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Our client is a well-established leader in exterior building maintenance, serving premier office, multifamily, retail, hospitality, mixed-use and specialty-use properties primarily in the Chicago CBD. With a strong reputation built over decades, the company is known for its operational excellence, safety-first culture, and consistent delivery of high-quality service across complex and high-profile environments.

The organization specializes in comprehensive building care, leveraging advanced equipment, proven methodologies, and highly trained teams to service properties of all sizes. Their success is driven by customized service solutions, disciplined execution, and a commitment to long-term client relationships.

As a large, union-based operation, our client places a strong emphasis on workforce development, rigorous safety training, and clear communication at every level of the organization. They foster a collaborative, performance-oriented culture where accountability, responsiveness, and attention to detail are core expectations. The company is already a local market leader and is well-positioned for continued growth and operational scale.

Position

The Director of Operations will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing all field operations, service delivery, equipment maintenance, safety, and labor execution across the organization. This role will partner closely with ownership and senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into disciplined, scalable operational performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, metrics-driven operator with experience leading complex, labor-intensive service organizations. The Director of Operations will be accountable for driving consistency, efficiency, and profitability while preserving the company's strong culture and reputation for service excellence.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a respected, established company that combines operational complexity with significant growth potential. The Director of Operations will have meaningful influence over the organization's next phase of scale, professionalization, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all operational functions, including field operations, human resources, service execution, scheduling, safety, labor management, and quality control.
• Direct the organization's efforts in achieving financial goals, objectives, and budgets with focus on setting measurable goals and insuring accountability.
• Develop and implement scalable operational systems, processes to support growth while maintaining service standards
• Ensure personnel policies and procedures are appropriate for the effective and efficient functioning within the working environment and the protection of staff and adjust as necessary
• Encourages and facilitates the application of industry best practices and technology to enable the re-engineering of policies, programs, and processes to make optimal use of resources.
• Set company-wide objectives and performance metrics (KPIs); ensure regular, cross-departmental communication focused on efficient and profitable operations. Utilize industry benchmarks to track results and identify growth opportunities and priorities. Establish processes for internal accountability, prioritization, and successful execution across all segments of the business.
• Develop annual budgets, drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, and cost discipline across all service lines.
• Oversee supply inventory management and review, recommend and approve the firm's capital expenditures above a certain threshold.
• Ensure compliance with union agreements, OSHA and other safety regulations, and company policies, while fostering positive labor relations.
• Partner with sales and client-facing teams to ensure seamless onboarding, execution, and retention of key accounts.
• Negotiate and approve major service contracts and review and approve smaller service contracts delegated to subordinates.
• Build, mentor, and develop managers and subordinates, creating clear accountability and development across all disciplines within the organization.
• Track crew productivity, job quality, and customer feedback.
• Champion a safety-first focus across all disciplines, ensuring training, protocols, and risk management practices are consistently executed. Preserve and enhance company culture, with a focus on employee engagement and development; conduct regular performance reviews of direct reports
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to ownership and senior leadership to support strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• A seasoned, senior operations leadership executive (Director, VP of Operations, Chief Operating Officer or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in property management and/or a labor-intensive, service-based organization, ideally serving commercial property clients and/or site-level experience in a building services role.
• Significant experience with bids, request for proposals (RFPs), contracts, and operational pricing.
• Ability to review service, vendor and other contracts.
• Deep understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory oversight.
• Supervises hiring, I9 compliance, and all other government requirements.
• Experience working directly with inspectors, regulators, union leadership, and municipal agencies.
• Demonstrates understanding of insurance issues and risk management.
• Experience handling unemployment and worker's compensation claims.
• Experience working within union or highly regulated labor environments.
• Experience with MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)/WBE (Women Business Enterprise) requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and have a strong understanding of operational metrics, process improvement, and scalable execution.
• Experience testifying in legal and administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards across all operations, including hazard communication, PPE requirements, recordkeeping (OSHA 300/300A), and incident reporting.
• Demonstrated success managing large, distributed field teams and complex scheduling environments.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic vision and day-to-day execution.
• Proven ability to build structure, accountability, and performance standards without disrupting culture.

