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How September 2008
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- 9 e-newsletters were distributed
- We had a net growth of 946 unique online subscribers.
Current number of online subscribers: 39,852!
- Exclusive Online Media Sponsor of Mexican Civic
Society of Illinois Independence Day Parade
- Exclusive Online Media Sponsor of El Valor's
35th Anniversary Reach For The Future
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- Exclusive Online Media Sponsor of Mexican Civic
Society of Illinois Azteca Gala Banquet & Queen
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The Executives' Club of
Chicago Technology Conference
"Emerging From the Economic Downturn - CIO to the
Rescue" and
2008 CIO of the Year Award
presented in cooperation with AITP
Chicago
Moderator:
John Gentry, General Manager, Chicago
Region
CSC
Co-Chair, Technology Committee, The Executives'
Club of Chicago
"Technology as a Strategic Tool"
Shouvik Dutta, Vice President, Information
Technology
Hart Schaffner Marx
"Leveraging Information & Technology to Create
Advantage"
Jeffrey Gathe, Vice President, Information
Technology
Komatsu America Corporation
"At the Heart of Commerce: MasterCard
Technology Drives Change and Growth"
Joan Kelly, Group Executive, Dual Message
and Core Ancillary Applications
Global Technology and Operations, MasterCard
Worldwide
"Adding Bottom Line Business Benefits"
Alan Reiss, Senior Vice President, Service
Operation
COUNTRY Financial
Friday, October 17, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Crystal Ballroom - Lobby
Level, West Tower
151 E. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL
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Sunday, October 19, 3:00
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2007, "the greatest Mariachi in the world" returns for
another spirited evening of Mexican music. Based in
Mexico City, this ensemble is the world's leading
authority in mariachi, with more than 50 recordings
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City Colleges of Chicago
Faculty Career Fair
Seeking Tenure-Track & PT Faculty/Master's degree
required. For Spring 2009 Semester. Nursing
Faculty/Master's required.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
West Side Technical Institute
2800 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
For further information on vacancies, visit our website
and register at
www.ccc.edu/jobfair. Walk-Ins
Welcome. Bring your Resume. CCC is an EOE.
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National Conference of Puerto Rican
Women Chicago Chapter Presents "The Different
Faces of our Puerto Rican Women" Awards
Dinner
Honoring
Mildred Amador, Producer of Documentary "Flags of
Steel"
Ada Doris Gonzalez RN, MS, Community Relations
Nurse Liaison at Swedish Covenant Hospital
Juanita Silva, Member of St. Philomena's Eucharistic
Ministers and Mariano Group
Keynote Speaker
Ana Maria Belaval, WGN TV 9
Thursday, October 2, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Galleria Marchetti
825 W. Erie
Chicago, IL
Reception, Dinner, Awards and Silent Auction.
Tickets: $40, includes 2 drinks, dinner and door prize.
For ticket information, contact Aida Sanchez at (773)
677-2597 or Ada Lopez at (312) 731-0025, or email us
at
nacoprwchicago@comcast.net.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Northeastern Illinois University Alumni
Celebration
Join us in honoring alumni and members of the
community who exemplify excellence and who have
made significant contributions to our Hispanic
community and to NEIU.
Friday, October 3, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Alumni Hall
Attendance is FREE, but Reservations are required.
Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at (773)
442-4205 by Friday, September 26.
The Miracle Center's Second Annual
Fundraiser
The Miracle Center's second
annual fundraiser is in collaboration with the awe
inspiring Ballet Magnificat! School of the Arts and their
current touring production. TMC and America's
premier Christian Ballet Company bring
The
Scarlet Cord to Chicago.
The Miracle Center Presents Ballet Magnificat!
(World's premier full-time professional Christian ballet
company committed to presenting the gospel of
Jesus
Christ through dance)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
North-Grand High School
4338 W. Wabansia Ave.
Chicago, IL
Tickets: Call (773) 276-5933. Prices: $20, $30,
$50.
2008 Lion President, Miguel (Mike)
Cadena, and Founder Arturo Velasquez invite you to
Chicago Azteca Lions Club Fundraiser
Event
Sunday, October 5, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Crystal Sky Banquets
7941 W. 47th St.
McCook, IL 60525
Proceeds benefit Humanitarian Visual & Hearing
Disabilities Program. Entertainment provided by
Mariachi Angeles de Puebla, and Duo Amigos
(Vicente & Jesus Hernandez).
