
Region 3 Meeting
Thursday, April 21, 2011
10A
Better Boys Foundation
1512 S Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60624
773-542-7300
Route Mgr - Residential Job Number:111395
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Manager, Media Research and Strategy
General Sales Manager
Sales
Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years experience in research for a media organization.
Must have well developed organizational and time management skills as well as a demonstrated ability to proactively identify and respond to all client needs. Exceptional analytical and research skills are essential coupled with a strong knowledge of and ability to work with various research programs produced by the following companies: Scarborough, Nielsen, Arbitron, Media Audit and MRI.
To provide materials and proposals consisting of both qualitative and quantitative data to Sales, Programming, Development, National production, Corporate Communications, Marketing, and external clients. Create audience projections for local and national programs and specials.
Program host and producer, Geoffrey Baer, and his team of producers have a number of ongoing projects exploring Chicago-area architecture and history. Current projects include:
We are currently seeking interns who can start in March, April, or May. We will also be accepting applications for summer internships.
Department
Local TV Production
Requirements
Interns should have excellent research and writing skills, be proficient on a computer, resourceful, mature and professional. Familiarity with Chicago is very helpful. Knowledge of TV production is helpful but not required. It is also very helpful if the intern has a car or driver's license. We prefer interns to be available at least 16 hours per week during the spring term; additional hours available during the summer, and for recent graduates.
Description
Learning opportunities may include:
Interns may also work on Ask Geoffrey segments for Chicago Tonight. Tasks may include:
Most work will take place at WTTW studios on Chicago's northwest side, but interns may also accompany and assist TV crews on field shoots or visit libraries and museums for archival information.
Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@networkchicago.com. Please reference "Chicago-area Architecture and History TV Production Internship/Attn: Yvonne Davis" in the subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing. Candidates may also fax their resume and cover letter to (773) 509-5302 or mail it to:
WTTW
5400 N. St. Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Attn: Yvonne Davis, Internship Coordinator.
Candidates who are believed to be a good match will be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.
POSITION:: WFMT Communications and Development Internship
WFMT's 60th Anniversary Year offers an exciting internship opportunity for hands-on experience in the planning and promotion of the Annual Benefit event, the Day of Music event and internal and external media relationships promoting the entire anniversary year.
Department
Communications and Development
General Information
Requirements
This intern position is ideal for self-motivated, knowledgeable students interested in both classical music and radio broadcasting. Intern must have excellent writing and research skills and should be able to communicate in a team setting. All qualified candidates must be focused and comfortable with seeing long-term projects through to completion.
Description
Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@networkchicago.com. Please reference "98.7WFMT Communications and Development Internship/Attn: Elliott Teller" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.
Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:
Window to the World Communications, Inc.
Attn: Elliott Teller
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.
POSITION: WTTW/WFMT Website Internship
Are you a college student or recent graduate looking for an internship in the interactive world?
Department
Website Department
General Information
Requirements
Students or recent graduates of any major are encouraged. The ideal candidates are familiar with different and constantly evolving technologies, and have some experience and/or education related to web and/or IT technologies. Must be able to work independently and persistently on intern projects. Must have excellent organization and communications skills.
Description
The Web Intern will assist website and marketing staff with a number of projects to support the organization's websites including:
Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@networkchicago.com. Please reference "WTTW/WFMT Website Internship" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.
Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:
Window to the World Communications, Inc.
Attn: WTTW/WFMT Website Internship Coordinator
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.
POSITION: Stock Footage & Research Internship
Internship in the WTTW licensing department offer college students the opportunity to explore the "business side" of the media industry while providing meaningful and practical experience.
The licensing department obtains the necessary rights, clearances and licenses for copyrighted elements (music, video, photos, etc.) used in WTTW original productions. The department is also responsible for licensing WTTW content (video clips, audio, photos, etc.) to outside productions. We license content for use in all kinds of media including movies, TV shows, commercials, exhibits, corporate videos, documentaries and more.
Department
Licensing
General Information
Requirements
Students or recent graduates of any major are encouraged to apply. Must have Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills. Must be able to work independently and persistently on intern projects. Must have excellent organization and communication skills.
Description
Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@networkchicago.com. Please reference "Stock Footage & Research Internship/Attn: Keesha Craig" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.
Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5309 or mail to:
Window to the World Communications, Inc.
Attn: Keesha Craig
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.
POSITION: WFMT Development Internship
Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern at 98.7WFMT, Chicago's Classical Music Experience. The program is designed to provide meaningful hands-on experience in radio broadcasting while accommodating the needs and wishes of the participants.
Department
WFMT Development
General Information
Requirements
Students of any major are encouraged to apply but an interest in classical music would be recommended. Good written and verbal communications skills are essential, as is an interest in development. Some fundraising experience would be helpful.
Description
Possible learning opportunities include, but are not limited to assisting with on-air pledge drives, donor event involvement and planning, participating in the membership renewal and gift acknowledgement process, researching donors for cultivation and fundraising, and creating and researching new benefits for the donor membership card, and interacting with donors. The staff at WFMT will mold an internship to meet the applicant's interests and desired skills.
Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@networkchicago.com. Please reference "WFMT Development Internship/Attn: Alissa Berg" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.
Candidates may also fax their resume to (773) 509-5305 or mail to:
WFMT
Attn: Alissa Berg
5400 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview.
POSITION: Bucksbaum Family Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts Internship
If opera is the "ultimate" art form, then you can be part of the "ultimate" thrill in being part of the award-winning broadcast team for one of Chicago's cultural institutions. Lyric Opera Opening Night Broadcasts have been heard in Chicago for over 30 years and these broadcasts reach a national audience in syndication during the Spring.
