I thank Kelley Moseley for providing the following information.

REGION 3

For the first time at our May meeting we had a representative from Alderman Solis (25th Ward) attend our monthy meeting.  Mr. Klunkart & Alderman Solis thank you for your input and participation on making our communities better for our youth.
Also we had over 40 people attend the last meeting!  We are GROWING TOGETHER as a COMMUNITY.
“As a Community we are the Difference” -K. Moseley

Greetings Region 3 Leaders:

Please see the important news below!  We need you to identify our leaders.

Good afternoon,

I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the summer weather (finally!).

Please mark your calendars for our next Austin Coalition for Youth Justice meeting: Wednesday, June 15th, 10-11:30 a.m., at New Birth Christian Center, 5335 W. LeMoyne St. As always, send any items you’d like to see on the agenda my way.  We hope to learn about the 25th Police District Peer Jury program as part of a continuing series of Restorative Justice trainings for our group.  If you want to join the Steering Committee (agenda-planning and grant-writing), you are welcome to join us on at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 13th, also at New Birth Christian Center.

SAVE THE DATE: On June 25th, ACYJ is also co-sponsoring a day-long conference called “Arresting Justice: A Working Session on Juvenile Justice Issues in Lawndale and Austin.”  We will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Jane Addams Hull House Museum, 800 S. Halsted St.  The Illinois Juvenile Justice Initiative will present its 2010 report on the disproportionate incarceration of west side youth for drug offenses, and Project NIA and First Defense will present a report on juvenile arrest trends in Chicago from 2009-2010.  MOST IMPORTANTLY, there will be plenty of time identify community supports for youth impacted by the police and juvenile court systems, as well as to brainstorm methods of preventing juvenile arrests.  Please find more details here: http://niastories.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/arresting-justice-a-working-session-about-juvenile-justice-in-lawndale-and-austin/.

PLEASE HELP: I hope that you all can help me identify a keynote speaker for the event on June 25th.  We are looking for someone who can speak dynamically to the experiences of youth and families in Austin and/or Lawndale who have been impacted by the police and court systems.  Ideally, I would like to hear from a young person with no pending cases (for confidentiality reasons) describe his/her experience, as well as an adult supporter from the family or community.  We have an hour allotted for the keynote address.  Please send your recommendations to me as soon as possible.

Finally, I apologize again to those of you who have not been getting e-mails sent to austin-coalition-for-youth-justice@googlegroups.com.  We’re working out the glitch and certainly didn’t mean to leave you out!  Please continue to e-mail the whole group at that address, at least for now.

Thank you always for all of your good work.  I look forward to seeing you soon!

Best regards,

Caitlin

Save the Date!

Thursday 6/16 @ 5:30pm

Alderman Bob Fioretti & the

2nd Ward Democratic Organization

South Loop Summer Social

Three Peas Art Lounge

75 E. 16th Street

Chicago, IL

threepeasartlounge.com

$30 Suggested Donation

Please make checks payable to:

2nd Ward Democratic Organization

For more info contact: 2ndwarddemorg@gmail.com

Opportunities to join the host committee are available.

A copy of our report is, or will be, available for purchase from :

the State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL, and the Cook County Clerk’s Office, 69 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL.

Paid for by the 2nd Ward Democratic Organization

NEXT WARD NIGHT

Monday June 20th, 3pm

2nd Ward Commiteeman’s Office

721 S. Western

This weekly event gives residents an opportunity to speak with the Alderman one-on-one. We have a “first come first serve” system, therefore we ask each arriving party to sign in, so that we can keep track of the order in which all parties will meet with the Alderman. Sign-in begins promptly at 3pm and continues on a rolling basis. We ask that all parties fill out a service request form specifying exactly why they would like to speak with the Alderman. The allowed time is 15 minutes per party. We try hard to keep this time limit so that we can fit in all parties in the time span. Please feel free to stop by and voice your opinions and concerns about ward events.

FYI - the office is not air conditioned.

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Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest

This weekend

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Spertus Architecture - Behind the Faceted Front

Sunday, June 12 at 12:30 pm

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Movies in the Parks – Despicable Me (PG)

Underwritten by Bartelme Park Advisory Council

Date: 06/16/11

Start Time: 8:45 PM

Schedule Notes: All movies begin at dusk.

Cost: FREE

Location : Bartelme Park (Adams & Sangamon Park)

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Public Safety Announcement For Immediate Release

June 2, 2011

Stop the Falls

Summer is here! Warm weather means lots of fresh air and open windows. But if you have small children in the house, don’t forget to take special precautions!

Children in Chicago are at risk for falls from windows. A fall from a window can lead to severe injury and even death. This summer, three Chicago area kids per week will be hospitalized after falling from a window.

