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February 5, 2017
CHI Issue 326
#cwinitiative #chijobs #actsofkindness #watchthechris #fixingchicago
The Christopher Watts Initiative is an amalgamated effort of leadership, collaboration,
innovation and performance to serve as a source self-sustaining motivation for people in the
eradication of unemployment, skills deficiency, poverty and crime in the Chicago area.
Published By: Christopher Watts, MBA
The Christopher Watts Initiative has a Facebook Jobs Board page. It lists up-to-
date information on job openings. TO HAVE UNLIMITED ACCESS to the page:
1. Log on to your Facebook page.
2. Type “Christopher Watts Presents: The Chicagoland Jobs Board” in the search bar.
3. Make sure you “Like” the page so that the information will automatically appear in your
news feed when new information is posted (I will post daily)
4. Or, go to http://www.facebook.com/Christopher.Watts.Initiative
The Christopher Watts Initiative has an Instagram page. Follow me @
cwinitiative to pictures of job opportunities and community resources.
The Christopher Watts Initiative has a Twitter page. Follow me
@ cwinitiative
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Francis W Parker School Job Fair. Saturday, February 25th. 9am – 12pm at Francis W Parker
School 330 W Webster Ave Chicago, Illinois 60614 (corner of Clark Street & Webster Avenue).
Positions: Teacher, Staff and Administrator. Participating schools include: The Ancona School,
Bennett Day School, Baker Demonstration School, Breck School, Catherine Cook School, Elgin
Academy, Frances Xavier Warde School, Lake Forest Academy, LEARN Charter Schools,
North Shore Country Day School, The Orchard School and Sacred Heart Schools. Must register
in advance at http://www.fwparker.org/diversityjobfair
Andy’s Frozen Custard Open Interviews. Saturday, February 11th. 9am – 12pm at 9507 S
Cicero Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Open position: Associate and Supervisor. Apply online in advance
at http://www.eatandys.com/illinois-careers/
Andy’s Frozen Custard Open Interviews. Saturday, February 18th. 9am – 12pm at 9507 S
Cicero Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Open position: Associate and Supervisor. Apply online in advance
at http://www.eatandys.com/illinois-careers/
Levy Restaurants @ Guaranteed Rate Field Job Fair. Friday, February 10th 2pm – 7pm at
Guaranteed Rate Field Stadium Club Entrance (located between Gate 2 and Gate 3) 333 West
35th St Chicago, IL 60616. Positions: Server, Bartender, Food Runner, Line Cook, Cashier,
Dessert Cart Attendant, Dishwasher and Host(ess).
Armageddon Services Hiring Event. Monday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th. 10am –
2pm at McCormick Place Lakeside Center 2301 S Lake Shore Drive Chicago IL Main Entrance
Kink Drive Level 2 Gate 37. Open positions: Usher and Security Officer.
Rothschild Liquor Marts, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions of Sales
Clerk at our various stores located in the City of Chicago. (See below for list of locations.) Must
be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to lift 40lbs. FT and PT positions. Apply at any of the
following locations: (1) 124 E Pershing Rd (2) 425 E 63rd St (3) 1615 W 79th St (4) 717 E 87th St
(5) 3015 W Madison St (6) 3535 W Roosevelt Rd
Vivint is looking for highly motivated, competitive people to join our team. We're seeking both
full and part-time customer representatives to explain the benefits of hosting to potential hosts.
Our representatives are trained on how to generate leads through multiple methods including but
not limited to: referrals, social media, fairs, home shows, direct to home, and cold calling. To
apply email cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Adler Planetarium has the following openings: Summer Camp Counselor, Summer Camp
Lead, Safety & Security Team Member, Accounting Manager, Guest & Member Services
Representative I, Development Administrative Assistant, Building Engineer and many other
positions. To view full job descriptions, requirements and to apply go to
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/career-opportunities/
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Greenheart International is looking to hire a Program Manager who will work with
international sending partners and regional staff to manage pre and on program support of high
school exchange students, oversee day to day operations of our volunteer initiatives within the
program and assist in the everyday administration of the office and program. Minimum of one
year administrative experience and/or customer service experience. Must have a Bachelor
degree. How to Apply: Please send your resume and customized cover letter in PDF format to
Courtney Guengerich, Human Resources and Project Coordinator, at [email protected] – a
cover letter is required for your application to be considered.
