MEL Intern - BUILD INC

 

MEL Intern at BUILD, Inc

Title:  MEL Intern

Type: Part-Time (8-10 hrs a week)

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: Unpaid

Senior Associate - Cultural Institution Insights, Obama Presidential Center - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 Title: Senior Associate, Cultural Institution Insights

Type: Full-time, hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $79-98.8k/year

The Senior Associate, Cultural Institution Insights will be responsible for managing data and communicating analytics insights for the Obama Presidential Center’s operations and visitorship. In partnership with the Obama Presidential Center Operations and Museum teams, you will manage the technical configuration, data maintenance, and reporting processes for all strategic metrics for the OPC campus.

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Advocacy Coordinator, American Academy of Sleep Medicine - Darien, IL

 Job Summary 

The Advocacy department supports our mission by advocating on legislative and regulatory issues important to our members. Our team is growing! As the Advocacy Coordinator, you will assist the Manager in the implementation of advocacy strategies and plans through day-to-day communications, administrative advocacy activities, and advocacy program support. The ideal candidate is passionate about policymaking, possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, and has strong organizational skills.  

Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Attain a deep understanding of our organizational policies, advocacy goals, and industry priorities in the legislative space to support department deliverables. 
• Keep a pulse on legislative and regulatory changes that could shape the future of sleep medicine, sharing actionable insights with key stakeholders. 
• Serve as the primary contact for member and external advocacy communications, supporting engagement and awareness. 
• Maintain the member advocacy database  
• Support impactful advocacy efforts by planning, coordinating, and attending visits to Capitol Hill, state legislatures, and in-district meetings with elected officials. 
• Craft compelling content—whether it’s a persuasive letter, engaging social post, or detailed report—that informs and inspires diverse audiences. 
• Empower our members to take action through education, resources, and tools for effective communication with policymakers. 
• Drive collaboration as a staff liaison by supporting committees, organizing meetings, and preparing written materials (minutes, reports, etc). 
• Keep advocacy at the forefront by monitoring media for breaking news and ensuring timely, relevant updates to members and stakeholders. 
• Enjoy a mix of office-based work and travel (about 10%, including some weekends) as you help us bring our advocacy initiatives to life.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, or a related field. 
• 2+ years of experience in advocacy, government, public health, or consulting. 
• Solid understanding of health policy and legislative processes at state and federal levels. 
• Exceptional writing, presentation, and communication skills. 
• Strong collaborator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships. 
• Organized multitasker with proven project management experience. 
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems. 
• Creative problem-solver with sound judgment and attention to detail. 
• Self-starter with a proactive, motivated approach to challenges. 

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Program Coordinator - Mother and Child Alliance, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago - Chicago, IL

 Job Description

The Mother and Child Alliance Program Coordinator will leverage program partnerships, provide outcome and data analysis, and implement projects.

• Conducts intake on all new MACA clients and collects media releases when requested.
• Develops programs to support MACA clients, in collaboration with development and case management teams, including outreach and recruitment, and reporting.
• Provide program support for MACA Enhanced Case Managers including supplies and equipment for team members as well as clients, tabulate support provided and capture client testimonials for services received.
• Collect and analyze monthly Provide client data from Case Managers for aggregate data reports for quarterly and annual reports to funders, development team, and the Board.
• Collaborate with community partners to develop and implement strategies, education, and outreach efforts to promote community programs and initiatives, and volunteer opportunities, and attend MACA events as requested. 
• Reports to Surveillance Manager to ensure coordination of perinatal surveillance data, client level data and adherence to funded contract guidelines.
• Implement MACA programs (prenatal classes, creative writing classes, job training, etc.) including logistics, scheduling, instructors, program participation statistics, and sharing program reports (number of participants, program outputs, and how they align with MACA strategic outcomes, etc.) with leadership, the development team and the Board.
• Support development with identification of opportunities for in-kind support, Goodwill vouchers and donations matching current client need. 
• Provide logistical support to Fetal Infant Mortality Review meetings, including meeting preparation and coordination of participants.
• Provide logistical support to the MACA Executive Board of Directors, including preparation of quarterly Program activity reports, minutes, and supportive materials.
• Provide general administrative support to MACA including payment records, audit support, and coordination and management of student interns.
• Assist with MACA development as directed, including the MACA Run & Walk team, Giving Tuesday, Mother’s Day, donor appreciation and stewardship, and client interviews, etc.
• Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain and complete annual IDPH HIPPA training, required Lurie trainings and preserve client confidentiality in all communications.
• Collaborate with MACA Executive Director to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for building maintaining and tracking partners with a focus on engagement and outreach of internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 or more years’ office and administrative and program management experience. 
• Three or more years of program database and outcome analysis experience required. 
• Three or more years of experience working with non-profit, community-based programs is required. 
• Direct experience with programs impacting persons living with HIV is desired. 

