teams

Opportunity to lead the development of innovative architectural frameworks and standards

Access to industry-leading technologies and resources

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

8+ years in IT or solution architecture roles

Proven track record in designing complex IT systems and solutions

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

Provide expert guidance in designing and implementing integrated frameworks and platforms

Lead the development of application components and integrations

Develop and implement best practices for hardware and software compatibility

Continuously research and analyze industry trends to inform architectural decisions

Agrana Fruit seeks to hire a New Product Lead Developer to join our Food Preparations team in Brecksville, OH!

AGRANA Fruit is the global leader in delivering healthy and delicious fruit solutions in one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry. We partner with our customers to develop innovative products across multiple categories including refrigerated & frozen dairy, bakery and food service. Our team of experts are passionate about the wonderful world of food and meeting the needs of consumers around the world.

The role of Lead Developer is to drive technical solutions for key customer accounts through hands-on product development and through managing others. This role will handle projects with the highest complexity and act as the main customer contact for new product development within their respective accounts

New Product Development Lead Developer Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all development and innovations for specific customer accounts. Manage customer requests, project status tracking, required research, formula development, sample submissions, internal and external documentation, product scale-up, and post-launch review.
• Prioritize all experimental and analytical test requests within the broader NPD team in coordination with peers.
• Manage base business requests for documentation in relation to raw material and finished product data specification.
• Perform application and shelf-life testing of products to ensure product performance.
• Research new ingredients and technologies in order to gain competitive advantage or transformation savings; contribute to pipeline development.
• Reporting of Product Development activities to Sr. Director NPD.
• Manage 2-3 Product Development team members which includes performance, project assignment, technical coaching and training.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and/or projects with multiple work streams that require input from cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Agrana and key customer stakeholders. Consult with stakeholders on their current operations, suggest improvements, and collaborate on change management.

New Product Developer Fundamental Requirements:

Education / Training:

• BS in Food Science, Food Technology or relevant STEM degree

Know-how / Professional Experience:

• 8-10 years’ progressive experience in a R&D or Product Development role.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid foundation in analytical techniques for food and beverage applications.
• Knowledge of stabilizer systems, colors, flavors, and other food ingredients.
• Must be willing to taste products with dairy, sugar, gluten, and other common allergens.
• Knowledge of PLM systems, MS Windows, MS Office, etc. SAP Experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

If interested, apply online at or e-mail your resume to

Bessemer Management is a transportation organization comprised of a family of 5 logistics/trucking companies with 90+ years of experience operating in multi-faceted transportation modes. We are a dynamic and growing organization.

Kaplan Trucking, one of our 5 companies and one of the most experienced steel hauling trucking companies in the United States, has an opportunity for a full-time, on-site Operations Trainee in our Cleveland, Ohio office.

In this role and as part of Kaplan’s Operations Team, you will learn how to manage, analyze, streamline, and develop many of the company’s operational processes. Initially, you will work alongside employees in several of our different operational departments, including Central Operations, Plates/Permits/Tolls, Applications, and Dispatch, to learn our business, the transportation industry, and how to directly support our truck drivers, terminal network, customers, and members of the general public. You will also work alongside our Operations Team managers to learn how they cultivate growth through inside sales activities and new business development opportunities.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a challenging, constantly-evolving work environment where everything you do has a direct, immediate impact on the company, this role could be a great fit for you. In addition, as we are very intentional about promoting our employees from within our organization, we strongly encourage candidates with management aspirations that are looking for a long-term role to grow within a company to apply for this position.

Qualifications & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstrated ability to understand, evaluate, and improve a company’s operational and organizational effectiveness
• Strong analytical aptitude
• Customer service-oriented
• Strong communication skills with the ability to recognize and appropriately respond to tone in phone and email correspondence
• Ability to interact with a variety of people, including truck drivers, terminals/agents, vendors/customers, co-workers, and internal departments
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive attitude and friendly demeanor

Benefits

• Hours: In-office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, based in our Corporate Office in Valley View, Ohio
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Paid parental leave

Physical Demands of the Position:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to stand, walk, and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and reach with hands and arms to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.

About Our Company:

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Bessemer Management Company has 90+ years of experience in the flatbed, intermodal, and over-dimensional trucking industries. Our family of five trucking companies (Kaplan Trucking, Eastern Express, Horizon Freight System, TRX, Inc., and DD&S Express) is comprised of a network of 3,000+ trucks and 270+ terminals primarily located across the Midwest, South, and Northeast.

