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The Learning & Development Specialist - Leadership Programs is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing leadership development initiatives that equip emerging and established leaders with the skills and competencies needed to drive organizational success. This position will focus on building a robust leadership pipeline, enhancing the capabilities of high-potential leaders, and aligning leadership development programs with the organization’s goals and values.

Main Job Duties – Learning & Development Specialist, Leadership Programs

• Design and deliver leadership development programs that build a strong, future-ready leadership pipeline.
• Partner with the Director of Learning & Organizational Development to shape and execute organization-wide leadership strategies.
• Create high-impact learning experiences using sound instructional design principles for in-person, virtual, and blended formats.
• Select and implement leadership assessments (e.g., 360, Hogan, DISC, Hi-Po tools) to support leader growth and development.
• Facilitate engaging leadership trainings for small and large groups across the organization.
• Coordinate program logistics and delivery in partnership with HR, county leadership, and site leaders.
• Establish and track program metrics to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all leadership development initiatives.
• Manage leadership programs within the LMS, including scheduling, tracking, reporting, and user support.
• Stay current on industry trends and integrate innovative best practices into OCDC’s leadership programs.

SUMMARY

The Economic Development & Government Affairs Associate is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and advancing real estate economic development tools and assets covered by these tools to leverage expertise in public-private partnerships, incentives, market intelligence, and strategic relationships. This role focuses on maximizing project feasibility, long-term value, and community alignment while supporting the company’s growth and development objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops, assists, and helps with negotiating long-term strategies for deploying economic development tools to assist with development and construction growth plans
• Lead business recruitment and development efforts for the company across different industry sectors.
• Identify existing industries with expansion efforts and manage relationships with local businesses.
• Research community impact on development efforts to ensure business goals are accomplished.
• Support economic research to advance business growth.
• Negotiate business development grants, loans, and investment packages with local, state, or federal government.
• Engage with stakeholders, including government officials, educators, and community leaders to align regional interests.
• Build and maintain relationships with governmental, community, and business leaders to facilitate development projects.
• Utilize economic data, GIS mapping, and market trends to identify prime locations and economic opportunities.
• Oversee, direct, and monitor real estate and site development programs to ensure compliance with company goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments on economic development projects.
• Manage current and future Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) agreements.
• Lead Municipal Management Districts (MMD) partnerships and Municipal Utility Districts (MUD) and any other special districts or economic development tools
• Actively seek new business opportunities through networking and outreach.
• Participate in town hall meetings, City Council, Planning and Zoning, MPO, State and Federal meetings, non-profits, conferences, workshops and community development events to establish and build business networks.
• Work collaboratively with team members and across departments.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree required, with master’s degree (MBA, Economics, Public Policy) preferred. Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least ten (10) years in economic development, corporate real estate, business finance, or related roles.

SKILLS:

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

• Proficient in Windows operating systems and associated software
• High level negotiation skills
• Ability to lead, present to executives or public boards, and manage complex projects
• Experience working with city, county, state, and federal agencies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with community and governmental leaders effectively
• Knowledge of trends, developments, and techniques in the field of economic development

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have a current driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activity on a frequent to constant basis:

• Sit for long periods of time while gathering, updating, and validating vendor or supplier cost information or performing other related activities.
• Lift 10–20 lbs. of files, plans, office supplies, or similar items.
• Constantly uses fingers and hands when dialing/answering the telephone and operating a computer or other office machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer.
• Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communications in person or detect objects in and around job site over the telephone.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents; operate a computer or other office machinery; or.
• Walk short distances on slippery, even, and/or uneven surfaces.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, turn, or crawl.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Majority of work is performed in an office atmosphere located inside a building, with building inspections as needed.
• May require infrequent job site visits involve performing work in outdoor weather conditions with exposure to extreme cold, heat, and noise depending upon project site.
• Travel locally and between cities where development is in progress will be expected.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to:

• Adhere to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Project a courteous, professional and positive approach with clients, subcontractors, employees, and authorizing agencies while providing prompt, efficient, and accurate assistance.
• Follow and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines.
• Direct and instructs Sub-Contractors effectively with a leadership style that is firm, fair, consistent, and goal oriented.
• Nurture a working environment which encourages employee loyalty, longevity, and satisfaction.
• Creates a culture of customer satisfaction.
• Make independent decisions based on experience or knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Participate in training and development opportunities offered to maintain construction-related software and safety knowledge.
• Communicate and comprehend instructions/directions in accordance with safety requirements, which necessitate no language barriers exist between employees and supervisors.
• Adhere to and perform functions according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required such as steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, and the like while conducting job site visits.
• Maintain regular, timely, and predictable attendance.

