FOIA Officer and Communications Specialist - UIC, Chicago

Title:  FOIA Officer and Communications Specialist

Type: full-time

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay:  The budgeted salary range for this position is $70,000-$80,000

Individual Giving Associate, Development & Communications - Chicago

Title:  Individual Giving Associate, Development & Communications

Type: Full-Time Position

Location: Chicago 

Pay:  $47,000 - $50,000

Onward Neighborhood House seeks a detail-oriented and ambitious Individual Giving Associate to join our Development and Communications team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about fundraising, building a community of support, and relationship-building, who is eager to support the expansion of our base of individual donors to sustain and grow vital direct-service programs. The Individual Giving Associate will report to and work closely with the Director of Development and Communications to steward, cultivate, and secure institutional funding through foundations, corporations, and other grant-making entities.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with the subject “Institutional Giving Associate Application – [Your Name]” to Emilio Araujo, Director of Development & Communications at earaujo@onwardhouse.org

Real Time Information Manager (Police Department) - Village of Schaumburg

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

This civilian position is responsible for managing the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), as well as assisting with the daily functions and specific assigned duties, tasks, and responsibilities of the RTIC and its personnel. This position will provide guidance, manage the activities and the work of the personnel working in the RTIC, and ensure that the functions are properly supervised.  This position could be assigned the responsibility of ensuring technical resources are working in a manner to support personnel working with the RTIC systems and will serve as a liaison with Information Technology and other police divisions.   The ideal candidate will need to effectively and clearly communicate to a full range of people inside and outside the organization, and be capable of taking charge of a project, organize time and resources effectively, and complete work with accuracy.   We are looking to add a team member who can thrive in a dynamic environment and have the ability to problem solve efficiently.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $90,321.00 - $110,644.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $90,321.00 - $130,966.00.

Find the full job description and application here.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Research Associate II, Outreach and Dissemination - UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Hiring Department: Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Location:  Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023493
Posting Close Date: March 6, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago

Description:

Position Summary
The Research Associate II works within the CCTS's administrative hub to support the execution of the center's research and community outreach and engagement strategies. This position is responsible for disseminating grant related scholarship and research findings through content that simultaneously promotes the work and impact of the CCTS and CCTS-sponsored research projects among the broader scientific community, policymakers, sponsors, the clinical and translational science community and the general public. The Research Associate II will also track engagement and activity across CCTS's digital platforms and interpret analytics to inform overarching strategies that promote research outcome dissemination, increase community engagement and participation, as well as demonstrate impact of research on public health.

Full description and application are available here.

Associate Position - Cityfi

Full description and application available here

About the Role

We are seeking a self-driven, highly competent US-based Associate (location flexible). This individual will be responsible for:

Project Management

• Developing project strategies with project managers and directors.
• Designing and confirming project plans, workstreams, and deadlines
• Supporting the execution of project plans and ensuring deliverables are completed on time and with the highest quality. 
• Taking on project tasks that may include writing, editing, and building presentations.
• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project timelines, and budgets
• Providing administrative support as needed - billing, subcontractor/vendor management, invoicing, etc.
• Facilitating and documenting internal and client meetings, and converting to action steps.
• Handling and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously

Program Administrator - American Medical Association

Who: To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

What: Join the AMA team as the a Program Administrator in Physician Engagement. As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and effectiveness of the AMA Sections by assisting the Director in implementing projects assigned to the unit with emphasis on organizational development and administrative support. These types of projects include Assembly and Governing Council (GC) meeting planning, program development, documenting processes, establishing measurable timelines and milestones; centralization and simplification of credentialing processes, and standardization of GC election materials and processes.

Other Responsibilities Will Include:

Program Manager - Google

Who: Google Performance Management Operations

What: People Operations strives to revolutionize human resources the same way that Google has revolutionized search. We are helping to find, grow and keep the remarkable assemblage of talent who are our Googlers. You'll be an advocate of Google's culture and values, partnering with our business leaders to help them build their organizations and make sure all people decisions are based on data. Whether coaching our clients on how to lead their teams, navigating and resolving employee relations issues or managing programs that help develop our Googlers, you are exceptionally focused on putting them first, and being as clear and transparent as possible to help Googlers understand how people decisions get made.

