Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Skills Required

❏ 2+ Years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience

❏ Proficient in Managing of Cost of Goods Sold + Labor

❏ Ability to Lead a Team to Create a Memorable Guest Experience

❏ True Leadership Capabilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Manager is tasked with leading a team and managing multiple areas in a fast-paced work environment. In addition, the Operations Manager is responsible for making decisions in a timely manner, understanding and achieving financial goals, and leading their team to work in a collaborative effort to exceed guest expectations.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT OPERATIONS MANAGER?

• 21+ years of age
• Experience and understanding of managing cost of goods sold and labor management
• The ability to oversee all aspects of the business – from the smallest details to the big picture
• Experience maintaining an exceptional guest focused environment

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING ON A DAILY BASIS?

• Developing and leading a team of 30-40 hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
• Displaying financial understanding by summarizing/analyzing information for budgeting revenues, measuring cost of goods sold on a weekly basis, daily labor and financial management
• Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
• Interacting with guest service focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and contentious professional development
• Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results
• Embracing teamwork while leading others to do the same

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job – so we do our part in making sure we give you what you need to stay motivated, valued and embrace living your best life!

• Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and FUN!
• 50% off food, beverages, activities and unlimited game play!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes please!)
• We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
• Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
• Our rewards and recognition program rock!
• Benefits, 401K Program, and paid time off
• Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
• Paid Parental Leave

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Main Event

Skills Required

❏ 2+ Years of Restaurant/Hospitality Experience

❏ Proficient in Managing of Cost of Goods Sold + Labor

❏ Ability to Lead a Team to Create a Memorable Guest Experience

❏ True Leadership Capabilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operations Manager is tasked with leading a team and managing multiple areas in a fast-paced work environment. In addition, the Operations Manager is responsible for making decisions in a timely manner, understanding and achieving financial goals, and leading their team to work in a collaborative effort to exceed guest expectations.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT OPERATIONS MANAGER?

• 21+ years of age
• Experience and understanding of managing cost of goods sold and labor management
• The ability to oversee all aspects of the business – from the smallest details to the big picture
• Experience maintaining an exceptional guest focused environment

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING ON A DAILY BASIS?

• Developing and leading a team of 30-40 hourly team members to exceed guest’s expectations
• Displaying financial understanding by summarizing/analyzing information for budgeting revenues, measuring cost of goods sold on a weekly basis, daily labor and financial management
• Demonstrating proactive leadership by ensuring positive staff and guest experiences through personal interactions
• Interacting with guest service focused team members in areas of recruiting, hiring, coaching, training and contentious professional development
• Living our core values along with leading others to do so while collaborating with the management team to achieve high-quality and timely results
• Embracing teamwork while leading others to do the same

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job – so we do our part in making sure we give you what you need to stay motivated, valued and embrace living your best life!

• Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and FUN!
• 50% off food, beverages, activities and unlimited game play!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes please!)
• We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
• Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
• Our rewards and recognition program rock!
• Benefits, 401K Program, and paid time off
• Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
• Paid Parental Leave

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Main Event

Background

Location: Hybrid – work-from-home and office: 303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200, Chicago, IL

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Division: Strategic Partnerships

Reports to: SVP, Strategic Partnerships

Overview

Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for more than three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:

• Agency Services: brand consulting, creative, content production, digital, experiential marketing, field marketing, hospitality, social media marketing, and sponsorship consulting
• Properties – owned-and-operated live sports and lifestyle events and media assets airing on broadcast and digital networks

Responsibilities

The Director, Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for generating revenue across Intersport’s portfolio of owned-and-operated live sports with a specific focus on the College Basketball vertical. The right candidate will have proven success in sponsorship and/or media sales, relationships with key clients nationally, and the ability to create new relationships among buyers. The right candidate must possess a consultative selling approach and be able to detail success in having sold high level sponsorship agreements.

