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Dynamic Job Announcements
Business Development
Chicago
Association of Neighborhood Development Organizations
(CANDO)
Position: Director of Business
Finance
Job
Description
To provide overall direction for CANDO’s
Business Finance initiatives and to expand CANDO’s Self Employment Loan Fund
[SELF], while maintaining the quality of its portfolio. The Director of
Business Finance will work at all times in close partnership with the
President/CEO, Executive Vice President/COO, and members of the Board of
Directors. Areas of Responsibility
Manage CANDO’s
Self Employment Loan Fund
[SELF]
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Market SELF to technical assistance
providers, banks, CANDO members and other networks.
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Underwrite and structure
micro-loans.
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Staff Loan
Committee.
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Responsible for closing documentation
and disbursement of loan proceeds.
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Manage loan portfolio and pursue
aggressive collection steps if necessary.
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Prepare quarterly reports for capital
investors and CANDO board.
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Provide advice and counsel for
individuals pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Recruit and supervise interns and
assistants as funding allows.
Community Economic Development
Finance
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Staff Community Economic
Development Finance Working Group of board directors and CANDO
members.
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Lead in the effort to increase
members’ capacity to identify and access financing for economic development
opportunities.
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Design and implement new private
sector resources and products for financing community economic
development.
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Explore and pursue new governmental
programs for financing community economic development.
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Participate as active member of the
Chicago CRA Coalition to improve access to capital for small
businesses.
Small Business Development &
Finance
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Actively market and package
applications for SBA Community Express loans.
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Provide post-loan technical assistance
to Community Express borrowers.
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Conduct / co-sponsor training seminars
to address small business development issues
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Serve as information clearing house
for small business loan products and services.
Requirements:
Must have at least 3 years of business
development and/or lending experience. Graduate
degree or equivalent training in business administration and
finance.
Competitive salary with full benefit
package.
Please send cover letter listing attributes
and experience with resume to:
Ted Wysocki, President & CEO,
CANDO
123 W. Madison, Suite 1100; Chicago, IL
60602-4589
Fax: (312) 372-2637 Email:
info@candochicago.org
No Phone Calls Please. Request for
confidentiality will be honored.
CANDO is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Non-Smoking
Environment
The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of
Chicago
Position: Director, Economic
Development
The Civic Committee
of the Commercial Club of Chicago is a private non-profit
organization whose
members hold senior executive positions in leading Chicago
area businesses,
professional service organizations and educational
institutions. The
mission of the Civic Committee is to stimulate and encourage
the growth of
the area?s economy and its ability to provide for its people.
The
Committee works to protect and improve those parts of the regional
business
environment on which employers depend: strong education and training
systems;
sound and effective local government services; superior
transportation and
communication networks; and
reasonable local tax and regulatory structures.
This Director reports to the President of
the Civic Committee.
Working with the President and members, the Director is
responsible for shaping
and implementing the economic development agenda and
developing collaborative
relationships with appropriate government and
community organizations. The
Director represents the Civic Committee
economic development agenda in dealing
with other business and policy groups
and officials in state and local
government. The activities include
project implementation and advocacy to
improve governmental policies that
impact the region?s economic health.
Currently, the Director manages
initiatives in a number of areas, including the
following:
· Inner-City Business
Development,
· Emerging Markets Retail
Study,
· High Tech Marketing and Workforce
Development
· North Branch of the Chicago River
Redevelopment Project
Qualifications:
Minimum of 7 to
10 years experience in public policy, economic
development or related
field. Strong conceptual thinking, analytical and
communication skills
are essential. Ability to work collaboratively is
critical.
Candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant field are
strongly
preferred.
Salary:
Commensurate with
experience. Benefits include health insurance,
pension program, dental, life
and disability insurance.
To Apply:
Send resume and letter of
interest to Heather Steans, 21 South
Clark Street, Suite 3120, Chicago,
Illinois, 60603 or fax to 312-853-1209 or
email hsteans@civiccom.org. No
telephone calls please.
Jane Addams Hull House Association
To apply for a position, please send your resume with
a cover letter to the contact person listed. Applicants will be considered
without regard to race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, disability,
or veteran status. Please respect our no phone calls policy.
