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REGIONAL MANAGER (Affordable Housing)
Full Circle Communities 3.5
Full Circle Communities job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
Regional Manager - Affordable Housing (Illinois Region)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, plus weekends/holidays as needed Salary: $95K - $110K, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, Simple IRA, PTO, life and supplemental insurance, short- and long- term disability, and more. Relocation assistance may be available.
Full Circle Communities
(Communications regarding this position may include the company name “Banner Property” and should be deemed legitimate.)
Make a difference through housing that matters.
Full Circle Communities, a mission-driven nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager, is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of affordable and supportive housing communities across Illinois.
This role is part of our management team, requiring rotation between properties in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations for up to six affordable housing communities
Hire, train, mentor, and support site staff
Lead budgeting and financial performance oversight
Manage capital projects and repairs
Ensure full compliance with HUD, Section 42, HOME, and related program requirements
Oversee marketing and leasing to minimize vacancies
Partner with resident services teams to ensure well-coordinated support programs
Represent Full Circle's mission and values with professionalism and integrity
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience managing staff and overseeing multiple affordable housing properties
Experience with Section 811 and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programs
Illinois Broker's License
Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation
Affordable housing compliance expertise (HUD, Section 42, HOME)
Proficiency with Yardi software
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field
About Us
At Full Circle Communities, we create and operate service-rich affordable housing in partnership with residents, community members, and mission-aligned organizations. We value collaboration, growth, and impact - and we invest in our team members as much as we do in our communities.
Full Circle Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply today with your resume and cover letter to join a team making a real difference in housing and community development.
$95k-110k yearly 21d ago
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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I
Full Circle Communities 3.5
Full Circle Communities job in Chicago, IL
Job Description
Schedule: Monday-Friday, plus weekends/holidays as needed; On-Call rotation Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $21.00, based on experience
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, Simple IRA, PTO, life and supplemental insurance, short- and long- term disability, and more.
Reports to: Community and/or General Manager
This role is part of a regional management team, which means you may rotate between several properties in the region's portfolio.
Note: Communications regarding this position may include the company name “Banner Property” and should be deemed legitimate.
Qualifications:
At least 1 year of full-time experience in high-volume maintenance, janitorial work, or a related field
Experience in stripping and waxing floors
Working knowledge of residential multi-family maintenance functions
Strong communication and customer service skills
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
HVAC certification or experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs., frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling and other physical tasks.
Vision requirements: Must possess the ability to see clearly at close range and at a distance, distinguish colors accurately, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth effectively, and adjust focus as needed.
Full Circle Communities, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to help ensure the efficient operations, safety, and maintenance of 6001 Lawrence Apartments in Chicago, IL. You will help keep our communities running smoothly by performing daily maintenance tasks, responding to service requests, participating in unit inspections, and helping with general repairs and grounds keeping.
Responsibilities:
Complete apartment turns and respond to service requests promptly
Perform routine maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, and custodial work
Participate in daily team huddles and ongoing property inspections
Maintain building exteriors and common areas, including snow removal as needed
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and state/federal laws
At Full Circle Communities, we value diversity, teamwork, and individual initiative. We offer:
A collaborative and supportive work environment
Competitive pay and part-time scheduling
Opportunities for professional development
The chance to make a difference in residents' lives through housing stability and supportive services
Full Circle Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$19-21 hourly 8d ago
Executive Assistant
Realty of America 3.8
Berwyn, IL job
Realty of America - Chicago, IL (HQ)
Full-Time | In-Office
Realty of America is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dependable Executive Assistant to support daily operations across our growing real estate brokerage and related business divisions. This role is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism.
Responsibilities
Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel logistics
Organize and respond to emails; draft professional communications
Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting notes
Maintain organized digital files, documentation, and task trackers
Serve as a liaison between leadership, staff, agents, and partners
Support operations for departments including real estate, title, and real estate education
Track deadlines, project updates, and follow-ups to ensure timely execution
Provide excellent customer service and clear communication internally and externally
Assist with planning, research, and coordination of ongoing company initiatives
Requirements
2-4 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or high-level administrative role (real estate a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
Ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines
Professional, confidential, and solutions-oriented
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and modern scheduling tools
Ideal Candidate
Thinks ahead and anticipates needs
Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Brings strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes
Enjoys taking ownership and supporting organizational growth
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly expanding brokerage
Additional benefits discussed during the interview process
$40k-57k yearly est. 2d ago
Area Operations and Sales Manager
Grace Management, Inc. 4.5
Chicago, IL job
Inspire Wellness and Connection in Chicago!
Grace Management, Inc. is seeking an energetic and compassionate Area Operations and Sales Manager to support premier communities in Chicago, IL.
At Grace Management, we believe
“It's not like home. It is home.”
With over 40 years of excellence and recognition as one of the nation's top senior living operators, we are committed to a people-first culture built on compassion, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
The Area Operations and Sales Manager position reports to the Regional Director of Operations with a dotted line to the Regional Director of Sales. The AOSM provides direction and oversight for the Operation and Sales functions of multiple communities within the Grace Management, Inc portfolio. This position will primarily focus on projects in Chicago and as directed or identified by the Regional Director of Operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities. This position must have the ability to influence, lead and coach Executive Directors and Sales Leaders in the communities they are supporting. An AOSM must possess excellent time management skills as well as be self-directed and resourceful.
Essential Functions
• Guide, lead, and coach Executive Directors to ensure operations standards for effective service delivery, quality, cost control, and safety are met.
• Guide, develop, coach, and support Sales Leaders to achieve high occupancy and revenue targets
• Direct implementation and execution of company policies and procedures throughout the portfolio; supporting and reaffirming the Executive Directors ability to make a positive difference in the lives of our team members and residents.
• Recruit, train, develop, and assess the performance of highly motivated and effective Executive Directors and Sales Leaders.
• Oversee community operations; Perform site visits; Ensure that National programs are being implemented and utilized to their fullest potential; Strategize to take communities to the next level and work with regional and corporate team members to ensure the community is exceeding expectations.
• In collaboration with senior Grace Management Leadership, initiate, coordinate, organize, and execute new community transition and onboarding guides and Grace Management, Inc. cultural and process standards.
