Healthy CPS Hotline Coordinator - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What: The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school and college. The Office of Student Health and Wellness aims to remove health-related barriers to learning such that students may succeed in college, career, and life.

The Healthy CPS Hotline Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for callers to learn more about all of the Chicago Public Schools’ Healthy CPS initiatives and programs. They serve as the frontline for all health-related issues and concerns raised by schools and communities. Examples include, but are not limited to, lice infestation, infectious disease outbreak, medical compliance, training for school staff on public health policy and guidelines, health insurance enrollment and access to primary care, school food program, access to health services and food security programs, and all other related public health issues and concerns.

Public Service Administrator, Section Manager and Individual Assistance Officer - State of Illinois

Who: State of Illinois

What: Under administrative direction of the Bureau Chief, Bureau of Recovery Operations, as a policy implementing manager; organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates the operation of Agency's Individual Assistance Programs; Individual Assistance Programs include but are not limited to the Emergency Management Assistance Program, Individual Assistance Programs, Long-Term Community Recovery Programs, and All Hazards Strategic Planning; supervises staff; serves as Individual Assistance Officer during disaster recovery operations. Travels throughout state to represent supervisor.
Minimum Requirements: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in, business and public administration. Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Requires ability to travel.

Prefers 1-2 years experience in emergency management or a related field. Prefers Illinois Emergency Managers Accreditation.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6414 - 6835 per month

Current bargaining unit employees: CBA language applies

Full Bargaining Unit Range: $6414 - $9816 per month

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 

Location
2200 South Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703

Agency Contact
Nakesha Rice, Human Resources Specialist
1035 Outer Park
Springfield, IL 62704
ema.hr@illinois.gov
217-785-9945

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Planner - Kenai Pennisula Borough

Who: Kenai Pennisula Borough

What: Under the general direction and supervision of the borough planning director or his designee, the planner is responsible for performing complex and varied planning and zoning assignments related to development, plan reviews and technical analysis; produces written reports and makes presentations at meetings; performs related work as required. Planners have considerable latitude to exercise independent initiative and judgement with oversight by providing support to the advisory planning commissions (APC) within the borough including assistance with project reviews at the APC level, developing local plans, and presenting APC recommendations to the planning commission. Also responsible for local option zoning assistance to neighborhoods.

School Community Representative (Social and Emotional Learning) - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What: Under the immediate supervision of the school principal, performs liaison functions between the school and the community in which the school is located; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Meets with community organizations and individuals to explain and respond to inquiries concerning various school programs and activities; consults with educational staff to obtain information concerning teachers’ interests and concerns and communicates this information to community members; becomes acquainted with community organizations and social service agencies and their programs and policies; attends and participates in community meetings, workshops, and activities related to educational matters; meets with community leaders and business representatives to solicit their support for school programs; communicates in person and on the telephone with parents to encourage their children’s regular attendance at school and parent’s participation in school activities; recruits school staff and community representatives to provide specialized information to groups of parents; prepares activity reports for submission to the school principal; may send school newsletters to parents and guardians.

Training and Experience. 

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D equivalent). Previous general work experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. 

 Good knowledge of community organizations and social service agencies, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Ability to work with various and diverse community organizations and members, ability to prepare routine written reports, ability to recognize and respond to community and parents’ concerns and educational interests.

Good human relations skills, excellent oral communication skills, good writing skills.

Physical Requirements.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A position is classified as Sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Manager of Program Supports - After School Matters

Who: After School Matters

What: After School Matters provides Chicago high school teens with high quality, after-school and summer opportunities to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. Since 1991, more than 200,000 teens have participated in our hands-on, project-based after-school and summer programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Programs take place at locations throughout the city including Chicago public high schools, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library locations, community organizations, downtown at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and in Belmont Cragin at our new Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.