Personal Skills & Attributes

• Strong operational judgment with a pragmatic, common-sense approach to decision-making.
• Calm, steady presence under pressure; effective in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations.
• Clear, direct communicator able to influence ownership, executives, union leaders, and field managers.
• High integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness; consistently follows through on commitments.
• Resilient and persistent; thrives in demanding, labor-intensive environments.
• Strong safety-first mindset with deep respect for compliance, training, and risk management.
• Demonstrated expertise in verbal and written communications.

Insight Global is seeking a Station Production Controller responsible for coordinating all maintenance activity at the Chicago station, ensuring aircraft are serviced safely, efficiently, and in alignment with the company's operational objectives. Acting as the key communicator and workflow manager, this role orchestrates maintenance tasks, aligns staffing and resources, and drives decision-making in a time‐critical environment. The position is 90% office‐based and 10% at the airport, requiring close coordination with MCC, Planning, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Ground Services to maintain station readiness and support aircraft reliability.

Day-to-Day:

• Act as the operational "conductor" for all station maintenance activities
• Coordinate scheduled & unscheduled tasks and required resources
• Lead daily station meetings, directing staff on priorities and workflow
• Maintain and update the Line Status Sheet Report
• Align work with fleet routing, maintenance plan, and commercial requirements
• Stage all parts/tooling/manpower before aircraft arrival
• Monitor aircraft arrival/departure times, gate/stand constraints, ground handling
• Maintain station capability data (skills, tooling, man‐hours, shift coverage)
• Adjust workloads based on production capacity, forecasts, and real-time events
• Communicate changes and maximize downtime for defect resolution
• Support OOS aircraft recovery planning
• Ensure compliance with FAA and internal requirements
• Prepare and deliver station performance metrics

Must-Haves:

• 5–7 years A&P Experience (aircraft maintenance; can be a lead, supervisor, or senior)
• Wide‐body experience
• FAA A&P Certificate (regulatory requirement)
• Excellent communication skills — must act as station "conductor"
• Basic Excel proficiency
• Comfortable working rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays
• High school diploma
• Valid driver's license or passport
• Ability to pass required background checks and TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain an airport SIDA badge
• Strong problem solving, prioritization, and operational decision-making
• Experience leading a team or supervising support with aircraft maintenance

Type: Direct Placement

Location: On-site in Chicago, IL

Schedule: Fluctuating; Day and Night shifts. 12-hour shifts, 4 days on + 4 days off

Salary: $94,000–$126,500 depending on experience

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Vice President of Operations – Chicago, IL

Location: Chicago, IL (Relocation Required)

Compensation: $240K base + $205K bonus + benefits + relocation support

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee all operational functions of a leading business aviation services organisation. This is a high-impact, executive-level role responsible for driving operational excellence, efficiency, and growth across core repairs, manufacturing, quality, and warehouse operations.

The VP of Operations will manage a team of senior leaders, streamline processes, ensure compliance with aviation standards, and align operational strategy with business goals. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong business acumen, technical knowledge, and proven experience in aviation operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Leadership

• Provide executive leadership for all operational functions, including core repairs, manufacturing, quality, and warehouse management.
• Develop and execute operational strategies to drive efficiency, cost control, and process improvements.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor operational performance and ensure accountability across all departments.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align operational initiatives with corporate strategy.

Team & People Management

• Lead and mentor senior operational leaders:
• Quality Manager
• Director of Manufacturing
• Warehouse Manager
• Build a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure teams are trained, motivated, and aligned with organisational goals.

Core Repairs & Manufacturing Oversight

• Oversee core repair administration processes ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Implement process improvements and operational best practices to optimise throughput and quality.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality management systems, regulatory standards, and internal policies.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage audits and inspections, proactively addressing compliance gaps.

Warehouse & Logistics Management

• Oversee warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping/receiving, and logistics.
• Ensure optimal inventory accuracy, storage efficiency, and supply chain reliability.
• Implement operational systems to improve warehouse performance and visibility.

Financial & Business Performance

• Develop and manage budgets for operational functions.
• Monitor operational costs, identify efficiencies, and improve financial performance.
• Support strategic business decisions with operational insights and analytics.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven executive leadership experience in aviation or technical operations, preferably in core repairs, manufacturing, and warehouse management.
• Demonstrated experience managing senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of operational systems, processes, and aviation industry standards.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex operations in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in aviation operations or related technical industries.
• Proven track record in core repairs administration and operational excellence.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Aviation Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience driving process improvements and operational KPIs.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dynamic and growing aviation services company.
• Competitive compensation and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits and relocation support for Chicago-based role.
• Opportunity to shape operations at an executive level with visibility across the organisation.

