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24th
ANNUAL CHICAGO LATINO FILM
FESTIVAL
MEDIA/SPONSOR RECEPTION
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Photographer Credit: Olga Yolanda
Lopez
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
Executive Director, Pepe Vargas
announces
24th Annual Chicago
Latino Film Festival
Pepe Vargas, Telemundo Chicago's Tsi Tsi Ki
Felix, and Zocalo's Executive Chef Dudley
Nieto
24th Annual Chicago Latino Film
Festival Sponsors
Heather Tina Bastounes has accepted an
invitation to join The Board of NAHREP (National
Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals).
NAHREP is hosting an Inauguration Event for the 2008
NAHREP President on Thursday, April 10, 2008 from
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at DeLaCosta Restaurant (465
E. Illinois St.)
Martha J. Diaz was elected Chair of the
Adelante Chicago Chapter- JPMorgan Chase
Latino/Hispanic Employee Networking Group.
Lisa Trecker accepted a position as Account
Coordinator and Workflow Manager for Steven L.
Braun, CLU, Northwestern Mutual Insurance, in
Northbrook, IL. They were voted at America's Most
Admired Company for the past 25 years in a row.
AMERICAN FAMILY
INSURANCE PRESENTS
CHICAGO LATINO
NETWORK'S
SCHMOOZEFEST |
OVER 150 TICKETS
ALREADY SOLD!
Did you miss Schmoozefest last
year?
Well, make sure you don't miss it this
year!
NEW RAFFLE ITEMS
One Diego Rocha designer
handbag
One Shaving Kit from The Art of
Shaving
Schmooze, schmooze and schmooze. The
key to growing in our careers, businesses and
personal lives, is in part determined by how we
network and with whom we network.
In its seventh year, the
Chicago
Latino Network's
SCHMOOZEFEST is the LARGEST
networking event of its type, which includes
professionals and entrepreneurs (and those who
want to SCHMOOZE with them).
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Special guest and MC:
Michelle Alegria
ABC 7 Chicago's 190
North |
Keynote Speaker:
Anita Alvarez
First Woman/Latina to win
the Democratic Nomination for
Cook County
State's Attorney |
Thursday, April 24, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Macy's on State Street
Narcissus Room
111 N. State St.
Chicago, IL
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE ADVANCED
TICKETS:
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 (5:00 p.m. CST)
Advanced tickets $40
Tickets at the door (availability not
guaranteed) $50
Tickets include premium hosted open bar; hors
d'oeuvres (mole chicken wings with avocado cilantro
cream; Mexican croquettes with grilled onion,
cilantro ,and cumin; miniature Italian beef sandwiches
on sourdough bun with pepper-jack cheese and
ancho chili catsup); raffles for tickets to the hottest
concerts, CD's and autographed items (courtesy of
Cardenas Marketing Network);
and plenty of
schmoozing!
Click here to purchase your
advanced ticket(s).
EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR
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AMERICAN FAMILY
INSURANCE & SPRINT
PRESENT... |
APRIL GIVEAWAY
WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY, MARCH
31, 2008
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Winners will receive premium tickets (including one
pair of front-row tickets) to the Juanes "La Vida World
Tour" concert on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at
the Allstate Arena.
Twelve-time Latin Grammy awarding winning artist
Juanes' latest album "La Vida...Es un Ratico" came
out in October 2007, and its leadoff single "Me
Enamora" was the longest-running No. 1 on
Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart in 2007.
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Click
here to enter the
e-raffle. Winner will be announced on Monday,
March 31, 2008. Click
here for
contest rules.
Text the word "Juanes" to 5678 from your Sprint
phone or visit www.sprint.com/juanes to view
exclusive Juanes movie clips and download ringtones
and complete songs.
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A Special Invitation for
Chicago Latino Network
Members:
Chicago Bilingual Professional Job Fair 2008
Mark your Calendar for March 27,
2008
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We've brought together top companies
that value your multicultural background and
specialized language skills for this one-of-a-kind
career event.
Created by Hispanic Professionals for
Hispanic Professionals, the NSHP job fair will help
you take control of your career success and discover
exciting new professional opportunities.
Join us on March 27th for the opportunity
to meet with a collection of premier companies who
are actively recruiting diversity, Hispanic and bilingual
professionals just like you.
Employers including AETNA, AT&T, Aflac, BP,
Denso Corporation, Unilever and many more will be
recruiting for positions in:
- Accounting
- Engineering
- IT
- Banking
- Healthcare
- Human Resources
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- Sales
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Government Service
- And More!
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Discover diversity-minded companies, network with
the top Hispanic organizations in the country and
connect with other Latino professionals at this special
event!
Pre-register now to reserve your spot
Admission is FREE for all Job Seekers
(business professional attire and resume required)
Helpful Hints:
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Pre-register now to receive event updates and
tips to help you prepare for the fair.