Pay Range

$59,280.00-$96,928.00 Salary

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Chief Data Officer (Office of the Public Defender) - Cook County Offices Under the President

Job Posting: Nov 15, 2023, 8:22:39 AM
Closing Date: Nov 29, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M.
Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M.
Posting Salary: $117,422 - $140,330

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Chief of the Trial Technology Division, the Chief Data Officer (CDO) oversees and serves as process owner of the data of the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender. The CDO provides a mix of strategic advice on office operations, along with engaging in tactical implementation work. The CDO works directly with the Chief Public Defender and the Executive Team to improve the Office’s internal governance and to facilitate robust data-driven decision-making and works with the Office’s Policy and Communications team to better inform external policy and advocacy. The CDO develops methodology enabling consistent application and utilization of data analytics and advances a culture of leveraging data to identify trends and support performance management. Additionally, the CDO works both internally with the Deputy of Central Operations, Chief of the Trial Support Division, and externally with Systems Administrators, County-wide IT leaders, and other leaders in the criminal legal system. Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is Actively Recruited and is At-Will. 

  Full description and application available here.

Director of Data & Research Partnerships - Early Childhood Research Alliance of Chicago (EC-REACH)

Department: IPR - INST for Policy Res

Salary/Grade: EXS/11

Job Summary: 

The Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University is seeking a Director of  Data & Research Partnerships to join us as a founding team member of the Early Childhood Research Alliance for Chicago (EC-REACH). The mission of EC-REACH is to unite diverse partners across sectors, agencies, and institutions to co-construct and conduct action-oriented research that promotes equitable solutions for early childhood policy and practice in Chicago. EC-REACH will develop and support a community of research-practice partnerships (RPPs) among Chicago researchers, policy makers, practitioners, community members, and families. All are committed to working together on large scale, system-level problem solving.

As a key senior team member reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director will support EC-REACH's mission by ensuring that all research conducted and supported by EC-REACH is rigorous, responsive, equitable, collaborative, inclusive, meaningful, accessible, and useful for informing decision-making regarding early childhood systems, policies, and programs.

Specifically, the Director will shape and lead EC-REACH’s strategy for data partnerships and infrastructure, including forging stable, long-term, and mutually-beneficial partnerships with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners; building and overseeing a data management system and structure across multiple datasets; using data to answer partners’ pressing questions via rapid-response and longer-term research projects; and facilitating data access among internal and external researchers who seek to engage in a Chicago early childhood research-practice partnership.

The position is a two-year term appointment. Opportunity for renewal will be based on satisfactory performance and available funding. 

For consideration, please subject a resume and cover letter with your application.

*Note:  Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Link to job description on employer's website

Coordinator - CTA Automated Voice Annunciation System (AVAS)

Coordinator - CTA Automated Voice Annunciation System

Application:

https://chicagotransit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2200008I&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

SALARY

$90,000 - $100,000

 POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, acts as lead for the routine and long term, data maintenance of the Automated Voice Annunciation System (AVAS). Monitors schedule, service, routing, and stop changes and incorporate into AVAS system. Maintains audio files, public service announcements, and schedule new recordings. Delivers the AVAS distribution process to entire CTA fleet. Serves as key resource in the evaluation of AVAS, Bus Tracker, and related data.