In this role you will provide central support for both the successful execution of the performance program, as well as the efficient running of the Perf team itself. You will manage a variety of work streams that will help you to build a diverse skillset (communications and influencing, program management, foundational SQL and AppMaker, logistics management, and more). You will have the opportunity to shape how the entire team gets work done, establishing central tracking mechanisms and enforcing best practices to keep the broader team moving as a cohesive and efficient unit. You will gain insight into how Performance Management works at Google, and to directly contribute to a people-focused program that impacts every employee.

Great just isn't good enough for our People Operations team (you probably know us better as "Human Resources"). Made up of equal parts HR professionals, former consultants, and analysts, we're the advocates of Google's colorful culture. In People Ops, we "find them, grow them, and keep them". We bring the world's most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data-driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field.

Responsibilities

Publicity Promotion Specialist (Energy Conscious Campus progam) - UIC Office of Sustainability

Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Office of Sustainability is seeking to fill a Publicity-Promotion Specialist position (37.5 hours/week).

What: Under administrative direction, the Publicity-Promotion Specialist develops and oversees the Energy Conscious Campus program, publicizing and promoting this social marketing initiative to create behavior change in the campus community to reduce energy consumption. The Specialist will develop, implement, and measure the success of the Energy Conscious Campus Marketing Plan whose goal is to achieve and maintain a 1.5% reduction in campus energy use. They will also take complex energy consumption data and greenhouse gas emissions data and translate it into informational material that is understandable by faculty, staff, students, and the general public. They will use various media to communicate the information – oral, graphic, written and electronic. Specific responsibilities include:

Immigration Program Coordinator, CRLN (Chicago, IL)

Who: The Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America (CRLN) uses education, advocacy, accompaniment, and action to mobilize faith communities and leaders to work for immigrant justice and to build Immigrant Welcoming Congregations/Communities. We engage leaders from all social classes, ethnic and faith backgrounds. We have worked with partner organizations for wins on a variety of campaigns, including physical & Expanded Sanctuary and other efforts to stop deportations and to build interfaith power to hold ICE accountable nationally and locally.

Director of Engagement, EcoDistricts - Deadline Oct 16

DESCRIPTION

Background

The EcoDistricts Director of Engagement leads the organization’s industry peer exchange and knowledge dissemination activities. The position has four major responsibilities 1) managing the programmatic design, communications, and overall work plan for the EcoDistricts Summit — the organization’s annual conference dedicated to advancing neighborhood-scale sustainable development practices; 2) curating the EcoDistricts Information Exchange, an online depository of district and neighborhood-scale best practices, case studies, reports, stories, and trends; 3) managing the organization’s external communications and peer exchange activities, including managing the editorial calendar and curating the organization’s monthly newsletter, blog posts, bi-monthly webinar series, and social media activities, and 4) supporting key industry workshops to advance the organization’s mission. This position requires moderate travel.

Duties & Responsibilities

Convening Curation & Management

• Plan, manage and successfully implement the annual EcoDistricts Summit and relevant industry workshops. Activities include managing all program-related activities – program design and speaker acquisition, run of show, evaluation, and event follow up
• Develop the Summit and industry workshops outreach and promotions strategy, including brand development, messaging platform, collateral, website, and social media activities
• Develop and implement an on-the-ground outreach strategy to drive Summit and industry workshops registration and engagement
• Support Summit and industry workshops fundraising activities by securing programmatic and funding partners and diversifying revenue
• Collaborate with staff and external advisors to shape Summit and industry workshops programming and speaker and facilitation acquisition
• Manage consultant team and internal staff responsible for event logistics
• Research, recommend and implement use of tools and services to improve efficiently of program management and delivery of Summit and industry workshops
• Stay current of market trends in educational events and convening
• Mange the Summit and industry workshops Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability performance goals and performance metrics
• Assist with strategic planning and support of the EcoDistricts Incubator
• Manage CEU credit infrastructure for the Summit and industry workshops

Information Exchange and Communications

• Identify, tract and curate district and neighborhood-scale best practices, case studies, reports, and articles for the EcoDistricts Information Exchange (including audio and video content)
• Manage the annual “State of the Market Report, an annual compilation of important trends and innovative projects, best practices and stories from the field
• Manage the organization’s bi-monthly webinar series, including content development, quality control, production and delivery