Travel

• Limited travel may be required for vendor visits, industry events, or corporate meetings.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Resource 1 is in need of a Sr. Data Architect/ Modeler for a long-term contract in downtown Chicago. Our client requires 2 days/week onsite (Tues/Wed or Tues/Thurs), so candidates must be local.

The consultant will join a Dynamics 365 implementation project to lead data migration, Dataverse/ CDM data modeling, and analytics enablement for various business units. They will design and validate data models and guide migration/testing efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead data migration strategy and roadmap for the Dynamics 365 implementation.
• Design, document, and validate Dataverse/ CDM data models and entity relationships for D365 use cases.
• Own CDM‐centric data design: map legacy/ source systems to Dynamics 365 CE & F&O CDM entities, identify gaps, propose extensions, and document modeling decisions.
• Establish best practices for CDM usage, lineage, versioning, and review gates.
• Assess downstream impacts of model and migration changes and define additional data capture or retention needs.
• Guide and review ETL/pipeline implementation with data engineering team using Synapse/ ADF/ Fabric and ADLS Gen2.
• Participate in the gathering of reporting and operational requirements and translating them into data model and migration specifications.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience with Common Data Model (CDM) and Dynamics 365 (CE and/or F&O) data.
• Prior experience working on a Dynamics 365 migration project.
• Experience with Dataverse/ CDM data modeling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft data stack including Synapse, ADF, Fabric and ADLS Gen2.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans, validate migrations, and identify downstream reporting impacts.

Senior Sales Representative – Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Hybrid | Greater Chicago Area (Chicago, IL)

A privately owned industrial manufacturer is searching for a proactive Senior Sales Representative (Industrial Manufacturing) to lead commercial expansion efforts across its machining and forging segments. This opportunity offers direct access to executive leadership, strong backing for outbound sales, and the chance to shape the growth trajectory of a company in a high-investment transformation phase.

About the Role

As part of a lean, results-focused team, the Sr Sales Representative will spearhead efforts to build relationships with new and previously inactive accounts while also expanding engagement within key client portfolios. This role is best suited for someone with a hunter mentality, comfort in field-based selling, and the ability to translate technical capabilities into strategic customer value.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base pay, performance-based variable incentives.
• Standard benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and travel reimbursement.
• Strong support from senior leadership, including ongoing coaching and development.
• Opportunity to shape your role, make a direct impact, and step into future leadership potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure new business in industrial manufacturing sectors by identifying, qualifying, and closing opportunities.
• Reengage underutilized or dormant client accounts to unlock new revenue streams.
• Drive strategic conversations through client site visits, discovery meetings, and needs-based selling.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and engineering teams to assess feasibility, margin, and alignment with internal capabilities.
• Maintain consistent pipeline activity in CRM with clear opportunity status and forecast accuracy.
• Serve as a strategic voice in leadership meetings by sharing customer insights and emerging market signals.
• Represent the organization at trade shows, customer events, and key industry touchpoints.

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years in B2B commercial roles within industrial manufacturing (machining, forging, OEM, metal parts, or components industries).
• Demonstrated track record of winning new accounts and working long-cycle sales.
• Financial acumen around pricing, margin, cost structure, and ROI.
• Adept in managing multiple stakeholders, including engineers, plant leaders, and executive buyers.
• Comfort working autonomously in a fast-paced environment with clear revenue goals.
• Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish skills a plus.
• Frequent travel required (~50%).

Why Apply?

• Join during an exciting reinvestment phase and lead sales modernization.
• Autonomy and resources to build your own client book.
• Access to underleveraged accounts and scalable internal capabilities.
• Strong team environment with executive visibility and cross-functional collaboration.

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Industrial Sales Representative

Konecranes

Konecranes is looking for an Industrial Service Sales Representative for a Chicagoland Territory. As a Service Sales Representative, your primary duties are to sell Overhead Cranes and Overhead Crane services to new clients and an existing customer base to improve safety and productivity. This individual will be responsible for meeting assigned sales targets for all lifting equipment including but not limited to; repairs, retrofits, hoists, spare parts, general overhauls and consultation services. Organizational skills are required to monitor the workload of our service department and ensure that all open time slots are filled with sold work. Strong communication skills are a must, as you will be engaging with existing customers. If you think your attributes are a fit and you are interested in working in a fast paced, safety first type of environment, apply today!