- You can always find the latest information
about our career fairs on the NSHP
Web site, including confirmed employers
and updated job listings.
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When attending the fair, remember to dress in
professional business attire, bring at least 30 copies
of your resume and be ready for on-site
interviews.
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you know other bilingual or bicultural
professionals,
please be "un buen amigo"
and forward this invitation to them!
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Chicago Career Fair Details
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When:
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Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
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Where:
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Lakeview Terrace, Navy Pier
600 East Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (954) 678-1807
Map to this
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Cost:
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FREE for all Job Seekers!
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Aguijon Theater presents
No hay ladron que por bien no venga
A
comedy of errors
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by Dario Fo
director: Ivan Morales S.
Performed in Spanish
Saturday, February 16 - Sunday, March 30,
2008
Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 p.m.
Sundays 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Aguijon Theater
2707 N. Laramie Ave.
Chicago, IL
General admission $20. Info/tix (773)
637-5899 or
info@aguijontheater.org. Tix online. |
A burglar breaks into the house of a wealthy family
and gets more than he bargained for. The owner
arrives home unexpectedly with his lover and, when
more surprise arrivals ensue, the burglar finds
himself involved in a tangled web of deceit.
Floranova
Macy's Spring Flower Show 2008
A flora fiesta celebrating Latino art, music and
botanical gardens.
March 13-30
Macy's on State Street, 1st floor
During store hours, free
admission
Join us for Macy's Floranova, a glorious arrangement
of Latino art, color and culture in full bloom. We've
transformed our downtown store into a samba for the
senses. Floranova draws inspiration from Mexico,
Cuba, Brazilian modernism, the Amazon and South
Beach to create an amazing visual
experience.
Macy's has scoured the globe to find talented and
unique partners to help bring the show to life and
provide a spectacular visual experience. Artist David
LeBatard, known as "LEBO," designed this year's
flower show image in his signature colorful South
Beach style. And, one of Brazil's top living artists,
Maria Bonomi, will be creating organically inspired
oversized silver sculptures.
Don't miss the
Latino Marketplace on Friday,
March 28, from 11:30am-1pm on the lower
level.
The marketplace will feature samples from local
restaurants:
- Ay Ay Picante Peruvian Cuisine
- Caliente
- Fogo de Chao
- Lito's Empanadas
- Ole Lounge
- Zapatista
Shop the latest jewelry collections from local
artisans:
- Diverso by Diana Sampler: contemporary
handmade jewelery
- Concepcion Jewelery from Elizabeth Lopez:
exquisite handmade jewelery
Enjoy entertainment from local musicians and
dancers:
- Brazilian Jazz Guys Trio
- Chicago Latino composer Elbio Barilari and
Ensemble Facetada.
- Flamenco Triana
- Tango 21
SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE!
Opening Night - Friday, April 4, 2008
6:00 p.m. Film Screening ~ El Prado de las
Estrellas/The Field of Stars, Spain
AMC River East 21 - 322 E. Illinois St., Chicago,
IL
8:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Flamenco
River East Art Center - 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago,
IL
Noche Mexicana - Wednesday, April 9,
2008
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Mariachi
Thorne Auditorium, Northwestern University - 375 E.
Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
8:00 p.m. Film Screening ~ El Viaje de la
Nonna/Grandma's Trip, Mexico
Closing Night - Wednesday, April 16,
2008
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
Thorne Auditorium, Northwestern University - 375 E.
Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
8:00 p.m. Film Screening ~ Ángel, U.S./Puerto
Rico
Special Tribute to Puerto Rican Director, Comedian &
Actor Jacob Morales. Mr. Morales will receive The
Gloria Career Achievement Award
To purchase tickets go to www.ticketweb.com or call
the ILCC at (312) 431-1330.
Teatro Luna, Chicago's All-
Latina Theatre, Presents Solo
Tu
Directed by Tanya Saracho; written by Desiree Castro,
Diane Herrera, Coya Paz, and Tanya Saracho;
featuring Yadira Correa, Dana Cruz, Marie Antoiniette
Flores, Miranda Gonzalez and Suzette
Mayobre
Teatro Luna takes the monologue form and kicks it up
a notch. Drawing on the legend of "La Llorona" (a
mythical Mexican figure eternally searching for her lost
children) "Solo Tu" creates a haunting but sobering
look at the joys and misconceptions of
motherhood.
What critics are saying about Solo Tu...
"Sharp and searing...the writing is as sharp as any
solo work I've ever seen in years-a treasure trove of
gutsy, riveting truth telling." -Kerry Reed,
Chicago
Reader
Fiver Stars!
Teatro Luna's "most focused and potent work to
date...and expert balance of anecdote and interior
psychology, one liner-spiced street sass and earnest
vulnerability...superb, highly differentiated
performances." -
TimeOut Chicago
ONLY RUNNING UNTIL APRIL 6!
Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL
$15 general tickets; $10 students and seniors. Get
tickets by visiting
www.teatroluna.org.
Online Media Sponsor
Noche De Salsa
2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Excalibur Night Club
632 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL
Advance ticket $20; Door $25 (complimentary buffet &
two cocktails/soda). Must be 21with proper
ID.
Proceeds benefit the Hispanocare Scholarship Fund.
Scholarships will be awarded November 8, 2008 at
the 20
th Annual Hispanocare Gala
Celebration "Nuestro Compromiso" Our
Commitment.
Hispanocare is a program of Advocate Illinois
Masonic
Center affiliated with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.
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Dvorak Park Celebrating the Next 100
Years Serving Our Community Dinner -
Dance
Saturday, April 5, 2008
5:00 p.m.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL
Tickets: $50. RSVP at (312) 376-7080.
Sponsored by the Dvorak Park Advisory Council
Latino/a Law Student Association of
the University of Illinois College of Law ("LLSA")
eagerly invite you to our Eighth Annual Alumni
Banquet
LLSA is very excited about this event and we sincerely
hope that you can join us. We are proud of your
accomplishments and look to you for inspiration and
guidance. We are also eager to update you on all of
our recent achievements. During the banquet, we will
honor Maria Magdalena Ramirez-Strohmeier by
presenting her with the 2008 LLSA Distinguished
Alum Award. Please come and celebrate her
outstanding commitment to the Latino community and
excellence in the practice of law.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Colonial Room in the Illini Union
Urbana, IL
You can RSVP via e-mail to
mateo@law.uiuc.edu or phone at (773) 732-9382.
19 Years of Promoting News That
Matters
Join us as we celebrate Community Media
Workshop's 19
th Anniversary and
recognize some of Chicago's finest media
professionals.
It's one of the best parties of the year - a hearty mix of
community activists, downtown policy experts,
dedicated journalists and Public Relations folks. We
will once again honor media professionals who, like
Studs Terkel, bring the voices of ordinary people to
mainstream attention. This year's winners are Tom
McNamee, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist; Dawn
Turner Trice, Chicago Tribune Columnist; and Radio
Arte WRTE 90.5 FM.
The Workshop coaches nearly 2000 nonprofit
communicators each year to help get their word out to
the media and beyond. We accomplish this through
our media training workshops, annual Making Media
Connections conference, Newstips community
updates, latest blog at
www.npcommunicator.org, PR
tips at
www.newstips.org and the
publication of Chicago's most complete media
directory - Getting on the Air, Online and Into
Print.
Join us as we raise a glass to hope and camaraderie
and celebrate grassroots Chicago and news that
matters!
Entertainment: Curtis Black Quartet
Emcee: Hope Daniels, Radio & Sound Professor,
School of Media Arts, Columbia College Chicago
Honorary Chairpersons
Timuel Black and Cornelia Grumman
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
Claudia Cassidy Theater and G.A.R. Hall
77 E. Randolph
Chicago, IL
Fully Accessible. Cost: $115 per person. Please
RSVP by April 4, 2008 at
www.newstips.org. Questions:
(312) 344-6400.
Quad County Urban League Annual
Meeting & Equal Opportunity Awards
Dinner
Thursday, April 10, 2008
6:00 p.m.
Westin Hotel & Resort Junior Ballroom
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL
Tickets: $65 per person/$650 per table. For more
information, please call the Quad County Urban
League (630) 851-2203.
2008 Illinois Health Professions
Student Conference
Don't miss the Urban Health Program annual
conference designed to provide students with
information and inspiration about pursuing a career in
the health professions. This year's conference will
include tracts for students ranging from middle school
through graduate school.
The Conference goal is to provide useful information
and resources that will increase minority students'
awareness of career paths in the health professions
field. Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. William
Walden, Assistant to the Provost for Diversity,
University of Illinois at Chicago.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
UIC - Student Center West
Chicago Room, 2nd floor
828 S. Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL
Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. You
may register on-line at
www.uic.edu/depts/uhealth. For
more information, please call the UHP Administrative
Office at (312) 996-7727 or email
denisehu@uic.edu.
La Noche del
Son
The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
(MFDC) and GRAMMY® nominated Sones de Mexico
Ensemble Chicago will present a spectacular show of
regional Mexican dance and music.
MFDC is the oldest Mexican dance company in
Chicago. It has performed for presidents Reagan,
Clinton, Mexican president Vicente Fox and vice
president Bush. It has appeared with Mariachi Vargas
de Tecatitlan and with Pepe Aguilar. It has toured
Mexico where it received rave reviews and in 2007
was
chosen to perform at the largest Irish Folk Festival in
Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, just south of Dublin.