• Create, implement, and monitor goals related to revenue, census, turnover, operational expenses, labor management, and overall performance results in the region and assist Executive Directors to implement corrective measures to address/resolve variances.
• Supports lease-up opportunities by focusing on essential tasks to drive occupancy. Actively engages in strategies and actions that contribute to achieving and maintaining full occupancy, ensuring all necessary tasks are efficiently completed to support leasing efforts.
• Work proactively with community Sales Directors and Executive Directors in anticipating sales and marketing challenges and collaborating on the development and implementation of solutions.
• Communicate clear expectations for sales performance, including KPI's.
• Assist community in the development and execution of Strategic Sales and Marketing Semi-Annual Plans.
• Report key findings of systemwide CRM reporting; identify solutions and interventions; be responsible for follow up, action plans and measurement of improvement.
• Identify trends and interact with the operations and sales team to develop and monitor action plans, leadership and development, resident relations, and safety.
• Develop, implement, and track annual sales, operating and capital budgets.
• Establish a thorough, working knowledge of base rates and care costs within assigned communities and determine changes as warranted.
• Ensure that each community maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in state associations and regulatory agencies.
• Manage and report all essential legal issues and take appropriate action to ensure the company complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• Initiate appropriate actions on reports and recommendations provided by authorized inspection agencies.
• Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Sales Directors, and Regional Directors.
• Act on constructive feedback by listening to supervisor, customers, and associates and use it to improve performance.
• Maintain resident, associate, and community confidentiality.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and ability to work well with all people.
• Promote positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork.
• Comply with deadlines as outlined by Regional Directors.
• Understand processes, reports, and tools available.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in business, health-related field, or hospitality; master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated 5-10 years of healthcare management experience, including at least five years of recent executive director and/or administrator job experience.
• Prior experience in a regional role and/or with multiple building responsibilities preferred; Experience in managing various disciplines while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and corporate standards is required.
• Experience in assisted living and memory care strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of financial management skills and familiarity with business principles and practices.
• Must hold or qualify for state license required to operate an Assisted Living Community; Nursing Home, or comparable service facility.
• Active / valid driver's license required for travel.
• Must possess proven track record in leading, training, and coaching professionals in achieving census and financial goals.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM database systems.
• Must follow the Grace Management, Inc. policies and procedure manuals and associate handbook.
$35k-47k yearly est. 4d ago
Packaging Seasonal Operator
IMTT 3.9
Lemont, IL job
The Packaging Seasonal Operator position adheres to IMTT policies, procedures, and Union Contract. They identify and record problems (non-conformances, incidents and near misses); initiate, provide, implement, and verify solutions to those problems. Ensure continuous improvement in all areas pertaining to the job which include quality, health, safety, security, and environmental.
Responsibilities
Adhere to all facility rules, company policies and operational procedures
Report all incidents and unsafe situations immediately to the Supervisor on duty
Provide safe handling and documentation on tasks performed
Ensure that all operations are conducted in a clean and efficient manner and adhere to housekeeping policies
Attend all required safety, environmental, quality and operations training classes
Pack off and on bottles
Repack product as instructed
Work as Utility when needed
Any other duties as directed by the Supervisor pertaining to the safe operation of the facility
Position involves working in a warehouse and driving a forklift.
You will be moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting product.
Ensuring the safe and efficient handling of materials
Loading and unloading warehouse materials.
No previous experience is required but prior experience is a plus.
Requirements and Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
No previous experience required
Valid Driver's License
TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT's terminal locations.
Hours of Work
Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance
Physical and Environmental Demand
To pack and stack bottles both full and empty
To lift 65 pounds
The ability to read, write and understand the English language
Perform mathematical addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems, either manually or with a calculator
The ability to utilize simple hand tools, such as knives, tape dispensers, hot melt glue guns, hand pallet jack, etc.
Warehouse environment with a variety of environmental conditions (extreme cold / heat) standing, walking, climbing, etc. for extended periods of time while wearing appropriate PPE, including FR clothing, safety glasses and hard hat.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Training
Orientation and Plant Tour
Quality Policy Statement and training
Safety Rules Orientation, and ongoing Facility Safety Training
On the job training for 1,920 hours, and as needed; to be determined by the Supervisor on a case-by- case basis
Read and understand the operational procedures and work instructions as pertaining to the designated area of work
Ongoing training on new and/or revised procedures relating to the above s
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.
If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
$35k-44k yearly est. Auto-Apply 42d ago
Leasing & Marketing Professional
Lincoln Property Company, Inc. 4.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 1965 by Mack Pogue as Lincoln Property Company, Willow Bridge Property Company is one of the United States' most respected full-service residential property companies, operating a successful portfolio in 75 markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Willow Bridge proudly employs over 5,500 team members, has built over 200,000 apartments and manages 220,000 units for its clients. To learn more, visit willowbridgepc.com.
We create places people want to call home - starting with you.
With decades of proven success, Willow Bridge is a national leader in residential property management and development, active in 29 states and managing more than 230,000 apartment homes across the U.S.
At Willow Bridge, our purpose drives everything we do. Whether you're launching your career or looking to take the next step, we're here to support your growth with intention, flexibility, and real opportunities to make an impact.
We're currently hiring for a Leasing & Marketing Professional - someone who brings fresh thinking, follows through, and knows how to bring people together to get results. We value people who lead by listening, communicate with clarity, and take initiative to find better ways forward. If you're someone who believes in showing up with integrity, working collaboratively, and driving positive change, you'll feel right at home here.
Let's grow together at Willow Bridge.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Leasing & Marketing Professional are as follows:
* Manage all aspects of the leasing process, including leasing apartments, preparing lease paperwork and assisting to ensure a smooth move-in.
* Greet clients, assess needs, answer questions and provide tours of the apartments and community.
* Process applications, and prepare and review lease agreements and renewals.
* Respond to in-person, phone and email inquiries, which includes providing leasing information, making appointments and creating and following up with maintenance requests.
* Assist with completing weekly, monthly and special reports as assigned by the Leasing Manager or Business Manager.
* Receive deposits and rent money, and record appropriately.
* Provide excellent customer service and assist all clients with a positive and friendly tone
Qualifications
The qualifications for a Leasing & Marketing Professional are as follows:
* High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Customer service focused with the ability to be a strong team player.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
* Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
* Must be able to tour the community with clients, which includes walking the property and climbing stairs.