Senior Public Service Administrator - State of Illinois

Who: State of Illinois

What: Subject to management approval, serves as Administrator of the Grants Administration Office, Bureau of Planning, Performance Assessment, Federal Projects and Program Development, of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR). Develops, plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and administers activities of the office. Implements policies, procedures, processes and standards relative to acquisition and management of federal administration. Assures the policies and procedures adhere to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, agency program standards and directives. Identifies federal and state human service funding opportunities. Establishes and maintains relationships with federal and state entities. Participates in high-level planning and fund-prospecting meetings with SUPR Executive Staff team regarding federal grants and state opportunities resulting in the leveraging of federal and state funding with departmental and federal discretionary revenues. Consults with Grants Administration staff and management staff in the development and implementation of mechanisms and processes in coordination with fiscal, financial, budget, personnel specific to the governing of federal and state rules, policies and requirements as set forth in the IDHS contracts pertaining to management of federal discretionary awards. Serves as a full-line supervisor. Travels in the performance of duties.

Social Service Program Planner - State of Illinois

Who: State of Illinois

What: Subject to management approval of the Regional Administrator, Region Five, Bureau of Community Support Services, Division of Family & Community Services, Illinois Department of Human Services, serves as Team Leader, organizes, plans, and directs staff toward the completion of quality assurance, certifications, and compliance monitoring activities, and assistance with GA TA to bureaus/programs for statewide programs assigned to the work unit. Participates as the Team Leader/Specialist by providing complex inputs into work unit accomplishments and providing technical assistance, training and support to professional staff serving as Community Support Services Consultants (CSSC). Travels statewide in performance of duties, with some overnight.

School Community Representative (Community/Parent Involvement) - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What: School Community Representative

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the immediate supervision of the school principal, performs liaison functions between the school and the community in which the school is located; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Meets with community organizations and individuals to explain and respond to inquiries concerning various school programs and activities; consults with educational staff to obtain information concerning teachers’ interests and concerns and communicates this information to community members; becomes acquainted with community organizations and social service agencies and their programs and policies; attends and participates in community meetings, workshops, and activities related to educational matters; meets with community leaders and business representatives to solicit their support for school programs; communicates in person and on the telephone with parents to encourage their children’s regular attendance at school and parent’s participation in school activities; recruits school staff and community representatives to provide specialized information to groups of parents; prepares activity reports for submission to the school principal; may send school newsletters to parents and guardians.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience. Graduation from high school (or G.E.D equivalent). Previous general work experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Good knowledge of community organizations and social service agencies, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Ability to work with various and diverse community organizations and members, ability to prepare routine written reports, ability to recognize and respond to community and parents’ concerns and educational interests.

Good human relations skills, excellent oral communication skills, good writing skills.

Physical Requirements. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A position is classified as Sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Policy Analyst - DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference

Who: DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference

What: The DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) is seeking to hire a full-time Policy Analyst. DMMC is the coalition of thirty-five cities and villages that promotes excellence in municipal government in DuPage County, Illinois, evaluates the impact of pending state and federal legislation, provides research, technical assistance and training to members, and fosters intergovernmental cooperation.

Program Specialist - After School Matters

Who: After School Matters

What: After School Matters provides Chicago high school teens with high quality, out-of-school time opportunities to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. Since 1991, more than 200,000 teens have participated in our hands-on, project-based after-school and summer programs in the arts, communications and leadership, STEM and sports. Programs take place at locations throughout the city including Chicago public high schools, Chicago Park District and Chicago Public Library locations, community-based organizations, Gately Park, The Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood and Gallery37 Center for the Arts downtown.

Director of Community Development - Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

Who: Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, Chicago

What: Director of Community Development 

The Director of Community Development oversees economic development initiatives and business district management including the Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Area (SSA) taxing districts. The Director oversees a variety of programs and projects, hires and manages vendors, creates and monitors budgets and assists with all small business development initiatives. 

General Duties and Responsibilities: 

Special Service Areas 

• Serve as the project director for the Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Areas (SSA) 

• • Serve as the project lead for the Clark Street SSA reconstitution 
• • Coordinate and lead meetings, prepare materials, reports, agendas, minutes, etc., for SSA Commission 
• • Solicit contractor bids, negotiate contracts and manage vendors 

• Draft, manage and monitor SSA budgets 

• • Complete all SSA paperwork and documentation required by the City’s Department of Planning and Development 
• • Lead public way aesthetic improvement projects, corridor planning and various rebate programs 
• • Assist with events, promotions and marketing initiatives for Clark Street and Lincoln Avenue 
• • Maintain contact with property and business owners within SSA boundaries and implement outreach programs 
• • Work closely with SSA Commission to execute annual work plan 
• • Recruit, maintain and oversee SSA Commission 
• • Manage public way use permits for streetscape elements 
• • Serve as a liaison between businesses and City of Chicago departments and local elected officials 

