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POSITION PROFILE

POSITION: Digital Equity Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Office of the President

REPORTS TO: Director of Digital Equity

SALARY: $57,735 – $66,389

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to

[email protected]

OVERVIEW

The Cook County’s Office of the President is seeking a Digital Equity Coordinator to join our team. This position is in the Office of the Cook County Board President. As such, this position involves policymaking or implementation related to the administration’s political and policy views, and/or requires a high-level of confidentiality such that political affiliation is an appropriate consideration for the effective performance of the job.

**This position is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the term of December 31, 2026**.

Cook County offers great benefits and the chance to participate in a strong tradition of public service. Cook County is home to more than five million residents, roughly 45% of Illinois’ population. Cook County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from health care to urban planning. Cook County is committed to empowering its employees to bring our constituents the best that public service has to offer.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in the public sphere, including:

➢ Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans

➢ Flexible Teleworking Options

➢ Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick leave)

➢ Pension Plan

➢ Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend

➢ Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page.

For benefits questions contact Risk Management at 312-603-6385 or email [email protected].

LOCATION:

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago bicyclists by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

ROLE SUMMARY

Monitor, coordinate, and assist with the design and delivery of digital equity programs to accomplish the goals set forth by the Cook County’s Digital Equity programs. Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, apply for grants, develop funding strategies, and ensure the programs deliver defined outcomes. Support long term digital broad-band policies for communities aimed at decreasing gaps in digital proficiency. Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders and local communities to advance digital literacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Assists the Director of Digital Equity in advancing digital equity program activities, including digital equity planning, digital equity policy advising, expansion of broadband and other technological infrastructure.

Build partnerships, collaborate, coordinate, and track activities and policies related to Digital Equity.

Establish and maintain partnerships with diverse, mission-aligned organizations to develop countywide alliances and consortia around digital access and digital literacy.

Assist with strategy formulation, data and research, advocacy, resource allocation, outreach, application processes, contracting, reporting, and monitoring.

Coordinate and track activities and policies related to digital equity.

Identify new funding opportunities from state, federal, or private entities which promote digital equity to increase capacity to achieve program goals.

Facilitate partnerships to identify and share innovations and best practices and raise awareness about digital equity efforts in the community.

Support the development of key messages, materials, and communications related to digital equity program activities.

Collaborate with volunteers and consultants engaging in and fulfilling objectives and goals of the Digital Equity Program.

Supports the Council on Digital Equity (CODE) and other Bureaus/Departments to document and share on-the-ground insights and expertise, facilitate collective learning about innovations and best practices, and raise awareness about digital equity efforts in the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of digital equity and economic equity and inclusion challenges impacting the resident and business communities.

Some knowledge of broadband and other technological infrastructure.

Skill and understanding of digital equity and economic equity and inclusion challenges impacting the resident and business communities.

Ability to speak before groups of all levels on a variety of subject matters relating to equity.

Ability to utilize community engagement practices and principles, particularly by working with those most impacted by racial inequities and leveraging community leadership.

Ability to work on multiple projects, work within tight deadlines and prioritize work as necessary.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including skills in Microsoft Office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience working in public policy, technology, or urban planning OR an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary Work

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working at a production rate pace while constantly pushing or pulling materials even though the weight of the materials is negligible.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not

construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

POST OFFER TESTING: This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Pursuant to the Shakman Consent Decree, Supplemental Relief Order and the Cook County Personnel Rules, this position is exempt from the County’s career service rules, is at-will and political reasons or factors may be considered when taking any employment action. As an employee in a Shakman Exempt Position, if you do not currently live in Cook County, you will have six (6) months from date of hire to establish actual residency within Cook County.

Cook County Government

At Mosaic, we use the intersecting points of culture, context, and creativity to build brands in dimension. We like to call ourselves builders, and we are looking to build out our team.

The role of Copywriter at Mosaic involves both challenging conventional thinking, while also building a deep understanding of the fundamentals of writing – with an in-depth knowledge of concept and craft across a variety of mediums, including shopper, digital, social, and ecommerce. They are a seasoned storyteller, and conceptualizes truly integrated, dimensional ideas. From cracking the brief to polishing in production, you are obsessed with the craft of copywriting and can access a diverse toolbox of creative solutions to solve marketing problems.