Sones has been nominated for a 2007 Latin
GRAMMY®, a 2008 GRAMMY® and for a North
American Folk Music & Dance Alliance Award for Best
World Music Artist. The nominations were for its hit
song "Esta Tierra es Tuya"; a Spanish version of
Woodie Guthrie's "This Land is Your land". The
song's Spanish words are as relevant today as the
English words were seven decades ago. Today the
Spanish words touch on the immigration
dilemma.
The show also features Mariachi Real Guadalajara
and a Conjunto Band.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
7:30 p.m.
The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and
Dance
205 E. Randolph Dr. under Millennium Park
Chicago, IL
For tickets, call (773) 247-1522 or e-mail
mexfolroa@ameritech.net.
The Hispanic Lawyers Scholarship
Fund of Illinois and The Hispanic Lawyers Association
of Illinois cordially invite you to attend their Twelfth
Annual Scholarship and Awards
Dinner
HLAI Board of Directors
Ruben Chapa, President
Monica Torres-Linares, President-Elect
Mario Utreras, Immediate Past President
Barbara N. Flores, Communications Secretary
Jacob Thride, Membership Secretary
Irma Martinez-Snopek, Recording Secretary
Leopoldo Lastre, Treasurer
Pedro Cervantes
David C. Herrera
Christina Lopez
Steven J. Murawski
Beatriz Santiago
Honorable Maria Valdez |
HLSF Board of Trustees
Joseph J. Torres, Chairman
Olga Rojas, Treasurer
Karina Ayala-Bermejo
Michael A. Carrillo
Pedro De Jesus, Jr.
Luisa Echevarria
Elizabeth Granados-Perez
Frank C. Hernandez
Daniel J. Hurtado
Christina Lopez
Martin Montes
Robert H. Muriel
M. Dolores Quiroz
Olga Rojas
Marcela D. Sanchez
Homero Tristan
Orlando Velazquez
Jaime Viteri
Martin R. Castro, Chairman Emeritus
Gery J. Chico, Life Trustee |
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Cocktail Reception/Silent Auction: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m.
Dinner and Program: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL
Lead Dinner Sponsor: $10,000; Dinner Sponsor:
$5,000; Scholarship Sponsor: $2,500; Table Sponsor
(table of ten): $1,500; Government/Non-Profit (table of
ten): $750; Individual Ticket: $100; Student Ticket:
$75
Bring your check book and bid at our silent auction.
Proceeds benefit HLAI Programs.
For more information contact Joseph J. Torres at (312)
558-7334 or
jtorres@winston.com.
www.hlai.org;
www.hlsf.org
Taste of Clemente Silent Auction &
Cocktail Reception Fundraiser for
Wildcats Student Health Center
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Society for the Arts
6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
1112 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL
Tickets $50. For further information, please call (773)
534-0473 or
www.TasteofClemente.com. All
proceeds will benefit the Wildcats Student Health
Center of the
Roberto Clemente Community Academy.
PrepárateTM: Educating
Latinos for
the Future of America
May 22-23, 2008
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Join leaders from across the world of education for
two days of networking and learning in Chicago.
Prepárate
TM participants will gain new
best practices,
methods for changing educational policies, and tips
for remaining motivated. Sessions will include the
following topics:
- Effective college outreach programs
- Recruitment, admissions, and retention
strategies
- Converting successful practice into educational
policy
- New research that can drive improved practice
- Academic and career counseling
- Latino support programs, both parent--and
community--based
For more information, visit
www.collegeboard.com/preparate.
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City of Chicago
Department of Procurement Services
Assistant Procurement Officer (IT Project Management)
Starting Pay Rate: $91,172.00
The Assistant Procurement Officer (Procurement
Technology Projects) plans, coordinates and
administers citywide initiatives, departmental
programs and special projects of a complex and
technical nature; formulates and modifies program
objectives and procedures and oversees staff and
contractor engaged in program implementation;
develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors
services provided by private contractors ensuring
contract provisions meet program specifications;
serves as liaison between the department and other
operating departments to ensure the coordination of
program related activities; oversees and participates
in the development and monitoring of program
budgets; prepares financial and programmatic reports
to summarize the status of projects and related
activities; supports internal departmental projects
through requirements gathering, specification
development, coding, testing, debugging and
installing. May be expected to write technical and user
documentation to describe program development,
coding, installation and operating procedures.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration,
Public Administration, Computer Science or a related
degree supplemented by five years experience in
technology project management with knowledge of
procurement methods, regulations, policy and
administration and three years of supervisory
experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
- Comprehensive knowledge of business or public
administration and management principles and
practices.
- Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of
subordinate personnel; ability to analyze and evaluate
major programs and policies; ability to deal effectively
with a variety of individuals on all levels; ability to
develop, review and revise technical specifications as
required for contract documents.
