The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation is seeking a full-time program manager. Position is responsible for managing various grant funded projects and includes developing content for issue briefs and reports, conferences and workshops, webinars and website; conducting research; preparing grant reports; overseeing interns and other administrative / management tasks. The position will focus on the work that regional development organizations (also known as councils of governments, planning development districts, area development districts, regional planning councils) are doing in their multi-county areas to help develop strategies for post disaster economic recovery; other project work will address sustainable approaches to development and other topics. Position includes travel. Program management experience a strong plus, but not required. Candidates should have a background in community and economic development, rural development, program management. Sound research, writing, and communication skills a must. Masters degree preferred but not required. Excellent benefits package.

To apply, submit a cover letter indicating availability, résumé and two short writing samples (fewer than five pages each) by email to lthompson@nado.org (lthompson null@null nado NULL.org) by February 8, 2013. Position to be filled by March. No phone calls please.

NADO is a membership association providing advocacy, education, research and training to multi-jurisdictional councils of governments, economic development districts, and regional planning commissions. The NADO Research Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of NADO, provides professional development training, research, and peer networking services. Visit NADO.org for more information about our organization and programs.