Sales Assistant/Internship Opportunity

Contact:           James Taylor

1332 North Halsted

Suite 401

Chicago, IL 60642

312-867-1100

james@taylorassurancegroup.com

Position: Sales & Marketing Assistant/Internship
Number of available positions:  1

Hours per week: 15-20, with the potential for more after initial evaluation period

Pay:  $10/hour + Monthly Bonus + Potential College credit

Internship Description:

Key support role for business and personal insurance marketing department.  Day to day tasks, include, but are not limited to: gathering client information, utilizing agency software, quoting and quote presentation, preparing client files, identifying prospects and Ad Hoc producer projects as needed.  Insurance, Risk Management, Business or Marketing majors preferred.  Successful applicants must show an interest in the insurance industry.  College credits available for the right candidate.  A full time position may become available in the future for the right candidate. 

About Taylor Assurance Group:
Taylor Assurance Group is a full service insurance brokerage firm working with businesses and individuals both locally and globally.  Our mission is to provide peace of mind for our clients through a complete offering of top rated insurance companies, coupled with timely advice and superior service.  Please visit www.taylorassurancegroup.com for further information.

To Apply:

Please e-mail james@taylorassurancegroup.com or call 773-388-8760 to schedule interviews for this coming Thursday November 19^th from 3:30 till 8.  No recruiters please. 

Business and Community Development Internship

About the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce:

Founded in 1947, the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is a nonprofit organization of nearly 550 local businesses, institutions and professionals united to help businesses in Lincoln Park succeed and grow.

The LPCC have six staff members who work on a variety of projects for our members, including:  organizing networking events, ribbon cutting ceremonies and summer festivals; conducting “task force” meetings that address the needs of specific sectors of our membership, including banks and retailers; participating in membership recruitment and retention initiatives; drafting member publications (The Source, E-Newsletter) and community publications (Lincoln Park Residents’ Guide and Lincoln Park Neighborhood Map); advocating on behalf of our members regarding legislation that affects local businesses;  updating our website; sponsoring business education seminars; developing advertising and sponsorship packages; negotiating advertising discounts in Chicago-area publications; and participating in volunteer initiatives.

Focus:  

This internship focuses on business development, economic development and government affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with membership programs and projects

• Oversee vacancy database program
• Conduct permit parking survey and research
• Update business mailing lists for Special Service Area (SSA) boundaries
• Update SSA websites
• Assist with SSA special events and promotions
• Conduct SSA surveys and collect data
• Track publications for relevant Lincoln Park news relating to our legislative agenda
• Researching issues relating to LPCC’s legislative agenda
• Assist with telephone calls, e-mails, mail and office inquiries

Qualifications:

• Completed at least their sophomore year of college
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and a quick learner of other software
• Extraordinary organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects within set timelines

Terms of Internship:

• The internship is a part-time position of 10 – 20 hours per week. Hours are flexible between
  9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• The internship is for the winter quarter
• The internship is unpaid
• The internship is for 10 weeks and may be renewed
• Benefits include an excellent opportunity for community involvement in Lincoln Park and the chance to participate in LPCC programs and events

To Apply:            

Send a resume and cover letter summarizing your interest in the internship and why you would like to work with the LPCC. 

Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce

1925 N. Clybourn, Suite 301

Chicago, IL 60614

Fax: (773) 880-0266
jobs@lincolnparkchamber.com

(Please note “LPCC Intern” in the subject line of email submissions. Also note the name of the internship you are applying for in your cover letter.)

Intern Opportunity

Title:   Community Connections Marketing Intern

Department:               Community Connections and Education Department         

Supervisor:                 Associate VP, Community, Student and Educator Programs

Possible Majors:        Marketing/Communications, Business, Sociology, or Journalism

Requirements:

• Interest in working with low-income and diverse communities
• Excellent communication skills including writing samples
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi-task in order to meet deadlines for multiple projects
• Time-management skills
• Experience and/or interest conducting research
• Preferred:  experience and/or interest in education and community relationships

Description of Tasks:

• Research, gather information, and produce cases study that documents and exemplifies CCM’s approach to community engagement
• Conduct site visits and/or attend community meetings
• Document and archive the progress of Community Connections team and relationships developed in targeted communities
• Create systems and processes to continue ongoing documentation of community engagement
• Support Community Connections team in meeting attendance goals on Free Family Nights

·         Communicate with various CCM departments to ensure effective internal collaboration

Hours:                        Minimum 200 hours, 15-20 hours per week – 3 month commitment

Site:                Chicago Children’s Museum, Navy Pier

                        700 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 127

                        Chicago, IL 60611