Chicago Free School is looking to fill an Office Administrator position. The salary is $40K.
We're looking for a dynamic, reliable problem-solver to join our team. We are a small
independent school with a progressive vision for education. We need someone to keep the
administrative side of things running to allow our teaching staff to focus on the classroom. The
person in this position will have considerable responsibility and autonomy. Must have a Bachelor
degree. In place of a cover letter, please send your resume and your responses to the questions
below to: [email protected]. Please limit your responses to one typed page.
Questions: (1.) Why do you want to work for Chicago Free School? (2.) What strengths will you
bring to your work with Chicago Free School? (3.) Describe one unique way you have worked
within a previous organization you've served to help it grow, become more sustainable, run more
smoothly, or better carry out its mission.
Northside Action for Justice (NA4J) is looking to fill a PR Housing Organizer position. The
organizer's primary responsibility would be to make sure that the committee's housing intake
program, Tenant Housing Resource Education and Action Team (THREAT), is well organized
with trained volunteers. Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Christy Webber Landscapes has the following openings: Administrative Staff, Operations
Manager, Landscape Project Manager, Field Supervisor, Crew Leader and Laborer. Apply
Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm at 2900 W Ferdinand St Chicago, IL 60612 or email
Delta Institute is looking to fill a Programs Specialist position. Salary is $50K - $65K.
Specialists perform programmatic, administrative and organizational development-related tasks.
Specialists are directed in their work on a day-to-day basis but manage large projects with some
guidance from directors. They serve as liaison with clients and stakeholders and are responsible
for ensuring timely communication, consistent work flow and high quality deliverables.
Specialists represent the organization at public events and raise funds to support the organization.
Must have a Bachelor degree and at least 3 years of experience. Please email cover letter and
resume as one PDF to: [email protected]
Aperion Care Job Fair. Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th. 10am – 4pm at
8200 W Roosevelt Rd Forest Park, IL 60130. Open positions: Certified Nursing Assistant
(CNA), Housekeeping and Dietary.
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Chicago Getaway Hostel is preparing for a busy Spring and currently looking to hire Full-Time
AND Part-Time employees to support the Front Office for ALL shifts, including overnight.
Chicago Getaway Hostel is located in Lincoln Park - Chicago's best neighborhood. You can walk
to the beach, Lincoln Park Zoo, or go for a run on the 18-mile running path along the lake. Front
Desk Agents at Chicago Getaway Hostel are responsible for providing all guests with an
awesome check-in and check-out experience and ensuring they are equipped to explore the city
in the most cost effective and dynamic way possible. Pay is $13/HR. To apply email cover letter
and resume with “Front Desk Agent” in the subject of the email to [email protected]
Baird & Warner, Chicagoland's most experienced residential real estate brokerage, is looking
for an administrative professional to join our Winnetka sales office as a part-time administrative
assistant to support our top real estate professionals. Individuals must be flexible with hours,
approximately 20 hours a week. Should be proficient in all Microsoft applications, is
comfortable navigating & utilizing all social media platforms & have a strong ability to multi-
task. Applicant will be responsible for answering phones & should have a people pleasing
demeanor. Responsibilities include: transaction management, posting & maintaining social
media, answering phones, & assisting agents. Real Estate knowledge a Plus. Apply online at
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=Baird1855#
Paragon Systems, Inc. is currently hiring Part-Time Detention Officers for the United States
Marshall Service (USMS) in Chicago, IL. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Detention Officer
performs various duties related to detention, safeguarding, security and escort of violators of
immigration laws, exercises surveillance over detainees, and maintains order and discipline,
attends to sheltering, feeding, and physical well-being of detainees, and counseling of alien
detainees on personal matters. The Detention Officer Guards detainees at deportation or
exclusion hearings, recognizes potential hazardous health, safety, security, or discipline
problems. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have a valid state issued driver’s license. Must
