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Director, Financial Planning & Analytics

E78 Partners provides comprehensive solutions that span the private equity investment life cycle – from fund operations to initial diligence to exit readiness – we ensure deal and management teams unlock value at an accelerated pace. Supporting the entire office of the CFO on both the management and sponsorship level, our over 400 people solve the problems CFOs face every day to create value for their organizations.

Stronger Together

Together, with our team and our customers, we are stronger. Our people are our strongest element—which we refer to as the 78th element of the periodic table, platinum. Our ‘platinum values’ hold us accountable to act ethically in all we do, care deeply about others, and succeed through teamwork. Our team and our values are aligned around professionalism, passion and being true game changers!

Since our founding in 2016, we’ve experienced a wonderful period of organic growth delighting customers and through acquisitions. The Director serves as the leader of a client delivery team and plays a critical role in achieving our company’s mission, combining financial management expertise with emerging skills as a general business manager. The position is primarily client facing and focused on relationship management and driving business. However, people management and processes excellence are paramount to your success in this role. You will work independently with your clients to understand their business and leverage your team resources to provide strategic and operational leadership though the delivery of actionable data, information, and insights. The specific deliverables and level of support role may vary from client to client. However, responsibilities and key tasks will be centered on our core service offerings – (1) Financial Modeling & Forecasting, (2) Performance Measuring & Reporting, (3) Business Planning & Budgeting, and (4) Business Analytics & Insights.

Responsibilities:

  • Modeling & Forecasting
  • Lead business performance modeling & financial forecasting processes
  • Lead the business case development, review, and post audit process
  • Oversee the scenario planning / modeling process
  • Performance Measuring & Reporting
  • Lead client partner management reporting process
  • Lead client partner business review processes, both weekly briefings and monthly business reviews
  • Lead client partner financial control & decision support analyses
  • Business Planning & Budgeting
  • Lead the corporate strategy evolution, management, and communication process
  • Lead the management of the business planning process, including strategic, operational, and financial plan development
  • Lead the conversion of strategic & operational plans into long-term financial projections & annual budgets
  • Business Analytics & Insights
  • Lead and prioritize analytics agenda to support client partner
  • Lead analytics workflow including planning, data collection, methodology development, analysis and QA
  • Provide insights from analyses & deliver recommendations to decision makers
  • Client Engagement & Travel
  • In the delivery team structure, the Director serves as the primary contact/relationship manager for the client leading regular updates on project progress and demos of deliverable iterations.
  • The Director acts as an advocate for the client, ensuring that the team delivers high quality deliverables aligned with the scope of work. Also, responsible for evaluating and improving client delivery to ensure consistent execution of product playbooks across E78 engagements.
  • The Director is a Champion of Excellence in Delivery. Actively coaching your team on best practices, overseeing and validating quality of deliverables, and a paragon of professionalism in client engagement.
  • Travel for in-person meetings with customers for consulting or ongoing managed service engagements (30% of time)
  • People Leadership
  • The Director serves as the people manager for the delivery team.
  • Lead performance management, coaching, and career pathing for individual team members
  • The Director acts as an advocate for their team, ensuring that they have the capabilities (internal tools, processes, etc.) to be successful and continue to grow their careers.
  • Driving Business
  • The Director is accountable for optimizing team resources and client scope of work to maximize value or profit contribution for E78.

The Director uses their business acumen to assess existing client needs and develop opportunities for E78 to continue to support their business partners.

Required Experience/Skills:

  • BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Math, Business Analytics; MBA and/or Professional Designation (CFA, CMA, CPA) are highly recommended.
  • 5-10+ years of related FP&A experience
  • 2+ Years of people management experience
  • Self-starter with exceptional drive and work-ethic with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with strong ability to influence others
  • Proven experience in analysis, modeling, and reporting financial performance, with a strong sense of curiosity
  • Proven experience working with analytical / data-mining platforms (Tableau, SPSS, SAS, R, Minitab, etc.)
  • Excellent computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Collaborates well with others and is a team player
  • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and timelines

Ability to independently develop processes and deliverables from general direction

Compensation: A base of $175,000 per annum, plus 25% bonus and benefits

E78 Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health choices), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as someone with a disability, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

E78 Partners

Relate Search has partnered with a growing Consumer Products Organization on their search for an high performing Customer Service Leader. The ideal candidate would have experience in the consumer goods space, with management experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Build and Coach a Customer Service team that provides an amazing experience for our Clients
  • Strengthen and maintain internal and external relationships within the organization to solve problems and increase efficiency across the department
  • Oversee the Customer Service function in all aspects of Communication, Conflict Resolution and Department Building

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ of customer service experience (managerial experience preferred but not required)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Relate Search

Charger logistics Inc. is a world- class asset-based carrier with locations across North America. With over 20 years of experience providing the best logistics solutions, Charger logistics has transformed into a world-class transport provider and continue to grow.

