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Chicago Summer Business Institute for High School Students

March 10th, 2010 by Shorty

high school students

Summer Employment for High School Students

The Chicago Summer Business Institute (CSBI) provides a six-week paid internship program for high school sophomores and juniors each summer.  These internships take place at various banks, accounting, engineering and law firms firms throughout the Loop and business districts.  In conjunction with a 28-hour workweek, students attend half-day classroom seminars and workshops every week where they learn about the financial markets, attend seminars given by successful business executives, and participate in team building programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Student must currently be a Sophomore or Junior;
  • Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
  • Student must attend either a public, parochial or private high school;
  • Student must be a resident of the City of Chicago; and
  • Student must have an annual family income of $60,000 a year or less and a parent/guardian must sign a Certificate of Income Verification form.

JOB READINESS WORKSHOP ON MARCH 20, 2010 – Registration is required.

Applications are due on March 31, 2010

Visit the Chicago Business Institute for more details.

For more information about participating in the Chicago Summer Business Institute Program, please contact:

Debra Carson
Program Director
Chicago Summer Business Institute
P.O. Box 64445
Chicago, Illinois 60664
Phone: 312-545-7855
Fax: Phone: 312-252-3099
csbi1999@comcast.net

Assistant Online Program Director at Clear Channel

March 9th, 2010 by Shorty

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Job Description

The Assistant Online Program Director works closely with the Online Program Director and each radio station’s Programming, Marketing and Promotions staff to ensure that all sites reflect station priorities while creating and programming other brand-appropriate content.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications

  • Strong background in the online space. Skills in advanced HTML and CSS desired.
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe’s Creative Suite
  • Minimum three years experience producing content for the web
  • Must be an idea factory, always coming up with new ways to keep content fresh
  • Strong knowledge of pop culture and current events
  • Good people skills and the desire to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Must be highly organized
  • The ability to work quickly and shift gears on a dime to capitalize on traffic opportunities
  • Must a self-starter who excels at working independently
  • Experience working with social media
  • Experience managing employees a plus
  • Omniture Site Catalyst experience a plus
  • Knowledge of PHP a plus
  • Healthy addiction to the Internet a must

If you have the above qualifications, please e-mail resume, portfolio and/or project URLS, cover letter and salary requirements (ALL A MUST) to chicagowebsupport@clearchannel.com. No calls, please.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe our creativity and productivity are best when we bring together people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.  Therefore, Clear Channel strongly encourages men and women of all races and backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

Clear Channel hires employees based on their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job.   Discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago Accepting Applications

March 5th, 2010 by Shorty

Chicago Youth

Mayor Daley’s Youth Ready Chicago program connects young people, ages 14 – 24, with internships, apprenticeships and jobs within Chicago’s public and private business sectors. Each opportunity offers youth hands-on experience and an opportunity to gain marketable skills, supporting a successful transition from school into the workforce.  Application deadline is June 4, 2010.

Visit Youth Ready Chicago for more details.

Positions Available at the College of Dupage

March 4th, 2010 by Shorty

College  of Dupage

You can apply for any of the jobs listed below by going to our website located at     www.cod.edu.

Click on College Resources at the top of the page, then go to Human Resources/Employment.

Sales Assistant at Clear Channel – Deadline: 2/26/10

February 22nd, 2010 by Shorty

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Clear Channel has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant, who will support a group of approximately 10 Account Executives and report directly to the station Local Sales Manager and the station General Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist staff with sponsorship proposals and recaps
  • Generating contract confirmations and invoices for staff upon request
  • Submitting affidavits weekly
  • Sending out spot times upon client request
  • Generating reports in Viero and Radio Fusion and preparing for managers upon request, such as pool reports and unapproved credit
  • Assist Account Credit Manager by recording and forwarding checks to station’s lockbox
  • Performing general administrative duties including faxing, filing and copying
  • Relieving receptionist when necessary
  • Separate and distribute contracts to AE’s in a timely manner
  • Attend and contribute to weekly Sales meeting with the team
  • Prepare, edit and finalized sales presentations, type and proofread memos, letters and copy
  • Provide assistance to staff regarding various software program
  • Assisting AE’s with revisions when requested
  • Other miscellaneous tasks as requested by managers and AE’s