- Comprehensive skill in management and
coordinating administrative or procurement programs
and activities; excellent oral and written
communication skills.
Evaluation
Your initial evaluation will be based on information
provided on the application form and documents
submitted with the application. Applications must be
submitted by the individual applicant. No second party
applications will be accepted.
Residency Requirement
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of
Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the
time of employment.
If you are disabled and require a reasonable
accommodation to file your application, please contact
the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources
at (312) 744-4976, TTY: (312) 744-5035. You will be
required to provide information regarding your
request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP
OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM
ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED
FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
Please send your resume to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. City of
Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
Illinois Humanities Council
Program Officer - Grants and Speakers Bureau
Program
The Organization:
A nonprofit educational organization based in
Chicago, the IHC serves Chicago metro and every
corner of the state through grants, programs, and
services that support public participation in the
humanities.
The Position:
The Program Officer - Grants and Road Scholars
Speakers Bureau will help coordinate IHC's grants
program and Road Scholars speakers bureau
program. The grants program distributes over
$500,000 a year in grants across the state through two
major grant cycles and four mini grant cycles and
involves the IHC Board of Directors in the grantmaking
process. The Road Scholars program is a speakers
bureau that sends over 40 scholars out to conduct
over 200 presentations to small community groups
across the state. Small community groups select a
potential Road Scholar from our roster, and apply to
the IHC for a presentation from that scholar.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Together with the Part Time Program
Officer - Chicago, coordinates the major and mini
grant review process
- Takes primary responsibility for the analysis of IHC
grantmaking in order to assess how the grants
program is doing and how well it is meeting IHC goals
(analysis of data, trends, reporting, application and
review process, grantee and applicant experience with
IHC, etc.)
- Reviews at least one-third of the mini and major
grant proposals
- Together with the Part-time Program
Officer - Chicago takes the bulk of questions and draft
reviews from potential applicants
- Conducts grants workshops in Chicago
- Coordinates the annual Towner Award
process
- Stays abreast of grantmaking trends and
practices, particularly grantmaking in the
humanities
- Administers the Road Scholars program
- Oversees the evaluation and analysis of Road
Scholars statistics in order to assess how well Road
Scholars is meeting IHC goals (visiting more
presentations, working with host agencies, etc.)
Work Environment:
The Program Officer - Grants and Road Scholars
reports to the Director of Programs and Partnerships
but works closely with the other Program Officers and
Administrative Assistant in the grants program. The
Program Officer - Grants and Road Scholars should
be a self-starter, who can work independently as well
as part of a team; relate comfortably to a broad
spectrum of people; and build successful
relationships with applicants, grantees, and small
community groups. The Program Officer- Grants and
Road Scholars should also have an affinity for
evaluation and analysis as they will take primary
responsibility for assessing policies, practices, trends
and the overall quality of the grants and Road
Scholars program.
Requirements:
B.A./B.S. degree. Advanced degree a plus. One to two
years program management experience. Previous
grantmaking experience not necessary but helpful.
Familiarity with the state of Illinois a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, to
prioritize work, maintain deadlines and produce
high-quality work. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Ability to work collegially with
fellow staff and to establish service-oriented, helpful
relationships with applicants, grantees and other
community groups. Computer literacy: Internet, word
processing and database experience. Interest in and
enthusiasm for the humanities, particularly public
humanities programming.
Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements,
and names of three professional references by April 7,
2008 to:
Program Officer Search
Illinois Humanities Council
17 N. State # 1400
Chicago, IL 60601
No Fax or Email Transmissions Will Be Accepted.
Position will remain open until it is filled. The Illinois
Humanities Council is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
South Side Restaurants
Cooks/Chefs
South Side Restaurants seek experienced full-time
multi-cultural cuisine Cooks/Chefs with proven
restaurant management experience.
Immediate Opportunities for trail orientation of your
culinary skills.
- Minimum 5+yrs Fast Food restaurant field (Ability
to create Homemade Diverse Food Options)
- Food Sanitation License is a plus
- Culinary School training highly recognized
- Ability to multi-task and work within a fast paced
environment
- Strong oral and verbal communication skills
- Excellent leadership and management of staff
- Self-directed, independent, and energetic
attitude
- Proven attention to detail
- Bi-lingual a plus
For more information regarding our existing
restaurants, visit
www.ILOVEFOODGROUP.com.
Applications accepted via e-mail @
ilovefoodgrouprestaurants@yahoo.com, at
Quench Restaurant 4653 S. Michigan in Chicago, IL,
or phone Mr. Love at (773) 580-8011.