To learn more about Hull House Association, visit us
on the Internet at http://www.hullhouse.org
Position: SMALL
BUSINESS PROGRAM MANAGER FT/35 hrs. week
Position
Description:
Assist in development,
promotion, and implementation of specific training programs for low to moderate
income individuals seeking to start or expand a business. Tasks include
community needs assessment, promotion, recruitment, enrollment, follow-up,
research, individual technical assistance, and database maintenance.
Qualifications:
Master s degree from an
accredited college or university in business development or BA with equivalent
combination of education and experience. A graduate degree is preferred. Some
working knowledge of basic computer skills, including word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and on-line telecommunications. Knowledge of good
business practices, experience with not-for-profit or other agencies engaged in
business assistance, and prior experience in business analysis or
self-employment.
Apply
to:Kathleen Robbins,Parkway,
500 E. 67th St., Chicago, IL
60637
Postion: SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
ASSOCIATE FT/35 hrs. week
Position
Description:
Assist in the promotion and implementation of small
business training programs for low to moderate income individuals, including
special classes for Vietnamese, Spanish speaking, or other cultures. Tasks
include community needs assessment, recruitment, follow-up, and database
maintenance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree from a four
year college or university in business, economic development, or a related field
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some working knowledge of
basic computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
on-line telecommunications. Knowledge of good business practices, including
experience with not-for-profit or other agencies engaged in business assistance
is desired.
Apply
to: Curtis Roeschley,
Uptown Center, 4520 N. Beacon, Chicago, IL
60640
Postion:CLERICAL AIDE PT/10-14
hrs.week
Position
Description:
Perform routine clerical duties including but not
limited to: compiling records and reports, addressing and stuffing envelopes,
copying data, answering telephone, collating material, record keeping and
filing, and use of non-complex office machines.
Qualificat ions:
High school diploma or GED equivalent desired but not required. Position
requires ability to read and write legibly, and communicate effectively with
clients.
Apply to: Kathleen
Robbins,Parkway, 500 E. 67th St., Chicago, IL 60637
Lincoln Square Chamber of
Commerce
Position: Executive
Administrator
Position Description:
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Work along with our
Executive Director and develop and manage activities relative to membership,
promotion, funds procurement, grant writing and managing newly formed
SSA.
- Additional duties and responsibilities will be
determined based on experience.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, liberal arts or other
appropriate field. Two years of professional experience.
Apply to:
Search Committee-LSCC, c/o Karl Riehn, 4541 N. Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60625 or email resume to karlriehn@hgriehn.com
UPTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
POSITION: PROGRAM
MANAGER
The Program Manager is primarily responsible for
the management of members services, programming, and membership recruitment,
under the direction of the Executive Director. The individual is also assigned
basic secretarial and clerical duties to assist the Executive Director in the
management of the Chamber.
Position
Description:
- Maintains membership records, dues records, and data
bases
- Manages dues collection process, from initial to
follow-up calls/mailings
- Contacts/visits all members at least once a year
- Provides/refers technical assistance requests from
members regarding loan options, city, state, federal programs, city services,
and businesses and social services in the community
- Produces a members' and businesses directory and a
Chamber s brochure
- Maintains an updated business census and vacancies
- Recruits new members through visits and other contacts
- Answers the telephone and basic inquiries regarding
Chamber services
- Serves as receptionist to Chamber visitors and at Chamber
functions
- Types/word processes letters, memos, notices, minutes,
agendas , reports, newsletters , and other documents
- Maintains all Chamber files, correspondences, and
records
- Operates and maintains office equipment- personal
computer, fax/printer, copier, and electronic typewriter
- Assists in the production of the Chambergram as
needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or
related field
- Good communication and people skills
- Computer literate at least in word processing; other
application knowledge helpful
- Prior sales/administrative experience and knowledge of
Uptown desirable
Salary:
Commensurate with
experience
To Apply:
Send Resume to Executive Director, Uptown Chamber of Commerce,
4753 N Broadway, Suite 822, Chicago, IL 60640. Phone: 773/878-1184; Fax:
773/878-3678.
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