SouthEast Effective Development (SEED) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975. SEED’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Southeast Seattle by creating partnerships and inspiring investments in housing, arts, and economic development - with a special focus on residents with fewer opportunities and resources. SEED works in three key areas: affordable housing, arts and culture (SEEDArts), and economic development. Visit our website for more information. 

SEED owns nearly 1,100 affordable apartments and is an active developer of new buildings, helping to meet the need for affordable homes throughout Southeast Seattle. Award-winning SEEDArts manages Rainier Arts Center, Columbia City Gallery, SEEDArts Studios, and a public art program. Through economic development, SEED works to equitably build economic opportunities. 

2026 is a dynamic time at SEED, building on our recent successes. In the past two years, SEED has raised over $5 million to acquire and preserve both affordable housing and arts space. Last year we launched an annual fundraiser, celebrated our 50th anniversary, and expanded programs to serve low-income residents. Our 2023-2027 strategic plan, grounded in race and social justice, informs the long-term strategies and day-to-day tactics of SEED’s work, including fund development.

The Community

Southeast Seattle is a thriving, complex, and diverse community. SEED is proudly headquartered in zip code 98118, which the US Census Bureau previously named the most racially diverse zip code in the nation. It is home to 40 ethnic groups and 60 languages are spoken in the community. SEED was instrumental in the revival of the Columbia City Historic District and has been deeply involved in community issues. The staff and board of SEED are majority BIPOC.

Position Summary

The Fund Development Director works with the Executive Director, department Directors, and Board of Directors for all aspects of fund development for both SEED and SEEDArts. The Fund Development Director provides leadership on fundraising initiatives including grants, government contracts, donations, corporate sponsorships, and special events. They will identify, organize, and manage fundraising activities with a focus on new opportunities to obtain increased support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.  

The Organization and Leadership

SEED generates approximately $12 Million in annual revenue and has a diverse portfolio of affordable apartment buildings and arts programs. SEED approaches our work with a seasoned team of senior leaders. We are a passionate, collegial group who find joy in our work and are committed to justice in our community. The Fund Development Director will serve on the staff leadership team, alongside the Executive Director, Director of Real Estate Development, Director of Asset and Property Management, Director of Finance, and SEEDArts Director.

SEED embraces hybrid and flexible work environments. This hybrid position is expected to work out of SEED’s offices in Southeast Seattle at least three days a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive long- and short-term fund development plan for both SEED and SEEDArts; Provide monthly reports to the Executive Director and the board that measure progress towards goals; Broaden SEED’s fundraising by developing approaches such as planned giving, solicitation of bequests, and endowment programs. 

Grants: Manage SEED’s overall grant seeking and reporting process; Build and maintain relationships with government funders and private foundations; Solicit or coordinate the solicitation by other staff and board for grant proposals; Lead grant writing and submission process; Administer all grant contracts and fulfill reporting and invoicing requirements.  

Individual and Corporate Giving: Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation to provide a sustainable funding base for SEED; Keep up-to-date on current fundraising programs and procedures used in the nonprofit sector; Develop strategies for solicitation, and solicit or coordinate the solicitation by other staff and board members as appropriate; Develop and implement all aspects of direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and other communications; Manage gift acknowledgements and maintain donor database; Grow SEED’s corporate sponsorship program.

Events: Plan and execute fall fundraiser, Envision, which raises vital unrestricted donations to support SEED’s overall mission, as well as smaller events throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

·      Five or more years’ fundraising experience, with a demonstrated track record of fund development growth. Experience with fund development for housing, economic development, arts, and/or in Southeast Seattle preferred. 

·      Demonstrated track record of crafting winning private and public funding proposals. 

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based donor databases (CRM). Experience with Little Green Light a plus. 