Specific to the Commerce space, your words are always insight-driven and you know the nuanced differences needed to not only build brand awareness, but to close the deal at the point of purchase. You geek out on finding the perfect combination of the right brand messaging with the right shopper messaging on the right platform—creating the most frictionless shopping experience for your shopper.

Specifics:

• 2+ years copywriting experience at an advertising agency, or similar setting, crafting fully integrated campaigns
• Strong conceptual thinker: campaign concepts, retail activations, headlines, promotions, scripts, display ads, social media posts, experiential concepts
• Experience or passion to explore the shopper mindset, solving business problems in commerce spaces
• Strong understanding/passion around digital and creative technology – both how to write/create for digital mediums, and how to harness innovation and tools to optimize creative output
• Experiences with CPG brands or similar
• Diverse and flexible background including commerce, social, with experiential, PR, or content as a plus
• Inspiring partner to art directors and designers as well as collaborative teammate with strategy, production, and account service
• Strong presenter who can sell ideas to clients in a confident and compelling way – both in the development and delivery of impactful presentations
• Culturally connected, passionate about trends, media, with diverse human interests

Responsibilities:

• Responding to briefs across integrated disciplines
• Able to work both independently and part of a team to crack breakthrough ideas
• Lead and participate in brainstorms and collaboration sessions
• Ability to use copy to articulate the vision via scripts, headlines, posts, body copy, concept manifestos, and more
• Desire to collaborate with art directors, fellow copywriters, and designers to hone their craft and develop a generalized understanding and approach to communications
• Willingness to work closely with producers and production partners on the development of campaign assets
• Can lead the development of presentation decks
• Able to proofread, refine, and edit own work and the work of others
• Can interpret and apply feedback from Creative leads, clients, and other stakeholders
• Has a passion and excitement for innovation and new media
• Responsible for time tracking, adhering to project budgets, timelines and allocations
• Desire to grow into creative leadership role and serve as a mentor to junior team members
• Driven to share knowledge and accountable for team and business growth

Mosaic North America

This is a contract until 06/28/24 with the opportunity to extend further or convert to FTE based on performance/budget. Benefits are offered during the contract period (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance)

• Direct accountability for the development and execution of strategic publication plans aligned with medical strategies and objectives
• Track existing publication plans to ensure alignment with established medical strategies and objectives
• Provide education to the medical community on products and disease areas of focus.
• Facilitate and drive cross-functional development of scientific statements and lexicon and contribute to the overall scientific communication strategy
• Ensure that publication activities are within company policies, procedures and good publications practices.

Requirements:

• Advanced scientific degree (MS, MD, PharmD, or PhD) or an equivalent level of professional, clinical and/or scientific education, training and experience preferred.
• Experience in the therapeutic area of hematology/oncology preferred.
• CMPP Certification
• Demonstrated experience in medical communications gained through working within other biotech/pharmaceutical companies or a medical communications agency
• Understand published guidelines for authorship and good publication practices.
• Experience with a global publications database management system (eg, PubSTRAT, DataVision, etc.) preferred.
• Strong comprehension of disease states, and knowledge of differential algorithms for treatment decisions and experience in disease states of interest
• An expert understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, the country health care system, regional cancer care models and the impact on patient care

GroupA

Head of Activation – Creo

CREO is Omnicom Media Group’s (OMG) Influencer marketing agency. At its core, the business unit delivers data-driven influencer planning and activation as an integrated part of our clients’ media plans. We are seeking a proven Head of Activation to deliver scaled excellence and improve revenue delivery within a growing product.

The Head of Activation will apply his/her/their experience and vision to drive success across client base and team members, subsequently improving client experience in. They will serve as a key member of Creo’s leadership team by fostering a culture of solution-finding and excellence.

Reporting Relationship:

The Head of Activation reports to the President, Creo.