Mayor Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors
Bicycling Ambassador
START DATE: May 12, 2008
LENGTH OF JOB: Through September 7, 2008 (with
the possibility of extension through the end of
September)
COMPENSATION: $10-$13 per hour, approximately 35
hours/week
PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, a non-profit
advocacy group, manages a city-funded education
and
encouragement program called Mayor Daley's
Bicycling Ambassadors. The Bicycling Ambassadors
teach motorists and bicyclists to better share city
streets. They do this by speaking face-to-face to
members of the public. Teams of Ambassadors
deliver bicycling expertise personally in
demonstrations and conversations in public places, at
community events and to children at summer day
camps.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The Bicycling Ambassador report to the Program
Director. The Bicycling Ambassador will also:
- Work 35 to 40 hours per week.
- Work with a team of 2-4 Bicycling Ambassadors at
outreach events.
- Work outdoors and indoors on any day of the
week, and with occasional evening hours.
- Travel directly from home to work sites, by bicycle
and public transit. Work sites will include street
festivals, shopping and commercial areas, public
parks, and schools throughout Chicago.
- Successfully complete a five- to ten-day training
course that covers bicycle handling, bicycling and
traffic safety, media relations, and conflict resolution
(provided by the program).
- While on duty, wear an Ambassador uniform
provided by the program.
- Wear a bicycling helmet while bicycling and during
presentations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Bicycling Ambassador will have these duties:
- For six weeks during mid-season, supervise one
or two Junior Ambassadors (trained high school
students who work with the Bicycling
Ambassadors).
- Describe how to bicycle safely in traffic (to adults
and children) and on sidewalks (to children).
- Describe to motorists how to drive safely
alongside bicyclists in traffic.
- Promote safe road sharing to bicyclists and
motorists at publicity events.
- Provide, both orally and in literature form, bicycling
information at street festivals, shopping and
commercial areas, public parks, and schools
throughout Chicago.
- Give classes, demonstrations, and presentations
in formal and informal settings.
- Bicycle to, from, and at events and
presentations.
- Work with community groups, aldermanic staff,
teachers, police officers, business associations,
volunteers, sponsors, and other city organizations.
- Speak to newspaper, radio, and TV reporters
about bicycling.
- Evaluate (in written reports) presentations given
and events attended.
- Market the program to event organizers.
- Assist with program administrative tasks as
necessary.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate should have the following
qualifications:
- Can communicate effectively with people of all
ages, abilities, cultural groups, economic statuses,
sexual orientations, and disabilities.
- Speaks in a friendly, concise, and accurate
manner.
- Very experienced in bicycling in urban traffic.
- Owns a bicycle in good working condition, and an
approved bicycling helmet.
- Physically fit and able to work outdoors all day and
in any weather.
- Comfortable speaking with strangers.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Works well in an unstructured and informal
environment, with limited supervision.
- Works well in a team, and fosters team spirit.
- Good at solving problems, thinking creatively, and
self-motivation.
- Prompt and punctual.
- Can pass a background check in order to work
with children.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
We prefer candidates with these qualifications:
- Fluency in a language other than English,
especially Spanish.
- Experience teaching bicycling safety.
- Experiencing speaking to or writing for news
media.
- Experience working with or supervising
teenagers.
- Familiarity with the city of Chicago and its
layout.
BICYCLING TEST
We require candidates selected for interview to
successfully complete a bicycling road test prior to the
interview. Candidates must bring their own bicycles
and helmets.
INFO SESSION
More information can be found online at
www.bicyclingambassadors.org.
All interested applicants are also invited to attend an
information session regarding the position on Friday,
March 21, 2008, at 4:00 pm. 30 N. LaSalle,
2
nd Floor.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates should write a cover letter explaining why
they consider themselves suited for the job, and
résumé of qualifications and relevant experience.
Provide to:
Emily Willobee
Mayor Daley's Bicycling Ambassadors
Chicago Department of Transportation
30 N. LaSalle, Suite 500
Chicago IL 60602
phone (312) 744-8147
fax (312) 742-2422
emily.willobee@cityofchicago.org
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 3/28/08, 5:00
p.m.
University of IL at Chicago
Coordinator of Research and Clinical Program for
Department of Psychiatry
Employee will be assisting and responsible for
coordinating administrative aspects of the clinical and
research programs of faculty members.
Responsibilities include written communication with
participants, scheduling appointments, ordering
supplies, data entry skills, ability to solve problems
and handle multiple tasks are essential. Compiling
Research Data experience is preferred. Bachelor's
Degree Preferred in Mental Health, Business
Administration, Psychology or related discipline. For
fullest consideration send cover letter and resume to
Mary L. Zayas, University of IL at Chicago, Department
of Psychiatry, UIC, 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., M/C 747,
Chicago, IL 60608 or FAX 312-355-4459, e-mail:
mzayas@uic.edu.