* This role MAY require a valid driver's license
Leasing & Marketing Professional Benefits
Typical base compensation range depending on experience: $20 to $21 per hour USD
Willow Bridge Property Company offers competitive pay, a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401(k) and opportunities for career development and advancement.
$20-21 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Freezer Associate
Fortune International, LLC 4.5
Bensenville, IL job
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for supervising inventory and stock in the freezer. The position requires the incumbent to the freezer associate is responsible for supervising inventory and stock in the freezer. The position requires the incumbent to work in a climate of 0° or lower to ensure product freshness. Additional duties may include receiving, storing, and distributing products internally to ensure delivery schedules are met. The employee will ensure that high safety and sanitation standards are always maintained.
Duties & Responsibilities
Act as a leader in managing the departments' requirements.
Receive perishable goods and ensure they meet the company's high standards for quality.
Picking pick lists while in the freezer in preparation for shipping.
Take part in the quality control process to ensure all packages are packed and checked for accuracy and quality.
Pack and ship orders and ensure that all packages are shipped out on a timely basis.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, safety, and overall functionality of the facility.
Perform monthly cycle counts.
Maintain proper inventory practices, including the rotation of stock rotated to ensure inventory is wholesome and fresh.
Drive forklift as needed to transport product within facility.
Take ownership of work and drive business results by driving continuous improvement practices.
Minimum Requirements:
Education - High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience - One to two years of related experience in food production. Seafood experience preferred.
Work ethic - A sense of urgency in meeting critical and time sensitive deadlines.
Accuracy - Demonstrated ability to accurately handle protein or gourmet items in a timely fashion.
Language - Basic English speaking.
Mathematical - Ability to perform basic arithmetic tasks - adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying.
Environmental: Willingness to work in a cold climate of 0º or lower.
A combination of the above will also be considered.
Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.
Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers' and team members' success.
Our Vision is a world in which we can all:
Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.
$97k-116k yearly est. Auto-Apply 48d ago
Technical Support Specialist
CSA Global 4.3
North Chicago, IL job
Full-time Description
Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Technical Support Specialist to support a program at Great Lakes, IL.
For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.
This position is contingent upon award.
How Role will make an impact:
Technical Proficiency:
Computer networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies System performance and availability monitoring Network access, identity, and access management (e.g., Public Key Infrastructure)
Remote access technologies Systems administration concepts Common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup)
Electronic device functionality (computers, network components, peripherals)
Operating System command line execution (e.g., ipconfig, netstat)
Cloud computing service and deployment models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
Network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS)
Security Awareness:
Cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities National and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, and ethics Organizational IT user security policies (e.g., account management, access control)
Data security standards (PII, PCI, PHI)
Information classification, compromise procedures, and incident management processes
Support and Service Delivery:
Risk management processes (assessment and mitigation)
Incident data analysis and trend identification Service desk best practices
Customer service and communication skills
Technical training development and delivery Incident tracking and solution database management
Trouble ticketing system utilization (incident, problem, event documentation)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and maintenance
Requirements
What you'll need to have to join our award-winning team:
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active Secret Clearance
Two (2) years of related experience in industry, federal or DoD Information Technology (IT)/Help Desk support.
IAT I Certification: A+, Network+, SSCP, CND, OR CCNA
What Sets you apart:
IAT II Certification: CCNA, Security+, CND, OR SSCP
$34k-61k yearly est. 3d ago
Master Teacher
YMCA 3.8
Chicago, IL job
The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a full-time Master Teacher for our early learning programs. The Master Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3-5, in a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom climate.
The Master Teacher provides effective instructional strategies, classroom management, assessment, evaluation, and related research for children ages 3-5, in a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom climate. Responsibilities include planning, curriculum implementation, and learning experiences that provide essential opportunities to develop social/emotional abilities and interactions, practice problem solving and academic skills, and advance the intellectual and physical development readiness of children for school. The Master Teacher maintains a safe and healthy environment and ensures that the individual needs of the children are met, in with accordance performance and outcome standards, as prescribed by agency funding partners, federal, state, and local standards, and organizational goals and values.
Salary range is $60,361.60-$69,139.20 per year depending on qualifications and certifications
Application Requirements:
To be considered for a position in our early learning program, applicants must submit the following with their application:
Official transcripts from accredited institutions verifying educational qualifications relevant to early childhood education.
Valid credentials or certifications, such as Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification, Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or state-specific teaching licenses.
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Demonstrate and promote high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom that fosters academic readiness.
Build a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment in which children are encouraged to participate as individuals as well as members of the classroom community.
Exhibit enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with children, parents, co-workers, administrators, and the community.
Introduce and follow a consistent daily schedule which includes a balance of teacher and child-directed activities, choice time, small and large group, content physical and outdoor activities, effective transitions, meals, and rest period.
Emphasize aspects of math, literacy, and cultural diversity in all aspects of the program.
Demonstrate competency and respect for families' social-cultural background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic family values and beliefs into the classroom and lesson plans.
Incorporate rigorous academic instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs) that will support children's academic, intellectual, and linguistic development.
Promote and reinforce family engagement in all aspects of the program and awareness through a variety of methods and ensure parents receive adequate information about their child's experiences through regular contacts, and scheduled home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
Utilize fidelity measures to support the implementation of English Language Learner programs, and to inform linguistic and culturally responsive practices.
Develop a professional rapport and work cooperatively with adults assigned to the classroom, establishing clear expectations for roles and responsibilities; and to share and exchange information/ideas.
Participate and support agency/center efforts toward recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention of eligible families.
Provides functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes, and volunteers assigned to the classroom.
Maintain regular job attendance, professionalism in attire and demeanor, observe and respect issues of confidentiality, ethics, and best practices.
Accept and perform other duties or responsibilities assigned.
Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of the center's goals and objectives.
Discreetly handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Support the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.
Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
Maintain awareness and supervision of the needs of the entire classroom and ensures the health and physical safety of children, at all times
Lead responsibility to plan and implement appropriate daily lesson plans, based upon the approved curriculum, that promotes cultural sensitivity and the cognitive, language, social/emotional, and physical development of children
Create daily opportunities that introduce math and literacy concepts using a variety of approaches
Prepare classroom environment and materials to support curriculum and learning experiences
Individualize and adjust activities, instructional methods, and environment to meet the children's varying strengths, needs, interests, and abilities
Guide and facilitate lesson plans which reflect mandated elements that integrate health, nutrition, mental health, and parents involvement
Implement studies/projects for an in-depth investigation of a topic over time, and arrange for special guests and field trips to enhance children's learning experiences
Convene team planning/meeting to plan, discuss strategies, review children's data, meetings and provide guidance and support to classroom team in implementing the curriculum with fidelity
Provide opportunities for parent participation in classroom activities and parent/child activities at home
Complete quarterly inventory of classroom to identify and prioritize equipment and supplies needed, and coordinate with site director in making purchases
Organize and label materials, arrange and change furnishings to maintain and encourage new learning; and appropriately display children's work and their families
Assist in Evaluations, Assessments, and Reports
Administer and accurately document ongoing development using the identified screening and assessment tools, at established intervals; and provide guidance and assistance to parents with completion of parents questionnaires
Observe children daily to determine and support social/emotional, cognitive, perceptual, physical, language, mathematics, and scientific reasoning skills, interests, and needs; and use this information to inform planning and facilitate learning
Complete observation and quarterly assessment of children, according to the methods of Teaching Strategies GOLD
Enter data for children into the appropriate information systems, according to set guidelines and timeframes
Attend internal staffing with FSW and participate in any additional staffing on children suspected or identified with special needs, and assist with the completion of referrals for further evaluation
Maintain an ongoing comprehensive portfolio for each child, including works samples and quarterly developmental assessment
Input classroom data weekly into appropriate information systems
Perform recordkeeping responsibilities for children and the classroom function
Generate and complete reports, using them to inform planning and information sharing with others
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and PEL certification or signed contingency to obtain; bilingual or ESL Endorsement may be desired based on program needs
1-3 years of experience in preschool/pre-kindergarten required and knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and teaching and instruction
Effective organizational, planning, and group management skills with children
Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago's mission
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to tailor communication to different audiences
Ability to build rapport and respect the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the population served
Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
Travel in Chicago area communities for Family Home Visits and training
Maintain accurate and complete records and documentation as needed
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, email and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology
Must pass DCFS background check and maintain clearance throughout employment
Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Leader competencies in previous experience or practice
Willing and able to work flexible hours to accommodate program needs
Meet required physical qualifications and annual requirements, as outlined in the job description
The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
This position is a union position
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
$60.4k-69.1k yearly 60d+ ago
Project Manager - Junior
Insite Real Estate 4.0
Oak Brook, IL job
Ready to build your career at one of the nation's leading real estate development companies? InSite Real Estate is seeking a passionate, skilled Project Manager, (Junior), to join our Project Development Group. InSite is a quality-driven, growth-centered real estate development company committed to helping our employees excel through challenging but rewarding projects, competitive benefits, and charting their own career paths.
Who We Are
InSite Real Estate is a nationally recognized commercial real estate development company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Since our founding in 1988, InSite Real Estate has completed over 650 industrial, office, and retail projects in over 45 states across the nation. Throughout our decades of experience developing, owning, and operating tenant-driven investment property, we have worked on projects ranging from 2,000 SF to 2.6 million SF in size, and $1 million to $250 million in value.
Our commitment to quality, integrity, and the growth of each of our employees makes InSite Real Estate an ideal place to accelerate your career. At InSite, we believe that individual growth and satisfaction lead to company growth, and we are committed to our employees' success and professional development. InSite's fast-paced, collaborative, and fun company culture makes it a great place to work, and as one of the nation's leading real estate development companies, InSite is a financially strong, stable, and reliable employer.
Primary Responsibilities
Participate with the Project Principal, Managing Director - Retail, and Director of Construction on the site plan, budget model, and schedule for potential new developments.
Assist with site investigations documenting pre-construction conditions.
Identify any potential issues that may incur additional project costs to overcome (e.g., grading, storm water quality or quantity control, wetlands, floodplains, easements, access, utilities, entitlements).
Maintain critical dates, schedule, and document management to track the due diligence/inspection process.
Review and analyze project documents including construction plans and specifications, due diligence documents, utility agreements, and municipal code.
Familiarity with permitting and entitlement.
Travel required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
Qualified candidates without the relevant experience will have the opportunity for training and practical learning.
0 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering, site planning, and land development preferred.
Knowledge of site planning, site engineering, and storm water design and management.
Knowledge of site development (i.e. conceptual site planning, entitlements, due diligence, engineering).
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and MS Project is preferred. Working knowledge of MS Visio, Site Ops, SketchUp, and Yardi is a plus.
Local candidates only.
Benefits
Generous paid vacation and sick time.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (short and long term).
401(k) plan with 5% match and immediate vesting.
Voluntary benefit offerings: critical illness, accident insurance, hospital stay and pet insurance.
Flexible spending accounts including dependent care.
Opportunities to increase earnings through our annual incentive bonus.
Fitness center on-site & discount membership to Lifetime Oakbrook.
Company-paid cell phone.
Personal financial planning services.
Exciting and collaborative culture.
Limitless opportunities for professional growth.
$65k-96k yearly est. 5d ago
Accounts Payable Clerk / Bookkeeper
Optima 4.2
Glencoe, IL job
Accounts Payable Clerk
We are a multi-entity real estate company seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Full Charge Accounts Payable Clerk to manage the full cycle of accounts payable across our portfolio. This role also includes light bookkeeping responsibilities and offers the opportunity to work closely with our accounting and property management teams. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and experienced in handling AP functions in a multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle accounts payable for multiple entities and properties.
Review, code, and enter vendor invoices into accounting software.
Ensure timely and accurate payment processing, including check runs and ACH transfers.
Maintain vendor records and ensure compliance with W-9 and 1099 requirements.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
Assist with light bookkeeping tasks, including bank reconciliations and journal entries.
Communicate with vendors, property managers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in real estate.
Experience working with multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
Experience with Timberline and/or Yardi software and Microsoft Office products.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills: Compensation & Benefits:
Familiarity with property management software.
Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
Experience with 1099 preparation and vendor compliance.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Optional: Health benefits, 401(k), PTO, flexible schedule, etc.
