EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

COGs offer a variety of exciting and impactful positions that allow team members to do hands on planning work, to make a significant impact in communities and opportunities to attend and work with important city and county officials.


Employment opportunities are posted for 60 days at no cost to ICOG members. For non-members, a posting fee of $50 applies.

Region XII Council of Governments (Region XII)

Posted date: 02.16.2026


Internship


Salary

$20 an hour


Duties

Region XII Council of Governments, a six-county regional planning agency in Western Iowa, is seeking qualified applicants for a summer internship. Scheduling for the position is flexible, with up to 40 hours per week, depending on the successful applicant's availability. Desired applicants are those who are seeking an education in community and regional planning, political science, public administration, business, or other public service-related fields. Duties will include assisting planning and housing staff in the research & preparation of various planning documents, development of grant applications, and assistance with community development projects. Computer experience is important, including knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of ArcGIS software is helpful but not required. 


The internship is anticipated to last through the summer.


Resumes

Interested persons must download and complete a Region XII COG Employment Application by visiting (http://www.region12cog.org/career-opportunities/). Please send application, unofficial transcripts, and resume to: Chris Whitaker, Region XII COG, 1009 E Anthony Street, PO Box 768, Carroll IA 51401 or to cwhitaker@region12cog.org. This position is open until filled with an initial review of applications no later than noon on Friday, March 13, 2026.


Region XII COG is an equal opportunity employer.


Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC)

Posted date: 02.16.2026


Housing Coordinator


Salary

TBD


Duties

  • Provide technical information to interested parties on available housing and housing programs.
  • Maintain certification as a lead sampling technician.
  • Take client applications, verify eligibility, check eligible immigration status and criminal history, inspect rental units, execute lease and contract documents as directed by the Housing Supervisor.
  • Prepare monthly disbursements to eligible landlords and tenants. 
  • Schedule monthly, annual inspections as well as any new unit inspections and complaint inspections
  • Inspect rental units to ensure they meet Housing Quality Standards, including initial, annual, and special inspections.
  • Encourage ongoing correspondence with landlords to support them in addressing questions related to completing repairs in accordance with HUD specifications.
  • Update and maintain general and individual participants’ information files for the Section 8 Programs and client files.
  • Verify the client’s program eligibility and determine the rental payment amount for landlords and tenants.
  • Process client files in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and execute lease and contract documents.
  • Process interims for changes in income, changes in household members, new ownership, and rental increases for all current tenants
  • Periodically attend training sessions to improve effectiveness as a Housing Coordinator.
  • Work with other agencies to coordinate services and prevent unnecessary evictions of tenants
  • Work with other agencies to coordinate services toward a positive outcome for applicants to locate and reside in safe and sanitary housing
  • Be able to work with the mentally challenged and very low and low-income participants who could sometimes become hostile and violent 
  • Promote safe and sanitary housing through Housing Quality Standards Inspections.
  • Required to perform outside assignments
  • Be able to perform duties in unsanitary, infested, and unsafe conditions.
  • Assist landlord, tenant, and applicant walk-ins
  • Contact HAPPY Software when needing assistance
  • Complete monthly HAP Registers to ensure payments to landlords and tenants are accurate



Qualifications

  • Graduation from a two- or four-year college with relevant coursework, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, is preferred. 
  • Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal, active listening, and customer service skills.
  • Possess and utilize written skills with demonstrated grammar and professionalism in business correspondence and reports to file.
  • Ability to organize work, determine priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with co-employees, including managers, and interact with the general public in a tactful and courteous manner.
  • Ability to professionally present information and respond in one-on-one or group settings.
  • Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under UERPC’s insurance policies. 
  • Must be willing to obtain and maintain certification as a lead sampling technician and Home Inspector. 
  • Requires extensive knowledge of computer operations and program-specific software, including technical knowledge of operating systems, word processing, electronic spreadsheets, Excel, databases, and other software applications as necessary.


Travel

This position requires travel to client locations, agency offices, and meetings. Moderate overnight travel is required.



Resumes

If interested in the position, please submit a cover letter and resume on the UERPC website - https://uerpc.org/job-opportunities/