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
(MPEA)
Administrative Coordinator
Building Operations/ Facility Services
Navy Pier
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: H.S. diploma or
equivalent is required. Two (2) years of business or
secretarial school or Associates Degree preferred or
equivalent in job related experience (2 years)
required. Minimum of three (3) years of job related
experience is required. Must have excellent verbal,
written and interpersonal communication skills. Must
be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
AS400 experience is desired. Must have excellent
organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize
effectively. Must be able to type 30 wpm. Must have a
proven ability and experience handling and
maintaining confidential information.
DUTIES: Performs confidential secretarial duties and
exercises independent judgment in interpreting and
releasing such information. Provides general office
support including answering and routing telephone
calls, receiving and distributing mail/correspondence,
transmitting faxes, making photocopies; scheduling
meetings/appointments and organizing and
maintaining files. Composes, types, and distributes
correspondence, memoranda, reports and other
internal documents. Maintains and orders office
supplies and equipment for Building Operations and
Facility Services departments. Coordinates training
classes for Building Operations and Facility Services
personnel and keeps records of dates and attendees.
Coordinates Maintenance/Damage reports. Updates
database and inputs data as needed. Maintains ride
maintenance logs and records. Assembles trades
timesheets for signature and ensures delivery to
payroll. Assists in distribution of payroll and weekend
labor schedule. Maintains and creates various
databases and reports as required. Processes
purchase orders including input into AS400 system as
well as maintenance of orders in Access database.
Processes tenant food vouchers. Processes absence
reports and maintains and distributes absence
calendar to departmental staff. Performs other
job-related duties as assigned.
Please submit your resume by
Monday,
March 31, 2008 to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
Part Time Security Officer
Security & Safety, McCormick Place and Navy
Pier
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or
equivalent required along with a two (2) year degree in
law enforcement or related field preferred: OR
equivalent combination of training and experienced
required. Minimum of one (1) year experience in
providing building, property, equipment, or site
security; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal
communication skills: including demonstrated ability
to work effectively with the public. Demonstrated ability
to exercise good judgment handling emergencies; tact
and courtesy when interacting with the public and
excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Must
have a valid PERC card within (6) months of hire.
Working knowledge of computers. If using an MPEA
vehicle, a valid driver's license is required. Must be
physically able to perform all tasks related, including
walking and/or standing for most of the shift.
DUTIES: Stands watch at a guard station, building or
property entryway, or work site for the purpose of
protecting and controlling access to buildings,
property and equipment. Checks identification in
order to verify the purpose of visitors. May be
assigned control room duties, answering telephones,
checking relays, and monitoring cameras and
console. Must be able to make watch tours. Makes
vehicular patrols of MPEA property, marshalling yards,
etc. Assigns "key duties" requiring the opening and
closing of meeting rooms upon request. Performs
walking patrols of building corridors, lobbies, grounds,
and work site areas. Operates portable radio in order
to communicate security information. Prepares
reports for the purpose of reporting security and safety
violations and other building, property, and equipment
irregularities. May direct vehicular traffic in order to
maintain orderly movement. Answers questions and
give directions to visitors and protects the premises
from unauthorized entry, crime, vandalism, fire, and
other safety hazards. May be required to physically
control a violator, to include use of handcuffs.
Performs other job-related duties as
assigned.
Please submit your resume by
Monday,
March 31, 2008 to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
Credit Manager
Treasury - Corporate Center
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance is
required. Must have a minimum of five (5) years work
experience in credit management and collections. A
demonstrated, extensive knowledge of accounts
receivable methods and procedures is required with a
minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience.
Must have strong verbal, written, analytical, and
interpersonal skills. Must have excellent
organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize
effectively. Must possess computer knowledge of
various accounting software packages, preferably the
JD Edward financial package and EBMS. Must have
the ability to handle and maintain confidential
information.
DUTIES: Administers the collection of customer
accounts for both Navy Pier & McCormick Place in
accordance with the written policies and procedures;
coordinating efforts with appropriate Sr. Management.
This includes collecting current and past due
customer accounts in addition to placing required
accounts in collection. Consolidates the functions of
credit extension, cash application, credit memo
issuance, dispute resolution, and account collections
into a centrally managed department. Develops
written policies and procedures and implements best
practices wherever practical. In addition, will develop a
system of performance measures and goals for the
department and report progress monthly or as
required. Generates and analyzes monthly aged trial
balances and related reports and resolves
outstanding items. Assists in reconciliation of the
detailed trial balance to the general ledger trail
balance each month. Maintains files of all delinquent
and disputed accounts, including correspondence
documents and notes of verbal communication with
customers. Receives and applies all cash receipts to
customer accounts accurately and on a timely basis
including lock box receipts, the daily cash deposit and
wire transfer payments, and all advance deposits from
exhibitors and show management. Applies all auto
cash interface transactions from bank lockboxes for
all
customers. Additionally, will increases lockbox
utilization and automate cash application processes.