Individual Donation $40. Checks payable to "Chicago
Azteca Lions" are acceptable up to 7 days prior to the
event. For more information, please contact Joe or
Emily Vallez at (708) 385-6055 or by e-mail at
agifcjv@yahoo.com.
Dominican University Presents Social
Activist Dolores Huerta
Dominican University will present United Farm
Workers of America co-founder Dolores Huerta in a
lecture on her life and work.
As one of the most famous and celebrated Latinas in
the U.S., Huerta has played a major role in the
American civil rights movement.
Dolores Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers
of America with Cesar E. Chavez in 1962. As the main
negotiator for UFW, she obtained many basic rights
for farm workers including the provision of toilets in
the
fields along with soap, water and paper towels; cold
drinking water; a medical plan that covered farm
worker families; a pension fund; job security; seniority
rights; rest periods; paid vacations and holidays; and
protections from pesticides.
At the age of 78, Huerta continues to work for women,
immigrants, workers and youth as the founder and
president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation for
Community Organizing. She also serves as a board
member for the Feminist Majority and the People for
the American Way. She has received several awards,
including the Eleanor Roosevelt Humans Rights
Award from President Clinton in 1998, Ms.
Magazine's "One of the Three Most Important Women
of 1997," Ladies Home Journal's 100 Most Important
Woman of the 20
th Century, the Puffin
Foundation's Award for Creative Citizenship Labor
Leader Award in 1984, Kern County's Woman of the
Year from the California State legislature, and the Ohtli
Award from the Mexican government.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
2:15 p.m.
Dominican University - Lund Auditorium
7900 W. Division St.
River Forest, IL
This lecture, which is being presented in celebration
of Hispanic Heritage Month, is free and open to the
public. For more information, contact Dr. Christina
Perez, associate professor of sociology at Dominican
University, at (708) 524-6693 or
cperez@dom.edu.
Hispanic Leadership Fund and the
Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Cook
County Hispanic Heritage Month
Banquet
Keynote speaker, and winner of this year's Ronald
Reagan award is Linda Chavez. Ms. Chavez is
chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a
non-profit public policy research organization. She
also writes a weekly syndicated column that appears
in newspapers across the country and is a political
analyst for FOX News Channel. Chavez has authored
a number of books including
Out of the Barrio:
Toward a New Politics of Hispanic Assimilation,
and
An Unlikely Conservative: The Transformation
of an Ex-Liberal.
Guest MC - Cisco Cotto - Morning Host of the John
and Cisco show on 560AM WIND
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
Tickets: $125. For more information, contact Angel
Garcia -
angeldgarcia@gmail.com.
El Valor and National-Louis University
have partnered to bring another MBA cohort to El
Valor's Reyes Children & Family Center!
Classes will begin November 12, 2008. The program
lasts 22 months and covers subjects related to
becoming an effective manager and leader. The
cohort starts together and finishes together.
If you or anyone you know is interested in obtaining the
MBA, please attend the information session:
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
El Valor's Guadalupe Reyes Children & Family
Center
1951 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL
To attend the information session, please contact
Maria Esther Lopez at
maria.lopez@elvalor.net or (312) 492-5936.
Puerto Rican Bar Foundation
14th Annual Scholarship
Banquet
Keynote Speaker: Juan Ochoa, CEO of Metropolitan
Pier and Exposition Authority.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Union League Club
65 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL
Ticket prices are $125. For tickets and more
information, please contact Edwin Reyes at
ereyes@briskmanandbriskman.com.
Missing People in the Healthcare
Executive Suite: A Panel of Latino Healthcare
Executives
The National Forum for Latino Healthcare Executives
Chicago Chapter (NFLHE)cordially invites you to
attend a conversation with Latino healthcare
executives.
Join the conversation as Latino health care
administrators share their personal trajectories in the
health care field and the importance of mentoring in
their careers. Health care leaders from throughout the
Chicagoland area will participate in this unique
opportunity to discuss the underrepresentation of
Latinos in health management positions and how this
impacts Latino communities.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Student Center West, Chicago Rooms A and
B
828 S. Wolcott
Chicago, IL
This event is free to the public, but registration is
required for accommodations. To register or to
request additional information on this event e-mail
your name, company name, email address, and
phone to:
chicagochapter@nflhe.org.