Responsibilities include:

• Expand Creo’s client service apparatus in the US – specifically to accommodate growth plans inside and outside OMC while growing lines of service
• Increase team member efficiency through product improvement, bandwidth tracking and integration of Springboard team members where applicable
• Improve organizational growth plans within client service, specifically to accommodate end-to-end independent business
• Develop strong relationships with client leaders inside and outside of Omnicom
• Evolve both paid social and creator activation offering in a fast-moving space to pace ahead of industry trends in tandem with OMG and OMC team members
• Evangelize CREO’s cause through industry thought leadership, whether through published work or speaking opportunities
• Contribute to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where every employee feels a sense of belonging
• Coordinate activation efforts with the company’s financial teams for revenue recognition

Required Education and Experience:

• 10+ years of agency management in the marketing including 5+ within influencer field
• High aptitude for leading matrix-ed teams
• Proven experience in growing brands and capabilities
• Experience in expanding
• Dexterity to drive innovation and integrate data solutions across offerings

Creo is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

Omnicom Media Group

This candidate will be coordinating with teams across the organization to understand teams’ design needs and building out their creative strategy accordingly. In each of these projects, you will ensure that outcomes are on budget, within brand, and incorporating current design trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development of all creative campaigns ensuring a consistent brand across channels
• Remain current on emerging trends in digital technology to incorporate new technologies into your strategy
• Manage production timelines, vendor relationships, and quality or cost controls
• Communicate cross-functionally to understand creative needs
• Lead a team of 3-4 direct reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 8+ years’ in a design role
• Current portfolio to be submitted with your application

24 Seven Talent

US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Position Summary

The Senior Business Development (BD) Manager will drive and implement the business development tactics for the firm’s global Emerging Technologies group. The group’s main areas of focus encompass cutting-edge work across areas such as artificial intelligence, transformative and disruptive technologies, data privacy and security, data governance, technology transactions, and data-related disputes and investigations

Working within the larger Marketing Department, this role will liaise across all practice groups, industry groups and task forces with a primary focus on identifying, pursuing, and winning new business opportunities, enhancing client relationships, and increasing market visibility and reputation.

This dynamic, driven and motivated professional will provide strategic and tactical support to drive revenue and brand awareness through a full spectrum of marketing and BD efforts including campaigns, content development, client targeting, pitches and events. This role supervises a Senior BD Exec in London and will engage with broader department resources as necessary – such as the events team, pitch team and campaigns team.

Essential Functions

Have a strong interest in, and develop a strong understanding of, the key areas identified for the emerging technologies group.
Work closely with key stakeholders to drive and execute the group’s business plan, taking a leading role day-to-day to ensure that priorities are executed efficiently and on a timely basis.
Identify new trends and developments which represent potential opportunities for the firm.
Develop strong working relationships and maintain a high level of day-to-day interaction with partners across the group.
Drive strategy for brand positioning efforts, including the management of strategic conference sponsorships, client presentations, seminars, and webinars.
Maintain a detailed appreciation of what Reed Smith has to offer – within the group and more broadly – for the purpose of pursuing cross-selling opportunities into clients and prospects.
Prepare tailored, compelling pitches and responses for new business opportunities and requests for information and proposals. Maintain pitch materials, experience lists, and case studies.
Working with Competitive Intelligence, analyze and identify industry trends, new business opportunities, and synergies with other practice and/or industry groups.
Maintain contributions and input related to attorney experience and client information into business development systems including CRM and Foundation.
Create and implement content strategy across digital platforms to convey consistent messages about the group and its experience, including the use of social media in consultation with the digital team. Develop and share key messaging internally to drive group awareness and collaboration.
Manage submissions for major awards and legal directories to further the awareness and positioning of the group; maintain repositories of group accolades and awards.
All other duties as assigned.

Job functions included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job functions at any time.

Requirements

Education: College degree required.

Experience: Minimum of ten years of business development experience and demonstrated project management. Law firm or professional services experience preferred. Ability to interact and influence members of a large organization. Strong organizational and time management skills to handle competing deadlines and priorities. Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Skills:

Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technologically savvy and able to quickly learn new database systems.
Extremely detail oriented, proactive, and self-directed with ability to independently manage and appropriately prioritize multiple projects and competing priorities under tight deadlines, sometimes with minimal oversight.
Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and a high degree of poise and professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.
Comfortable establishing effective firmwide working relationships with individuals at all levels.
Possess, and be willing to continue to develop, strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
Experience using social media to drive business and build a profile.
Able to work independently as well as part of a team, and be flexible in approach.

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role will supervise a Senior BD Executive (based in London) and liaise with other junior team members as necessary.

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.

Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions: You will be required to work in the office at minimum 3 days per week. The details of your weekly schedule will be discussed further with your direct supervisor.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
Reed Smith LLP

Casting Call: Latina Photo Double for “Chicago Fire” TV Series

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Latina photo double for an upcoming episode of the popular TV series “Chicago Fire.” This is a non-speaking role that requires the selected individual to be used in place of the actor for insert shots or angles that resemble the actor closely. This role is pivotal for scenes requiring the actor’s likeness without their direct presence, ensuring continuity and realism in the episode’s production.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the director and cinematographer to achieve the required shots.
• Participate in wardrobe fittings and adhere to the wardrobe requirements.
• Be available and punctual for all scheduled filming dates and any preparatory meetings or fittings.
• Follow directions closely and maintain professionalism on set.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adapt to last-minute changes in shooting schedules or scenes.

Requirements:

• Latina, aged 20’s to 40’s.
• Dark hair.
• Height: 5’4″ to 5’8″.
• Slender to medium build.
• Must be local to Chicago, its suburbs, or surrounding border states to Illinois.
• Availability for all filming dates and wardrobe fitting.
• Previous experience as a photo double preferred but not required.

Compensation:

• Competitive rates, details to be discussed upon selection.
• Transportation (if required) and meals provided on filming days.

Casting Call: “Chicago Fire” TV Series – Event Scene

Job Details: We are excited to announce a casting opportunity for the popular TV series “Chicago Fire.” We are seeking men of all ethnicities, aged between 20s to 60s, to participate in an upcoming event scene.

Job Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the background of an event scene, contributing to the overall atmosphere.
• Follow directions from the director and crew to ensure the scene is captured as intended.
• Attend a mandatory wardrobe fitting on either February 1st or February 2nd to ensure costume appropriateness and fit.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shooting dates (February 6th and February 9th).
• Maintain professionalism on set, including punctuality, taking direction well, and working collaboratively with the cast and crew.

Requirements:

• Male, any ethnicity, aged in the 20s to 60s.
• Must be local to Chicago, IL or willing to work as a local.
• Available on the specified filming and fitting dates.
• Previous acting experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must not be booked for the Convention scene or another scene in this episode of “Chicago Fire.”

Compensation:

• Pay rate will be disclosed upon application acceptance.
• Meals will be provided on filming days.

Casting Call: Unrepresented Talent for Pharma Video

Job Description: Trigger Casting is excited to announce an open casting call for unrepresented talent for an upcoming pharmaceutical video. We are seeking individuals of Latin, Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian heritage to bring authenticity and diversity to our project. This is an ideal opportunity for those who are new to the acting world or have experience in community theater, choir singing, or similar activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a character or an extra as per the director’s vision.
• Perform with minimal lines; most talent will have one line or no lines.
• Attend scheduled shoots punctually.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Interact with other cast members and crew professionally.

Requirements:

• No prior professional acting experience required.
• Must be of Latin, Asian, South Asian, or Southeast Asian descent.
• Ages 18 and above.
• Must be unrepresented by any talent agency.
• Ability to follow directions and work well under minimal supervision.
• Reliable transportation to the shooting location.
• Availability during the specified shooting dates in February.

Compensation:

• This is a paid opportunity. Specific rates will be discussed upon casting.
• Payment terms will be provided in the casting agreement.

Casting Call: African American Men for “Chicago Fire” Event Scene

Job Details: We are currently seeking African American men, aged between 20s to 60s, for an exciting opportunity to participate in an event scene on the popular television show “Chicago Fire”. This is a great chance to be part of a dynamic and engaging production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a wardrobe fitting on either February 1st or February 2nd.
• Be available for the entire day of filming on both February 6th and February 9th.
• Follow the directions provided by the director and crew members.
• Act in a background role during event scenes, performing natural and context-appropriate actions.
• Maintain professionalism on set at all times.

Requirements:

• African American males aged between 20s to 60s.
• Based in or able to travel to Chicago, IL.
• Available for the wardrobe fitting and the entire day of filming on specified dates.
• Not already booked for the Convention scene or another scene in this episode of “Chicago Fire”.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to follow instructions and work well in a team environment.

Compensation:

• Competitive pay rate (details will be provided upon application).
• Meals provided on filming days.