Charger logistics invests time and support into its employees to provide them with the room to learn and grow their expertise and work their way up. We are entrepreneurial-minded organization that welcomes and support individual idea and strategies. We are currently expanding and looking to add a motivated individual to our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Own overall relationship with assigned clients, which includes managing on-boarding, implementation, ensuring retention, and high levels of customer satisfactions.
  • Improve efficiency of accounts and optimize existing processes.
  • Bring new ideas to the table about how we can better serve our clients.
  • Review the customer journey, identifying how it’s supported, taking a consultative approach in helping clients overcome issues and achieve goals.
  • Communicate effectively with both internal and external senior-level management to understand customer needs, maximize retention and growth, and communicate learnings.
  • Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned accounts, building trust and rapport while identifying areas of opportunity, highlighting best practices, and documenting them.
  • Establish a trusted and strategic advisor relationship to help drive continued value of our services.
  • Maintain existing customer success metrics and data as directed.
  • Develop a value-based relationship with each client, resulting in maximum utilization of service offerings.
  • Develops and enhances strategic business partnerships by fully engaging and building trust with the clients’ key decision makers to drive client retention.

Requirements

  • Proven track record with a strong focus on business development including cold calling, setting appointments, building relationship, presenting, and meeting with potential customers, through to ‘closing the deal’.
  • Includes approximately 60-70% travel based on client needs.
  • 3+ years of sales and account management experience.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the sales planning process.
  • Ability to interface with all required levels at a customer (entry level to senior executive)
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills & strong interpersonal and customer relation skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills with proven closing ability.
  • High energy and genuine passion for “selling”.
  • Ability to function independently with little or no supervision as well as function in a team environment.
  • Experience working in the transportation industry is preferable.
  • College or university degree in a marketing or business-related field is an asset.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Career Growth

Charger Logistics Inc.

Charger logistics Inc. is a world- class asset-based carrier with locations across North America. With over 20 years of experience providing the best logistics solutions, Charger logistics has transformed into a world-class transport provider and continue to grow.

Charger logistics invests time and support into its employees to provide them with the room to learn and grow their expertise and work their way up. We are entrepreneurial-minded organization that welcomes and support individual idea and strategies. We are currently expanding and looking to add a motivated individual to our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Own overall relationship with assigned clients, which includes managing on-boarding, implementation, ensuring retention, and high levels of customer satisfactions.
  • Improve efficiency of accounts and optimize existing processes.
  • Bring new ideas to the table about how we can better serve our clients.
  • Review the customer journey, identifying how it’s supported, taking a consultative approach in helping clients overcome issues and achieve goals.
  • Communicate effectively with both internal and external senior-level management to understand customer needs, maximize retention and growth, and communicate learnings.
  • Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned accounts, building trust and rapport while identifying areas of opportunity, highlighting best practices, and documenting them.
  • Establish a trusted and strategic advisor relationship to help drive continued value of our services.
  • Maintain existing customer success metrics and data as directed.
  • Develop a value-based relationship with each client, resulting in maximum utilization of service offerings.
  • Develops and enhances strategic business partnerships by fully engaging and building trust with the clients’ key decision makers to drive client retention.

Requirements

  • Proven track record with a strong focus on business development including cold calling, setting appointments, building relationship, presenting, and meeting with potential customers, through to ‘closing the deal’.
  • Includes approximately 60-70% travel based on client needs.
  • 5+ years of sales and account management experience.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the sales planning process.
  • Ability to interface with all required levels at a customer (entry level to senior executive)
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills & strong interpersonal and customer relation skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills with proven closing ability.
  • High energy and genuine passion for “selling”.
  • Ability to function independently with little or no supervision as well as function in a team environment.
  • Experience working in the transportation industry is preferable.
  • College or university degree in a marketing or business-related field is an asset.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Career Growth

Charger Logistics Inc.