The CBB vertical consists of the following properties either in a sales and/or management capacity, encompassing 30+ school/university partners, and listed in chronological order:

· “Arizona Tip-Off”: www.arizonatipoff.com

· “Fort Myers Tip-Off”: www.fortmyerstipoff.com

· “Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off”: www.womensfortmyerstipoff.com

· “Citi Shamrock Classic”: Notre Dame Women’s Basketball game

· “Legends of Basketball Las Vegas Invitational”: new in 2023 – website forthcoming

· “Seattle Tip-Off”: new in 2023 – website forthcoming

· “CBS Sports Classic”: www.cbssportsclassic.com

· “Legends of Basketball Showcase (Cleveland)”: www.legendsofbasketball.com/showcase

· “College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships”: www.collegeslam.com

· “National High School Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships”

· “Women’s College All-Star Game”: new in 2024 – website forthcoming

Responsibilities

General

• Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture
• Commit him/herself to the highest standards of executional excellence

Business Development

• Provide expertise in assigned properties, inclusive of comprehensive and detailed knowledge of a wide breadth of integrated rights and benefits (i.e. assets) and be able to conceptualize and sell-in creative activation concepts that meet the business and brand objectives of partners and prospective partners
• Prospect, pitch, and close sponsorship and media agreements with clients and agencies nationally
• Provide high-level, peer-to-peer executive level client engagement among signed partners

Team Management

• Work collaboratively with all members of integrated team
• Manage, train, and mentor junior-level staff in sales support and partner servicing roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of six (6) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship and/or media sales, preferably in basketball sales
• Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business
• Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six-, seven-, and eight-figure sponsorship and/or media sales agreements
• Current key relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers at clients and agencies nationally
• Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
• Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Intersport

Workplace Solutions Manager | Architecture and Design Industry – Chicago, IL

This is an exciting role for an individual with a passion for design and sales to join a collaborative and growing company. Deliver exceptional service and solutions to engage clients in a space where your strengths, skills, and goals are valued. This is a passionate and talented team that has an autonomous, motivating, progressive, collaborative, and rewarding culture.

The Workplace Solution Manager is an integral role in combining the background and passion of commercial interiors with account management skills to lead the art and science of the company’s proven, consistent, and repeatable sales process. This position requires strong product knowledge, interior design best practices, and the desire to execute sales while demonstrating the company’s core values and tenets, business models, differentiators, and keys to success. The Workplace Solutions Manager role combines proven business processes, industry-leading office interior best practices, and impactful technology to execute office interior projects from concept to completion. Join a growing and established company in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in interior design or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in commercial design or the contract furniture/interior design industry
• Network in the design industry or with a furniture dealer, highly sought after
• Strong aptitude of Microsoft Office systems with ability to learn internal system
• Previous CRM Experience Preferred (I.e., NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• A passion for developing relationships with Owners, C-Level executives, Finance, Facilities Management, and human resource executives, within companies of all sizes
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Entrepreneurial growth mindset focused on long term success
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and ability to ask pertinent questions to determine client needs
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and foster both internal & external relationships
• Must be assertive, flexible, and have a strong sense of urgency with a high attention to detail
• Committed to supporting team goals and playing a major role the alignment of sales ops
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary + Commission + Bonus Structure + Full Benefits Package
• Robust training program
• Full Benefits Package: Healthcare insurance (after 30 days), Working Advantage Discount Program (discounts on local entertainment & retail), EAP/Wellness Program, Financial Wellness program, 401K with employee match, PTO, Work schedule flexibility (after a proven track record of success), Summer hours, Bring your dog to work, Free office snacks, Annual employee outings, and Annual community service month and company donation matching.

For immediate review and consideration, contact: Injila Khan – [email protected]

For all active Interior Talent job listings, please visit Jobs.InteriorTalent.com

Why work with Interior Talent?

• OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
• Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
• We work with the DECISION MAKERS – Owners, Principals, Directors, and HR
• CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
• EXPERTISE: in the industry since 2003
• We are your advocate, and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult, and we’re here for you throughout the whole process

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Interior Talent

Position: Director of Events and Operations Manager

Company: WickedBall Chicago

Step into the Spotlight at WickedBall Chicago!

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Are you ready to be the maestro of merriment, the captain of celebrations, and the orchestrator of outstanding events? WickedBall Chicago is scouting for a dynamic Director of Events and Operations Manager to steer our ship of fun and festivities.