Job description

Office Evolution – - is a leading virtual office and executive suite company. We’re seeking an organized, professional Community Coordinator to support daily operations and enhance member experience at our Independence, OH location.

At Office Evolution, our Community Coordinators have a passion for small business and a natural curiosity about business people. We love being involved in the success of our clients.

In our business centers we provide services such as meeting space, live answer of telephones, professional mailing address, and dedicated offices. Our clients are typically local small businesses with 1-5 employees. Our culture is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, creative, fun, efficient and family-oriented. Team members pitch in and help in every department as needed.

Role Summary: The Community Coordinator is the front-line representative for members and visitors, responsible for day-to-day office operations, member support, and administrative tasks that keep the coworking space running smoothly. This role combines customer service, operations, and light facilities/technology coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary front-desk contact: greet visitors, manage check-ins, answer phones, calendar scheduling, mail handling, and respond to member inquiries (in-person, phone, email, chat).
• Maintain coworking schedules: meeting room reservations, event calendars, and shared-space availability.
• Supports our social media presence with postings on our various accounts to help our exposure in the community.
• Handle administrative tasks: mail/package distribution, supplies inventory and ordering, recordkeeping, and basic bookkeeping support (invoicing, expense tracking).
• Support light facilities and IT: coordinate with vendors/maintenance, troubleshoot common connectivity issues, and escalate technical problems.
• Assist with community programming and events: setup/breakdown, attendee registration, and on-site support.
• Enforce community policies and maintain a professional, welcoming environment.
• Reports to: Community Manager

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative, customer service, or hospitality experience; coworking or office operations experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; professional front-desk presence.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable with common office technology: Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, booking systems (e.g., OfficeRnD, Nexudus, Skedda), basic networking troubleshooting.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift/move light equipment (up to ~25 lbs) and stand for extended periods during events.
• Ability to gain notary certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with community management, event coordination, customer service, or facilities management.
• Familiarity with CRM (Hubspot, Yardi), payment processing systems, and basic bookkeeping tools (QuickBooks, Stripe) is a great plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Paid time off & holiday pay
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment with growth potential.

Office Evolution is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

FCSLA Life is committed to providing exceptional service and support to our members. Our mission is to ensure that every member feels valued and understood, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.

About the Role

Experienced Microsoft Developer designs, develops, maintains and supports web-based and Windows applications. Strong expertise in C#, VB6, and Microsoft SQL Server, and a solid understanding of both modern and legacy systems. This role involves working closely with business stakeholders to enhance existing applications and build new solutions that meet evolving organizational needs.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain Windows and web applications using Microsoft technologies
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C# and VB6
• Develop and optimize SQL Server databases, stored procedures, views and queries
• Maintain and modernize legacy VB6 Applications, including integration with newer systems
• Crystal Reports 10 experience and MS Access
• Collaborate with analysts, QA, and end users to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and database issues
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices
• Support deployments, upgrades, and ongoing production maintenance
• Create technical documentation for applications and processes
• Resolving Help Desk issues
• All other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Four year degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field
• Strong experience with C# (.NET Framework / .NET Core)
• Proven experience supporting and enhancing VB6 Applications
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including:
• T-SQL
• Stored procedures
• Performance turning and indexing
• Experience with web development (ASP.NET, MVC, Web APLs, or similar)
• Experience developing Windows applications (WinForms and/or WPF)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong software development background and system management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Desktop PC and Calculator, Policy Management System (proprietary software for the main database), FormDocs and Fortis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating VB6 applications to .NET
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience with Visual Studio, source control (Git, TFS, or similar)
• Knowledge of RESTful services and API integrations
• Experience in Agile or Scrum environments

Work Environment

This job is performed in a professional office environment. This is a full-time position with business hours Monday through Friday. Hours of work are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours may be worked as appropriate. Work is routinely performed using standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copiers, in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit for long period of time, use of hands and fingers to keyboard, use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copiers, navigating about the office and viewing materials and equipment needed to perform required tasks. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds. Work also requires ability to reach into top filing cabinet drawers and bend or stoop to reach into bottom filing cabinet drawers.