possess an Illinois Firearm Owner’s card. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of full time
law enforcement, corrections officer, or military police experience monitoring detainees and
dealing with security matters related to prisoner handling and detention of prisoners on a regular
basis. Pay is $28.69/HR + $4.27/HR HW. Interested Applicants Must Apply Online at
www.ParasysJobs.com To Be Considered
Mariano’s is opening a new location in Des Plaines and has the following openings: Bakery,
Deli, Specialty Cheese, Hot Food, Meat/Sea Food, Sushi Bar, Sweet Shop, Vero Coffee Shop,
Smoothie Bar, Front End Cashier, Logistics/Grocery and General Team Member. If you are
interested in opportunities with us, please apply online at www.jobs.kroger.com/marianos
DialAmerica is hiring Call Center Representatives in Oak Brook. At DialAmerica we are not
your typical company, we provide flexible and professional opportunities in a great working
environment. If you want to work with others that are passionate and enjoy your job; then look
no further. Call Center Agents manage inbound and outbound calls on behalf of our Fortune 500
Clients (please call for client details). Don't worry about a rotating schedule, we offer a
permanent shift that runs Monday- Thursday 8:15am- 2:45pm and Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm. If
interested in the position, please Apply Online http://dial.am/RQ36
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago is looking to fill an Office Manager position. The Office
Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of AFC’s office and administrative
functions, as well as providing administrative support to the President & CEO and senior
management. The Office Manager is a member of the Operations team, which includes the areas
of Human Resources, Talent Management, Information Technology, and general office
oversight. The Operations team works together to provide high quality and timely support to the
work of the organization, with a focus on providing excellent customer service to its internal
customers while maintaining excellent relations with external contacts. Must have an Associate
degree and 2 or more years office management experience OR 4 years office management
experience. To apply email cover letter and resume to [email protected] and reference
position code OPER OFFICEM 224 in the subject of the email
Metropolitan Family Services has the following openings: Adult Mental Health Program
Supervisor, Primary Caregiver Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Site Director, Social Worker
I, Counselor I, Career Coach, Case Manager, Parent Educator and many more. To view full job
descriptions, requirements and to apply go to
http://www.jobs.net/jobs/metropolitan-family-services/en-us/
Haymarket Center has the following openings: Case Manager, Case Aid, Counselor, Recovery
Coach and Driver. To view full job descriptions, requirements and to apply go to
http://www.hcenter.org/pages/about_us/employment
The Resurrection Project is looking to fill a Resident Engagement Coordinator position. This
effort will engage lower-income affordable housing residents in multi-generational activities
with a strong emphasis on making Pilsen an "age-friendly community" and the Village
Interdependent Collaborative (VIC) model. Must have a Bachelor degree. Must be Bilingual
English/Spanish. To apply email cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Blackstone Bicycle Works (BBW) is a youth education program of the Experimental Station
(ES). BBW is a full-service community bike shop dedicated to promoting positive ecological
practices and empowering youth from Chicago's South Side—teaching mechanical skills, job
skills, and business literacy to youth ages 8-18. We are looking to fill a Youth Services
Coordinator / Head Instructor position. Pay is $14.50/HR. Under the direction of the Program
Manager, the youth services coordinator and head instructor coordinates the daily youth
experience. This includes: coordinating and leading bike instruction; acting as the head instructor
for the program; engaging youth in all areas of the program and business; maintaining the shop
as a safe and supportive environment; informing and advancing short and long term program
goals; strongly representing and advocating for the organization and program. Minimum of 1
year of demonstrated success teaching and developing curriculum for youth programs.
Experience leading youth or adult bike repair instruction. Program and staff/volunteer
coordination experience preferred. Email your cover letter and resume to
[email protected] with your name and "BBW Youth Services Coordinator / Head
Instructor" in the subject. The deadline to apply is February 20th, 2017. This is an at-will
position scheduled to begin in March.