For over 65 years, SG360° has not just survived, but thrived, by responding to the changing needs of our diverse client base. What started as a regional commercial printer is today a national, industry-leading provider of direct marketing solutions. The third largest in the United States. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan which includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program, identify theft protection and 401k including employer match.

Our company is seeking a Customer Service Manager who will manage the CSR/Project Management Team and Press Schedule to ensure client satisfaction, loyalty, and retention by meeting or exceeding the client’s goals.

Job Purpose:

Manage the Customer Service/PM Team and the Press Schedule as it relates to other departments within SG360, suppliers, and Clients to provide a superior level of service and satisfaction to SG360 Clients while maintaining efficiency and profitability to develop a long-term client base. Schedule presses for the Broadview manufacturing plant.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide support to the sales force by directing the efforts of department personnel to effectively communicate production status of assigned jobs.
  • Effectively schedule manufacturing and maintenance of 8 inline heatset web presses by making adjustments to fulfill customer needs while targeting efficiency and cost savings.
  • Ensure timely, accurate order information on customer requirements.
  • Provide direction and support to management decisions by preparing reports, and completing assigned duties while acting independently, promote SG360 as required.
  • Promote communication on customer requirements with sales, clients, senior management, corporate personnel, intradepartmental management, and suppliers to increase efficiency and profit.
  • Assign employee work and duties to meet our production needs and to provide superior customer satisfaction.
  • Inform employees of job and production requirements and support quality standard to meet the needs of our customers.
  • Train employees in job skills, improve processes, and develop own competence to drive decision making down to the employee level.
  • Positively reinforce proper work procedures, compliance with SG360 policies, and observance of safety and security rules.
  • Run weekly Staff Meetings and One-on-One meetings.
  • Attend Meetings and provide feedback as related to different projects

Job Skills: Above average English oral and written communication skills and math skills. Ability to use measuring and office equipment. Above average interpersonal, organizational, and telephone skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks, details, and print related documentation. Average typing and computer skills.

Job Knowledge: Understanding of the printing process, inline finishing, mailing, pre-press, and bindery operations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office 2000.

Education & Traning: College degree in business or graphic arts preferred but not required. Safety training as required by OSHA regulations. Operation of the SG360 ERP system, and use of required documentation. Application of SG360 policies, procedures, and regulations related to customers, credit or operations. Training on new equipment, technology or processes that affect services or finished product.

Experience: Five years of experience in printing and mailing Customer Service Management and Scheduling.

SG360°, a Segerdahl company

SITE MANAGER AT 900 SHOPS

POSITION: SITE MANAGER AT 900 SHOPS

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing the 900 N Michigan location of Bubbles Academy, which includes (but is not limited to) building community, driving class enrollment, managing front office operations and the art department, managing staff scheduling and performance, developing and nurturing partnerships with outside partners and vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Physical Requirements: lift up to 50 pounds; stand, twist, and bend for extended periods of time including kneeling; move, and/or set up tables, large foam climbers, boxes with art supply shipment, etc.; utilize stairs and/or ladders to access parent lounge and attic areas where we store supplies and equipment; ability to discern audible sounds such as program music as well as for the safety of the children be able to hear children and see children.

● Observes and follows all company rules and policies, including anti-harassment policies.

● Upholds Bubbles Academy’s mission statement.

JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Sets and models core standards for Office Operations, including:
  • Opening and closing
  • Organization and cleanlinessCustomer service standardsRegistration policies and standardsCleaning schedulesFrequent space walks to check for cleanliness
  • Manages retail area and drop-in art
  • Manages retail staff and acts as liaison for teachers at 900 location, including staffing and scheduling for all shifts
  • Coordinates weekend events to create an exceptional experience for families
  • Constantly acts on improving the Bubbles Academy experience for staff and families
  • Oversees drop-in art coordination, offering project feedback and ensuring fiscal responsibility in supply ordering
  • Conducts weekly inventories and purchases general supplies and/or equipment as required
  • Registers families and provides support when presented with policy questions
  • Proactively recommends classes to new and current families, following up to drive enrollment in classes
  • Communicates with director team to provide insight about class schedules and requests from families
  • Maintains thorough records of all cash flow, registration, and attendance
  • Works closely with Director of Operations to continually improve processes to support business growth
  • Works with other Managers and Lead Teachers to ensure smooth day-to-day flow of operations
  • Seeks out, develops, and nurtures partnerships with other 900 shops, local hotels, businesses, parent groups, retailers, and other small businesses to continually develop and grow events, classes, and promotions with the intent of increasing awareness and enrollment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping

● Knowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, contracts, emails, and reports

● Skill to type at least 30 words per minute

● Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision

● Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems

● Strong interpersonal communication skills

● Experience in developing and executing creative and innovative art projects

Credentials and Experience

● Experience with children in a preschool or equivalent setting

● Degree from a four year college

● Two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Requirements:

● Able to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as requested by the needs of the position.

