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November 20th, 2010 by Shorty
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Project Coordinator Position at Children’s Home + Aid
November 4th, 2010 by Shorty
Position Title: Project Coordinator
Position Summary: Coordinates the Safety Net Works Initiative in accordance with Children’s Home + Aid policies, strategic plan and mission. Reports to the designated supervisor.
Core Responsibilities:
• Fulfils Children’s Home + Aid’s responsibility as the lead agency to execute all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements for the Safety Net Works Grant
• Coordinates and facilities the Coalition’s planning and implementation of the Safety Net Works Initiatives
• Develops and monitors appropriate performance based subcontracts and reporting requirements with partner agencies to ensure execution of planned projects, in accordance with subcontract budgets, and appropriate fiscal and programmatic reporting
• Supports coalition building through community outreach
• Responsible for coordinating and hosting monthly coalition meetings
• Attends all mandated Safety Net Works core trainings and meetings
• Works closely with coalition agencies/groups such as schools, faith-based and community-based organizations, along with representatives from state agencies, including but not limited to public health, law enforcement, child welfare, Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools and others to support the success of the coalition
• Provides supervision to the Youth Organizer
Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related human service field
• Minimum 2 years administrative and oversight experience
• Experience with program and budget planning
• Experience with violence prevention work and at-risk youth
• At least one year of experience in working with community coalitions and in youth
development/violence prevention programming
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
Associate Director of Development Position Available at University of Illinois at Chicago
October 5th, 2010 by Shorty
Associate Director of Development–Communication–LAS Administration. Read more about the available position here.
| Title: | Associate Director of Development–Communication–LAS Administration |
| Category: | Academic Professional |
| Location: | Chicago |
| Close Date: | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Description: | The Associate Director of Development: Communication is responsible for the coordination and management of messaging and marketing related to fundraising and activities/events intended to cultivate and solicit friends and donors on behalf of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). UIC IS AN AA/EOE. |
Today is the Last Day to Apply to Become a Polling Place Administrator
September 8th, 2010 by Shorty
The Chicago Board of Elections would like to announce that the Polling Place Administrator (PPA) online application is now available for those who would like to serve in the November 2, 2010 General Election! September 8th is the last day to apply.
When you apply, you will be instructed to choose an in-person class. The classes will begin October 3rd and run until October 11th and will be held at UIC, 750 S. Halsted. The stipend for successfully completing the program is $300. Please see the job description at www.chicagoelections.com/ppa for more details on the requirements and important changes to the program.
Apply now at www.chicagoelections.com/ppa
What are Judges of Election?
The judges of election are the officials responsible for the conduct of the election in the precinct polling place. The judges of election are the backbone of the electoral process. Their jobs are challenging, interesting and personally rewarding.
In each precinct, the judges share in responsibilities, duties and authorities that include:
(1) Opening the polling place and setting up voting equipment at 5 a.m. on Election Day;
(2) Conducting a fair and impartial election in the precinct polling place, allowing voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(3) Tabulating the vote totals for the precinct and transmitting them to Election Central after the polls close at 7 p.m.
The Judge of Election application for the term that ends with the 2012 Primary is available here. (NOTE: This form may not be used for those participating in the High School Student Judge program.)
Chicago Job Fair – August 20th
August 16th, 2010 by Shorty
Attend the Chicago job fair on Friday, August 20 and take this opportunity to meet face to face and stand out from the crowd!
Career experts onsite will provide FREE Resume Reviews!
Over 200 positions will be available at this event!
For a list of attending companies, click the link below and fill out the brief registration form:
Click Here to Register – Free to Attend!
Date: Friday, August 20
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: The Allerton Hotel
Address: 701 N. Michigan Avenue , Chicago, IL 60611
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The ChicagoHires Team!
