Research Assistant
January 27, 2011
WBC has a full-time, entry-level position available in the Research Department. The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant include:
* Entering data to maintain economic, demographic and other business indicator databases;
* Assisting with requests for information from companies and/or their intermediaries;
* Assisting with requests for information from City of Chicago departments, media and partner organizations;
* Gathering research content and generating tables, maps and other creative data content for presentations, the monthly newsletter and WBC website;
* Compiling data and analysis for WBC studies; and,
* Assisting the Business Development and Marketing/Creative departments as availability allows.
Qualified candidates are detail-oriented, with the ability to gather and analyze research efficiently and effectively; knowledge of economic development concepts; and have used MS Office, ArcView/ESRI and/or Adobe CS. An undergraduate degree with coursework in economics, urban planning, public policy or related field is required. Foreign language skills would be an asset, but are not required. Ability to manage workload in a fast-paced work environment is crucial. Salary commensurate with education and qualifications.
Please email a resume and cover letter including a description of how specific software or tools (MS Office, ArcView/ESRI, Adobe CS, etc.) were used to augment a work or research assignment to: Liz Jellema, Director of Research, ljellema@worldbusinesschicago.com
World Business Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.
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