Bubbles Academy

Job Title: Junior Production Designer

Client Location: Lincolnshire, IL (3 days onsite required)

Salary/Pay Rate: $42 – $45/hour DOE

Firm, non-negotiable: Yes

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 6+ months with possible extension

Reporting to the Creative Director, the Junior Production Designer will, as part of our client’s internal creative agency, develop assets for all marketing channels and efforts including print, social, email and web.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for generating creative ideas and design solutions for our marketing channels, web, and products, adapting the style and tone based on the audience.
  • Repsonsible for production design work using Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Responsible for design and coding in HTML and CSS.
  • Design and code landing pages.
  • Create print collateral such as postcards, flyers, and mail pieces
  • Support the brand guidelines in day-to-day work and have a clear understanding of the customer.
  • Collaborate with other agency team members to understand execution dependencies to create solutions and experiences that are executable.
  • Execute concepts using the fundamentals of information design hierarchy, wireframes, hi-fidelity wireframes/Photoshop comps, and optimized graphics production.
  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure that the creative execution maintains a strong, consistent look and feel.
  • Actively participate in creative kickoff meetings, provide expert recommendations as well as present design concepts during creative reviews.
  • Work closely with project managers to balance expectations, requirements and schedules and ensure design solutions effectively communicate to drive business initiatives.
  • Collaborate with creative team members, and business partners to create design solutions that effectively drive sales and business initiatives.
  • Provide input and concepting ideas in initial brainstorming, collaborate with copywriters and developers, prepare the design solutions for presentation to the business owners and develop files for final execution.
  • Juggle multiple projects within various channels managing to strict deadlines

Basic Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of experience in advertising/marketing focused design experience.
  • Expert in Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma
  • Strong online portfolio with examples of digital projects demonstrating creative thinking and execution, required.
  • Experience designing across multiple platforms and/or devices for marketing, including email design.
  • Ability to brainstorm, articulate, communicate, create, and see design through to final execution. Strong project management skills and ability to move quickly and comfortably between multiple projects.
  • Must have the flexibility to understand and apply feedback.
  • Must understand the scope of each project request and how it impacts schedules, objectives and deliverables with a firm understanding of the steps of the creative process in building design solutions.
  • Proficient with HTML and CSS required.
  • Photography and video editing skills preferred.
  • Experience with WordPress and Instapage preferred.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $42 – $45/hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match (if applicable).

Aquent

Skills: Development Strategy, Donor Communication, Major Gift Solicitations, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Constituent Relationship Management (CRM), Non-profit Fund Development, Event Planning, Stewardship

Position Overview

Top candidates for the Director of Development and Communications position will be passionate about the organization’s mission and will combine their fundraising experience with creativity and entrepreneurial energy. The role is a mix of hands-on work and organizational strategy building, so strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills will be as important as attention to detail and sound judgment. Reporting to and collaborating with the Executive Director, the Director of Development & Communications spearheads all of NVAM’s fundraising and branding-awareness efforts. The new Director will be a partner to the Executive Director, a thought leader in widening the organization’s public profile, and a growth strategist. Seeking new donors and Board growth and diversification will be priorities, and potential large fundraising efforts may be on the horizon. At the same time, success in managing direct reports and in hands-on work will be needed. The successful candidate for this position will:

  • Show a breadth of hands-on fundraising experience that will support successful implementation across all areas of development and oversight of staff responsibilities
  • Embrace communications and brand awareness as an extension of development strategies to broaden the donor base and expand partnerships
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with a team of internal and external vendors as well as cross-functionally
  • Build genuine relationships with a wide diversity of stakeholders, from national donors to Chicagoland neighbors
  • Be an open communicator, ready with ideas while open to other possibilities
  • Have a genuine passion and a history of engagement in the arts and/or military-veteran community, personally or professionally