External Communications

• Manage the organization’s editorial calendar
• Manage the monthly e-newsletter, including content development, quality control, production, and delivery
• Produce a twice-monthly article, op ed or blog post related to important trends, innovative projects, best practices and industry leaders
• Manage and curate EcoDistricts social media activities, with an emphasis on growing the org’s social media presence and impact

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, urban planning, architecture, engineering, sustainability, business or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 3-5 years professional work experience in related field
• Strong familiarity with principles of urban and district scale sustainable development; in the areas of community development, social and environmental justice, equity, green building, public health, and energy and climate policy, etc.
• Experience working with cities, private sector, nonprofit and / or community-based organizations
• Requires an understanding of, and a commitment to advancing the mission and core values of EcoDistricts
• Demonstrated communication skills including writing, listening, and oral communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience managing external communications activities, including newsletters, blogs, and social media
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with ability to maintain regular and effective engagement with contacts from multiple sectors
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge of program design and content development
• Outstanding organization, business fundamentals and project management skills
• Exceptional ability to see events through all phases of implementation while maintaining timelines, budgets and effectively managing expenses
• Energetic, innovative, creative self-starter with attention to detail
• Deadline oriented and creative problem solver
• Ability to work cooperatively with wide range of personalities, including staff and volunteers
• Exceptional work ethic and strong integrity
• Computer and software proficiency with Office software such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel, special analysis such as GIS, graphic packages such as Adobe InDesign, etc.
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Acquire and maintain active EcoDistricts accreditation

BENEFITS

Paid in full health, dental, 401k match, generous holidays, vacation, sick pay, disability.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

Managerial

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

No requirement

HOW TO APPLY

angie@ecodistricts.org

http://www.ecodistricts.org

To Apply

This position is open to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran. We strongly encourage people of color to apply. EcoDistricts provides full medical, dental, and retirement benefits. Send cover letter, writing sample, and resume to angie@ecodistricts.org with “Director of Engagement” in the subject line. Application due: Monday, October 16, 2017.

No phone calls or in person applicants, please.

EcoDistricts is an equal opportunity employer

We strongly encourage people of color to apply.

Community Engagement Manager, Evanston IL

Blogger Note: Received after 9/27 so I think they are still looking.  Position Description:     Community Engagement Manager, Evanston Cradle to Career EC2C is a collective impact initiative, involving approximately 40 partner organizations, focused on ensuring all Evanston children and youth are on the path to leading productive and satisfying lives by age 23.  This initiative is committed to overcoming the systemic racial, social, and economic disparities that for too long have undermined too many of Evanston’s children and youth.

Title:  Community Engagement Manager (20-30 hrs/wk)	Date:  September 27, 2017
Reports to:  Executive Director       SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:  smerry@evanstonc2c.org

Overview: Evanston Cradle to Career (EC2C) is looking for a creative, passionate professional to help our collective impact initiative to live up to the adage: Nothing for us without us. The Community Engagement Manager has primary responsibility for overseeing EC2C’s outreach to the community to ensure diverse voices are guiding and co-leading the work of EC2C.

Education/Work Experience: ·       College degree or relevant certification or equivalent work experience ·       At least one year work experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Primary Responsibilities: ·   Assumes primary responsibility for outreach to the community and engaging diverse community members in co-leading the work of EC2C, particularly communities of color and any other marginalized communities ·   Finalizes and implements strategy to guide community engagement of EC2C ·   Coordinates and supports a Parent Leadership Team that oversees the work of the Parent/Caregiver Empowerment and Literacy on Track Action Teams as they develop strategies for systems change ·   Explores with the Parent Leadership Team the possibility of instituting mini-grants consistent with their vision to advance the goals of Evanston Cradle to Career ·   Develops relationships with community leaders throughout Evanston and helps to build leadership skills in potential leaders in the community ·   Participates in meetings focused on community engagement and supporting EC2C communications to advance community understanding of EC2C ·   Works with parents and youth serving on the Operations Team to ensure they feel engaged and empowered within that team. ·   Develops and implements strategy for engaging young people in the work of EC2C. ·   Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skill Sets: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Community organizing, collaborative or collective impact experience preferred Experience with and connection to the Evanston community preferred Spanish/English bilingual strongly preferred Highly self-motivated and able to anticipate needs and problems Strong commitment to the ideals and mission of EC2C