·      Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. 

·      Demonstrated track record of managing fundraising events. 

·      Desire to work as part of a team and willingness to promote SEED’s work.  

·      Willingness to work out of SEED’s headquarters in the vibrant Columbia City neighborhood. 

·      Commitment to racial justice and equity. 

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with public funding and financing sources. 
• Experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors. 
• Passion for strengthening communities. 
• BA/BS degree in related field.  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision – self-motivated and confident.  
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Ability to work well with people from all backgrounds including high level government executives, local community organizations, funders, and Southeast Seattle residents. 

Compensation

SEED offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, as well as an organizational retirement plan. The salary range is $90,000 – $110,000 depending on experience. 

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and a relevant writing sample in a single PDF to:   Please put “Fund Development Director” in the subject line. This position is open until filled; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

SEED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. People of color, Native and Indigenous people, LGBTQIA people, people with disabilities, and other individuals who bring critical perspectives from historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. SEED sees the hiring of this position, and all positions, as an opportunity to be a more equitable and racially just organization.

Urban Planner / Architect / Engineer Project Manager

Real Estate Development

Company Overview:

We are a small but prominent real estate development company based in New York City, specializing in the conversion of office buildings into residential condos and rentals, as well as the construction of new ground-up rental and condo buildings in both New York City and nearby New Jersey. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, we take pride in transforming urban landscapes and creating spaces that enhance communities.

Position: Project Manager

Location: New York City, NY

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the project manager in overseeing various real estate development projects.
• Coordinate project timelines, schedules, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
• Assist in managing project budgets, expenses, and financial documentation.
• Conduct research and analysis related to architectural design, engineering, real estate finance, or construction as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, contractors, and financial analysts.
• Prepare and distribute reports, presentations, and correspondence as required.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Real Estate Development.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, architecture, engineering, or finance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in architecture, engineering, or real estate development.
• Knowledge of zoning regulations, building codes, and permit processes in New York City and New Jersey.
• Familiarity with financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting in real estate development.
• Understanding of architectural and engineering design principles and the software utilized to bring those designs to life.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and career advancement potential.

Experience level:

• 3 year minimum

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Manhattan, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $125,000

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Manhattan, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

IDR is seeking a Product & Agile Transformation Coach to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Nashville, Tennessee. This role will help guide an organization through a shift from project-based delivery to a product-centric operating model while advancing agile ways of working across teams and leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong coaching mindset, help modernize delivery practices, and support continuous improvement in a complex enterprise environment.

Position Overview for the Product & Agile Transformation Coach:

• Coach teams, leaders, and partners through the transition from project-centric delivery to a product-focused operating model.
• Support the adoption of agile and hybrid delivery practices across cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and planning discussions focused on product mindset, backlog management, and delivery improvement.
• Partner with leadership to align governance, prioritization, reporting, and planning practices with organizational goals.
• Provide practical recommendations that help teams build sustainable delivery habits and improve outcomes over time.

Requirements for the Product & Agile Transformation Coach:

• Demonstrated experience as an Agile Coach, Product Coach, or transformation-focused delivery coach.
• Proven success helping organizations shift from waterfall or project-based delivery to agile, product-oriented practices.
• Strong understanding of agile and lean principles, product management concepts, and iterative delivery models.
• Experience coaching at multiple levels, including delivery teams, product stakeholders, and leadership.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change leadership skills in complex or regulated environments.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

Note: Interview will be In person

Role and Overview of the role:

This is Senior QA engineer role with eight to ten years experience who also has some experience in leading so that it will be helpful for them to coach candidate, lead, take him to the next level. The position requires candidate to have Java as a mandatory requirement. Karate DSL is not a must but it is good to have if they have knowledge of it. API testing is a must. Looking for somebody who has AWS experience who has keenly worked with these AWS services to know how to test backend. They should have some lead experience so that they have worked on creating test plans, test criterias, test strategies. So they can work independently. Candidates work with the team, deliver the projects. Apart from that, this is going to be a hybrid role.

Top Skills:

l Java - Java Coding

l API Testing

l AWS

l 1 to 2 years of lead experience

l Karate is a plus not a mandatory

Education and Experience

l Years of experience: 10+ yrs experience

l Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree

Typical task breakdown:

Develop test automation code for Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), of systems, infrastructure, and test framework.