YOU CAN HELP SAVE A CHILD’S LIFE by following these simple steps:

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Never open windows more than four inches.

Open windows from the top down, if possible

Move furniture away from windows

Install window stops or releasable child-safety window guards

-This information is provided by the Kohl’s Cares Safety Network atChildren’s Memorial Hospital. For more information, please call 773-880-3993 or check out the website childrensmemorial.org/kohlscares.

Submitted by

Kathleen Monahan,

Project Director Children’s Memorial Hospital 312-573-7773

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2nd Ward Business Spotlight

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RESOURCES

JOBS for Youth & Young Adults

Greetings:

It is that time of year when youth are looking for summer employment and opportunities.  Please do not get discouraged if the below positions are not paid internships.  The experience looks great as a resume builder and after a few months you may be hired.  Please be sure to stay connected.  If you worked last summer and having a difficult time finding employment this summer contact your old supervisor from last summer.  It is important to build healthy professional relationships.  They may not have anything at the moment but if you stay focused and consistent when something becomes available they will be more inclined to call you.  If you don’t keep in touch they may not remember you.
Please read all the information and contact the job post directly if you have any questions.  I reserch these opportunities to pass along to you.  I don’t know the organizers directly therefore if you have any questions please be sure to contact the individual job post.

Quick Tips:
“Dress for the job you want vs the job you have”

• Establish healthy professional relationships
• Remember to follow-up and follow through
• Keep in touch with ex-employers throughout the year
• Read & Research
• Volunteer
• Update your resume
• Prepare for interviews: read about the company, have questions ready, dress professionally
• If you are in school, contact school counselors for leads about jobs and career-related programs
• Be creative in your search
• Create a professional E-mail address
• Be sure your voice-mail on your Telephone & cellular phone reflects a professional message
• Find a way or make one
• Never Give up

Local government/Chicago Area

http://pol.illinoisstate.edu/current/LocalGovernmentChicagoArea.shtml

DuPage County Probation Internship:

http://www.dupageco.org/probation/generic.cfm?doc_id=691

DuPage County Public Defender Internship

http://www.dupageco.org/pubdef/generic.cfm?doc_id=703

Kane County Public Defender Internship

http://www.co.kane.il.us/publicdefender/interns.asp

Kane County Farm Foundation Internship

http://www.kanecountyfarmbureau.com/media/index/Internship%20App%2008.pdf

Chicagoland Environmental Network Internships

http://www.chicagoenvironment.org/jobintern/index.cfm?OrgID=2964

Cook County State’s Attorney

The Cook County State’s Attorney Office is willing to take interns in their Victim-Witness Assistance Program. These internships are “hands-on” and intense.  The Program provides services in fifteen different offices throughout Cook County. For more information, contact:

Ms. Karen McKenna, Deputy Director
Victim-Witness Assistance Program
Cook County State’s Attorney
2650 South California Avenue
Chicago,  IL  60608
(773) 869 7200

For information about other internship opportunities, contact:

Director of Personnel
Cook County State’s Attorney
Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington, Room 304
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 443-3030

For information about a highly competitive internship in criminal investigation, contact:

Supervisor of Staff Services
2650 S. California
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6357

Cook County Social Services Internship:

http://www.cookcountycourt.org/services/programs/social-service/internship.html

Cook County Juvenile Probation and Court Services Internship:

http://www.cookcountycourt.org/services/programs/juvenile/internship.html

Cook County State’s Attorney Internship:

http://www.statesattorney.org/application.undergradintern.pdf

Cook County Board Internship:

http://www.suffredin.org/general/general.asp?Language=english&pageID=12

City of Chicago:

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/COCWebPortal/COC_EDITORIAL/PublicServiceInterns4.html

Albany Park Community Center- Workforce Development

3403 W Lawrence Ave, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60625

Contact persons: Marc Fisher, Program Director or Claudia Holtschke, Intern
Phone: 001-773-538-2838
E-mail: mfisher@apcc-chgo.org choltschkeapcc@simchicago.com

INTERN DUTIES:

1. Assist Workforce Development staff helping individuals seek employment and businesses seeking new employees. Assist job seekers using software, resume/CV/cover letter, structured job search, online applications, opening e-mail accounts, and general internet search.
2. Distribute job leads, government surveys, and unemployment information.
3. Maintain and ensure proper use of resource room equipment and compliance to resource room policy and procedure.
4. Assist in intake of program clients, collect documentation and determine eligibility.
5. Operate fax, copier, and basic computer system maintenance.
6. Schedule appointments for staff members with customers
7. Refer clients to other social services offered by APCC, city, county and state agencies public & private.
8. Work with Marketing and Business Development contacting area businesses.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer incoming calls for all departments; greet resource room customers and other agency
clients
• Participate in workshops e.g. resume writing, or program orientation
• Assist department staff in employment skills classes
• Observe/Assist staff in case management

Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $1000-$1500 (US)
This is at a non-profit organization.
This is an internship job
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Phone calls about this job are ok.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Federal Reserve Bank

Overview & Program Structure

The Summer Intern Program provides bright undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at the Federal Reserve Bank. Through project-oriented assignments and professional development activities, interns receive a solid overview of the business of the Bank while contributing to their designated Fed departments.

