Chicago Latino Network E-Newsletter In our 7th year, we are the LEADERS and TRENDSETTERS in E-Networking over 32,000 Chicagoland Latino Professionals! Ensure you receive future e-newsletters...add info@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com to Address Book. Having trouble viewing this e-newsletter? Click here to view this e-newsletter in your browser. FEATURED EVENTS Events| Career Opportunities| Birthdays Fundraiser for Anita Alvarez, Candidate, Cook County State's Attorney As the most qualified candidate in this race, she would not only be the first female State's Attorney, but also the first Latina to hold the office. Help Anita make history. Anita has worked in the State's Attorney's office since 1986. She currently is the Chief Deputy for retiring Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine where she oversees the day-to-day operations of more than 900 assistant state's attorneys in eight different divisions handling felony prosecutions and civil actions. Before becoming the Chief Deputy to State Attorney Devine, Anita served as the Chief of Staff. She also supervised the Public Integrity Unit, was the Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Bureau, was the Chief of the Special Prosecutions Bureau, and served in the Gang Crimes Unit. Retiring State's Attorney Richard Devine noted Alvarez's experience in the State's Attorney's Office stating, "During the last four years, Anita Alvarez has shown strong leadership, sound judgment and unquestioned integrity as my Chief Deputy. Anita's solid character and extensive court room experience over two decades as a prosecutor have marked her distinguished career in the State's Attorney's Office." Anita is Qualified to Make a Difference and she has an ambitious agenda for change for the State's Attorney's Office. When elected, Anita promises to... Bring the State's Attorney's Office closer to all neighborhoods and citizens by opening community-based offices throughout Cook County. Restructure and enhance the Sex Crimes Unit to better serve victims. Lead an aggressive effort to prosecute governmental corruption. Monday, December 17, 2007 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mi Tierra 2531 S. Kedzie Chicago, IL Donation $50, $100, or $250. Please call Francisco Menchaca at (312) 636-7297 with any questions. Visit Anita's website and read more about her issues. Hillary's Holiday Cheer with U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton Don't miss the last Chicago event of the year and opportunity to meet U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton. The Des Moines Register, Iowa's largest newspaper endorsed Clinton, and said "From working for children's rights as a young lawyer to meeting with leaders around the world as first lady to emerging as an effective legislator in her service as a senator, every stage of her life has prepared her for the presidency." A survey just released by Avanze, Inc. of San Diego, California in partnership with ImpreMedia, provides an updated look at the state of mind of the Latino electorate, less than one month before the kickoff of the 2008 election cycle at the Iowa caucus. The survey polled Latino registered voters in the top five U.S. Latino states on issues that they consider key in their decision-making on Election Day 2008. Additionally, it identifies the current presidential candidate preferences of Latinos, and distinguishes important potential opportunities for both parties, with an eye towards how political parties and candidates can best speak to this population segment. The recent survey presents data that shows that Democrats are currently leading the battle for presidential candidacy support with Hillary Clinton carrying the support of 42% of all registered Latinos surveyed. Looking at the individual parties, Rudy Giuliani tops the list among registered Latino Republicans, with a 23% preference followed by Fred Thompson, John McCain, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney, all with slightly less than 5% support. Among Democrats, 55% of registered voters have an early interest in Hillary Clinton followed by Barack Obama with 6%, Bill Richardson, Joe Biden and John Edwards were also mentioned each getting approximately 5% support. The survey further reports that a full 35% of Latino voters are yet undecided, a margin that allows opportunities for the Republicans to tip the scales, or Democrats to maintain their lead, based on how these parties navigate the social, economic, and particularly, the immigration issues important to Latinos before the election. As the nation's largest and fastest growing minority group, at 46 million strong, Latinos make up about 15% of the U.S. population. Despite these modest numbers and with their strategic location on the 2008 Electoral College map, Latinos loom as a potential "swing vote" in next year's presidential race. A pre-reception will be hosted by Alderman Daniel Solis, Homero Tristan and Jaime Viteri, with keynote address by Patricia Solis Doyle, Clinton's National Campaign Manager and native Chicagoan! Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Pre-reception 4:30 p.m. Reception 5:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Chicago - The Regency Ballroom West Tower - Gold Level 151 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL $500 Sponsor, $100 General Admission, $50 Young Professional/Senior Citizen, $25 Student THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! RSVP to Jaime_Viteri@hotmail.com. Contributions to Hillary Clinton for President are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Live Latin Music Every Wednesday at Carnivale Angel Melendez Sextet Wednesday, December 19, 2007 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Carnivale 702 W. Fulton Market Chicago, IL FREE admission Mayor Daley's Holiday Sports Fest Sociedad Civica Mexicana de Illinois presents New Year's Eve Extravaganza HOLIDAY SEASON GIVEAWAY Thanks to Sony BMG, the Chicago Latino Network will be spreading the Holiday spirit