 

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

	% time
1	40%	Delivers monthly distribution of updates to the schedule, bus stops, route geometry, parameters, and settings for BusTracker and CleverCad to be incorporated into the AVAS system. o   Maintains the audio files, public service announcements, media files and coordinate new recording sessions into the AVAS system, based on department requests. o   Acts as liaison with multiple internal departments and external vendors to develop distribution timeline. o   Identifies expected outcomes for monthly distribution data and monitor to assure achievement of outcomes. o   Establishes best practices to support AVAS, downstream systems, and products impact by the AVL management system. o   Advises CTA departments on AVAS functionality, processes, and capabilities. o   Prepares files and attend audio sessions with external vendor.
2	20%	Manages long term maintenance of the bus stop and route clean-up process in AVL data management system. Implements process updates to over 10,000 bus stops and 129 routes requiring meticulous adherence to technicalities. Diagnoses the strengths and weaknesses of different collection methods and provide recommendations to improve AVAS system performance.
3	15%	Monitors all route detours for impact to the Bus Location Information System (BLIS) system which monitors on-time performance and is used for bus operator disciplinary action.
4	10%	Develops PowerBI Dashboards, reporting programs, and quality control tools to measure AVAS data integrity in Oracle and SQL Server.
5	5%	Performs tests for scenario driven or system upgrades on AVL data management system.
6	5%	Designs and delivers manuals, procedures, test criteria, reference materials, and learning aids to assure department processes are documented.
7	5%	Performs related duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Computer Science, Urban Planning, or Economics, Geography, or Mathematics or a closely related field of study with five (5) years of experience in transit operations or information technology role with a demonstrable progression in level of work responsibility for the last three (3) years or a combination of education and experience relating to this position. Master's degree preferred. Familiarity with GIS systems preferred. Must possess current, valid Illinois driver’s license, along with a clean driving record.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer keyboards. Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated.  If you are offered employment, proof of  COVID-19 vaccination will be required as a condition of employment and as part of the hiring process. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers for full notice. Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of transit fundamentals, scheduling, and operations. General knowledge with data and information sources relevant to transportation planning. General knowledge of the streets of Chicago. General knowledge of GIS systems. Working knowledge of Clever Works, HASTUS, GTFS, Trapeze, or similar applications. Strong analytic and quantitative skills. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Strong SQL Skills. Good problem-solving skills. Good time management skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment.

Research Associate - Girls, Inc. (Indianapolis, IN)

Who: The Girls Inc. Research and Evaluation department (R&E) provides the data-driven insights to ensure that, locally and nationally, Girls Inc. is known as the experts on girls. R&E produces informational products to assist in telling the story of "Why Girls Inc.?" and how The Girls Inc. Experience contributes to the lives of girls, volunteers, and staff. We lead national conversations about what it's like to be a girl today, providing research and information to inform programming, public policy, and advocacy efforts for the Girls Inc. network.

What: As part of the Research & Evaluation Team, the Research Associate: Outcomes Measurement oversees the strategies, technologies, trainings, and products key to the Girls Inc. Strong, Smart, and Bold Outcomes Measurement Strategy (SSBOMS). This position is responsible for participant tracking, participant data quality and management, and data reporting to meet the strategic priorities of the Girls Inc. network. It requires strong project and data management skills, knowledge of participant tracking system, and collaboration with national and local teams to establish and/or improve data collection processes and systems.

Apply at this link.

Senior Data Scientist - Cook County Assessor

Who: The Assessor's Office is responsible for setting fair and accurate values for 1.8 million parcels of Cook County property. The value of these properties is not determined on an individual basis, but rather by a mass appraisal system. The mass appraisal system is a way to put fairness into the entire assessment process. In addition to working with other government agencies to stimulate economic development, job creation and the construction of affordable housing, we also seek to help county residents better understand the assessment process and take advantage of money-saving exemptions the office provides.

What: Reporting directly to the Deputy Assessor - Chief Data Officer (CDO), the Senior Data Scientist is responsible for advanced mathematical and statistical concepts and theories to analyze and collect data and construct solutions to problems in assessment methodologies for residential real estate. Performs complex statistical analysis on assessment data of residential real estate to validate and quantify trends or patterns identified by junior data scientists and modelers. The Senior Data Scientist constructs predictive models, algorithms and probability engines to support data analysis; verifies model and algorithm effectiveness based on real-world results. Designs experiments and methodologies to generate and collect data for use in the valuation and assessment processes. The Senior Data Scientist participates in the policy-making process by producing data-informed policy recommendations and prescriptive analytics. The Senior Data Scientist supervises and manages the workflow of direct reports, identifies and resolves issues or bugs with processes and scripts, identifies opportunities to improve processes and scripts, identifies potential new sources of low-cost data, and otherwise supports the CDO, as needed.
Essential duties include:

Research Assistant (Economics, Justice and Society) - NORC at the U. of Chicago

Who: NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, NORC has conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with NORC to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

The Economics, Justice and Society (EJS) Department focuses on a broad range of topics relating to critical economic and social issues. We are home to many of NORC’s largest and longest-running surveys, and we also engage in policy analysis and evaluation research relating to social programs and issues, the economy and the labor force, transportation and traffic safety, and crime and law enforcement. We work with a diverse set of clients and partners, including policy-makers and data users in national, state and local governments, academia, and the press.