Position includes:

• $71,940 salary plus commission
• Uncapped commission
• OTE first year: $100,000-$120,000
• Full Benefits
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days, holidays
• Company Vehicle, plus more

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Requirements Include:

• Previous Industrial Sales Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred
• Familiarity or education in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills; PC skills
• Prior experience with cranes is a plus
• Good driving record
• Willing and able to work off the ground on occasion

Principal Responsibilities Include:

• Engage in various sales activities to sell safety and productive retrofits, components, modernization and new equipment to existing customers and develop new accounts to meet minimum established sales quotas.
• Prepare or assist in preparing price estimates for service work using established tools, guidelines and input from the service department.
• Maintain personal contact with all existing accounts in your area. Prepare related monthly reports.
• When required, maintain monthly contact with assigned accounts to develop relationships. Document activity with key accounts. Prepare account plans with appropriate actions and forward to District Manager. Schedule and conduct business reviews for customers on an annual basis or as needed.
• Prepare and maintain a log in CRM software of all activities, business opportunities and offers submitted to customers and provide report to manager weekly.
• Monitor workload of service department and ensure all open time slots are filled with sold work.
• Qualify all any projects or credit worthiness as needed. Check D&B ratings and obtain credit application, if appropriate. Obtain tax-exempt certificate, if required.
• Monitor the credit control list and assist in collection efforts of problem accounts, as needed.
• Monitor the contract renewal process to ensure customer needs are met in a timely manner and opportunities are not lost.
• Maintain customer and contact information in the CRM software, as required.
• Follow all established safety rules and procedures, including those established by the customer.

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About Sibel Health

Sibel Health is an award-winning digital health company on a mission to deliver Better Health Data for All®. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an office in Seoul, South Korea, we build FDA-cleared wearable monitoring technology that delivers high-quality, continuous vital-sign data.

At Sibel, we care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has. We believe that many important decisions in healthcare are informed by data and that accurate, continuous vital signs can be foundational to better care. Guided by a patient-first mindset, our teams apply rigor, creativity, and relentless curiosity to technology development. Everything we build is guided by a simple principle: when someone wears a Sibel device, they are a Sibel patient - and doing what’s right for that patient comes first.

The Opportunity

As an Enterprise Account Executive at Sibel Health, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint within large health systems. You’ll lead complex, enterprise-level sales efforts, introducing a clinically validated, differentiated platform to organizations navigating staffing shortages, patient safety imperatives, and care-delivery transformation. This is a high-impact, quota-carrying role designed for experienced medical device or healthcare technology sales professionals who want to help shape the future of inpatient and at-home monitoring. The role will encourage the use of AI to automate and streamline the sales process and focus your energy on high-value activities.

What You’ll Do

Sales & Account Leadership:

• Manage the complete sales cycle for a defined US territory or set of named health system accounts, focusing on initial engagement through system-wide expansion.
• Drive the adoption of Sibel Health’s wearable monitoring platforms within key enterprise accounts.
• Develop and present compelling business cases that highlight clinical and financial value drivers.

Relationship Management:

• Establish and maintain trusted, executive-level relationships across critical hospital functions.
• Lead complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes, including clinical evaluations, pilots, contracting, and procurement.
• Represent Sibel Health with credibility and professionalism in executive meetings, industry conferences, and customer-facing events.

Operational Excellence & Collaboration:

• Orchestrate and leverage internal resources to ensure successful evaluations and deployments.
• Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene, accurate forecasting, and effective opportunity management throughout the sales process.
• Facilitate and support contract negotiations, enterprise onboarding, and security review processes.
• Partner with leadership on contract strategy, pricing, and negotiation to support enterprise agreements.
• Leverage AI solutions to grow the sales pipeline and accelerate revenue growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in medical device or healthcare technology sales.
• Proven experience selling into large hospitals and health systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise sales cycles.
• Experience selling clinical monitoring, capital equipment, SaaS-enabled platforms, or workflow technologies preferred.
• A passion for technology and innovation, so the customer knows they have a partner who understands what they’re selling.
• Strong understanding of inpatient and acute-care clinical workflows; nursing operations experience is a plus.
• Consistent track record of meeting or exceeding quota in a field-based sales role.
• Bachelor’s degree required; clinical or technical background (e.g., nursing, biomedical or clinical engineering) is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel within assigned territory (typically 30–50%).
• Comfort with technology and complex medical solutions.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Executive-level communication and enterprise relationship building
• Strategic account planning and territory management
• Value-based, consultative selling
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• High degree of ownership, discipline, and autonomy
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
• Total On-Target Earnings (OTE) with commission: $160,000 - $180,000
• Potential Revenue-Based Bonus
• Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision, Simple IRA match, professional development stipend