The NFLHE is a national organization led by senior
executive health care leaders in the U.S. whose vision
is to be a voice for their experience and of the diverse
communities they serve. The NFLHE works with the
nation's healthcare system to meet the needs of our
diverse communities throughout the U.S. The NFLHE
helps prepare the next generation of Latino healthcare
executives to meet the challenges of the nation's
future and improve the healthcare for our
communities. The goal of the NFLHE is to help early
and mid-career professionals advance their careers.
Visit us on the web at
www.nflhe.org.
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Dominick's
Maanger, Public Affairs
The Dominick's Public Affairs Department, located in
Oakbrook, Illinois has an opening for a Public Affairs
Manager.
Qualifications: The following are preferred or desired
unless specifically stated:
- B.S./B.A. degree in public relations,
communications, journalism or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in public affairs,
communications, media relations, issues
management and employee communications.
- Experience in dealing with news media
concerning sensitive issues.
- Extensive work in producing internal
communications, crisis management, media
contracts.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong writing and public speaking ability.
- Highly motivated; able to work independently and
handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Desktop publishing skills. Knowledge of MS Word,
PowerPoint and Excel.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate the Division's fundraising/charitable
projects.
- Responsible for writing (with editorial assistance),
layout design, and production of various employee
and other internal and external communication
pieces. Must be able to meet tight deadlines.
- Prepare news releases and press kits and assist
Director in handling media inquiries on wide range of
sensitive issues.
- Assist in retail division community related
programs, develop and implement public
relation/public service programs.
- Assist Director in monitoring legislative (state,
local) matters, and work with industry associations on
key issues.
- Represent Safeway at civic events, community
functions, store openings, etc.
- Provide periodic support to Corporate Public
Affairs department.
- Prepare responses to customer issues.
Salary: Grade 23. Salary begins at $58,400. Salary
will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
Please submit your resume to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
Allstate
Corporate Relations Manager - Chicago Civic/Cultural
Affairs and Corporate Contributions-0006TJ
Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director, Public Social
Responsibility
The goal of the Public Social Responsibility (PSR)
team is to advance Allstate's image and help ensure
that the company is recognized as an exemplary
corporate citizen nationally and in local communities.
Its programming focuses on strategic philanthropy,
volunteerism, annual corporate social responsibility
reporting, environmental communications and a
variety of corporate and executive positioning activities
including corporate awards, executive speaking
engagements and officer nonprofit board
placements.
This Corporate Relations Manager position reports
directly to the Corporate Relations Director of Public
Social Responsibility and will serve as a key member
of the PSR Team in Allstate's corporate
headquarters.
POSITION OBJECTIVES:
- Leverage Chicago-area community investments to
establish Allstate as a leading corporate citizen in the
area and enhance Allstate's national PSR
reputation.
- Maximize Allstate's work with major partners to
position the corporation as a visionary thought leader
and a catalyst for innovative solutions to societal
issues.
- Create a positive community presence through
robust support of and engagement with community
partners.
- Manage Allstate's corporate contributions process
to maximize sponsorships and executive involvement
in related events.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY:
The Corporate Relations Manager will design and
execute an integrated reputation management
strategy that positions Allstate as a leading corporate
citizen in the Chicagoland area. Key activities include
stakeholder relations, thought leadership, strategic
philanthropy, executive positioning, marketing
communications and advertising, government
relations, issues management, volunteerism and
employee/agency communications. This position will
also manage one person responsible for corporate
contributions. Other responsibilities include:
- Work with colleagues from The Allstate
Foundation, Midwest Region, Marketing, Law and
Regulation, Diversity and other internal partners to
align Allstate's Chicagoland investments under a
focused theme that supports the company's business
objectives and societal platform.
- Serve as Allstate's lead corporate liaison to major
partners, the City of Chicago and the Mayor's Office.
Key activities include:
- Serve as primary relationship manager with
Chicago Children's Museum, Museum of Science and
Industry and Field Museum partnerships
- Collaborate with the Chicago Children's Museum
(CCM) and the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI)
to expand Wonder Kids - an innovative public/private
partnership that can be expanded and replicated
throughout the country.