Government Affairs and Economic Development 

• • Lead and manage business attraction initiatives throughout the neighborhood 
• • Collaborate with LPCC leadership on development and implementation of legislative agenda 
• • Work closely and build/maintain relationships with area neighborhood associations, elected officials, city departments, businesses and developers on zoning, policy and community relations issues 
• • Stay informed about local news, projects and developments affecting Lincoln Park 
• • Seek out opportunities to work with organizations to advocate for businesses such as the Small Business Advocacy Council 
• • Stay abreast of neighborhood safety concerns, build relationships with local police commanders, and administer safety and improvement programs 

Additional Responsibilities 

• • Attend all SSA events, activities and meetings and assist with set up 
• • Attend all LPCC events and activities and assist with set up 
• • Attend community and neighborhood association meetings as LPCC representative 
• • Coordinate other projects or activities as directed by the LPCC President 
• • Work as “team player” with other staff members to fulfill LPCC mission 

Qualifications: 

• • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of work experience (required) 
• • Must have own transportation (required) 
• • Strong project management experience and community or economic development experience (preferred) 
• • Knowledge of urban planning and economic development (preferred) 
• • Familiarity with the Lincoln Park area and the LPCC’s activities (preferred) 
• • Strong commitment to the mission of the LPCC and helping Lincoln Park businesses 
• • Strong understanding of financial statements and budgets 
• • Self-starter and ability to work independently 
• • Experience in facilitating effective meetings 
• • Extraordinary organization skills and attention to detail 
• • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills 
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and a quick learner of other software 
• • Ability to be flexible and manage multiple projects at once 
• • Occasional evenings/weekends required 

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@lincolnparkchamber.com. No phone calls or walk-ins, please. 

About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce: 

Founded in 1947, the LPCC is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization that serves as a resource, leader and advocate for the Lincoln Park business community while encouraging and supporting economic development in the area. Learn more at lincolnparkchamber.com. 

Budget Planning Analyst - Arizona State University

Who: Arizona State University    

What: Budget Planning Analyst

The Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. OPB serves as a steward of resources and trusted advisor to University leadership to support decision-making and enable strategy.

Reporting to the Principal Budget Planning Analyst, the Budget Planning Analyst will assist in the development and execution of policies, processes, and practices in the areas of budgeting, planning, and analysis. The Budget Planning Analyst uses a collaborative and consultative approach to working effectively across stakeholder groups to address financial opportunities and challenges for the University.