Chapter Aesthetic Studio is rapidly growing medical aesthetics brand, offering state-of-the-art, non-surgical skin care and body rejuvenation treatments. We exist to empower people to write their own story on beauty, because we believe beauty belongs to everybody. By joining our team of experienced nurses and aesthetic specialists who provide personalized care and incredible service, you will help people feel good about where they are on life’s journey so they can be who they were meant to be.

We are a fast-paced, innovative, and high-performing company. Our goal is to spark joy for everyone-our guests, each other, and the communities we live, work, and play in. We are a team built of extraordinary individuals who are passionate about helping others achieve their goals. This includes supporting your unique ambitions and career path and wrapping an abundance of resources around you. We are looking for a team player who is highly motivated, energetic, and hungry for growth who we can cheer on to limitless growth and opportunities.

Chapter Aesthetic Studio is a part of TAG – The Aspen Group – a family of like-minded brands whose mission it is to empower our teams to deliver the best possible experience and care to every patient that walks through our doors, which means we have a rich bench of experts to collaborate with, borrow from and share wins with.

As a reflection of current needs and planned growth, we are excited to offer the opportunity to join our team as the Senior Manager, Performance Media + Digital.

The Senior Manager, Performance Media + Digitalwill lead strategy and execution across paid social, paid search, and web optimization. This is a critical revenue-generating role responsible for scaling efficient acquisition, optimizing conversion, and delivering measurable business growth.

We’re looking for a strategic and data-driven leader who is equally comfortable setting channel vision and rolling up their sleeves to manage campaigns, analyze performance, and unlock new growth levers. This leader combines strategic thinking with deep platform fluency and hands-on execution. They are in the platforms daily — reviewing performance, directing the agency on executions & optimizations, refining audience strategies, and accelerating test-and-learn cycles. Paid media is a critical acquisition engine for the business, and this role is directly accountable for driving revenue, improving efficiency, and unlocking scalable growth.

The ideal candidate moves quickly, thinks analytically, and grounds decisions and strategies on insights and business impact.

Essential Responsibilities

Paid Media Ownership

• Drive strategy and execution for paid social and paid search, driving efficient acquisition, traffic, and revenue growth
• Develop channel-specific roadmaps inclusive of audience strategy, testing frameworks, and funnel optimization
• Manage media budgets and allocation across channels, optimizing to CAC, ROAS, and other core performance KPIs to drive incremental scale and efficiency
• Continually monitor performance, proactively identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that inform investment decisions and campaign evolution

Web Ownership

• Own performance-focused web optimization strategy and executions, partnering with tech and content teams to improve site experience, on-site engagement, conversion, and revenue per visitor
• Drive campaign landing page strategy to ensure alignment between ad creative, messaging, and on-site experience to drive conversion
• Build and maintain a robust experimentation roadmap across media and web/digital pages to continuously improve performance
• Lead SEO strategy across technical, on-page, and content optimization to drive high-intent organic traffic growth
• Align paid search insights with SEO strategy to capitalize on high-performing keywords and content opportunities.

Integrated Campaign Collaboration

• Provide performance insights that inform broader marketing and campaign strategies
• Ensure media strategy is tightly aligned with promotional calendars and integrated campaigns
• Serve as the digital performance subject matter expert across cross-functional planning conversations.