$37k-48k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Safe Spaces,Event Specialist
YMCA 3.8
Chicago, IL job
The Safe Spaces, Event Specialists will assist with the planning and implementation of the 11 Kickback events that are a part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago's My CHI My Future Year-Round Safe Spaces Humboldt Park Program. The staff should be positive, enthusiastic, civic-minded individuals with strong connections to their community. The Safe Spaces, Event Specialists plays a key role in ensuring that program participants have a safe, supportive, interactive and enriching program experience while ensuring the safety and security of all program participants
Salary starts at $16.60 per hour with opportunities to grow within the organization
Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:
Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.
Responsibilities:
Attending My CHI My Future cohort trainings
Working with the Kelly Hall staff to plan all Kickback events for the year by completing the following tasks:
Plan for food, activities, and entertainment at Kickbacks
Set up and attend Kickback events
Outreach to local organizations, including distributing flyers and canvassing to promote Kickbacks
Posting on social media about Kickbacks
Designing flyers and other promotional activities
Documenting events (e.g., photos, videos)
Support data collection
Receive and respond to calls and questions from DFSS and youth
Attend mandatory trainings and meetings per request of DFSS
Assist with conducting surveys after Kickback events
Requirements:
Passion for and willingness to create safe spaces for fellow youth
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive, positive relationships with other youth
Willingness to design and implement large-scale program operations
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently to manage multiple priorities, effectively structure work, and meet deadlines
Proficiency in social media and digital communication tools, including Microsoft Office and adapt to new technology
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt message to audience, including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the YMCA.
Dependable and responsible.
Availability to commit to 2 hours in the evenings on weekdays as well as the occasional weekend
Must be a current high school student, at least 14 years old; no more than 18 years old
Must reside in the city of Chicago
Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
$16.6 hourly 60d+ ago
Futures Execution Specialist
Rbc Holding Co Ltd. 4.9
Chicago, IL job
Develop, grow, and maintain futures execution relationships over the European and Asia-Pacific time zone and markets for RBC Capital Markets. Provide expert level electronic trading support for clients and RBC internal traders over the European and Asia-Pacific time zone and markets for RBC Capital Markets.
What will you do?
Execution
Manage client order flow and communication during European and Asia-Pacific market hours.
WORK HOURS: 12:00AM - 8:00AM. 3RD SHIFT (OVERNIGHT SHIFT)
Execute futures orders on behalf of RBC's clients efficiently and accurately.
Develop and maintain futures execution relationships for RBC Capital Markets from external and internal referrals.
Provide clients with color and commentary utilizing your expertise of listed futures products.
Coordinate seamless around the clock coverage with 24 Hour Desk over U.S. and international holidays
Electronic Trading Support
Manage and provide daily front line electronic trading support to traders and clients.
Maintain relationships with external vendors and internal IT, compliance and operations as it relates to electronic trading.
Integration with Middle-Office and Back-Office from electronic futures execution
Remain up to date on developments in the futures business including technology, competitiveness, best practices, and regulations
General
Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions promptly.
What do you need to succeed?
In depth knowledge of futures electronic trading applications and architecture.
In depth knowledge of CFTC, SEC and exchange rules and regulations for trade execution including audit trail, order entry rules and sales supervision rules and regulations.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in futures sales or trading capacity on an execution desk covering global listed futures products.
Attention to detail, team oriented approach, and proficiency in risk mitigation.
Highly motivated and energetic self-starter that will need to take initiative as we build infrastructure to support the futures business
Proficient in entering block trades in accordance with current regulation and time sensitivity
Ability to obtain Series 3 registration within 2 months of start date.
BA, MA or MS or equivalent.
What's in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Job Skills
Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork
Additional Job Details
Address:
111 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 3200:CHICAGO
City:
Chicago
Country:
United States of America
Work hours/week:
40
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-11-16
Application Deadline:
2026-02-28
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.
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$35k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 47d ago
Assistant Advisor Manager
Engel & VÖLkers Chicago-North Shore-Michigan Shoreline 4.4
Chicago, IL job
We are seeking an Assistant Advisor Manager to help lead, coach, and elevate our growing Engel & Völkers network in Illinois, Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. This role is ideal for a high-performing, actively licensed real estate broker with 3+ years of successful production who is ready to expand into leadership while staying connected to the business they love.
At Engel & Völkers, we believe in quality, collaboration, and the power of one exceptional brand. Our Assistant Advisor Manager will play a central role in developing our talent, reinforcing our culture, and supporting Advisors as they build sustainable, high-volume businesses.
Role Overview
The Assistant Advisor Manager supports our licensed Advisors through coaching, accountability, training, and strategic guidance. You will begin by leading in the areas where you already have strength, experience, and confidence. As you progress in leadership-and as we gain a deeper understanding of your talents-you will take on broader responsibilities and ultimately oversee the full scope of the Advisor Manager role as outlined below. This position is designed as a pathway toward becoming the Broker of Record for the Shoreline region.
(Ultimate) Key Responsibilities
Advisor Coaching & Development
Provide 1:1 coaching and group training to support business growth, client service, and professional development.
Guide Advisors in using the full E&V toolkit: CRM, EV World, marketing platforms, systems, and resources.
Reinforce best practices around branding, service standards, marketing, negotiation, and lead management.
Business Performance & Accountability
Support Advisors in building consistent, sustainable production.
Lead monthly shop meetings and regular accountability sessions.
Monitor activity and performance to ensure Advisors remain aligned with E&V expectations.
Talent Support & Integration
Contribute to the recruiting strategy for growing the Shoreline and Northern Indiana Advisor team.
Evaluate potential talent and participate in recruitment.
Assist with onboarding and integration of new Advisors.
Promote a culture of collaboration, consistency, and professional excellence.
Shop Leadership
Support the Shop's operational rhythm and Advisor experience.
Serve as a trusted resource and brand ambassador.
Collaborate with leadership to strengthen systems, processes, and overall shop performance.
Support compliance by ensuring Advisors adhere to state licensing rules, brokerage procedures, and regulatory standards.
Play an active role in strengthening the Shop's operational and financial performance as you grow toward broader leadership responsibilities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Licensed real estate broker with 3+ years of successful real estate sales experience.
A natural coach with excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Strong understanding of local market dynamics and real estate fundamentals.
Comfortable with technology (CRM, MLS, Google Workspace, marketing platforms).