- Develop and execute program, public relations
and internal/external communications strategies for
major Chicago partnerships
- Identify and evaluate high-value Chicago
sponsorship opportunities
- Provide oversight for other major grants/corporate
contributions within the Chicago area
- Develop a "hometown" stakeholder/opinion leader
outreach and engagement campaign
- Ensure consistent presence, involvement and
leadership with key civic groups.
- Enhance Allstate's reputation as an innovative
community partner and corporate citizen.
- Conduct periodic media and public relations
campaigns to raise awareness of Allstate's
Chicagoland community leadership
- Partner with Allstate Media Relations and Issues
Management teams to manage all proactive and
reactive communications messaging and positioning
opportunities
- Manage and execute Allstate's corporate
contributions in Chicago and beyond, including
budget
management and program development
Qualifications
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
This position requires a minimum Bachelor's degree
in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations,
Political Science/Public Policy or business discipline
from an accredited institution.
The successful candidate must be a highly skilled
communications professional with 10+ years of
experience that includes stakeholder relationship
management, executive and corporate positioning,
issues management, media relations, strategic
planning and philanthropy.
The individual must have advanced strategic
thinking/planning and leadership skills, including
developing and maintaining constructive relationships
with co-workers, all levels of leadership and internal
and external business partners; using insightful
judgment; driving innovation; and influencing others.
In addition, the individual must have experience
counseling senior-level executives regarding
reputation matters.
Experience in building and managing talented,
motivated, results-oriented team and managing
outside resources.
This leader must also demonstrate the following
personal and professional attributes:
- Self-starter, able to work independently yet
function well as a team member;
- Collaborative while also being an effective
decision-maker;
- Highest level of professional and personal
integrity;
- Broad vision coupled with sense of innovation
and creativity with strategic orientation.
Please submit your resume to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
Communications
Manager - Executive Positioning-0006PY
Job Description
TITLE: Communications Manager
REPORTS TO: Director, Public Social
Responsibility
The Corporate Relations department oversees
external public relations and internal communications
on behalf of The Allstate Corporation. Functions in the
department include communication strategy, public
social responsibility (including corporate positioning,
community relations and corporate contributions),
media relations, government affairs, issues
management, The Allstate Foundation, shareholder
communications, executive support, and employee
and agency owner communications.
The goal of the Public Social Responsibility (PSR)
team is to advance Allstate's image and help ensure
that the company is recognized as an exemplary
corporate citizen nationally and in local communities.
Its programming focuses on strategic philanthropy,
volunteerism, annual corporate social responsibility
reporting, environmental communications and a
variety of corporate and executive positioning activities
including corporate awards, executive speaking
engagements and officer nonprofit board
placements.
The Communications Manager reports directly to the
Corporate Relations Director of Public Social
Responsibility (PSR) and will serve as a key member
of the PSR Team in Allstate's corporate headquarters.
The individual will be specifically responsible for:
- Developing and implementing an executive
positioning strategy for members of Allstate's senior
management team, including securing and managing
speaking engagements and pursuing external board
opportunities.
- Interfacing with Corporate Relations media team
on complementary media outreach efforts.
- Managing efforts to pursue leading corporate
awards.
- Partnering with the PSR Director to develop and
execute a support strategy for the company's Diversity
efforts (in conjunction with Allstate's Chief Diversity
Officer and her team)
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications,
public relations or related discipline from an
accredited institution preferred.
Background:
- Public relations, communications or journalism
background (minimum seven years experience), that
includes experience in community relations, executive
communications and corporate positioning.
- The ideal candidate should be an energetic
self-starter and a strategic thinker with a track record
of success in this area.
The individual must be advanced in the following
skills:
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks related to
projects, and adept at managing internal and external
resources.
- Effective oral and written communicator with all
internal and external stakeholders; confident in
communicating with executives.
- Strong problem solving abilities.
- Solid understanding and experience with
Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook,
Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proficient
Internet research skills.
Please submit your resume to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Network
Financial Representative
Job Description: Representatives offer guidance,
relationships and solutions to help clients meet
financial goals and objectives. They offer exclusive
access to insurance products from a top-rated
company, Northwestern Mutual, and an array of quality
investment choices. Supported by training programs
and mentoring opportunities, they have access to the
resources, products and assistance they need to help
clients and build their practices.
