Cover letters and resumes may be submitted through the following channels:

E-mail: cpowell@theplanningcouncil.org
Address: 5365 Robin Hood Rd Suite 700 Norfolk, VA 23513
Fax: (757) 622-4223

For further information on any of the positions listed below, please contact Cynthia Powell, HR Director, at (757) 622-9268, extension 3007.

Note: All selected applicants are subject to a criminal background check.
The Planning Council is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Current Employment Opportunities

The Planning Council is seeking to establish a strong applicant pool for anticipated program growth and development.  Required areas of education and experience are urban affairs, community planning, statistical analysis, homeless prevention, early childhood development, and crisis intervention.  Individuals holding at least an undergraduate degree and who have related experience in these target areas are being sought.  Individuals who wish to be considered should submit a resume and cover letter to cpowell@theplanningcouncil.org.

We apologize in advance for being unable to respond to telephone inquiries.  Individuals submitting credentials demonstrating appropriate backgrounds will be contacted as positions become available. 

ATTENTION:
Unless otherwise noted, an Application for Employment must be submitted in order to be considered for a position,  in addition to a letter of application.  A resume may be submitted to supplement the application.  The application may be printed and mailed or faxed, or you may fill out one here and email it.

(Updated 5/17/13)

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Program Coordinator/Community Outreach Specialist
Child and Adult Care Food Program- The Planning Council – Washington DC
Salary Range - $35,000-38,000 Annually

Will conduct community outreach efforts, education and recruitment activities that increase awareness of the CACFP in Spanish-speaking communities specifically and other communities in general in Washington DC, and will work directly with participating childcare providers to monitor participation and provide technical and nutrition training and education.  Will establish collaborative relationships with other nutrition, government, and community-based organizations, as well as the media, to increase CACFP participation. 

Bachelor’s Degree  in Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Nutrition, Community Development, Human Services or related field; and two to four years related experience and/or training;  Proficiency in Spanish (written and oral); knowledge of child nutrition;  excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to plan and manage with little supervision. Demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and of varying abilities.
Demonstrated computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite programs, for data management, word processing, and email, as well as web-based data management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills that demonstrate a command of standard English and Spanish grammar, punctuation, spelling, and correspondence composition and format.  To a large extent, this is a field-based position with frequent travel in Washington.  Employee must have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed), valid driver’s license and DMV record, and proof of vehicle insurance.

For consideration, submit cover letter and  application (available on website) to:  Cynthia Powell, Director of Human Resources, The Planning Council, 5365 Robin Hood Road, Suite 700, Norfolk, Virginia 23513.  Email:  cpowell@theplanningcouncil.org.

Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

In accordance with Federal law and policies of The Planning Council, TPC is an equal opportunity employer, complies with all antidiscrimination policies of the USDA, and is a drug-free workplace.

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