Motivated by helping others succeed and building a premium, collaborative culture.
Holds an active broker license; ideally holds an Michigan or Indiana license as well.
Interested in progressing toward becoming the Shop's future Qualifying Broker / Broker in Charge.
A strong desire to grow as a leader through coaching, skill development, and hands-on experience.
What We Offer
A global luxury brand recognized for quality, exclusivity, and elevated experiences.
A culture rooted in passion, competence, and exclusivity.
A tailored leadership development plan aligned with your strengths and long-term growth into brokerage leadership.
Industry-leading tools, technology, marketing, and training resources.
A collaborative environment with strong operational and marketing support.
Structured mentorship and hands-on guidance to develop the skills required for future Broker of Record responsibilities.
Excellent benefits including health care, dental, vision, 401(k), and disability insurance.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you are a proven licensed real estate broker who wants to grow into leadership and make an impact within a premium global brand, we'd love to connect.
$92k-105k yearly est. 1d ago
Corporate Accounting Intern
Waterton Search 4.0
Chicago, IL job
Who is Waterton?
We are passionate about delivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that delivers experiences that exceed expectations, coupled with an unwavering commitment to Investor, Guest, and Resident service excellence. With over 30 years of investment and property management experience, we strive to exemplify what we call Resitality .
We are looking for a Corporate Accounting Intern to join our team!
The Corporate Accounting Intern serves an important role supporting the Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you will assist with the daily journal entries, account reconciliations, processing of Chicago Lease Tax filings, Census Survey filings, and special ad hoc projects. This is a role that you can grow with and where you can make meaningful contributions to the overall success of the department. This is a part-time, year-round internship opportunity located in Chicago, IL.
How you will contribute to our team:
Corporate Accounting: You will contribute to the daily and monthly activities required to submit our monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet reports.
Platform Growth: You will assist with projects that support the growth of the business including working with our Financial Planning team to adjust journal entries and provide commentary.
Overall: You'll be an excellent teammate who helps create and deliver departmental and organizational goals, including refining and introducing new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
What our ideal candidate looks like:
You have some credentials. You are a current undergraduate or graduate student working towards a degree in accounting.
You're a great communicator. You easily manage relationships and build rapport with others, and you're a pro at keeping everyone informed and on the same page in a professional manner.
You excel at details. You constantly analyze the fine print and make sure that your work product is highly accurate.
You're very tech savvy. You would consider yourself an advanced user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
You like change; you really like change. You can easily adapt as the situation warrants, and you are able to focus on multiple deadlines and change as the demands and fast pace requires.
Why Waterton?
Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved and grown, one thing has remained constant, the drive to achieve results by exceeding expectations.
Our Associates embrace and embody The Waterton Way, which serve as our core values: Be Kind, Listen and Talk, Own It, Get It Done, and most importantly Have Fun. We look for exceptional candidates with the passion and expertise that it takes to wow every resident, guest, and investor.
We firmly believe that our superior ability to serve our customers differentiates us. We empower our Associates to think and act like an owner and use the Waterton Way to serve our residents and guests in a way that exceeds their expectations, going above and beyond to create the ultimate service experience or what we call
Resitality
!
Typical Base Pay Range: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
This pay range is an approximate base pay only, and the actual pay may vary depending on related work experience, certifications, education, and other job-related factors.
Does this sound like you? Apply today!
Waterton strongly supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
$16-20 hourly 60d+ ago
Senior Pursuits Manager
Savills North America 4.6
Chicago, IL job
Savills is a globally recognized commercial real estate advisor that offers tailored, full-service solutions to empower businesses in making strategic real estate decisions. Within this environment, the North American Pursuits team plays a critical role in shaping how the firm competes and wins new business. By combining disciplined process, creative storytelling, and deep collaboration with our brokers, the Pursuits team has directly elevated win rates and redefined how Savills presents itself to clients.
We are seeking a Senior Pursuits Manager to add strategic depth and leadership to this high-performing team. This individual will bring the experience and judgment to independently guide pursuit strategy for a wide range of opportunities, ensuring that solutions are aligned with prospect needs and that the right mix of resources are deployed. By operating as a trusted advisor to brokers, the Senior Pursuits Manager will help craft compelling strategies, assemble integrated pursuit teams, and position Savills for success in competitive environments.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. The right candidate will balance tactical execution with the ability to influence, coach, and lead senior professionals throughout the pursuit lifecycle. From uncovering prospect needs and shaping solutions, to guiding storylines, developing content, and preparing teams for presentations, the Senior Pursuits Manager will be accountable for ensuring pursuits are disciplined, creative, and client-focused.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES:
Diagnose prospect needs in partnership with brokers, uncovering business drivers and aligning Savills' capabilities into solutions that directly address client goals.
Assemble the right pursuit team by recommending and integrating experts across disciplines, including workplace strategy, financial consulting, project management, GIS & labor/location analytics, ESG, and others, to deliver a holistic, client-focused solution.
Drive pursuit positioning and story development, shaping the overarching narrative, coaching team members on win themes, and ensuring clarity and confidence in delivery.
Develop and evolve pursuit content throughout the lifecycle, sometimes months or more than a year, building on a consistent narrative and collaborating closely with Creative Services and pursuit colleagues to create compelling proposals, presentations, and supporting materials.
Coach and prepare pursuit teams for high-stakes presentations, ensuring consistent delivery of the story, confidence in key messaging, and alignment with client expectations.
Lead structured debriefs to capture lessons learned, provide feedback to brokers and team members, and identify opportunities to strengthen future pursuits.
Manage end-to-end deliverables for proposals, RFPs, and presentations, balancing competing priorities and deadlines while ensuring quality and alignment with win themes.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine pursuit library content, capturing differentiators and best practices for reuse across the business.
Streamline pursuit processes and apply best practices in strategy, storytelling, and delivery to raise quality, improve consistency, and increase win probability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree.
5 - 7 years of experience in business development, marketing/communications or sales support for a professional services organization. Commercial real estate experience is required.
Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization at all levels and functions while collaborating effectively.
Proven ability to use influence to drive results, independently or as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment with limited direct authority.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability develop and deliver presentations that synthesize complex problems and recommended solutions.
Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
QUALITIES & ATTRIBUTES:
Positive, proactive individual who takes initiative and follows through on projects/responsibilities.