Accolades, Ratings and Assessments:
- In 2008, for the 25th time, Fortune® magazine
recognized Northwestern Mutual as America's "Most
Admired" company in our category (Fortune Magazine,
March 19, 2008) Named "America's Most Admired"
company in its category for 23 years, according to
2006 Fortune magazine survey
- Northwestern Mutual was ranked as the "Best
Service Company to Sell For" in Selling Power
Magazine's '50 Best Companies to Sell For' issue
(November/December 2007).
- Northwestern Mutual consistently earns the
highest possible financial strength ratings from the
four major financial ratings services. (A++ - A.M. Best
(May 2007); AAA - Fitch Ratings (August 2007); AAA -
Standard & Poor's (May 2007); Aaa - Moody's
Investors Service (March 2007)
Preferred qualifications: To be considered for the
position, you should have at least a bachelor's degree
from a four-year institution, have strong interpersonal
skills, be self-motivated and have a history of personal
success.
To apply: If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly
productive, value-driven environment, e-mail your
resume to Field Director, Robert Marin at
robert.marin@nmfn.com. For more information,
visit our
Web site or call Robert at (773)
580-9400.
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the
marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Milwaukee, WI, (NM) and its subsidiaries and
affiliates. Network Representative is an agent of NM
(life insurance, annuities and long-term care
insurance). Securities and advisory services offered
through Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,
LLC,, registered investment adviser, member NASD
and SIPC. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management
Company, Milwaukee, WI, limited purpose federal
savings bank and registered investment adviser.
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform
Policy Associate
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform (ICPR) is a
non-partisan public interest group that conducts
research and advocates reforms to promote public
participation in government, address the role of
money in politics and encourage integrity,
accountability, and transparency in government. For
additional information on ICPR visit:
www.ilcampaign.org
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Policy
Associate will be involved in a wide range of work that
supports and promotes ICPR's public education and
advocacy efforts. In addition, the Policy Associate will
be responsible for growing ICPR's network of civic
leaders, grassroots activists, lawyers and business
leaders to bring together new and diverse voices in
support of comprehensive government reform. Some
overnight travel will be required. Salary is
commensurate with experience.
Education/Experience Requirements
B.A. with at least 5 years experience in project
management, advocacy or public policy is required.
Advanced degree in political science, public policy or
law is preferred. Solid knowledge of government
reform issues and a strong familiarity with Illinois
politics is highly desirable. Some supervisory
experience is ideal.
Knowledge Requirements
Superior organizational skills; ability to complete tasks
with minimal supervision; ability to work on a team;
initiative; discretion; mature judgment. The candidate
must have a comprehensive understanding of the
legislative process and administrative law; strong
research and writing skills; knowledge of current
campaign finance, government ethics, and judicial
campaign reform issues.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
50% Project Coordination, Judicial Campaign
Reform:
- Monitor coverage of judicial election activities in
Illinois and relevant topics in media and research
communities.
- Work with the IT Manager to draft text for inclusion
on ICPR's website, ensure site is frequently updated.
Work with the Administrative Manager to update and
promote the Illinois Judicial Voters' Guide website for
each election cycle.
- Serve as liaison to the state and national
coalitions and groups working on judicial reform
efforts.
- Plan and organize public events, private seminars
and other meetings as necessary.
- Lead ICPR's advocacy work to enact Judicial
Public Financing legislation. Meet with legislative
sponsors to align and coordinate efforts relating to
legislation strategy and public education.
30% Campaign Finance & Government Ethics
Reform:
- Conduct research into various issues relating to
government reform.
- In conjunction with the Executive Director and
Deputy Director, develop reports, fact sheets, and
other educational materials for diverse audiences.
Plan and organize public events, private seminars and
other meetings as necessary. Give presentations to
diverse audiences on campaign finance reform
issues, as needed.
- Support ICPR's advocacy campaigns, including
lobbying at the state government level.
20% Community Outreach:
- Identify relevant stakeholders and essential
partners in the community.
- Communicate ICPR's issues in a way that leads
to the establishment of diverse coalitions and/or
project collaborations with local issue/public policy
organizations.