• Plan, design, develop, and maintain API test automation framework that facilitates automation scripting, execution, and analysis of results

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for test engineers on multiple applications/projects onshore and offshore; train and mentor project team members to create, execute, analyze, and maintain automated regression suites

• Coordinate with product owner to resolve open issues/enhancements/upgrades and understand the use of a specific functionality as needed

• Develop automated functional scripts using tools such as Java, Karate, JMeter.

• Perform exploratory and manual testing of the product suite as appropriate

• Provide expertise in testing methodologies, best practices, and standards

Technical Skills:

(Required)

- Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java, Cucumber, JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks

• At least 8 years of test automation framework design

• Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs)

• Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data

• The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases

• 3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter

• Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties

• End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms

(Desired)

• Hands on experience with Python

• Development experience in AWS Cloud technology

• Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired

• Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus

• Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)

• At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices

• Understanding of a micro service Architecture

• Experience load and performance testing

• Strong documentation skills

Soft Skills:

(Required)

• Ability to adapt quickly to a complex environment

• Pro-active, flexible and creative

• Very strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with developers and business users.

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 50 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and AZPetVet. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.

As a reflection of our current needs and planned growth we are very pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our dedicated team at Aspen Dental as a Senior Manager, L&D, Non-Clinical.

Job Summary:

This Senior Manager is an important part of the Learning and Development team and has accountability for development strategies and programs for non-clinical team members. This role will report to the Director, L&D and partner closely with the Field leadership team to create and implement learning solutions and programming that support field team members at all stages of their development.

This Senior Manager is a proven leader who can effectively collaborate with the Field leadership team and other partners in Learning & Development and Human Resources. This leader is a strong performance consultant who can develop solutions and programming to build foundational to advanced knowledge, skills and abilities. This leader has experience orchestrating organizationally complex work and demonstrating business impact through data. This leader must also be hands-on with a willingness to analyze and build, unafraid to roll-up their sleeves to get projects done.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Field leadership team and the broader L&D and HR teams to understand specific development needs for Aspen Dental field team members, including operations skill development, leadership and professional development and business management skills.
• Design, develop and deliver a suite of highly effective learning solutions, programs, tools and resources. Solutions may include formal learning programs, experiential learning assignments, coaching, etc.
• Create and enable successful learning plans for each role including PSC, OM, OL, RM and TD.
• Manage learning and development Field programs from end-to-end, design, development, communication, facilitation, implementation and program analysis.
• Drive a learning culture within the Field team.
• Understand the specific needs of each learner audience so you can advocate and adapt for their specific needs and preferences.
• Lead a team of end-to-end, non-clinical L&D professionals, providing direction, coaching and support to optimize the performance and potential of each team member.
• Evaluate existing Field programs/content for impact and alignment with organizational needs. Iterate and provide recommendations for learning experiences that increase reach, impact, and future capability requirements.
• Use data to measure success: learn, iterate, and improve; analyze trends and develop proactive actions to improve the experience for future learners.
• Serve as a Learning and Development thought partner. Proactively research and identify opportunities to apply new thinking to improve effectiveness and on the job performance. Stay in touch with learning field trends and best practices.
• Partner with others to solve business problems and execute learning and development initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree required
• A minimum of 7+ years of relevant learning and development experience, ideally in a fast-paced organization with a distributed workforce.
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience using project management tools to manage medium to large scale content development projects.
• A minimum of 3+ years leading a team of L&D professionals.
• Advanced understanding of adult learning theory and principles.
• Highly developed skill in instructional design and implementing development programs for all audiences.
• Strong business insight, with the ability to credibly make a business case, by linking current and anticipated business challenges with learning and development solutions.
• Well versed in multiple applications of digital learning, just-in-time / micro-learning, and blended learning strategies.
• Strong capabilities in data analytics (as it pertains to measuring learning).
• Experience providing consultation to senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels in the organization and extreme flexibility to be proactive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Excellent facilitation skills. Experience in small and large group facilitation in multiple modalities.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Starting at $119,000+ DOE with a 15% bonus

A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match