Essential Duties

• Under administrative direction, serves a primary role in facilitating the development and implementation of annual all-funds budgets for assigned administrative and academic units.
• Performs work related to strategic planning, budget variance analysis, commitment analysis, revenue and expense forecasting, what-if scenario analysis, program evaluation, performance management, and other efforts that support administration decision-making. Evaluates critical cost pools and works with assigned units to identify cost saving measures, including utilities, employee benefits, debt service, and other general operating expenses.
• Builds, maintains, and updates financial models and associated financial analysis. Performs financial account reconciliations, statement analysis, and transaction research. Participates in the development of less complex mid and long range predictive enrollment, space, staffing, and financial models that support strategic planning efforts and executive decision-making.
• Supports preparation of strategic planning documents.
• Supports analysis of complex proposals led by senior departmental staff.
• Develops data-driven solutions and technical guidance to solve financial, operational, or strategic issues facing assigned units.
• Develops a strong understanding of the core functionality of Adaptive Planning, the University’s enterprise-wide budget and planning software; capable of providing technical guidance to assigned units to enhance their use of the software for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.
• Ensures financial compliance with University/Board policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations.
• Compares data from a variety of sources to ensure accuracy using judgment, and relying on knowledge of subject material.
• Gathers information; identifies analysis methodologies; and prepares, develops, and submits written and graphic results of the evaluation of data under the supervision of senior staff.
• Represents the department with academic and administrative units. Performs other duties upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two (2) years of experience in financial or budget analysis or strategic planning; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's degree in related field, such as Business Administration, Public Policy/Administration, Finance, Economics, or Higher Education Administration.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience, preferably in higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices in government and university governance involving fiscal control, budgeting, strategic planning, information analysis, forecasting, reporting, and assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic and financial planning/modeling principles, methods, and practices.
• Experience in developing forecast and tracking models that integrate disparate statistical and financial information.
• Experience in performing analysis of financial forecasts, budgets, and econometric trends and of the factors/items therein.
• Experience in evaluating a variety of fiscal policy, economic, or political factors affecting strategic planning and budgeting needs, problems, and plans.
• Experience in effectively synthesizing large amounts of complex detailed materials for presentation and review to varying audiences.
• Experience in identifying appropriate data sources, extract and manipulate data from multiple and diverse database sources by designing, refining, and running complex data queries.
• Experience in using effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to speak and write with clarity and precision to obtain and convey information related to job responsibilities; comfortable in regular interactions with mid- level administrators of the university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Cultural competency skills to effectively engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in planning and organizational skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple, complex projects on deadline, often working with interruptions, a changing workflow, and potentially competing priorities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of decision tools for budgetary analysis, such as weighted score tables, decision trees, cost-benefit analysis, activity-based costing, and sensitivity analysis. Ability to work independently on routine tasks and with limited, but appropriate, direction on more complex matters.
• Experience in researching, analyzing, interpreting, explaining, and applying policies, rules, and procedures appropriately; experience in determining compliance with existing policies and established guidelines.
• Experience in taking initiative, and demonstrating resourcefulness, and displaying a sense of urgency in fulfilling commitments.
• Experience in taking personal accountability for achieving results.
• Experience in promoting innovative thinking by bringing different perspectives and approaches together, combining them in creative ways to solve problems.
• Experience in delivering a high-quality work product, free of material error, by showing concern for all aspects of the job with a high attention to detail.
• Experience in building effective working relationships and building trust by communicating in an open manner, and following through on commitments.
• Experience in handling conflict and difficult situations in a professional way, working toward consensus.
• Ability to accept new ways of doing things.
• Experience in accurately following established procedures for completing work tasks. Ability to offer customer service by actively listening, and validating others’ viewpoints. Ability to respect the confidentiality of others.

Instructions to Apply

• Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
• Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
• Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
• Please include cover letter along with resume.
• Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Office of Planning and Budget will not be a sponsor for this position.
• ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
• Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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Social Service Program Planner III - State of Illinois

Who: State of Illinois

What: Under general direction of the Public Service Administrator. Bureau of Community Support Services, performs the more complex technical tasks rclated lo Division funded grant programs in Region I, including input into program design planning, in-depth review and analysis of program outcomes, in coordination with contracted providers, DHS staff. including Bureau/Program team members. Provides the more complex input into Bureau service delivery systems. Travels in the performance of duties.

Senior Manager, Special Projects - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What:

• Support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement processes for departmental and organizational initiatives, by preparing and contributing to data analysis, responses on strategic issues, as well as preparation and sharing of reports, briefings, presentations.
• Review the existing knowledge management framework for efficacy and sustainability;
• Lead the department training strategy to organize and disseminate information and training materials to different teams and stakeholders.
• Support procurement and Board of Education approval processes for the Talent office by serving as the department liaison for the Procurement team.
• Develop materials for implementation of departments Continuous Improvement priorities as well as ensure adherence to deliverable timelines.
• Serve as an interdepartmental liaison and project manager for special projects with a focus on the Background Check Processes for the district.
• Design and implement an online case management system for background check process; technical and process integration with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and other projects as identified.
• Identify potential risks to projects, implementing processes and tactics to proactively mitigate delays or obstacles to completing a project within required deadlines.

Must Have/Hold

• A Masters Degree in public policy/affairs, nonprofit management, business administration, related or equivalent,
• 3 years of work experience.
• 3 years of experience working in the non-profit/public sector and in a union environment.

Prior experience must include performing data analysis, project and program management, managing operations, managing teams, knowledge and content management, and technical skills, including using excel and human capital management platforms.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the city of Chicago within 6 months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with CPS.

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DPQ Programs Coordinator - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What: The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that we provide every child—in every school and every neighborhood—a high quality education that prepares them for success in college, career and civic life.

The school principal serves as a critical lever to ensure this vision is actualized. The Department of Principal Quality (DPQ) is charged with identifying, developing, supporting, and retaining strong principal leaders who are committed to actualizing that vision.