- Develop new and meaningful ways to articulate
ICPR's mission to the public.
How to Apply:
To submit an application, send a cover letter, resume
and writing sample to ICPR via U.S. mail (ICPR, 325
W. Huron St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60654); email
(
cindi@ilcampaign.org); or fax (312.335.1767):
attention: Cindi Canary. No phone calls
please.
ICPR is an equal opportunity employer that values a
diverse staff. All personnel matters, including, but not
limited to hiring, promotion, salary review and
termination, shall be considered without regard to
age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual
orientation, religion, marital status, gender,
pregnancy, disability, political affiliation or veteran
status. ICPR will comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and any applicable Illinois law.
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
(MPEA)
Information Clerk (Temporary)
Guest Services / McCormick Place
Marketing / Navy Pier
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A High School Diploma
or equivalent required. Minimum of one (1) year
previous customer service related experience
required. Must have excellent verbal, written and
interpersonal communication skills. Must have
excellent customer service skills with demonstrated
initiative and ability to assist guests. Must maintain a
neat and professional appearance. Must be willing
and available to work a varied schedule including
nights, weekends, and holidays. Demonstrated
familiarity with City of Chicago and MPEA facilities is
preferred.
DUTIES: Pleasantly greets and assists guests
(visitors, contractors, exhibitors) in person or by phone
providing general and /or directional information
related to McCormick Place, Navy Pier and/or City of
Chicago information. Facilitates/responds to
informational needs for guests, contacts other MPEA
departments and/or personnel as needed to provide
necessary assistance. Handles guest complaints,
concerns or compliments and reports to management
as directed. Stocks and distributes maps and other
related McCormick Place, Navy Pier and City of
Chicago literature. Provides backup telephone relief
for McCormick Place or Navy Pier Administrative Office
Receptionist. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Please submit your resume by
Thursday,
October 9 2008 to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
Account Services Director
Convention Sales & Marketing - McCormick
Place
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A H.S. diploma or
equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Business
or Marketing or related subject preferred OR the
equivalent in work related experience (4 years)
required. A minimum of 7 years experience in
convention sales, show management, or related
areas is required. Must have excellent verbal, written
and interpersonal communication skills. Must have
excellent organizational and problem solving skills
with a proven ability to prioritize work effectively. Must
be proficient with Word, Excel and e-mail.
Professional appearance is required.
DUTIES: Assists CCTB Sales Team to identify desired
events within the long-term booking window (greater
than 18 months) based on economic benefit to the
community, financial benefit to the facility, and ability to
fit into available space. Identifies targeted accounts
and desired events for their assigned market
segment within the short term booking window (less
than 18 months) based primarily on financial benefit
to the facility and ability to fit into available space.
Works with CCTB Sales Team to develop, and
implement marketing/sales plans for the retention of
assigned McCormick Place events. Develops and
implements sales strategies to secure new business
for McCormick Place within their market segment in
the short term booking window. Develops and
implements strategies to increase overall MPEA
revenue from assigned accounts, including pursuing
possible co-locating events or in-conjunction
meetings. Manages site visit process for McCormick
Place visits prior to the official pre-event meeting.
Establishes space assignment and pricing for all
prospective events booked through their contact on
the CCTB Sales Team and for all short-term bookings
in their assigned market segment. Serves as the
customer's initial McCormick Place contact. Guides
customer from initial planning through the execution of
a license agreement, then ensures a smooth
transition to the final event planning and production
services offered by Event Excellence and Focus One
departments. Creates detailed bid proposals for
prospective events at McCormick Place. Negotiates
license agreements and financial terms in
accordance with McCormick Place policies and
pricing guidelines. Works with Senior Director in
developing and administering annual budget for
Department. Reviews scheduling of events in
McCormick Place as a member of the Scheduling
Committee and recommends booking priorities.
Participates in the activities of various industry
associations and meetings in order to establish and
maintain contact with potential customers, and
educate them on the advantages of hosting their
events in McCormick Place. Participates in Sales,
CCTB Scheduling, Pre-Show and Production
meetings on a regular basis. Performs other duties
as assigned.