Responsible for credit card processing and credit
card
inquiries and chargebacks. Responsible for
posting / rebilling NSF checks. Reviews and
approves
all refund requests for Exhibitors, Tenants and
Associations. Investigates payment history of new or
existing customers prior to extending credit. Reviews
and evaluates customer disputes and takes
appropriate actions to resolve. Supervises, evaluates,
and trains staff. Reviews customer accounts to
determine application of unidentified cash receipts or
credit memos. Recommends credit memos, refunds
and accounts deemed uncollectible to the Director of
Treasury for approval. Develops computer
generated reports for monthly review by the Controller
and Director of Treasury as required. Other duties as
assigned.
Please submit your resume by
Tuesday,
April 1, 2008 to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
Senior State Government Affairs Analyst
Would you like to work for a professional association
that is truly focused on improving people's lives? The
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation's
leading advocacy organization for children's health,
has an opportunity for a seasoned professional to
provide strategic guidance to our client groups in
implementing AAP policy objectives at the state level.
In addition, this role will monitor state government
initiatives and trends, and develop advocacy
resources to advance related initiatives.
The right candidate will have a Master's degree in
public policy, political science, health law, or related
field and/or work experience, and a minimum of five
years experience in government relations, public
affairs or related field. They will be proficient with both
monitoring and analyzing legislation. They will
possess polished interpersonal, written and verbal
communication skills, along with the ability to work
well with physicians and professionals at all levels.
Additionally, they must be very organized,
deadline-focused, and have excellent PC skills
(database, MS Word, Excel). Web Publishing skills
(HTML, Dreamweaver) strongly preferred. Some travel
and weekend work required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/122 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Life Support Simulation & Course
Specialist
How would you like the opportunity to manage the first
Neonatal Simulators that will allow the Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) to expand its reach and
increase the impact of hands-on neonatal
resuscitation training throughout the U.S. and
overseas?
Reporting to the Manager, Life Support Programs the
individual in this newly created role will manage the
development of simulation curriculum initiatives and
the division's inventory of high-fidelity simulators;
coordinate the planning, development,
implementation, marketing, and evaluation of
assigned live and online Life Support courses,
seminars, rollouts, Web casts, and other educational
activities; facilitate all aspects of live and online
courses; and coordinate division and course
marketing efforts.
Qualified candidates will have Bachelor's degree or
equivalent professional experience in education,
health or business administration required (CME or
nursing certification highly desired); 3-5 years in
program coordination or continuing medical education
required; must be team oriented, pay close attention
to
detail, and possess exemplary customer service,
problem solving, organizational, verbal, written and
interpersonal communication skills; strong PC (MS
Office) skills required, and database development
experience highly desirable; ability to handle heavy
workload; manage multiple projects autonomously;
and adapt to changing priorities essential. Some
travel and weekend work may be required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/518 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Part -Time Manager, Committees &
Sections
The American Academy of Pediatrics has an exciting
part-time opportunity (22.5 hours per week) for an
energetic professional to manage the activities of its
Section on Infectious Diseases (SOID) and Sections
on Hematology/Oncology (SOHO) and Nephrology
(SONp).
In this key position, the Manager will support the
clinical policy, program, and operational activities of
the SOID, SOHO and SONp, serve as a technical
resource on vaccines and other issues that draw on
the clinical expertise of each assigned section, identify
and pursue opportunities that advance the advocacy
and professional/public education agenda of the AAP,
and implement all governance, reporting and
communication requirements including newsletter
and web page management. Other core duties
include developing member alerts, Q and A
information, organizing and staffing national
committee meetings, managing value-added member
programs/projects, and responding to external and
internal inquiries. The Manager will engage in a high
level of interaction with AAP members/volunteers,
government agencies, industry and selected
professional societies.
Qualified candidates will possess a Masters degree
in Public Health or Health Sciences with a working
knowledge of immunization practice and its
relationship to the management of infectious
diseases in children. Previous experience working
with federal agencies and private sector advocacy
groups a plus. A minimum of three years
progressively responsible experience managing
health care programs, projects and/or campaigns.
Excellent communication, technical writing, time
management, and medical editing skills essential.
Ability to work independently and within a team
environment. Demonstrated ability to undertake and
complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
applications. Travel and weekend work also
required.
Previous association and health policy experience
preferred.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional
and comprehensive benefits package. Please send
your resume and salary requirements referencing
position HR/CLN/527 to:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Attn: Human Resources
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
FAX: (847) 228-5099
E-MAIL:
resumes@aap.org
Please visit our
Web site for more
information about the AAP. The AAP offers an
excellent work environment, competitive salary, and
a very comprehensive benefits package.
Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer
(M/F/D/V) that values the strength diversity brings
to our workplace. As a reaffirmation to our
employee-focused culture, in 2005 & 2006 the AAP
was named one of the 101 Best and Brightest
Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland
area.
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