This position will report to the DPQ Senior Programs Manager, and will be accountable for assisting in the development and management of projects that support the leadership pipelines in the District, including its full suite of programs.

Senior Planner/Project Manager - Village of Orland Park

Who: Village of Orland Park

What: The Village of Orland Park a dynamic and progressive community of approximately 58,000 residents is a regional destination in the south suburbs and ranks #5 in total retail sales out of all of the Chicagoland Communities (excluding Chicago). In addition, Orland Park has received a number of accolades including: ranked as one of the Best Places to Live by Chicago Magazine (2013), named Village of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (2014) and the 9750 on the Park Transit Oriented Development was named Best Building by the Congress for New Urbanism, Illinois Chapter.

Key Responsibilities

Our Development Services Department seeks a Senior Planner/Project Manager to join our team and initiate and carry out complex comprehensive planning studies related to economic development, transportation, historical preservation, land use, and environmental issues; perform research, collect and analyze data, utilizing forecasting techniques when necessary; provide technical and professional recommendations in solving present and future development problems; answer inquiries related to land development and complete other special planning functions. This position will also coordinate with related project participants regarding the timely review, approval and completion of new development or re-development projects.

In addition, this position researches, collects, reorganizes and analyzes information pertaining to updating ordinances; obtains input from staff, residents and officials relating to ordinance revisions, recommends revisions to the Village Board; prepares reports and graphics. Applies for and follows through on grants.

Advises on the need for plans, plan content, and other policies, advises on the employment of planning and economic development consultants; coordinates the work of consultants, as assigned or as may be required.

Advises citizens, developers, and officials regarding code requirements; schedules petitioners for Plan Commission, Development Services Committee, and Village Board meetings; maintains records of the Plan Commission including case files, agendas, and minutes; conducts/assists orientation sessions for the new members of the Plan Commission.

Makes verbal and graphic presentations to the Village Board, Plan Commission, and Advisory Board; serves in advisory role to parking and traffic; assists with federal, state, and local programs; reviews plans and reports of others; attends staff and committee meetings; attends seminars, workshops, and conferences, in order to maintain professional skills.

Keeps the Director of Development Services and Assistant Director/Transportation Engineering Manager advised of proposed program goals, budget, goal attainment, and problems encountered on comprehensive planning and economic development issues.

Recommends architectural and design guidelines for commercial and industrial projects and reviews architectural design standards.

Performs other duties as assigned which may include providing direction and leadership to some full-time and part-time staff.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, public administration, or related fields. A Master’s degree is highly preferred along with a minimum of five years of progressive urban planning or economic development responsibility in a governmental or consulting environment.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning with particular emphasis on land use regulations, including but not limited to architectural and special design, residential, commercial, office, and industrial planning, landscaping, site design, environmental policies, economic development, transportation, and population analysis; considerable knowledge of village policies, procedures, ordinances, and resolutions relating to land development; knowledge of historic preservation and intergovernmental cooperation activities; some knowledge of state, county, federal, and Council-Manager forms of government; some knowledge of intergovernmental agencies.

Ability to understand and implement intent of codes; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups; ability to work within time constraints, and to prioritize work; ability to review and analyze development plans and to make recommendations based upon said analysis; ability to prepare plans, reports, and studies; ability to make verbal presentations and to persuade individuals and groups to follow certain courses of action; ability to perform duties with initiative and a minimum amount of supervision; ability to make accurate design drawings and mathematical computations; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to maintain professionalism and objectivity, and to be tactful and courteous in stressful situations.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $73,329 - $102,660 depending on qualifications. This full-time position is eligible for the Village of Orland Park’s comprehensive employee benefits program which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and an employee wellness program. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) plan with options through Nationwide, ICMA-RC, Mass Mutual, or AXA Advisors are also available. The Village of Orland Park also provides for paid vacation, personal, sick days, and holidays.

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Restorative Justice Coordinator (Youth Intervention Specialist) - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What: Helps create an environment that promotes student learning and development through programming and support for student behavior.

Coordinator, Grassroots Advocacy - Susan G. Komen Foundation

Who: Susan G. Komen Foundation

What: Basic Function

Empowered by our expansive grassroots network, Komen is leading the fight for those impacted by breast cancer locally, in our states and in Washington, D.C. Komen works to identify, through a transparent and broad-based, intensive vetting and selection process, the advocacy issues that have the greatest potential impact on Komen’s mission.