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Strategic Thinking and Planning
  • Create and implement an annual development and communications plan
  • Using the strategic plan as a guide, develop and track metrics for fundraising success
  • Collaborate with Executive Director, Board and staff to set fundraising goals, supported by data
  • Collaborate with programing initiatives to identify funding needs and identify and pursue funding opportunities
  • Provide strategy for, lead, and oversee NVAM’s brand awareness and communications activities
  • Collaborate with staff and board to build portfolios of donor prospects and donors
  • Monitor grant reports and allocations in partnership with contractual Grants Manager and Operations Admin
  • Supervise and support the contractual Grants Manager, Operations Admin, and contractual social media manager, including providing assistance, expertise, and professional development as well as managing workload and priorities
  • Hire and manage vendors as needed to support and develop communications and donor strategies, including PR campaigns and NVAM’s annual report

Fundraising, Communications, and Brand Awareness

  • Carry a portfolio of major donor prospects and donors and support staff and board in cultivating and stewarding their portfolios
  • Implement communications and brand-awareness strategies and tasks, hiring and supervising vendors as needed
  • Implement development strategies and tasks hands-on as needed including annual direct mail and e-appeals and other donor communications
  • Steward the existing individual and institutional donor base while identifying and cultivating prospective donors
  • Create and implement NVAM’s capital campaign and recruit initial bequest commitments
  • Ensure quality control over data entry in the organization’s donor/prospect database
  • Develop and execute fundraising and cultivation events, hiring and supervising vendors as needed
  • Work closely with the Executive Director to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of gifts and grants including tracking annual results in real time
  • Other relevant duties as assigned

First 90 Days

  • Collaborate with the Board on engagement and diversifying Board recruitment
  • Create strategic action items to build and launch the capital campaign
  • Direct and design the creation of the annual report

The Director of Development and Communications will ensure that all development transactions and communications are conducted with a high level of integrity consistent with the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Principles and Standards, including proper stewardship of all donor funds which includes recognition and execution of all donor restrictions accepted by the organization.

Qualifications

  • Top candidates will have at least seven years progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising with demonstrated success in:
  • Identifying and soliciting individual donors
  • Supervising full- and part-time staff
  • Planning and executing fundraising events
  • Creating print and online communications
  • Developing and implementing marketing and/or PR strategies
  • Managing and using fundraising CRMs (Constituent Relationship Management)
  • Balancing big picture thinking and detailed hands-on work
  • Experience in the veteran/military and/or arts sector at the local or regional level is preferred but not required. Some local and regional travel will be required, for which the ability to drive a car and a valid driver’s license will be necessary. A personal vehicle is not required.

Compensation and Benefits

  • NVAM offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick days
  • Health insurance for employees
  • Hybrid work schedule/flex time
  • Strong commitment to professional development

This position is currently remote with office spaces at NVAM’s future home in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago underway.

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

The National Veterans Art Museum is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or marital status. Increasing diversity of all kinds at the staff and board levels is an organizational priority. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Instructions for Applicants

Please submit your resume and a cover letter that describes your experience for this position to [email protected] with subject line Development and Communications. We encourage you to highlight your interest in NVAM’s mission, including your genuine passion and history of professional or personal engagement in the veteran-military, and/or arts community.

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

National Veterans Art Museum Mission:

At NVAM, our mission is to inspire dialogue of the impact of war through the collection, preservation and exhibition of art by military veterans.

National Veterans Art Museum

Title: Division Communications Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Job Number: NTL #2223-103

Type: Full-Time

Department: Marketing and Communications

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for a Division Manager, Communications – Eastern. Working as a member of the Marketing and Communications department, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.

The Division Manager of Communications will collaborate with the Division Senior Director of Communications to manage and execute the day-to-day communications functions for media relations and communications plans throughout the year. Develops content and manages creation for the promotion of events, programs and advocacy campaigns and other communications projects (e.g., media materials, public relations materials, other resources to support local markets). Assists the Division Senior Director of Communications with development and management of other creative projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Build and develop media relations partnerships, actively looking for new ways to further promote the American Lung Association through earned media opportunities.
  • Work with Division Senior Director of Communications on specific ad hoc and ongoing marketing assignments.
  • Participate in staff meetings.
  • Responsible for writing and developing a variety of communication materials, including news releases, marketing materials and newsletter content.
  • In coordination with the Division Senior Director of Communications, work with markets and offices on the development and execution of communications plans and materials to promote special events, mission-related programs and advocacy awareness activities.
  • Build and manage media plans, media lists and media monitoring reports.
  • Work with local staff on writing and submitting local newsletter content.
  • Stay up to date on communication trends and media strategies.
  • In coordination with the Division Senior Director of Communications, work to ensure association communication activities build the American Lung Association brand, and seek opportunities to put brand top-of-mind for our key audiences across platforms.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related required
  • Three to five years of highly relevant experience in media relations and communications
  • Health education and non-for-profit experience a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong copywriting and editing skills, including writing concisely and persuasively for diverse audiences, in various mediums/channels, adhering to brand guidelines/tone and voice, proofreading and self-editing, editing and consolidating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Self-motived, highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to work individually or on a team with limited direct supervision. Strong, analytical, and problem- solving skills with a common sense and practical solutions orientation.
  • Keen understanding of current marketing trends.
  • Ability to travel 15% of the time for meetings and conferences, as well as the flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends with some overnights required.
  • Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all employees must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.

