Leadership Programs Assistant

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

The Atlanta Regional Commission is a nationally recognized leader in regional planning and collaboration that creates real community change. The flagship leadership development programs of the ARC (LINK Regional Leadership Institute and Model Atlanta Regional Commission) are well-known nationally and serve to engage and mobilize leaders from high school to seasoned professionals to build a stronger region through committed action.

The Program Assistant within the Community Development Groups Leadership Programs Section is part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of professionals managing the leadership programs mentioned above (LINK RLI and MARC). The work of this team is to provide meaningful opportunities for leaders to grow in their understanding of regional issues and personal leadership skills. This position is responsible for providing critical logistical and programmatic support to the Model Atlanta Regional Commission (MARC) program and minimal support to the LINK and Regional Leadership Institute. This position will also serve in a supportive role to the full Leadership Programming team.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate level individual with skills applicable to leadership development programming community engagement communications and event/program planning. They will understand city/regional planning concepts as well as policies impacting metropolitan areas. This person should have a desire to support a variety of leadership programs and the regional planning and service provision work that comprises the work program of the ARC.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Completion of one semester of undergraduate work in Public Policy Planning or related area of study

• Knowledge of InDesign graphical design and visual storytelling;
• Knowledge of Census data products;
• Skills in time management;
• Strong writing skills;
• Ability to solve problems;
• Strong analytical and technical skills;
• Willingness to assess and learn an array of tools as needed;
• Ability to establish priorities and organize work;
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently with general instructions;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically PowerPoint.

Additional Information

About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the regions success including growth and development transportation water resources services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the regions collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.

ARC Strategic Framework

Vision ONE great REGION

Mission Statement

The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative data-informed planning and investments.

Our Goals

1. Healthy safe livable communitiesin the Atlanta metro area.
2. Strategic investmentsin people infrastructure mobility and preserving natural resources.
3. Regional services delivered withoperational excellenceandefficiency.
4. Diverse stakeholders engageand take a regional approach to solve local issues.
5. A competitive economythat is inclusive innovative and resilient.

Our Core Values

Excellence A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agencys and our colleagues success.

Equity We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community and that policy should be directed with impartiality fairness and justice towards these ends.

Integrity In our conduct communication and collaboration with each other and the regions residents we will act with consistency honesty transparency fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.

As an Equal Opportunity EmployerARC does not discriminate on the basis of race color age national origin sex religion or disability.

For questions about recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or testing process please contact ARC at or Human Resources via email at .