by giving away Latino artists' CDs throughout this month! Last week's winners: Ednita Nazario Humberto Bobadilla Cristina Castro Diana Garcia-De Jesus Aida Melendez Jose M. Muñoz Alejandro Fernandez Antonio Castrejon Martha V. Gutierrez Beatriz Lopez June Olvera Ocón Patricia Perez Gilberto Santa Rosa Mayrena Castillo Cheng Diego M. Diaz Sonia Murphy Eunice Rodriguez Javier Segura This week's highlighted artists include: Marc Anthony 'El Cantante' Soundtrack - Marc Anthony is the most influential artist of his generation, becoming not only the #1 Salsa singer in the world but also a great theater / film actor and producer as well. Marc, in the movie 'El Cantante' takes on his biggest role yet to date in the dramatic biography of Puerto Rican iconic Salsa legend Hector Lavoe. Marc's interpretation of Hector Lavoe classics such as 'El Cantante', 'Mi Gente', 'Aguanile' and 'Todo Tiene Su Final' among others will be remembered as standard hits on the radio forever! And don't forget the bonus track of Jennifer Lopez 'Toma De Mi'. Album in stores now! Camila 'Todo Cambio Edicion Especial' - Mario, Samo and Pablo make up the International critically acclaimed recording group Camila! Their U.S. Platinum release 'Todo Cambio' is nothing short of a stunning debut which was produced by Mario Domm, a highly talented musician in his own right and who was worked previously with Alejandra Guzman, Sin Bandera, Reyli among others. You'll recognize all of their hit songs from 'Abrázame', Todo Cambio' to their latest hit 'Solo Para Ti' a track that was featured in the Mexican movie "Cansada De Besar Sapos". This Special Edition features 3 of their videos and an amazing 30-minute documentary that will capture the pure essence of why Camila is the biggest Latin Pop group out there today! Album in stores now! Vicente Fernández 'Vicente Fernández Para Siempre' - Two legends...one classic album... "Para Siempre" is a brand new studio album where Vicente performs all new Joan Sebastian songs! 12 tracks in all recorded in only 14 hours in Mexico. The album was produced by the maestro Joan S. This exciting project shows why Vicente Fernandez solidifies himself as Mexico's most active contemporary artist. Forty years later after Vicente began his recording career (and with over 52 million albums sold worldwide) he has been proclaimed by writers, artists and fans from all of the world as the 'Living Legend' who remains at the forefront of Mexican music! The album features the hit 'Estos Celos'. Album in stores now! We will be giving away a total of fifteen (15) CDs this week (December 17 - December 21, 2007), (five (5) CDs for each artist listed above). To enter in the contest, please send an e-mail message to info@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com by Thursday, December 20, 2007. Winners for this week will be announced on Monday, December 24, 2007. Click here for rules. All of these releases are available to order on-line or at a retailer near you. Thank you to our sponsor Thanks to DavidBartonGym, the Chicago Latino Network will be spreading the Holiday spirit by giving away complimentary one-month memberships plus two private training sessions throughout this month! To activate, contact Erik Mejia before December 31, 2007. erik.mejia@dbgym.com, (312) 836-9127. EVENTS Featured Events| Career Opportunities| Birthdays Fundraiser for the Latino Cultural Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago Purchase raffle tickets for our annual fundraiser. Raffle winners will be announced at a reception. Thursday, December 20, 2007 12:00 p.m. University of Illinois at Chicago Latino Cultural Center (Lecture Center B2) Chicago, IL The Latino Cultural Center has been a resource to Latino student organizations, students and the community alike. The campaign's goal is to further the mission of the Latino Cultural Center to raise awareness about the Latino culture and arts while supporting the many initiatives and continued development of the Cultural Center. Raffle tickets are on sale. You have the chance of winning one of two amazing prizes: (2) tickets for a Chicago Bears home game (versus Saints, section 108, includes VIP parking pass) and (1) laptop computer. 1 Ticket at $25; 3 Tickets at $60; 6 Tickets at $100. The winner will be announced at the reception on Thursday, December 20, 2007. Raffle winner does not need to be present to receive prize. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (312) 996-3095 or visit the Latino Cultural Center site . The University of Illinois Latino/a Law Student Association - Latino Law Student Scholarship Fund Launch Reception Wednesday, January 9, 2008 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sears Tower - The Metropolitan Club 233 S. Wacker Dr., 66th Floor Chicago, IL Sponsorship Levels: Platinum: $2,000; Gold: $1,000; Silver: $500 Individual Tickets: $100 For more information, please contact Steve Avalos at (312) 315-0023 or savalos2@law.uiuc.edu FREE - SPANISH - IRS NATIONAL PHONE FORUM Presented by IRS Stakeholder Liaison TOPIC: Choosing a Tax Preparer DATE: Thursday, January 17, 2008 This phone presentation is designed for tax professionals, small business owners, individuals, industry associations, small business organizations and government agencies. You will learn: What your responsibilities are if you hire a return preparer What the law says about the responsibilities of return preparers What to avoid and what questions to ask when selecting a preparer What the IRS says about choosing a preparer. Tax preparers - learn how to market your practice. Encourage your clients and prospective clients to attend. The presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer period; however, due to the public nature of this call, we will not be able answer specific taxpayer issues. These events will be entirely in Spanish. The forum will be presented at two different times for your convenience: ACCESS CODE 839724 - 9:00 a.m. (CST) 339824 - 6:00 p.m. (CST) Reservations are first come, first serve basis. Please notify us if you are registered and will not be able to attend, a fee is charged to the IRS for each unused line. Register here. You will be assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that must be used to join the conference. If you have not registered with AT&T before, you will need to "create a profile" first. CONFERENCE DIAL-IN NUMBERS (Access codes above.): Toll free: 1-866-216-6835 Toll: 1-913-227-1220 Conference access code: See above WHEN CALLING IN: Please dial in 3-5 minutes prior to conference start time. Enter your access code, followed by the pound (#) sign. Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN), followed by the pound (#) sign. Your line will be placed on hold with music until conference begins. QUESTIONS? E-mail us at: nationalphoneforum@irs.gov REGISTER BY JAN 13, 2008. We will be e-mail the materials for the class the next day. If you do not receive the materials by noon on January 15, please e-mail us at: Nationalphoneforum@irs.gov. ENROLLED AGENTS will be entitled to 1 CPE credit provided they participate in the phone forum for at least 50 minutes; other tax professionals may qualify depending on the requirements of their organizations. You must register individually and use your PIN to receive CPE credit. Each person must call in on a separate line so attendance can be verified. Watch for future IRS phone forum announcements in Tax Pro Events here. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Featured Events| Events| Birthdays Chicagoland Regional College Program Recruiter College program seeks energetic go-getter to recruit throughout the area in high schools, colleges and community organizations. Requires strong organizational, communication, interpersonal and computer skills. Ability to plan and execute events, multi-task and complete work in a fast-paced environment. Considerable telephone and computer system work. Flexible schedule requires evenings and weekends. Bachelor's degree and related experience required. Bilingual preferred. Annual contract. Resumes by fax only, (708) 839-8716. Advocate Health Care Supervisor, Obstetrics/Gynecology Treatment Center ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER - Located in the Lakeview neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, Illinois Masonic Medical is home to one of the Chicago area's leading Level 1 trauma centers. Our medical staff consists of more than 1,000 physicians and highly skilled nursing staff for more than 20,000 inpatients, 149,000 outpatients and 35,000 emergency patients, and handles 142,000 patient visits to primary care and specialty centers. Qualifications: Licensed RN in the state of Illinois BiLingual/BiCultural (English/Spanish) 2-3 years of previous supervisory experience focused in Obstetrics/Gynecology clinical service 3-4 years clinical experience in an Obstetrics/Gynecology clinical setting Job Description: This position is responsible for managing and maintaining daily operations of the Illinois Masonic Medical Center OB/Gyne Resident Treatment Center. Provides all nursing leadership and supervision. Provides leadership to plan, coordinate and manage associates and the clinical and operational resources for the resident physician outpatient services to function with trained, competent staff, in a cost effective manner for the OB/Gyne Treatment Center. Planning, management, implementation and evaluation of operation/services to ensure quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness Responsibility for the selection, development, motivation and evaluation of staff Maintenance of effective working relationships with internal and external customers Responsible for personal and professional growth and development Daily operations for customer service E-mail resumes to OBSC-MgtSelect@advocatehealth.com - please include "Req. # 11560" in your subject line or check our web site. Illinois State Board of Education Principal Consultant Inventory #491 - Center for Teaching & Learning Services for All Children: English Language Learning - Chicago Office MONTHLY SALARY: Lane 4 - Minimum salary $3,758 DUTIES: Under general supervision of the Division Administrator, performs duties related primarily to services to school districts with language minority students; provides technical assistance to school staff on meeting the needs of bilingual early childhood students; reviews programs for compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations and performs other duties related to the implementation of programs for English Language Learners; assists management in the administration of programs assigned to the division; participates and organizes meetings related to division activities; prepares or oversees the preparation of Requests for Proposals, reports, correspondence, papers and other documents; performs other functions related to classification as assigned by division or agency management. Specific duties include: reviews and approves grant applications and budget amendments; desk and site monitors programs for compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions. Provides training and technical assistance on bilingual early childhood education issues with emphasis on English Language Learner student achievement of the Illinois Learning Standards and the Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards; assists in the writing of grant applications and other support services to districts receiving state TBE/TPI and federal Title III funding by way of written and verbal communications and on-site monitoring visits. Develops Requests for Proposals, administers contracts and grants, and assists in the research and preparation of reports for evaluative, compliance and accountability purposes. Prepares reports for agency management and others as directed by agency management on all aspects of these programs; prepares correspondence on all aspects of the program. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION REQUIRED: Master's Degree in Education or a directly related field such as Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology or a Bachelor's Degree in one of the above fields plus two years of relevant professional experience. A specialization in a relevant area such as Early Childhood, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Research and Evaluation and/or Staff Development preferred. (OFFICIAL/ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Multiple years of teaching and/or administrative experience at the Pre-K-3 level working as a teacher, administrator or in a consulting capacity with schools, preferably schools with significant numbers of disadvantaged populations and/or English Language Learners; experience developing and implementing different types of programs; experience facilitating/leading change processes in educational settings; experience in writing Requests for Proposals; experience in research design and application to teaching and learning experience in the design and implementation and/or delivery of professional development. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Comprehensive knowledge of one or more areas related to providing services to early childhood English Language Learners; basic knowledge of general educational practice in addition to specialized knowledge in one or more of the above areas; basic knowledge of computers and keyboarding; ability to define problems and apply problem-solving techniques to complex issues; ability to coordinate the completion of projects and programs; ability to set schedules and timelines for interdisciplinary teams; ability to present complex information to both lay and technical audiences effectively in formal and informal settings; ability to coordinate, critique and edit work products of a diverse staff of technical and professional experts; ability to work effectively with diverse teams; ability to speak Spanish required. Program Specialist II Inventory #492 - Center for Educational Programs: English Language Learning Division - Chicago Office MONTHLY SALARY: Lane 2/Tier 2 - Minimum salary $2,367 DUTIES: Reporting to the Division Administrator of English Language Learning, acts as Division Administrator's secretary performing highly complex activities in support of management and professional staff. Specific duties include: Serving as secretary to the Division Administrator, types a variety of correspondence and proofreads for appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling and typographic errors; makes meeting arrangements, maintains a filing system and orders supplies for the division. Creates and maintains database programs using Word, Excel and Access; prepares reports and tests applications for accuracy. Maintains and updates MIDAS system; prepares vouchers, contracts, travel documents and related reports and records. Responds to inquiries from external customers and makes follow-up contacts. Opens, reads, sorts and distributes the mail to appropriate persons. Serves as timekeeper for the division. Performs other duties as required or assigned, including serving as a back up to the front receptionist for the Chicago Office as needed. EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School Diploma; some college or technical training preferred. (OFFICIAL/ORIGINAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Multiple years of progressively responsible secretarial or programmatic experience in a position involving complex typing and computer work. KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures, agency programs, rules and regulations; ability to type 45 words per minute (APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT PASSED THE REQUIRED TYPING WILL BE CONTACTED TO COMPLETE A TYPING TEST); knowledge of computer software applications and their use. Spanish bilingual preferred. To apply, please click here. Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) Project Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science, or other related field, required. Minimum of three (3) years of proven project management experience preferred. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of business systems analysis experience, including experience defining functional and technical requirements. Experience using Microsoft Project 2003 is preferred. In-depth knowledge and experience in application development methodology and the software development life cycle (SDLC) is strongly preferred. Must be proficient in entry-level programming (Microsoft Visual Basic.NET and/or Java), database concepts and/or development (Microsoft Access 2003 and/or Microsoft SQL Server), web design and development, including web portals and e-commerce and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Evidence of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other certifications is preferred. Strong customer service and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate and lead small groups of individuals engaged in project-related activities required. Must also have strong interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communications skills. DUTIES: Manage a variety of information technology projects involving the analysis, design, development, and/or implementation of software, databases, and web-based applications and websites in a timely, quality-focused manner. Develop and manage project plans, Gantt charts, issues and risks documents, and other related project tracking and status documentation. Gather and document detailed requirements and analysis documentation for the information technology needs of the MPEA user departments. Work with the Director of Business Systems to ensure that all projects adhere to the established project management methodology. Apply best business practices to all work activities and deliverables. Perform all other duties as assigned. Please submit your resume by Tuesday, December 18, 2007 to resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. Event Manager I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Event/Facility Management, or related field preferred; or the equivalent