About Us:WickedBall Chicago is not just another entertainment venue. We’re the pulse of Bubble Soccer, Archery Tag, Nerf Battles, Laser Tag, and Dodgeball. We’re the place where adrenaline meets laughter, where every day is a new adventure, and where YOU get to be at the helm of it all.

Your Role:As our Director of Events and Operations Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations, ensuring that every event is a raving success and every client experience is unparalleled. You’ll be the visionary guiding us to new horizons, the strategist behind our growth, and the leader inspiring our team.

Your Mission:

• Elevate Company Revenue: Dive into new business waters, expanding our reach and making waves in new territories.
• Champion Client Relationships: Be the face and voice that our clients adore, ensuring they’re always greeted with warmth and professionalism.
• Lead Marketing Magic: Craft and execute marketing strategies that captivate and convert.
• Direct Event Extravaganzas: Ensure every WickedBall event is a masterclass in fun and flawless execution.
• Drive Sales Success: Collaborate, strategize, and smash those targets, celebrating every win with the team.
• Manage our CRM System: Ensure every interaction is recorded, every lead is pursued, and every client feels valued.

What’s in it for You?At WickedBall, we believe in rewarding passion, drive, and results. Enjoy a competitive base salary, an enticing commission structure, and the chance to earn bonuses. With a starting salary of $40,000, plus commissions and bonuses, your hard work will truly pay off! You will receive commissions from ALL revenue the business generates!

Who We’re Looking For:You’re a dynamic leader with an entrepreneurial flair. You’ve got a history of managing teams, a passion for events, and an eye for detail. Sales and event management are your playgrounds, and you’re always up for a challenge. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves, lead from the front, and have a blast while doing it!

Essentials:

• A stellar driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work during peak times, including weekends.
• Energetic and Positive attitude and personality.
• Great work ethic

Join Us!If you’re ready to embark on an exhilarating journey, to be the face of fun, and to lead a team towards new heights of success, WickedBall Chicago is your stage. We’re eager to meet the next star of our show. Could it be you? Reach out, and let’s make magic together!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 – $60,000.00 + per year ( Commissions, bonuses, tips)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lombard, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What attracted you to this position?
• Have you managed a team before? Give an example
• Is your availability open? This is a very hands on position.
• This position is measured by its performance, is that something your comfortable with? We do have financial goals to hit each month.
• Why do you think you’re the best fit for the job?

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

WickedBallChicago

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no “perfect” candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you’re passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

We Are Currently Looking For Our:

General Manager – ORD

What We Offer

The Chicago O’Hare International Airport General Manager will lead the day-to-day operations for our airport program at Terminal 5 at ORD and reports directly to the SVP, Airport Operations. This position is accountable for the overall management, direction, and coordination of the T5 program. The General Manager will work closely with URW’s client, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to ensure their business needs are met and will ensure URW’s corporate objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with corporate and airport requirements. The General Manager interacts with a wide range of airports or clients and their representatives to ensure their needs and objectives are satisfied.

In this role, your main missions are:

• Primary point of contact and liaison with URW’s client, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).
• Partner with URW’s Development team to execute the redevelopment plans for Terminal 5.
• Ensure effective cost control and profitability for a specific airport program. Identify problem areas and proactively improve performance. Prepare annual operating budget and execute plan within guidelines.
• Maintain communications with tenants to improve performance. Promote effective business relationship to convey corporate policies.
• Hire, train and supervise all on-site management personnel. Set goals and objectives to evaluate performance. Ensure compliance with corporate personnel policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for the collection of monthly receivables.
• Monitor on-site tenant construction for compliance with approved plans. Work proactively with tenant coordination and others to ensure successful early or on-time store openings.
• Maintain positive working relationship with Airport and/or clients and maintain working knowledge of political and regulatory changes that may impact concession operations. Take corrective action and inform others.
• Develop a communication system to keep employees, merchants and corporate management informed of Airport activities and issues.
• Oversee Specialty Leasing program (if applicable) to ensure annual goals are achieved.
• Responsible for Airport DBE goals including certification and compliance pursuant to contract requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, proposals, and presentations for a variety of audiences to support the business objectives of the program.
• Drive, optimize and deliver day-to-day operational excellence in accordance to established metrics and standards.
• Ensure optimal performance and full compliance with health, safety, labor and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate and assist facilitation of new store and remodel projects with Leasing Tenant Coordination team.
• Responsible for local procurement and contract negotiation/management.
• Manage corporate policies and procedures as related to front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Contribute and collaborate with the Airport Business Analyst and SVP to develop 5-Year Business Plan strategy.
• Execute the Action Plan as defined in the 5-Year Business Plan.
• Develop long-term growth strategies for new and existing markets by driving and executing cost effective, realistic, and functional tactics.
• Plan and manage Common Area Maintenance and Capital expense budgets/forecasts within approved parameters.
• Locally develop the assets marketing and pr plans with the Marketing Director and Corporate Marketing. Implement plans to drive and deliver sales and traffic goals.
• Become the voice of the traveler and deliver insights and trends related to the airline and passenger demographics including other complimentary and competitive influences that potentially have future strategic consideration for the airport’s vision.
• Lead the programs customer journey experience and develop a team culture of excellence.
• Key ambassador and representative of URW to develop and lead concession engagement and support programs, local community/non-profit outreach, service providers partnerships. Lead for relevant airport tours with community and political officials.
• Negotiate and process complex projects through different levels of governmental agencies.
• Analyze and evaluate data on a wide variety of airport and real estate matters, including property surveys, architectural documentation, and title information.
• Actively engage in business prospecting opportunities driving additional management income opportunities and deliver annual storage budgets working in partnership with other sales divisions.

What we are looking for:

• Thorough knowledge of the operations of a concession program including adherence to budget standards and the day-to-day operation of an airport.
• Communicates effectively with tenants, vendors, employees, Airport representatives and managers regarding concession operations or personnel issues to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule during the hours the Airport program is operating.
• Analyzes budget numbers for conformance to budgetary guidelines.
• Develops and monitors subordinates to ensure the smooth operation of the Airport program.
• Must be able to inspect the Airport on a daily basis.
• Must be able to cope with shifting priorities, difficult situations, deadlines and political pressures.
• Must be able to respond to the Airport 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to handle emergencies.
• Ability to analyze and compute complex problems/projects.
• Willingness to enter in the details and ability to synthesize analysis and facilitate decision making.
• Intermediate Excel Skills (e.g., organize data, basic use of financial functions, database, and search functions).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in shopping center/retail/property/hospitality management level roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest for real estate and/or retail development, leasing property management operations.
• Fully versed in financial and business analysis and able to integrate regulatory, design marketing, leasing, and operational variables into sound business propositions.
• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent.
• Must be highly organized and have the ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency.
• Action oriented taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm all while securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to think critically to creatively solve problems across the business, including issues outside their area of direct expertise.
• Plans and aligns teams effectively to optimize work processes/project management initiatives.
• Ensures accountability of self and others to meet objectives and commitments.
• Applies knowledge/insights of business and business influences to advance the organization’s goals.
• Builds strong customer relationships delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages complexity to effectively solve problems while maintaining good and timely decisions that keeps the business moving forward.
• Ability to consider future possibilities – creating the new and different innovative strategies.
• Balances and manages the interests of multiple stakeholders.

What Is Important To Us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully. We are pleased to announce our new hybrid schedule working 3 days per week in our Los Angeles and New York corporate offices and up to 2 days per week remotely.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s differences.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us to Reinvent Being Together.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