Travel

This position requires no travel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

FCSLA Life is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are seeking an experienced information technology sales professional to join our 60 plus year old company. In this role, you will be responsible for providing audio / video / video conferencing / broadcast technology solutions to our clients. Your expertise in tech, customer service and sales will play a key role in enhancing client satisfaction and driving technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry relationships and provide client assistance.
• Preparing proposals and bid specifications to strategically win new business.
• Grow and manage an existing account base of dedicated customers.
• Conduct meetings with decision-makers to thoroughly understand client needs and to provide solutions.
• Manage the sales process from initial meeting through closing.
• Develop project designs and initial job specifications.
• Provide call lists, sales forecasts, and other reporting items as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years in the audio, video, and / or broadcast industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Possess strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally, attend industry events, and occasional seminars.
• Be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Mid sized polymer/petro-chemical company seeking a procurement manager position in the greater Cleveland area.

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar discipline and over 3 years of procurement or raw material sourcing experience in the petrochemials industry.

Location: Cleveland, OH
Annual Earnings: $65,560 +
Weekly Pay:

• $1,430 every other week (48 hours)
• $990 every other week (36 hours)

• Paid weekly
• Guaranteed schedule year-round
• Overtime after 40 hours

• PM Shift: 60;7 PM – 7 AM
• Week 1 & 3 Days Off: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Week 2 & 4 Days Off: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• Home Time: Home daily
• Guaranteed Hours: Alternating 48-hour and 36-hour weeks

• Manual transmission tractor-trailer tanker
• No automatic restriction allowed

We offer a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days of employment:

• Medical Insurance: 60;Blue Cross Blue Shield (individual & family plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation accrues from day one (usable after 90 days), paid holidays, and sick time
• 401(k): 5% company contribution with a 4% match, fully vested immediately
• Company-Paid Coverage: Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Additional benefits include short-term disability, HSA with employer contributions, FSAs, Legal EASE, annual work boot reimbursement, prescription safety glasses reimbursement, and supplemental plans (accident, critical illness, hospital plans).

• Safely fuel locomotives on an on-call basis during scheduled shifts (paid for full 12 hours regardless of dispatches)
• Complete diesel accounting paperwork and perform vehicle inspections
• Respond promptly to railroad dispatches
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with light maintenance
• Follow all safety rules and wear required PPE
• Report spills or incidents immediately
• Maintain current training, licenses, and certifications
• Demonstrate reliability and professionalism

• Valid Class A CDL with Hazmat (H) and Tanker (N) endorsements or X endorsement
• TWIC card required
• No automatic restriction
• Must pass all background checks
• Ability to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Moderate computer skills
• Reliable and able to work independently

• Bend, stoop, kneel, and climb on/off elevated surfaces
• Walk long distances on paved or uneven surfaces
• Climb in/out of truck cab and locomotive steps multiple times per shift
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently

60;

Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace

The Client Relations Specialist serves as the liaison with the company's customers, developing relationships, providing guidance and advice, and providing a higher level of customer support on a specific product or service.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring both the company and clients adhere to contract/specs
• Day-to-day communication with customers/clients, answering questions, managing conflicts and collecting feedback and escalating as appropriate
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of company products and services
• Effectively providing client support and communication
• Facilitating inter-departmental communication to provide effective client support
• Building, maintaining, and strengthening relationships between the company, reps and clients by providing optimal service
• Assisting sales team with identifying opportunities to up-sell/cross-sell services and products
• Identifying internal procedures that adversely affect customer satisfaction and working with internal areas to build consensus and accomplish improvements
• Liaise between customers, contractors, sales reps and appropriate personnel
• Interacting with customers including contractors to provide support and information on an assigned product or service
• Ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to resolve customers, contractor or sales representative problems and concerns
• Using knowledge of a specific product, service, or other assigned area of expertise to answer inquiries or to forward to the appropriate staff
• Using knowledge of a specific product, service, or other assigned area of expertise to validate customers orders and correct as necessary for proper delivery
• Being familiar with other product and services to support staff of Client Relation Specialists
• Collaborating with customer service personnel, product management department, service departments and/or sales representatives to streamline information and orders
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Collaborating with regional sales resources to improve their customer service experience
• Escalating issues or situations as appropriate
• Understanding contractor, sales representative and customer perspectives to improve their order experience
• Building relationships directly with contractors, sales representatives, customers and internal staff

Experience and education required:

• 1 to 2 years experience and/or training in this type of work
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong verbal and excellent written communication skills; strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to develop working relationships at multiple levels of the organization
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build consensus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Ability to handle change and ambiguity
• Effective in a fast paced environment
• Ability to be self-directed and motivated
• Ability to work at a focused and continuous pace

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $56,000 and $66,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including not limited to: health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Commission, and continuing education.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.