Quick learner and highly motivated self-starter who can work with limited guidance.
Confident, compelling communicator with developed presentation skills.
Strong sense of integrity with the ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Superior organizational skills and attention to details.
Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Savills participates in the E-Verify program.
$83k-126k yearly est. 4d ago
IT - Technical Writer Intern
Illinois Housing Development 3.5
Chicago, IL job
Technical Writer Intern
Department: Information Technology
Who we are: The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is one of the Nation's preeminent Housing Finance Agencies and one of the State's ten largest financial institutions. Our mission is to finance the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the state. IHDA oversees more than 20 federal and state programs on behalf of the state of Illinois and serves as one of the state's primary resources for housing policy and program administration. For over 50 years, IHDA has led the state in financing and supporting affordable housing.
At IHDA we strive to create and maintain a work environment that promotes diversity, recognition and inclusion. IHDA is committed to hiring and investing in individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds to ensure a range of perspectives and experiences inform and guide our work of financing affordable housing in the state of Illinois.
Summary: We're searching for a technical writer intern to join our team and help take IHDA services to new heights. As an ideal candidate, you have proven experience or related education in a highly technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineering. Your ability to evaluate and analyze complex information is second to none, and you have a natural desire to help people understand things that are hard to understand.
Responsibilities:
Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards
Obtain a deep understanding of products and services to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content
Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of the target audience, turning insights language that sets our users up for success
Evaluate current content and develop innovative approaches for improvement
Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements
Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
Work with IT teams to identify all documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage
Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that uphold organizational and legal standards, and allow for easy data migration
Performs other duties assigned.
Experience:
Junior or Senior in a Bachelor's degree, or currently enrolled in a Graduate program in relevant technical field
Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics
Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
Preferred Qualifications
Firm understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Previous software development experience
Experience using XML tools to create documentation
Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Alternating between sitting, standing, and walking. Ascending and descending stairs. Crouching and stooping. Pushing and pulling. Reaching overhead or below. Repetitive tasks movements (filing, keyboarding, copying). Lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 10 -15 pounds.
IHDA's Summer Internship Program Highlights:
Paid Internship
Open to college students (must be an actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at the time of applying)
Full-time hybrid internship program that runs from June - August (typically 10 weeks)
You will receive on-the-job training from industry experts
Participate in workshops to gain insight on key departments at the Authority
Participate in IHDA's Mentorship Program
Attend outings to connect with fellow interns
EOE
$32k-40k yearly est. Auto-Apply 36d ago
Senior Executive Assistant/Operations Specialist
Cushman & Wakefield 4.5
Chicago, IL job
**Job Title** Senior Executive Assistant/Operations Specialist The Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and strategic support to two executive leaders within the Americas Commercial Real Estate business. This role manages complex priorities, ensures seamless coordination across both leaders' operations, and acts as a key partner in driving execution across a fast-paced, multi-market business. The ideal candidate anticipates needs, balances competing demands and builds strong relationships across senior leadership while maintaining absolute discretion.
**Job Description**
**Key Company Ethos - DRIVE**
+ Drive
+ Resilient
+ Inclusive
+ Visionary
+ Entrepreneurial
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Executive Support**
+ Manage an active and dynamic calendar, including meeting prioritization, strategic scheduling, and coordination across North Americas time zones.
+ Prepare the leader for daily meetings by organizing agendas, briefing materials, talking points, and required background information.
+ Serve as a partner in managing communications, drafting emails, and ensuring timely follow-up on key actions.
+ Coordinate complex travel for domestic and international trips, including itineraries, accommodations, and logistics.
+ Handle confidential information with the highest level of integrity.
**Business Operations**
+ Support execution of business priorities across the Americas region by tracking key deliverables and deadlines.
+ Maintain oversight of team operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, town halls, business reviews, and offsites.
+ Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and regional leadership teams to support operational needs, workflows, and internal programs.
+ Assist with preparation of presentations, reports, investor/client briefing materials, and leadership updates.
**Project & Relationship Management**
+ Facilitate effective communication between the Americas Leaders and senior executives, business heads, office leads, and external stakeholders.
+ Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely progress and alignment across markets.
+ Manage special projects as assigned, including strategic research, vendor coordination, and event support.
+ Build strong relationships across markets to help navigate the business efficiently.
**Office & Administrative Oversight**
+ Manage expense reporting, procurement, invoicing, and budget tracking as needed.
+ Oversee document management, approval flows, and contract routing.
+ Partner with office management teams to support space planning, client meetings, and operational needs.
**Qualifications**
+ 5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, executive support, or business administration
+ Demonstrated success in managing complex executive calendars and large-scale event logistics
+ Experience supporting or working closely with executive leadership
+ Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Comfort working independently and navigating ambiguity
+ Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and project/task management platforms (e.g., Workday, Concur)
+ Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience in a large corporate or global organization
+ Familiarity with executive-level reporting, business planning, or stakeholder engagement
+ Experience coordinating offsites, board meetings, or corporate events
+ Interest in strategic operations, organizational planning, or process optimization
**Competencies**
+ Executive presence with strong communication instincts.
+ Anticipatory thinker who can identify needs before they arise.
+ Problem solver who can navigate ambiguity and deliver solutions.
+ Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.
+ Calm and steady under pressure.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 97,750.00 - $115,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at ****************** or email *************************** . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"
$97.8k-115k yearly Easy Apply 40d ago
ReStore Associate
Habitat Chicago Careers 4.7
Chicago, IL job
Overview: Habitat for Humanity Chicago (Habitat Chicago) is a nonprofit organization that works to champion healthy neighborhoods by investing in resident priorities, supporting homeownership and building quality homes. We believe in a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and we invite people of all backgrounds, races and religions to work towards this vision together in our two focus neighborhoods of West Pullman and Greater Grand Crossing.
ReStore Chicago is a home improvement center that accepts donated goods from businesses manufacturers, contractors, and individuals. Donations are then processed and sold at discounted prices to the general public. The store's operations generate funds to support Habitat Chicago.