in work related experience (4 years) required. A minimum of one (1) year experience in event planning or management or similar field. Must be proficient in Word and Excel as well as adaptable to other in-house software programs. Must have excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Must have excellent problem solving and customer relations skills and ability to maintain effective client communications in pressure situations. Must have the ability to coordinate the work of others in delivering various facility services as well as the ability to keep track of and prioritize effectively, the large number of details involved in the successful execution of events. Must be able to maintain organized event records and files using paper and electronic systems. Willingness and availability to work irregular hours and schedules, including evening and weekend work. DUTIES: Directs facility staff in delivering services for events and meetings, including coordinating facility operations related to event implementation and resolving event related issues. Acts as primary facility contact for meeting planners and implements requirements. This includes proactively communicating with clients and responding to their needs, managing long-range and short range planning as needed, ensuring event information is organized, meetings are scheduled as needed and communication material is distributed as required. Directs and participates in the pre-event planning, reviewing any past history of the event, identifying issues important to the client, initiating correspondence and conferences with the client, their suppliers, and MPEA staff. Prepares pre-event planning documents and instructions, including entering information into the main Event Business Management software system. Compiles and reviews event and contractor charges with appropriate MPEA staff and client, prepares proper documentation for invoice preparation, and assists in collections follow up. Conducts various meetings, including event team planning meetings, pre-event client welcome meetings and post-event meetings to evaluate services provided. Participates in internal weekly event operations planning meetings. Conducts facility-planning tours for contracted or potential customers, explains services and facilities available, describes how they may best be used by the event, determines the needs of the potential event and follows up with client on any pending questions. Assists with preparing pricing estimates for prospective events and meetings. Monitors and ensures compliance with contractual responsibilities of all parties. Ensures compliance with all facility and appropriate governmental rules and regulations by all service providers working on the event. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. Please submit your resume by Tuesday, December 18, 2007 to resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. Director of Property Management MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A H.S. Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred; or the equivalent in work related experience (4 years) required. ICSC certification and designation as a CSCM is preferred. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible managerial experience in the development and monitoring of leasing agreements with both long- and short-term tenants; property management in a shopping center, retail/entertainment venue or similar venue is strongly preferred. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to interpret and enforce contracts. Must have demonstrated knowledge of commercial real estate including a broad understanding of leasing, legal, marketing, construction, and the tenant relations requirements of managing a retail property. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required. Experience in JD Edwards AS400 preferred. Excellent analytical skills required including the ability to analyze and summarize monthly financial statements and prepare detailed budgets and operating forecasts. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with proven customer service capabilities. Must possess excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively. Must be able to exercise sound managerial judgment and discretion with demonstrated ability to handle and maintain confidential information. Must be available and willing to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. DUTIES: Manages and actively participates in all efforts necessary to identify and secure lease/license agreements with prospective long term, short term and specialty tenants. Responds to calls from prospective tenants requesting information on leasing/license opportunities, rates, availability and costs associated with the lease or license agreement. Sends out information packages to prospective tenants and follows up as necessary. Coordinates the lease negotiation and lease terms of all agreements. Also, coordinates the negotiation of all renewal terms and amendments for the property. Coordinates the review of the design of tenant improvements, as well as the construction/development phase to ensure compliance with agreement. Acts as the primary contact with all tenants, ensuring that all details of leases and license agreements are followed. Monitors the services provided by tenants to customers, ensuring the quality of such services is in line with Navy Pier expectations. Establishes and maintains communication tools/schedules to exchange information regularly and provides service to tenants and address concerns accordingly. Supports the Sr. Director of Property Management in the implementation and maintenance of vendor selection and a tenant relations plan to ensure tenant and customer satisfaction. Develops operating revenue and expense budgets for the department. Provides administration of budgets, operational review and analysis of corrective action needed to ensure budgeted results are achieved. Recommends and implements programs to contribute to Navy Pier's profitability. Produces and creates