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National Association of Women Lawyers is looking to fill an administrative Coordinator
position. Assisting President's administrative needs, including drafting letters, coordinating
travel, preparing event itineraries, preparing expense reports, and preparing board meeting
agendas and materials. Provides background research for President's speeches and circulates
reports/articles of interest to NAWL leadership. Organizing the President's weekly NAWL
schedule with reminders and materials for upcoming events. Must have at least 2 years of
experience. To apply email cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]
Lake Street Supply is a leader in selecting and promoting environmentally sustainable systems
and components related to the outdoor built environment including landscapes, urban farming
and habitat, organic soil amendments, rainwater harvesting, green roofs, and more. We are
looking to fill a FT Sales Associate position. Experience in Hardscape (knowledge of clay,
concrete, porcelain, natural stone) and/or Organics (farming, urban growing, knowledge of soils)
strongly preferred. Must have a valid state issued driver’s license. Please send cover letter and
resume to [email protected]
Chinese Mutual Aid Association is looking to fill a PT Program Coordinator position.
Interested in contributing to the success of a startup? Do you want to work with a company that
prioritizes giving back to the community? Then Tiger Tutor is right for you! A social service
enterprise model, Tiger Tutor is new test prep company, and we are looking for an enthusiastic
and dedicated Program Assistant or Coordinator (depending on experience) to help us build our
business and manage day-to-day operations. If you are business-savvy, driven, detail-oriented,
and interested in helping us grow, then send us your resume! We're looking for a "roll up your
sleeves" type person who is a team player and open communicator. This is a part-time position,
with potential for growth in the future. Must have a Bachelor degree. Please send your resume
and a brief cover letter to Margaret Smith and Alana Slezak, Tiger Tutor's program managers, at
[email protected] and [email protected]
Community First Medical Center Career Fair. Thursday, February 23rd. 12pm – 6pm at 5645
W Addison 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60634. Open positions: Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant,
ER Technician, Unit Secretary, Surgical Technician and many more. Same day interviews.
FREE parking. To view all positions go to our website. Please apply in advance at
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=cfmed
APEX 3 & Premier Security Hiring Event. Thursday, February 9th. 10am – 3pm at 500 W.
Madison (Citibank/Ogilvie Transportation Center) 3rd Floor Washington Room Chicago, IL
60661. Hiring for positions in downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Pay is $11/HR -
$13.50/HR. Must have a high school diploma/GED. Must submit to a drug screen and criminal
records check. Must be at least 20 years of age. Must have a PERC or be eligible to obtain a
PERC. Apply online PRIOR to this event at www.premiersecuritycorp.com
Kestler Digital Printing is seeking a Heidelberg GTO Experienced Pressman Operator. Must
have experience. Apply at 4310 S Knox Ave Chicago IL 60632
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Aldi Job Fair. Tuesday, February 21st. 6am – 3pm at 3230 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60618.
Hiring Associates and Shift Managers. Hiring for all Chicagoland locations. Starting pay is
$13/HR. Shift Managers - (+$4.50/hr. over associate wage scale per shift manager hour worked).
Must submit to a drug screen and criminal records check. Must have a high school
diploma/GED. Must be able to lift 45lbs.
Aldi Job Fair. Tuesday, February 21st. 7905 Golf Road Morton Grove, IL 60053. Hiring
Associates and Shift Managers. Hiring for all Chicagoland locations. Starting pay is $13/HR.
Shift Managers - (+$4.50/hr. over associate wage scale per shift manager hour worked). Must
submit to a drug screen and criminal records check. Must have a high school diploma/GED.
Must be able to lift 45lbs.
Beacon Hill Staffing has the following openings: Account Executive, Medical Safety Reviewer,
Litigation Secretary, Executive Assistant, Legal Billing Specialist, Accounts Payable Associate,
Administrative Assistant, Benefits administrator, Office Manager, Paralegal and many more. To
view full job descriptions, requirements and to apply go to https://www.beaconhillstaffing.com/
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February 5, 2017
CHI Issue 326 The Christopher Watts Initiative
February 5, 2017
CHI Issue 326 The Christopher Watts Initiative
February 5, 2017
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February 5, 2017
CHI Issue 326 The Christopher Watts Initiative