As Creative Director you will lead the charge in supporting our current brands, and building our brands of the future. You will create an organized environment, and build a creative team that embodies the spirit of 16 on Center. You will be responsible for supporting our team in sustaining and advancing the branding for all restaurants, bars, and music venues including the private events and catering team, social media and marketing programs, public relations efforts, and graphic design/branding identities in each of our locations. The Creative Director oversees the design and marketing teams. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing and branding strategy 
• Develop and oversee the implementation of best-in-class strategies to the overall brand message, and ensure a consistent brand experience across all markets
• Collaborate with other department leaders to ensure marketing and branding efforts are aligned with company goals in a timely and efficient manner
• Manage the marketing and branding department budget
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Oversee marketing and creative team projects that range from promotions for shows and events, menu design, web updates, social media graphics, merch, and packaging
• Create systems to ensure branding, design, menus, and ephemera is excellent and easy to update by restaurant staff
• Create timelines for new branding projects, oversee and directly collaborate with designers to present branding for new projects to all stakeholders
• Manage the workload and flow of all design requests from each location and delegate to the design team accordingly. Act as designer/creative for any/all requests that are not otherwise covered by the team
• Manage the aesthetic of all 16 OC documents and websites to ensure a consistent brand experience from offer letter to letterhead, from websites to matchbooks
• Drive collaboration and execution of the internal monthly newsletter for 16 OC staff
• Work within existing brands and systems while being proactive in bringing new ideas to the table
• Building and maintaining relationships with creative freelancers
• Articulate design decisions thoughtfully, and be confident in the creative process from conception to production
• Manage printers and fabrication vendors for all necessary collateral, merch, and signage
• Staying up-to-date on the latest trends in design and marketing
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing or branding, preferably in the live music or restaurant industry
• Experience working with clients, vendors, and artists
• Experience with social media marketing, public relations, and advertising
• Experience with marketing analytics and measurement

16 On Center

Our education client is looking for a Cinematographer / Creative Video Producer to join their video production team for their sports division.

This role will be onsite in DeKalb, IL.

The person in this position is responsible for planning, filming, and editing creative video content across multiple mediums for a variety of initiatives. They produce compelling content from concept to finished product, delivering a polished, final product ready for use on a variety of digital and broadcast platforms.

The Cinematographer / Creative Video Producer will:

– Contribute ideas and assists or leads in planning, scripts/outlines; edits captured video and audio recordings to tell concise, visually compelling stories; records events, interviews and stories using camera, lighting, and audio equipment;

– Shoot and edit digital photos for use in productions;

– Visualize and create motion graphics; maintains high level skills in creation of content-specific graphics creation for ESPN other productions;

– Research emerging trends in video production and demonstrate the willingness to pursue professional certification such as Drone Pilot license;

– Research and acquire archival footage and photographs for use in productions telling the university’s story;

– Assist in determining equipment and staff needed, project timelines and deadlines, and adhering to budget restrictions;

– Assist with in-venue productions on broadcast as required;

– Collaborate with internal and external units to provide services and ensure consistency with university brand; works closely with Marketing and Communications, Business Office, and other content creators on strategic photo and video projects;

– Train and supervise student workers for production video services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Use Ross Xpression for live event broadcasts

– Develop graphical storytelling before games

– Understand rules and graphic elements for NCAA sports

– Log game events & sponsored content elements during broadcasts

– Prepare B-roll packages for pre- and post-game live shows using Avid

– Create highlight package for post-game show using Avid Media Composer

– Familiarity with ESPN Production Manual for streamlined graphics creation

– Conceptualize & produce in-season shows as needed

– Create graphics package and motion graphics for shows and post-production

– Work as Assistant Director for NCAA sports broadcasts

– Transition production standards from Stadium to ESPN

– Test equipment for operational wear-and-tear & any software updates

Application/tools requirements:

– Adobe Creative Suite (PhotoShop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Dream Weaver)

– Ross Video production equipment & software (Xpression)

– Avid Media Composer

– Chyron graphics production

– NewTek production equipment & software (TriCaster, 3Play, LiveText)

– Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Creative Circle’s Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

Creative Circle

Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates to join our team in Chicago!

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.

TITLE: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion Manager

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources (Organizational Development)

REPORTS TO: Director, Organizational Development

From your PASSION to ours

The Culture, Engagement & Inclusion Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of programs related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Employee Engagement for all Lactalis USA businesses. This role is tasked with providing strategic guidance to leaders, HR business partners, and Executive Teams on how to further drive our company culture that promotes diversity, fosters inclusion, builds trust and fuels engagement. This position reports to the Director, Organizational Development and works closely alongside various US business unit HR and leadership teams.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap and engagement plan of Lactalis USA’s Diversity, Equity Inclusion programs
• Research and advise leadership on industry best practices, priorities, strategies and goals related to DE&I
• Lead and provide guidance on the development of DE&I focused policies and guidelines
• Educate and guide employees, managers, leaders, and executives on various DE&I topics through the development and implementation of training programs
• Conduct the bi-annual DE&I Survey while utilizing various strategies to maximize employee engagement throughout the process. Utilize survey findings to report and develop key action items and future roadmaps
• Oversee the preparation and development of monthly DE&I Communications
• Actively participate, monitor, and support the progress of the USA DE&I Council and Employee Resource Groups