all necessary reports relative to Property Management. Completes regular retail sales analysis to assure thorough information on sales and accurate and timely percentage rent billings. Maintains complete and accurate property files and records. Coordinates with support staff on MPEA procedures for processing and distributing information. Researches data and works with the Sr. Director of Property Management and the Retail Consultant to coordinate the RFP/RFQ process. Works with the Finance Department to ensure that all revenues following lease obligations of tenants are recorded properly and to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable. Keeps abreast of new technologies, systems and procedures related to property management. Performs other duties as assigned. Please submit your resume by Friday, December 21, 2007 to resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. Assistant General Manager General Manager's Office - Navy Pier MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent of four (4) years of work experience in Business, Management, Sales or Facility Planning is required. Must have a minimum of 7 years of management experience including previous marketing and organizational assessment experience. Prior experience at a convention center venue and in developing and managing large shows is preferred. Must have experience in high-level project management and in all areas of facility/organizational budget preparation and implementation. Demonstrated ability to supervise and to lead is required. Must possess excellent and proven communication and analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving abilities. Experience working in union and/or government environments is highly preferred. DUTIES: In coordination with the General Manager, manages and oversees the overall operation of Navy Pier, including Convention Services, Sales and Events, Guest Services, Entertainment, and Special Events. Directs the preparation and administration of the Navy Pier budget, reviewing and approving various departmental requests and changes. Represents Navy Pier in the absence of the General Manager. Oversees and coordinates all senior level management within the Navy Pier Sales and Events, Entertainment and Special Events and Guest Services areas ensuring the goals of the facility are met. Coordinates communication within all senior level management with respect to meeting operational needs, addressing client needs as well as new marketing ideas regarding the facility and the increase of revenue generating programs. Coordinates dissemination of information to and provides direction to the Corporate Communications and Navy Pier Marketing departments regarding marketing and sales of Festival Hall, the Grand Ballroom and other functional space. Promotes Navy Pier-produced Special Events and Entertainment. Coordinates on-going renovation and construction projects involving changes within the East End facilities. Reviews all Navy Pier license agreements for space prior to the General Manager's signature. Serves as member of the Navy Pier Management Committee. Performs other job related duties as assigned. Please submit your resume by Tuesday, January 15, 2008 to resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. Project Coordinator General Manager's Office - Navy Pier MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of two year secretarial or Business College, along with a minimum of five (5) years secretarial experience or completion of high school and seven (7) years of related office experience including executive level secretarial work experience is required. Must be able to quickly identify and prioritize critical issues. Must have excellent organizational and strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to type at least 50 WPM accurately and must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have the ability to handle confidential information. DUTIES: Performs confidential administrative duties for the General Manager and exercises independent judgment in interpreting and releasing such information. Develops and maintains excellent rapport with Navy Pier staff, clients, tenants, contractors, guests and other stakeholders as identified by the General Manager. Coordinates and monitors all projects spearheaded by the General Manager's Office. Coordinates Navy Pier's monthly Board agendas, working with all departments to ensure information inclusion and accuracy. Insures complete telephone coverage and answers the General Manager's telephone, responds to routine inquiries, screens and routes calls, as required, to appropriate department heads. Maintains General Manager's schedule, coordinating meetings, tours and events. Attends meetings as required by the General Manager and conducts appropriate follow up. Coordinates and monitors special projects as assigned by the General Manager. Serves as liaison with MPEA departments, as necessary, for General Manager's office. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by the General Manager. Please submit your resume by Thursday, January 17, 2008 to resume@ChicagoLatinoNetwork.com. The American Academy of Pediatrics Department Assistant The Department of Community and Specialty Pediatrics (DOCSP) seeks an extremely organized administrative assistant with superb attention to detail ability to join their team. Reporting to the Manager, Committee Administration this individual will provide administrative support for the National Committee, Section, and Council operational processes; provide routine administrative support to the Department Director, Department Coordinator, and other department staff as requested; and assist in responding to inquiries from members and other organizations for the DOCSP. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent (some college strongly preferred), 2-3 years administrative experience, with a minimum of 2 years experience with Microsoft Office (familiarity with HTML and Web editing software desirable), ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, take direction from multiple sources, and have excellent proofreading, communication, and interpersonal skills. Some overtime, travel and weekend work may be required. We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume and salary requirements referencing position HR/CLN/13 to: American Academy of Pediatrics Attn: Human Resources 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 FAX: (847) 228-5099 E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org Manager, Early Education and Child Care Initiatives (grant-funded) Would you like to work for a not-for-profit organization that is truly focused on improving children's lives? Are you an individual who excels at both people and project management? If so, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation's leading advocacy organization for children's health, has an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to manage, plan and implement programs relating to AAP's early education and childcare initiatives. In addition to supervising two staff, key responsibilities include grant and budget management, overseeing the Child Care and Health Partnership Program, staffing project advisory committees and consortiums, agenda development, meeting planning/attendance, development of minutes and ensuring policy compliance. Additionally, this manager will develop and coordinate educational presentations, workshops, conference sessions, audio conferences, webinars and other educational activities. The right candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Health Education, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field required. Masters degree preferred. Three to five years experience related to early childhood education, childcare health and safety issues are strongly desired. Experience with adult continuing education, medical association work, and development/management of Web sites preferred. Child Care Health Consultation or public health experience helpful. Strong communication, interpersonal and computer (MS Office) skills are required. Additionally, our candidate must be able to manage multiple priorities well, possess superior decision-making skills, and have demonstrated a solid grant application and budget management skill set. Some travel and weekend work required. We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume and salary requirements referencing position HR/CLN/197 to: American Academy of Pediatrics Attn: Human Resources 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 FAX: (847) 228-5099 E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org Director, Media Relations Would you like to work for a not-for-profit organization that is truly focused on improving people's lives? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation's leading advocacy organization for children's health, has an opportunity for a seasoned professional to oversee and direct its national media relations program for breaking news and crisis communications. In addition to overall direction of AAP media relations and providing rapid response to media inquiries, key responsibilities include researching, writing, editing and producing news and promotional materials supporting AAP programs and activities. This is a dynamic position with high visibility, requiring an individual who can develop effective crisis communication strategies and responses to emergency situations. We're looking for a journalistically savvy, deadline-focused individual who can use his or her strong promotional writing style, oral communication skills and project management expertise effectively for the organization. The right candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or English, 5-7 years of news, feature, public relations or corporate communications writing experience, and at least three years of national public relations experience. Managerial experience in medical or association environment is preferred. Additionally, the individual hired must effectively deal with people operating at high levels of responsibility and possess excellent PC skills, including MS Word and PowerPoint. Some travel and weekend work required. We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume and salary requirements referencing position HR/CLN/432 to: American Academy of Pediatrics Attn: Human Resources 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 FAX: (847) 228-5099 E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org Director, Major Gifts & Planned Giving The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation's leading advocacy organization for children's healthcare, has and excellent opportunity in our Department of Development for an individual to increase new sources of funding for the AAP with special focus on individuals and family foundations to support ongoing AAP programs and new initiatives through major gifts and planned giving, as well as manage endowment initiatives and maintain a portfolio of corporate and corporate foundation prospects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, marketing or liberal arts (Advanced degree preferred), 8 -10 years of successful experience in a non-profit, a business or a university managing major relationships, experience in meeting one-on-one with individuals, as well as with corporate and foundation leadership, sales experience a plus, and knowledge of various planned giving options for major donors. Must maintain a valid Illinois driver's license and have a car for donor/prospect visits. Some overnight and weekend travel required. We offer a competitive salary with an exceptional and comprehensive benefits package. Please send your resume and salary requirements referencing position HR/CLN/473 to: American Academy of Pediatrics Attn: Human Resources 141 Northwest Point Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 FAX: (847) 228-5099 E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org Please visit our Web site for more information about the AAP. 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