Job Requirements:

  • Proficiency in MS programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills

Please apply at www.clearcareers.com/jobs by Friday, February 26.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe our creativity and productivity are best when we bring together people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.  Therefore, Clear Channel strongly encourages men and women of all races and backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

Clear Channel hires employees based on their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job.   Discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Online Content Coordinator at Clear Channel

February 16th, 2010 by Shorty

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Core Responsibility:

  • Execute tactical plans in support of promotion and programming and revenue objectives of the Clear Channel Chicago radio stations.
  • Assist Online Program Director in developing graphics that effectively capture the on-air personality and brand image of each of the Clear Channel Chicago radio stations.

Essential Duties:

  • Support the OPD in coordination and development of internet content and creative for:
    • Content Creation
    • Web Page Design and Creation
    • Weekly newsletters
    • Answer Listener Emails
    • Web Site Re-Design Processes
    • Web Site Daily Content Maintenance
    • Provide other graphic design where needed
    • Provide technical assistance for staff blogging tools
    • Provide website metrics when needed
    • Assist in creating new and fun ways to drive traffic to our websites

Required Skills/Education & Certification:

  • Minimum 3 years experience in internet or design
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS3
  • Working knowledge of HTML & CSS
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong and varied graphic design skills & styles
  • Impeccable communication skills are a must
  • Must be a resourceful problem solver
  • Strong organization, leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure & tight deadlines
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects at once
  • Flexibility and adaptability are required
  • Working knowledge of social networking tools: Facebook, Twitter, Etc.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with Flash & Actionscript 3.0
  • Experience with video editing
  • Experience with print design (including large format)
  • Experience with Omniture Statistics Software

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio URLs to chicagowebsupport@clearchannel.com by Friday, March 5, 2010

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe our creativity and productivity are best when we bring together people of all backgrounds and ethnicities.  Therefore, Clear Channel strongly encourages men and women of all races and backgrounds to apply for positions for which they are qualified.

Clear Channel hires employees based on their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job.   Discrimination or harassment based on race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected classification is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

FedEx Freight Recruitment Event – February 17th

February 16th, 2010 by Shorty

FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight will be conducting a recruitment event on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 9am to noon at the Burbank IDES office, located at 5608 W 75th Place(corner of 75th place and Central), Burbank, IL 60459.

FedEx Freight will be interviewing for the following positions:

  • City Drivers
  • Dock Associates
  • Operations Supervisors
  • Leadership Development Students

Please dress to impress and bring a resume.

Job Postings on Salem Baptist Church’s Site

February 16th, 2010 by Shorty

Salem Baptist Church

Check out this site to find available positions:

http://salembaptist.needsmet.org/

Track Worker Position at CSX

February 6th, 2010 by Shorty

CSX RailroadTrack Worker-030702

Job Summary
Work as a member of a crew to install new railroad track, maintain existing track and right-of-way.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Participate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings safety meetings or process reviews. Remove and replace track and track components (e.g. ties, rails, bars, etc.) Replace or repair track switches with specific components. Slide and align tie plates. Drill holes through rails for insertion of bolts and tighten or loosen bolts
at joints that hold ends or rails together. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge. Cut rails to specific lengths. Receive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulation manuals. Adjust, lift and roll rails. Sort track material for loading and unloading. Install and repair street and railroad crossings. Cut brush and vegetation from the right-of-way. Spray switches, angle bars and joints with oil for lubrication.

Pay Rate
Entry Rate $19.36/hour
Full Rate $21.52/hour

Apply online to this position
http://csx.com/?fuseaction=careers.main

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Hiring

February 6th, 2010 by Shorty

Dr. Pepper Snapple GroupDr. Pepper Snapple Group is currently hiring for 34 positions at various locations throughout Illinois

To apply online, go to http://www.drpeppersnapplegroup.com/careers
Click on “Search Jobs”
In the “State/Province” field, select “Illinois”