The Coordinator, Grassroots Advocacy supports and promotes Susan G. Komen’s grassroots advocacy initiatives related to breast cancer and public health policy. This individual will provide project management and administrative support for advocate engagement programs and training platforms; assist in implementing grassroots campaigns for local, state and federal legislative priorities; support recruitment efforts to grow Komen’s grassroots advocate database; and responds quickly, efficiently and professionally to oral and written inquiries from advocates, as well as grassroots advocacy inquiries from Affiliate and HQ staff.

Community Outreach Worker - CityKey

Who: CityKey

What: Conducts outreach to Catholic Charities participants and participants of community partners in an effort to promote the Chicago CityKey program.

• Seeks out residents of Chicago through face-to-face interactions, presentations and fairs for participation in the CityKey program.
• Participates in events and activities promoting the CityKey program hosted by the Office of the City Clerk of Chicago.
• Works collaboratively with outside providers to schedule events, programs and activities.
• Maintains positive and collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate client files and databases, as required by agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies in the course of performing job expectations.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies.
• Handles a wide array of administrative tasks to ensure compliance with agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, external requirements of all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies in the course of performing job expectations.
• Position requires ability to work evenings and weekend hours. 

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling or standing multiple times a day. X Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds. X Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time. X Lift up to 35 pounds.
Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to, Background check, including any program specific requirements.

• Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Agency-specified automobile insurance 

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills 
• Immediate Supervisor: Community Outreach Coordinator - CitiKey Directly Supervises: N/A Indirectly Supervises: N/A 
• Education and Experience Requirements: Relevant Education: Preferred: Associate's Degree Minimum: High School Diploma 
• Experience: Preferred: Two years of community outreach experience Minimum: 1 year of community outreach experience

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Senior Communicy Investment Operations Specialist - Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago

Who: Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago

What:  At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first! That’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement program (401k and Pension)
• Generous PTO plan · 10 paid holidays per year
• Work from home options
• Casual dress code

As a member of the Community Investment (CI) Team, the Senior CI Operations Specialist will be responsible for analyzing the on-going need for subsidy, and compliance, for projects that have been awarded grants via the Bank’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP). This role will contribute to the effective management of operations by having a thorough understanding of affordable housing finance and community development while staying abreast of industry standards and trends.

Associate Planner - MUSE

Who: MUSE Community + Design

What: Muse Community + Design (MUSE), is an innovative urban planning and public engagement firm founded in 2014 and located in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. Using an equity lens, we help communities manage change by creating plans, processes, and policies to implement a shared vision.

Associate Position Description: Muse Community + Design is hiring an Associate to support the overall implementation of the Chicago Department of Transportation’s traffic safety and education program, with a strong emphasis on bicycle and pedestrian safety.

The Associate will be a qualified individual with a degree in urban planning or equivalent field and possess a strong command of Chicago’s Complete Streets and Vision Zero principles. The position will require regular interaction with CDOT and other city staff, elected officials, community organizations and residents.

This individual will play an instrumental role in outreach to partner organizations and communities throughout Chicago. The Associate will be responsible for coordination with stakeholders on the creation and implementation of community plans and ongoing engagement strategies. This individual is also responsible for organizing and facilitating working groups and other city-wide transportation forums such as the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and Mayor’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPAC) meetings. In addition, the Associate will support education and engagement events on an as-needed basis for other projects.

International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Middle Years Program - Chicago Public Schools

Who: Chicago Public Schools

What: The IB MYP coordinator is charged with the responsibility for the management and administration of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme contained within the school. The coordinator will work in conjunction with the District IB Administrator as well as with the administration and staff at the school level to ensure the program is operated within the guidelines set forth by the International Baccalaureate.

Together with the senior management of the school, the coordinator is involved in the school implementation of the programme. The coordinator maintains contact with the area leaders, subject departments and teachers and with the IB. All IB correspondence regarding the programme is addressed to the coordinator.

Program Supervisor - Metropolitan Family Services

Who: Metropolitan Family Services

What: Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 93,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a full-time Program Supervisor to join our Calumet Team!