Note: Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The target hiring range for this position is between $57,000 and $70,000 per annum.

The Lung Association provides staff a generous paid leave package including Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits as well as a telecommuting option for staff.

The American Lung Association is dedicated to a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

American Lung Association

We have an exciting opportunity with our retail client who is looking for an Agency Studio Manager to join their team in a full time capacity!

We are looking for an Agency Studio Manager who has experience building and operating an in house agency from a process and workflow standpoint.

The Agency Studio Manager must have:

  • advertising agency or in house studio experience
  • experience with Marketing Asset Management Systems
  • management experience – up to 3 direct reports
  • experience with complex workflows and high volumes of data

The Agency Studio Manager Responsibilities Include:

  • lead operational and production pillars of the studio, ensuring integration with project management and creative
  • oversee workflows and offer optimizations for change
  • oversee studio financials – up to $5M budget
  • lead team in professional communications and partnerships with various supplier and buying groups
  • manage team knowledge of Digital Asset Management systems and process (i.e. meta data, file naming structure, types and organization)
  • oversee production team to support in-house photography and video workflows

Full time benefits include: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K with 5% match, generous PTO, employee discounts for PerkSpot, Daycare and more!

Submit resume (and samples if applicable) to: [email protected]

Creative Circle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you’ll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements.

Creative Circle

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Chicago Casting Call: Be Part of Hulu’s The Bear Season 4

Are you based in Chicago and ready to be part of a hit TV series? The Bear, Hulu’s critically acclaimed show set in the heart of the city, is now casting local background actors and kitchen staff for its upcoming fourth season!

Filming will take place on location in Chicago, and the production is actively seeking real locals to help bring the story to life. Whether you’re an actor, a culinary professional, or just a fan of the series looking for your shot — this is your chance to join the action.

Now Casting Locals in Chicago

Casting Directors are looking for:

  • Chicago-based talent only (must be local to the area)
  • Background actors and kitchen staff for various roles

Featured Roles Include:

  • Kitchen Staff: Line cooks, dishwashers, sous chefs, pastry chefs, and more. Real culinary experience is a big plus!
  • Theater Attendees: Extras to portray audience members for specific scenes — no acting experience required.

About the Show

Set in Chicago, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a young chef who returns home to run his family’s sandwich shop. The show has received widespread praise for its authenticity, intensity, and raw storytelling — especially its portrayal of the high-pressure restaurant world.

Season 4 will take the story even deeper, and this is your opportunity to be part of it in your own city.

How to Apply

Step 1: Sign Up on Project Casting
Create your free profile at ProjectCasting.com and make sure to:

  • Upload a professional photo or headshot
  • List any acting or culinary experience
  • Highlight your availability and Chicago location

Step 2: Look for The Bear Season 4 Casting Calls
Search for the latest casting notices specific to The Bear and select roles that match your experience or interest.

Step 3: Submit Your Application
Follow the directions on each casting notice. Some roles may require a self-tape or in-person availability. Culinary roles may ask for experience or certifications.

Pro Tip: Familiarize yourself with The Bear‘s tone by watching past episodes — it’ll help you understand the world you’ll be stepping into.

Filming Begins Soon — Don’t Miss Out

Casting is ongoing, and filming is expected to begin in early 2025 right here in Chicago. Keep checking Project Casting for the latest updates and open roles.

Ready to Join One of TV’s Hottest Shows?

Whether you’re a seasoned actor, a chef with on-the-line experience, or just looking to get on set — this is your chance to work on a major production filming right in your hometown.

  • Apply now through Project Casting and take the first step toward being part of The Bear Season 4.