Position Summary: The ReStore Associate is a cross functional part-time position working as a front-line ambassador with both donors and customers of Habitat for Humanity Chicago ReStore. Weekly duties will primarily consist of screening and receiving incoming donations (both at the loading door and via scheduled truck collections), detailing furniture and processing home improvement product, moving merchandise to the floor, loading customer purchases, cleaning the facility, helping customers and operating the cash register,
This position requires significant strength and labor. The ideal candidate can safely lift and position up to 50 pounds. The job entails bending, kneeling and reaching, often in awkward or tiring positions. This role is in a fast-paced environment and requires adaptability, multi-tasking and ability to engage with the public. At all times, this position requires attention to safety, efficiency, teamwork and customer service.
Key Responsibility: Loading (45-55%)
Screening incoming donations at the loading door to ensure receipt of product in good condition and in line with guidance for acceptable items.
Safely and efficiently transferring donations to appropriate area for processing. demonstrates responsibility for items entering and exiting the ReStore dock.
Detail, clean and organize donations to ready for pricing.
Move processed merchandise to the floor for sale and help with floor staging.
Transfer designated sold items to the sold bay and safely load them into customer vehicles.
As needed, provide coverage support on the ReStore truck to pick-up off-site donations, and unload the truck back at the store.
Ensure safety standards are always met in receiving and processing.
Assist and coordinate ReStore volunteers helping with loading duties.
Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Assistant Managers
Key Responsibility: Processing (20-30%)
Dust, clean and detail donated furniture to present quality product to customers
Clean, process and test home improvement products (appliances, lighting, plumbing)
Help organize, price and merchandise building materials
Assist and coordinate ReStore volunteers helping with processing duties.
Key Responsibility: Providing Customer Service Support (20-30%)
Perform retail sales duties as required including but not limited to operating the cash register at the point of sale.
Be familiar with ReStore's products and procedures to respond to customer inquiries and graciously provide customer service.
Be familiar with ReStore's mission supporting the programs of Habitat Chicago.
Key Responsibility: Facility Maintenance (5-10%)
Help maintain a clean, organized, and sustainable working environment which attracts, retains, develops and motivates staff and volunteers.
As needed, empty trash and recycling bins, sweep floors, address spot clean-ups requiring urgent attention.
Key Responsibility: Teamwork (All Times)
Maintain a “team first” outlook, supporting the success of the team and the mission in attitude, ideas, and actions; lead by example and with active, creative input for growing and improving the organization
Contribute enthusiastically to all organizational events, helping as necessary with set up/take down, management, networking, various tasks, etc.
Engage with all members of the team, program participants, and core volunteers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Understanding of safety measures to safely move bulk items to and from vehicles and warehouse.
Maintain a “team first” outlook, supporting the success of the team and the mission in attitude, ideas, and actions; lead by example and with active, creative input for growing and improving the organization.
Demonstrate initiative represented by a sense of urgency, energy, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and follow up.
Exceptional work ethic and track record of personal initiative and achievement
Quick, sound, and decisive decision-maker in rapidly changing conditions; anticipating, addressing, and solving problems.
Current authorization to work permanently in the United States
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Familiarity with warehouse equipment, such as forklifts, dolleys, pallet jacks, etc.
Knowledge of point of sales system as well as working with customers
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE
Warehouse or retail experience preferred
Personal volunteer experience
Hours: Part-time, approximately 18- 24 hours per week, may include working weekends
Environment: The Habitat Chicago ReStore is located at 6040 N Pulaski in Chicago. It is accessible by car or by public transit.
Conditions: Ability to safely lift and position up to 50 pounds. The job entails bending, kneeling and reaching, often in awkward or tiring positions. 100% of the time is fast-paced environment engaging donors, inspecting and auditing donations, and processing them to their assigned locations
Compensation: $16.60 hourly
FLSA Status: This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The incumbent is eligible for overtime pay or compensatory time according to HFH Chicago policy. Further, the employee must submit timesheets that accurately reflect all hours worked.
Training: The position will begin with an onboarding period to become familiar with the organization's work and policies; the new hire will be trained on the specifics of the role through a combination of in-person, online and written training and will be expected to take the initiative to review materials as needed and seek understanding of new developments in order to perform her/his responsibilities.
$16.6 hourly 27d ago
COMMUNITY MANAGER (Affordable Housing)
Full Circle Communities 3.5
Full Circle Communities job in Elgin, IL
Job Description
Community Manager - Affordable Housing
Schedule: Monday-Friday, plus weekends/holidays as needed Salary: $48K - $52K, commensurate with experience
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, Simple IRA, PTO, life and supplemental insurance, short- and long- term disability, and more. Relocation assistance may be available.
Full Circle Communities
(Communications regarding this position may include the company name “Banner Property” and should be deemed legitimate.)
Make a difference through housing that matters.
Full Circle Communities - a mission-driven nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager - is seeking an experienced Community Manager to oversee two or more affordable housing communities in Elgin, IL.
As a key member of our management team, you will rotate between properties in the region to ensure high-quality operations and resident satisfaction.
In this role you will lead and support on-site property staff, manage property finances and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee maintenance, and foster strong, positive relationships with residents and community partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Team & Leadership
Assist in hiring, training, and supervising on-site property staff
Provide feedback and contribute to performance reviews
Enforce company policies and ensure a professional, respectful work environment
Financial Oversight
Collect and post rent, handle deposits, and manage petty cash
Approve invoices and assist with budget creation and variance reporting
Recommend rent increases and manage evictions when necessary
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure ongoing compliance with a variety of housing programs, including:
Section 42, HUD, HOME, Section 811, PBRA, FHLB, and Bond Programs
Administrative & Leasing
Approve and reject applicants (subject to change)
Maintain accurate lease files and property records
Monitor and improve leasing performance and occupancy rates
Analyze market trends and coordinate advertising
Maintenance Oversight
Ensure timely response to maintenance requests
Conduct unit and site inspections
Coordinate with vendors and contractors
Respond to emergency situations promptly
Resident Engagement
Serve as a key point of contact for resident concerns
Support lease renewals and resident retention
Oversee resident activities and community-building efforts
Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or GED
At least 1 year of experience in multifamily property management
Tax Credit Certification (or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years managing staff and property operations
Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) certification
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally
Frequent walking, stair climbing, and site inspections (including attics/roofs)
Why Join Full Circle?
We're more than a property management company-we're a mission-driven organization that puts people first. Join a passionate team dedicated to housing equity and make a direct impact on the lives of residents across our communities.
Full Circle Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.