Program Office Director, Chicago
June 19th, 2010 by Shorty
| Job Summary |
| The Chicago Program Office Director is a new position, created with the goal of expanding Enterprise ’s programmatic presence in the market in ways that address local needs and advance Enterprise ’s national strategic plan goals. The Director has primary responsibility for establishing the strategic focus of the Chicago program, identifying programmatic opportunities, and building and managing relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and partners. S/he works closely with other Enterprise staff across all business lines to bring all Enterprise resources to bear in the local market. The position reports to the West Region Executive. |
| Job Responsibilities |
| • Identify new opportunities consistent with Enterprise ’s mission and the national strategic plan and develop innovative programs and capital resources to address needs and grow Enterprise ’s presence throughout the market area. • Actively collaborate with Enterprise business lines and existing Enterprise Community Investment Chicago staff to proactively identify new opportunities to market Enterprise ’s full range of products to existing and new customers. • Act as the primary relationship manager for local and state government partners in the market. • Develop and cultivate new opportunities for private and philanthropic capital that serves market needs. • Coordinate with national Enterprise colleagues on resource development and funder relationship management. • Coordinate with national Enterprise colleagues to pursue media and communications opportunities that generate visibility. • Support the achievement of Enterprise ’s public policy goals in the market. • Manage Enterprise revenue and expenses for the market, including completion of annual plans and budgets. • Serve as a spokesperson for the office, both internally and externally. |
| Qualifications |
| • Minimum of ten years of experience in relevant community development, public policy, government, banking and finance, nonprofit, or real estate development experience.
• Experience in the low-income affordable housing sector and understanding of multifamily rental housing development is highly desired. • Undergraduate degree required. Master’s degree in business, public policy, economics, urban planning or real estate is strongly desired. • Ability to effectively market all of Enterprise ’s products, programs and activities to potential customers. • Demonstrated track record of efficient use of fiscal resources. • Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, meet tight deadlines, coordinate and communicate effectively among widely-dispersed parties and cultivate new relationships. • Familiarity with federal, state and local community development programs, and private resources available for community development, including funding for special needs populations, specific knowledge of housing development and finance, including low-income housing tax credits, and property management, preferred. • Ability to work effectively in a diversity-based environment with a wide range of community-based organizations and low-income persons, public officials, private sector lenders and community leaders in a team-based approach. • Working knowledge of local and state-wide housing markets and conditions. Candidate Competencies/Attributes • Deep understanding of community development, affordable housing development and finance, and public policy. • Entrepreneurial approach and experience designing and launching innovative community development efforts. • Creative and flexible approach to problem solving and organizational challenges. • Interest in and affinity for providing affordable housing to the low-income community. • History of positive relationships with nonprofit community-based organizations, neighborhood residents, and community and political leaders. • Professional credibility and standing, with a reputation for integrity and forthrightness. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability for travel. • Demonstrated strong management and relationship building skills. • Ability to be effective via influence as well as authority. |
Senior Legal Assistant Position at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
May 6th, 2010 by ShortyORIGINAL ENTRANCE
DUTIES: Under general supervision of attorneys, performs sub-professional legal work of a more difficult nature in support of District activities.
REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements must be met by June 27, 2010:
1. Completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program.
2. Five years of experience in a paralegal position within a law office or legal department.
3. Domiciled within the boundaries of the District within six months of successful completion of probation. (The District is in Cook County, Illinois, covering approximately 90% of the county area.)
SALARY: The 2010 salary range is $66,564.42 to $101,402.60 per year with appointment usually made at the first (entry) step.
THE EXAMINATION will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list. The written test will assess candidates’ knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as basic legal concepts including legal terminology, research practices and common law environment procedures; reading comprehension of legal documents; basic mathematical calculations; work planning and file processing including situational analysis and task prioritization; written communication; and advanced legal concepts including more complex legal terminology and trial processes.
APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION PROCESS:
1. Applications may be obtained from the Employment Service Office of the District by phoning (312) 751-5100 or by visiting the District’s website at www.mwrd.org. The filing period for this examination will be from Friday, April 30, 2010 through Friday, May 28, 2010. Completed applications must be filed by one of the following methods:
a. Delivered to the Employment Service Office, weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from April 30, 2010 through May 28, 2010.
b. Sent by mail to the Employment Service Office, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, First Floor, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Applications sent by mail must bear a postmark no earlier than April 30, 2010 and no later than May 28, 2010.
c. Submitted online through the District’s Online Employment Center at www.mwrd.org from April 30, 2010 through May 28, 2010. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on May 28, 2010.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form is completed and submitted in a timely manner by one of the methods described above. Descriptions and dates of education and experience should be very clear so that it is understood exactly how the applicant meets the minimum requirements.
2. All applicants will be advised in writing if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by June 18, 2010 should contact the Employment Service Office at (312) 751-5100. The written test will be administered on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL. Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved admission letter and a driver’s license or other form of photo identification. Candidates may bring a quiet, cordless calculator for use during the test. Calculators with a typewriter keypad (QWERTY format) and calculators with wireless capability are not permitted. In addition, no books, study guides, cell phones, PDAs, laptops or other aids will be allowed.
VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Prospective employees will be required to provide documentation of the required education and experience upon employment.
APPOINTMENTS will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. This examination is also being given on a Promotional basis. In instances where both Original Entrance and Promotional eligible lists result from an examination process, it is the District’s practice to appoint only from the Promotional eligible list until all names from that list have been considered. The eligible list has a duration of three years. New employees will be required to pass a physical examination which will include a drug test.
Legal Assistant Position at Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
May 6th, 2010 by Shorty
DUTIES: Under general supervision of attorneys, performs sub-professional legal work in support of the District’s legal activities.
REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements must be met by June 27, 2010:
1. Completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal training program.
2. Three years of experience in a secretarial, clerical, administrative or paralegal position within a law office or legal department.
3. Domiciled within the boundaries of the District within six months of successful completion of probation. (The District is in Cook County, Illinois, covering approximately 90% of the county area.)
SALARY: The 2010 salary range is $56,403.88 to $87,794.20 per year with appointment usually made at the first (entry) step.
THE EXAMINATION will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list. The written test will assess candidates’ knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as basic legal concepts including legal terminology, research practices and common law environment procedures; reading comprehension of legal documents; basic mathematical calculations; work planning and file processing including situational analysis and task prioritization; and written communication.
APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION PROCESS:
1. Applications may be obtained from the Employment Service Office of the District by phoning (312) 751-5100 or by visiting the District’s website at www.mwrd.org. The filing period for this examination will be from Friday, April 30, 2010 through Friday, May 28, 2010. Completed applications must be filed by one of the following methods:
a. Delivered to the Employment Service Office, weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from April 30, 2010 through May 28, 2010.
b. Sent by mail to the Employment Service Office, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, First Floor, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Applications sent by mail must bear a postmark no earlier than April 30, 2010 and no later than May 28, 2010.
c. Submitted online through the District’s Online Employment Center at www.mwrd.org from April 30, 2010 through May 28, 2010. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on May 28, 2010.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form is completed and submitted in a timely manner by one of the methods described above. Descriptions and dates of education and experience should be very clear so that it is understood exactly how the applicant meets the minimum requirements.
2. All applicants will be advised in writing if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by June 18, 2010 should contact the Employment Service Office at (312) 751-5100. The written test will be administered on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL. Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved admission letter and a driver’s license or other form of photo identification. Candidates may bring a quiet, cordless calculator for use during the test. Calculators with a typewriter keypad (QWERTY format) and calculators with wireless capability are not permitted. In addition, no books, study guides, cell phones, PDAs, laptops or other aids will be allowed.
VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Prospective employees will be required to provide documentation of the required education and experience upon employment.
APPOINTMENTS will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. The eligible list has a duration of three years. New employees will be required to pass a physical examination which will include a drug test.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with applicable laws. Requests for testing accommodations are to be made within one week after the close of the filing period. For information regarding accommodation for individuals with disabilities, phone (312) 751-5196 (voice) or (312) 751-5916 (tty).