Please submit your resume by
Thursday,
October 16 2008 to
resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
E-Learning Project Manager
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's
leading advocacy organization for children's
healthcare, has an excellent opportunity for a
professional with an interest in a variety of healthcare
topics and experience in healthcare quality
improvement to manage the planning, development,
and deployment of AAP e-learning courses and
content.
The chosen individual will have a variety of key project
responsibilities which include assisting with the
development and maintenance of all AAP e-learning
education programs, courses, and content offerings;
tracking progress of developmental goals; budgeting;
quality assurance testing; and managing the work of
project vendors.
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in
a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work
experience and 3-5 years experience in the
coordination, development, and/or management of
collaborative Web-based projects. Experience in adult
learning and online education preferred. Must be
detail oriented and possess excellent interpersonal,
communication, organizational, analytical, and PC (MS
Office) skills. 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/406 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
Scholarly Journals Marketing Specialist
Seeking a marketing guru who loves to think about
strategy and can take a project from conception to
completion to join our Division of Scholarly Journals
and Professional Periodicals.
Reporting to the Manager, Scholarly Journals
Marketing this individual will help develop and
implement marketing campaigns in order to retain
and grow customer base, increase revenue, and build
brand recognition.
Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in
marketing, advertising, or related discipline, or an
equivalent combination of related education and work
experience, at least 3 years of integrated marketing
experience, including direct mail, e-marketing,
copywriting, creative direction, and production
coordination required, proficient with Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and
Photoshop required, as well as, familiarity with HTML,
Dreamweaver, and electronic survey tools. Must be
able to manage multiple deadlines, work
independently and as a team, and have excellent
project and time management, communication, and
interpersonal skills. Travel and some 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/276 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
Senior Research Associate
The nation's leading advocacy organization for
children's health has an excellent opportunity in our
Division of Health Services Research for an individual
who has interest in a variety of child health
issues.
The chosen candidate will be responsible for the
development, implementation, and analysis of health
services research projects focusing on resident
training, health literacy, and other pediatric topics, and
will be responsible for administering the AAP
Institutional Review Board.
Qualified candidates will have a Master's in social
science or health related field (doctorate preferred)
and at least 5 years experience with health services
including survey design, statistical analysis (SPSS
experience preferred), manuscript development, and
grant writing. Some travel to professional meetings
required.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and
comprehensive benefits package. Please send your
resume and salary requirements referencing position
HR/CLN/272 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
Recruiter (Part time)
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the
nation's leading advocacy organization for children's
healthcare, has an excellent opportunity for a
personable and professional Recruiter seeking a
part-time schedule (22.5 hours/wk.) to conduct
recruitment and related activities in the Division of
Employment and Employee Relations.
Reporting to the Manager, Employment Services, this
individual will conduct all aspects of recruitment for
assigned positions, including ad development and
placement, interviewing, offer negotiation,
professional reference checking, and document
retention. Must be able to execute cost effective and
creative recruitment and placement activities in
accordance with applicable laws and AAP policy,
maintain positive relationships with hiring managers
and candidates, represent the AAP at various job fairs,
and serve as primary back-up for new hire
orientation.
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in
Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work
experience, at least 3 years experience in all aspects
of recruitment, including senior level positions, must
be well-versed in employment law related to
recruitment and hiring, have superb communication,
organizational, and follow-up skills, and be proficient
in MS Office (Word, Excel) and E-mail.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and
comprehensive benefits package. Please send your
resume and salary requirements referencing position
HR/CLN/470 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
Program Assistant (Grant Funded)
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the
nation's leading advocacy organization for children's
healthcare, seeks a well-organized and
detail-oriented administrative support individual to
provide assistance for the Julius B. Richmond Center
of Excellence (RCE) staff focusing on the topic area of
tobacco prevention and control.
We seek someone who has had at least 2 years of
administrative support experience to carry out the
duties and responsibilities of this role, such as,
coordinating travel arrangements, preparing and
disseminating agenda materials, correspondence,
reports, minutes, proposals, and other materials,
scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings,
copying, faxing, and provide project assistance as
needed.
Ideal candidates will have a solid proficiency in
computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), have a
strong administrative background, meeting planning
experience, and be highly flexible, accurate, and show
initiative.
We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and
comprehensive benefits package. Please send your
resume and salary requirements referencing position
HR/CLN/537 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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