Agency Management

• Lead day-to-day management of paid media agency, ensuring alignment to business goals, KPIs, and budget targets
• Set clear performance expectations and hold partners accountable to efficiency and growth metrics
• Evaluate agency strategy, media plans, testing roadmaps, and reporting to ensure rigor, innovation, and continuous optimization
• Drive weekly and monthly performance recaps, translating insights into actionable next steps

Requirements/Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in paid media, performance/digital marketing, growth marketing, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success managing paid social and paid search at scale with direct accountability for revenue and efficiency metrics.
• Deep understanding of digital funnel metrics including CAC, ROAS, LTV, CVR, AOV
• Experience managing significant media budgets and optimizing across platforms (e.g., Meta, Google, YouTube).
• Strong understanding of website performance drivers including conversion rate optimization (CRO), landing page strategy, site health, and the interplay between paid media, organic search, and on-site experience.
• Agency management experience
• Strong analytical capability; highly proficient in performance reporting and testing frameworks
• Industry experience in beauty, wellness, ecommerce, or consumer services preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to define growth opportunities, build frameworks, and interpret complex data to drive action.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of consumer behavior, segmentation, and lifecycle dynamics to drive personalized engagement strategies.
• Innovation & Experimentation: Passion for testing, iteration, and continuous improvement.
• Accountability & Results Orientation: Self‑directed and comfortable with ambiguity; drives impact through disciplined execution and a focus on measurable results.
• Executional Excellence: Skilled at operationalizing strategy, building processes, and ensuring follow-through across teams.
• Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Strong communication and influence skills; able to align stakeholders, drive integrated workstreams, and work collaboratively across marketing, creative, and field teams.

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• Annual pay range: $130,000 - $150,000, plus bonus/incentives
• A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) advocates for CPS students at every level of government to shape education policy and secure external resources, including Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Chicago and its sister agencies, state capital funding, and federal funding. IGA advances the CPS agenda before the Chicago City Council, Illinois General Assembly, and in Washington, D.C., and partners with the City of Chicago, the Illinois state legislature, and other entities to secure financial opportunities to advance the district's goals.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief of Intergovernmental Relations leads the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs whose primary focus is advocating for CPS students before every level of government to shape education policy. This role leads the District's intergovernmental relations strategy, establishing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with elected leaders while ensuring the District proactively monitors and responds to the planning, development and execution of federal and state legislation, and municipal ordinances that affect CPS. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Advise the CEO, District leadership, and the Chicago Board of Education on local, state, and federal public policy.
• Lead the development and implementation of the District's intergovernmental affairs strategy.
• Manage the operations, performance, and effectiveness of the Intergovernmental Affairs Office and team, including the successful development, monitoring, and achievement of the team's shared goals and continuous improvement strategy, and the creation and management of the Office's budget.
• Actively advocate for initiatives and legislation favorable to CPS and work to deter legislation that does not benefit student progress.
• Work closely with executive leaders as a strategic thought partner to support effective policy decisions that result in positive student outcomes.
• Partner with outside organizations, government agencies, and elected officials to secure additional external resources for CPS students.
• Provide appropriate supervision, mentoring, and development opportunities to Intergovernmental Affairs staff, including regular performance reviews and professional growth plans.
• Promote and model a positive culture and brand for the Intergovernmental Affairs team by ensuring accurate and transparent information is shared with all CPS stakeholders.
• Build critical support for and understanding of CPS policy and initiatives to help build strong relationships with key decision makers.
• Other duties and work streams as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Chief, Intergovernmental Affairs must possess the following qualifications:

Education Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university; Focus in Business Administration, Education, Policy, or Public Administration preferred
• Juris Doctorate degree preferred

Experience Required:

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience, including a minimum of ten (10) years of professional government relations experience required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience leading high-functioning teams required
• Policy experience at a strategic senior leadership level in a large, fast-paced urban school district or public institution strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of current developments in state and national education policy
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state legislative procedures, functions, committee organizational structure, and decision-making processes.
• Understanding of local, state and federal legislative and executive processes, including budget and appropriations processes; proficient understanding of all timelines and procedural rules related to legislative and rule-making processes.
• Understanding of and ability to comply with state and federal lobbying laws, ethics rules and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read, understand, and clearly draft proposed legislation.
• Ability to set a vision, set high standards, build capacity, and effectively guide and coach in realizing expectations set.
• Expertise in leadership development and building a positive work culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners, including families, educators, and local organizations
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing initiatives aimed at promoting equity, family, and community empowerment in educational settings.
• Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
• Skill in legislative advocacy, negotiation and persuasion.
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to ethically form and maintain relationships with government officials and government entities.
• Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions.
• Effective strategic planning capabilities, including establishing long-term vision and goals and aligning/managing activities toward goal fulfillment
• Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g., developing high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving the District and achieving student success.
• Ability to manage Office operations and budget.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support CPS.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:

Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.