Culture and Employee Engagement

• Lead the development, launch, and action planning of the bi-annual Lactalis Group Employee Engagement (Culture Check) survey
• Develop and implement an employee engagement strategy that addresses improving employee retention metrics
• Collaborate closely with HR, leadership, and executive teams to establish and maintain a positive workplace culture
• Partner with the communications team to create and deliver engaging communications that inform and inspire employees on related topics
• Oversee key employee engagement programs such as internal challenges, employer branding programs, employee recognition programs, and year-end gifts

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education and Experience

• College or University Degree with a concentration in Business or Human Resources Management (preferred)
• Certificate in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion from institutions such as AIHR, HRCI, or SHRM (preferred)
• 5-7 years of experience in human resources, organizational development, strategic planning, change management, or Diversity, Equity & Inclusion related work
• Past experience in manufacturing organizations is an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High proficiency with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office Products (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet (ie: online research skills)
• Project Management skills in a changing and complex environment
• Ability to work with both virtual and in-person teams
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong oral & written communication skills, interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and recognize priorities & deadlines
• Ability to adhere to policies and handle confidential information
• Fluent English language skills are required. Bilingualism in Spanish or French is an asset.

Lactalis Heritage Dairy is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Lactalis Heritage Dairy

Aquent Studios (aquentstudios.com) is a specialty services division of Aquent (aquent.com), the largest marketing and creative staffing firm in the world. Although that sounds big, the Studios division feels like an entrepreneurial company as our teams work closely to deliver outstanding applications for our diverse clients.

Studios is seeking an experienced Engagement Manager to help support our team working on innovative projects for the technology (software engineering) arm of one of our top manufacturing clients. The Engagement Manager will be primarily responsible for the efficient management of the client’s Managed Service Provider program and will share key account management duties, including ongoing business development and customer success.

Recruiting Management Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the client’s Managed Service Provider, including utilizing the SAP Fieldglass system to acknowledge requisitions and work with Studios Recruiting to manage the candidate recruitment process
• Responsible for technically vetting the candidates based on the job description
• Lead the recruiting process for new roles and work with Studios recruiting to identify and attract candidates that will thrive within our client’s environment
• Work with clients and/or Aquent Managers to drive intake calls and manage the interview process
• Manage and ensure a healthy candidate pipeline for recurrent roles in support of time-sensitive positions
• Support closing of candidates through the interview process including preparing candidates for client interviews
• Lead pre-start onboarding orientation with new hires, immigration, assist with tech set-up and onboarding check-ins specific to client’s onboarding documentation
• Responsible for managing Recruiting scorecard based on Studios performance metrics

Account Management Responsibilities:

• Support employee engagement processes with ongoing check-in conversations to ensure both client and employee needs are being met
• Develop, document, and improve internal processes for client compliance and record-keeping
• Ability to commute onsite to client facilities to lead and support in-person business meetings, as required
• Represent Studios on the vendor management review meetings and candidate intake/spotlight meetings
• Grow the business on an annualized basis by aligning to the Studios Performance Recruiting metrics (aka Managed Service Provider Scorecard KPIs)

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience required for success in this role:

• Prior history with some aspect of Web/Mobile application development and/or technical recruiting
• Successful track record in client services: understands the client’s business with exceptional customer focus
• Experience in using vendor management systems
• Responsive, deadline-driven, and works with a high sense of urgency
• Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Workspace (especially Gmail, Drive, Sheets, and Docs)
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders and groups
• Proficiency in analyzing data, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility in adapting to new tools and processes

Location

• Chicago (IL), or Rock Island (IL)/Moline (IL)/Davenport (IA)/Bettendorf (IA) area, with the ability to commute onsite to client facilities regularly
• Expected to work supporting Central Time Zone (core business hours are 8am -5pm)

Aquent Studios