What: The Research Assistant’s responsibilities include:

Associate Editor, Skyscraper Center Database - CTBUH (Chicago)

Who: The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is seeking an associate editor to work alongside the existing team on The Skyscraper Center: the world’s pre-eminent database of tall building information. The Skyscraper Center has 30,000+ entries, containing images and vital statistics on tall buildings around the world. It serves not only as a data repository, but also as an increasingly important clearinghouse for resources and information the Council generates, from news articles, videos, and research papers, to chapter and member activities.

What: The data in The Skyscraper Center also serves the hundreds of media requests the Council receives each year. As a publicly accessible resource, it is a critical component of the research that the Council, our members, and industry leaders, conduct. This new colleague will help us strengthen our ability to accurately cover the rapidly increasing pace of skyscraper design and construction, and to help us develop and maintain the high quality and integrity of data already established. 
Responsibilities include:

Associates and Sr. Associate (3 positions), Investment Research - Heitman (Chicago)

Who: Founded in 1966, Heitman LLC is a global real estate investment management firm with approximately $40 billion in assets under management.  Heitman’s real estate investment strategies include direct investments in the equity or debt capitalization of a property or in the securities of listed and publicly traded real estate companies.   Heitman serves a global client base with clients from North American, European, Middle Eastern and Asia-Pacific institutions, pension plans, foundations and corporations and individual investors. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in Los Angeles, London, Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Munich, Warsaw, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Heitman’s more than 325 employees offer specialized expertise – from a specific discipline to local insight.

What: Heitman is seeking two Associates and a Senior Associate to join the firm’s Investment Research group. This position involves research into economic, capital market, and property market trends in support of the firm’s investment strategies in private equity and debt and real estate securities. Research is an integral part of the investment process at Heitman and the focus of significant corporate resources.
The department is charged with:

• Targeting market and property-level investment opportunities 
• Underwriting market assumptions for specific assets as part of the acquisitions, asset management and dispositions process 
• Framing investment strategies to capitalize on capital and property market opportunities 

Responsibilities of the Associate include, but are not limited to:

GIS Coordinator - City of Edina, MN

Who: City of Edina, MN – Department of Communications and Technology

What: The GIS Coordinator requires a broad range of management, business and technical skills to guide the successful implementation of the City's enterprise GIS. The GIS Coordinator has overall responsibility for ensuring that key GIS elements – hardware, software, networks, databases and staff resources – are managed, maintained and enhanced to meet agreed-upon City requirements.
Responsibilities include:

Transportation Planner I (Transit Operations) - North Central Texas Council of Governments (Arlington, TX)

Who: The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.

What: NCTCOG Transportation Department is seeking entry- and/or mid-level Transportation Planners to support the implementation of transit projects and/or administration of federal transit grant program activities. These positions will work with public and private transportation providers, local governments, communities, and other stakeholders. In addition, responsibilities include preparing presentations, correspondence, documentation, articles, and reports. Specific duties include:

GIS Developer - Cook County Bureau of Technology

Who: Cook County Offices Under the President - Bureau of Technology

What: Under the direction of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager, the GIS Developer manages and designs the GIS enterprise as related to projects and application development. Assists with the design, development and maintenance of geospatial applications through concept, design, and implementation phases. Coordinates the control and maintenance of GIS enterprise operation tasks across various agencies within Cook County to ensure compatibility and integration with the enterprise strategic plan. Maintains and updates system documentation and ensures procedures are executed properly and in a timely manner. Consults with senior level staff and departmental managers as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Inventory Planner - Illinois Tollway (Downers Grove, IL)

Who: Illinois Tollway, Central Administration Office

What: Inventory Planner; Analyzes order requests from all of the Tollway's Using Departments and remote ordering sites to determine proper course of action to acquire materials and services in the most economical and timely fashion. Monitors the Order Indication Report, the Central Warehouse Weekly Contract Dollar Limit Report, and the Open NEEDs Report to maintain proper stock levels. Specific duties include:

Community Development Administrative Assistant – The City of College Place (WA)

Who: City of College Place – Community Development Department (located within the Walla Walla Valley of Southeastern Washington State)

What: This is an outstanding opportunity to provide support for a variety of community development functions within the City. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. Candidates can expect to work in an environment that is dynamic and service oriented. It is crucial for the candidate to be highly skilled in public relations and customer service. Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as a documented work history of integrity and accuracy are essential. Specific responsibilities include:

Principal Planner, Metra - Chicago, IL

Principal Planner

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting directly to the Department Head Long Range Planning, the Principal Planner will lead planning activities in support of Metra’s strategic planning efforts and other regional, corridor, and station planning studies of the Metra rail system including planning for major capital expansion projects.  Perform statistical, geographical, quantitative and qualitative analysis; provide analytical or other support to other departments and/or divisions within Metra.  Lead specific commuter rail planning studies involving a wide range of transportation planning and policy analysis issues.  Assist in establishing standards and practices for spatial and mapping data.  Manage the development of applications for competitive funding sources.  Represent Metra at various regional and community planning meetings and professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders.  Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Urban, Regional, Transportation Planning, Business Administration, Geography, Economics, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics.  Master’s degree preferred.
• In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of experience in statistical, quantitative, or geographic analysis, data management or travel demand forecasting which includes project management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical materials.
• Excellent analytical and verbal/written communication skills required.
• Ability to professionally interact with regional or community organizations and other agencies.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history. Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661

Management Intern - City of Olathe, KS

SALARY: $36,000.00 /Year

OPENING DATE: 12/10/15

CLOSING DATE: 12/28/15 05:00 PM 

 

DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Management Intern performs developmental-level professional work for the City Manager’s Office and participates in and leads a variety of projects contributing to the continued success of various organization-wide initiatives. Duties and responsibilities are designed to further prepare the incumbent for a successful career in local government.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Perform developmental-level professional administrative work, research, and analysis in support of the City Manager’s office, the Mayor, and Council as directed.

 Interact regularly with personnel from other departments to ensure effective interdepartmental communication and maximize operational effectiveness.

 Respond to citizen inquiries/requests and resolve all issues within assigned scope of responsibility in a timely manner, referring more complex issues to the Assistant City Manager for resolution.

 Assist with developing and implementing projects and programs impacting one or more City departments.

 Facilitate program for Olathe third graders to learn about local government.

 Act as staff advisor to the Olathe Teen Council.

 Assist with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgetary process by inputting data, performing appropriate analysis, and preparing necessary reports.

 Attend and participate in various organizational meetings of the  City Council and Council sub-committees as directed.

 May facilitate employee committee or ad hoc groups.

 Perform duties and responsibilities as required.  

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Experience: At least six months of related work experience required. Related internships (paid or unpaid) are acceptable as related work experience.

 Education: Master’s in Public Administration or equivalent

Knowledge of: General knowledge of municipal governments, city regulations/codes and ordinances.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

For consideration, you must submit ALL of the following material by January 25, 2016:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Three Professional References

4. City of Olathe on-line Employment Application

A background investigation, post offer pre-employment physical and drug test required.

 

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.olatheks.org

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator - Chicago, IL

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager in the ongoing operations of the GIS program, and design and/or prepare graphic representations of GIS data. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator will work with the GIS program to create and maintain geographically referenced data. The GIS Coordinator must be able to support in operating and maintaining the GIS system hardware and software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tests data for quality and completeness and creates reports on those audits
• Develops and tests automated output from GIS for a variety of purposes
• Imports, integrates, updates, cleans, and validates data from multiple sources
• Writes reports and communicates results, including technology and data recommendations
• Develops system documentation and user manuals on GIS best practices and functionality
• Supports GIS Manager in onboarding and training new employees as necessary
• Initial 3-month contract with the possibility for extension

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3+ years’ experience with GIS (can be internships)
• Experience managing multiple tasks, documents, etc.
• Excellent data management skills – proficient with dealing with large batches of data
• Must be able to work downtown Chicago 40 hours a week
• Bachelor degree required

Michael Wall

Technical Recruiter

O: 312-566-4364

C: 312-972-5769

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