Department
WFMT Broadcasting
General Information
Requirements
Students of any major may apply, but a highly developed knowledge of classical music is essential. Experience with opera and vocal literature – either as a singer, accompanist, or director is highly desired. A successful candidate will also have outstanding writing and research skills as well as an ability to communicate well verbally. A general knowledge of the world of opera as well as the broadcast industry and an ability to edit basic stereo audio tracks would also be helpful.
Description
Possible learning opportunities include: Researching the operas for the season, preparing synopses of opera plots, with citations, pulling recordings for review and production purposes, writing bullet-point summaries about the productions for use during the broadcasts, attend dress-rehearsals and write briefs about them, assist with booking interviews and guest-hosts, simple audio editing of interviews and audio features, escort guests, provide onsite support for remote recordings and live broadcasts, assist with various educational endeavors, including the Commentaries on CD project.
Application Process
Interested students should email their resume and cover letter expressing their qualifications and interest in the internship to: jobs@networkchicago.com. Please reference "WFMT Internship/Attn: Mark Travis" in subject line of all correspondence to ensure proper routing.
Somewhere in your cover letter please include your preferred start date. Please also include a one-page summary detailing your interest in the vocal arts and how your specific experiences might prove useful to the broadcast team.
Candidates may also fax or mail their resume and cover letter with optional extra materials directly to:
Mark Travis, Producer
The Bucksbaum Family Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts
WFMT Radio Network
5400 N. St. Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Fax: (773) 279-2199
Candidates who are believed to be a good match will then be invited to complete an application and come in for an interview. You may be asked to do a sample writing assignment and/or pass a written exam as part of the final review process.
Payroll Specialist
Corporate Controller
To accurately process payroll in a timely manner for approximately 200 union & non-union employees.
5 or more years of payroll experience for a more complex, service-oriented organization. Experience processing payroll in a union environment is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
Submit a cover letter and resume stating your qualifications and salary expectations to jobs@networkchicago.com. We are unable to consider candidates who do not state their salary history or salary expectations.
Date Posted: 4/4/2011
Chicago Transit Authority
Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Position Summary Manages and is responsible for all activities within assigned areas of the Purchasing Department that procures the goods and services necessary for the daily operations of the CTA, the maintenance of its rolling stock and the physical plant and the design and construction of CTA's capital projects. Also manages and is responsible for Oracle Purchasing and Inventory Management modules and Microsoft functional support staff in the maintenance of systems that support all procurement functions. Implements the initiatives, directions and policies of the department and overall CTA by day-to-day management of procurements and supporting staff. Responsible for managing and executing the day-to-day procurement operations that permits the Vice President and General Managers to direct and oversee upper management initiatives, policies and procedures. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Requirements:
Project Manager, Planning & Development
Chicago Transit Authority
Salary Range: $59,200 - $70,000
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Position Summary Leads and executes projects, initiatives and programs from concept through culmination as designated by the Manager, Strategic Planning, ensuring input and participation from appropriate divisions and departments. Responsible for the successful execution and completion of projects, on time and within budget. Primary Duties & Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience Requirements:
Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance. CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY THAT NO EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ANCESTRY, AGE,UNFAVORABLE MILITARY DISCHARGE OR DISABILITY, PROVIDED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE DISABILITY IS ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WHICH HE/SHE DESIRES TO HOLD WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY THE AUTHORITY. To apply, please visit our website at www.transitchicago.com and click on the "Careers" link under "Doing Business".
National Council of La Raza
BACKGROUND The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) - the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States - works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas-assets/investments, civil rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCLR serves all Hispanic subgroups in all areas of the country and has regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and San Antonio. For more information, please visit www.nclr.org. SUMMARY The Office Administrator provides support to the Midwest Regional Office, which consists of seven staff charged with strengthening NCLR's relationships with its Midwest Affiliates. The position serves as a first point of contact for Affiliates, partners, funders, clients, and media, and it manages the flow of information throughout the office and, as appropriate, between Chicago and the Washington, DC headquarters. This is a professional support position that must handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage fast-paced schedules with professionalism, maturity, poise, and confidence. The Office Administrator is charged with managing all office operations including front desk and reception, management of equipment leases, phone and IT system troubleshooting, financial procedures and processing, office scheduling, and staff calendars. This position reports to the Midwest Regional Director; however, specific work may be assigned and supervised by other staff members in the Midwest Office. As such, experience and comfort with reporting to multiple supervisors is necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Support to Midwest Regional Director and Office Team
Procedures Maintenance and Compliance
Data Management
Event and Meeting Planning
Other Support
QUALIFICATIONS Office Administration Skills
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Ethics
Schedule and Travel Expectations
SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Attn: Human Resources Raul Yzaguirre Building 1126 16th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036-4845 Fax: (202) 776-1775 hrmail@nclr.org No phone calls please! Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.
Marketing/Communications Intern
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated intern to work on and manage communications, public relations, marketing and outreach activities at IHCC's office in Chicago, IL. Internship Details The Marketing and Communications Intern position will work with IHCC staff including Senior Management on projects including development of materials for e-blast campaigns, website updates, advocacy letters, event invitations, press releases and others. The role is ideal for a self-motivated and entrepreneurial individual interested in building a strong portfolio as a manager of a prominent non-profit's communications strategy. Student Qualifications: Junior or Senior Undergraduate level business, marketing, or communications students from diverse disciplines with a focus in business marketing and communications are encouraged to apply. Students with experience in website/brochure layout and design, Internet marketing, and/or non-profit event management is preferred (not required), along with strong written, verbal, and editorial capabilities, including precise spelling and grammar. Start date: As Soon As Possible Hours per week: 15-20 Compensation: Unpaid or For College Credit. Please submit letters of interest and resumes via email to Roberto Cornelio at rcornelio@ihccbusiness.net