Interns are paid based on their grade level and level of experience. They are assigned to a single department for the summer. In addition, they attend weekly seminars (normally during lunch) to increase their exposure to senior management and to career opportunities at the Bank.

Most interns join from late May to mid June when summer break begins and normally work 40 hours per week. Typically, internships last for 10 consecutive weeks in the summer. Some interns may continue to work part-time if the department prefers to retain them during the year.

Profile of Interns

Applicants must have a strong academic record and a demonstrated interest in economics, business, finance, math, marketing, information technology or a field of study relevant to the business of the Bank. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.

Each year, the Bank has 25-30 interns; some return for full-time employment. Past interns emphasize that the program has helped them to hone their skills, learn about the Fed, and build lasting relationships with peers and professionals.

The Chicago Advantage

The Chicago Fed serves the Seventh Federal Reserve District, an economically diverse region covering five states with a large national share of many important economic sectors. You will thrive in a city with world-class research institutions, an international hub of commerce and cultural resources. The Chicago Fed is a place where diverse ideas and contributors collaborate to serve the public good.

Recruiting Process

The recruiting team sources and does a preliminary screen for interns at key schools in our region. The team also collects intern resumes throughout the year at job fairs. An official posting is currently on our external website.

After the preliminary screens, hiring managers will interview the intern candidates. After a hiring decision is made, the recruiting team will extend the offer and onboard the interns based on their start date. Once they arrive, we will coordinate speakers, summer activities and seminars that create a valuable experience for the intern group.

Timing & Next Steps

Please provide your resume and cover letter to Shoma Chatterjee at shoma.chatterjee@chi.frb.org or Melissa Lilly at melissa.lilly@chi.frb.org.

Art Institute of Chicago Human Resources Internship

Title: Intern

Department: Human Resources

Description: Internships to learn the general operations of a human resources office.

Duties/Responsibilities: Reviews, screens, and tracks resumes for staffing needs and internships; assists in the interview process; updates postings online and in physical locations; assists in general duties with internship program. Assists benefits staff with various projects, such as reviewing and auditing pension files and preparing and updating management reports. Assists with training preparations; participates in preparing for and conducting new-employee orientation. Updates job descriptions; assists with position data clean-up in PeopleSoft and with conducting and completing salary surveys. Learns general office administrative processes of the human resources department.

Required Qualifications/Skills: Preferably two years college; interest in learning about the human resources field.

Internship Offered: Flexible to fit program requirements

Compensation Rate: Unpaid

College Credit: Available

Hours: 20-30 hours per week

General Application Deadlines: Open

Number of Openings: 1-2

Chicago Internship Program

http://www.rsinternships.com/applications/posting.php3?ID=2427

City of Chicago: 1st Ward Alderman, Manuel Flores

Description: 1st Ward Service Office interns will gain hands-on experience in municipal government and have an opportunity to work directly on local issues concerning in the 1st Ward community. The 1st Ward covers a dynamic geographic area, diverse in culture, language and needs. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Northwest Side, the 1st Ward Alderman represents parts of the Wicker Park/Bucktown, Logan Square, East Village/Ukrainian Village and Humboldt Park neighborhoods. For more information, click here.

Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce

The Intern, under supervision from the Executive Director, will assist with general Chamber of Commerce duties including, but not limited to: general clerical work, act as a greeter at events and in the office, staffing the information desk, event planning, membership activities, and assignments from the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. This position is “at will” and will range between 25 to 40 hours per week depending on individual’s availability, scheduling, and Chamber needs. Interested candidates should be available to start around May 14th and work through the middle of August. The position is expected to pay, but the hourly rate has not yet been finalized.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fielding phone calls and written inquiries from current Chamber Members and prospective members
• Process mailings, maps, catalogs, and other Chamber materials
• Assist with the maintenance of Members’ files
• Communicate with Chamber Members, elected officials, and community leaders in a professional manner when required
• Learn about the day-to-day process of managing in the not-for-profit, public sector environment through first-hand involvement with the Executive Director
• Assist with the planning and implementation of Chamber events including Legislative Meetings, Golf Outing, Monthly Luncheons, and other events throughout the summer
• Perform research on State and Federal legislation that could potentially impact our members
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Education/Training/Experience/Skills:

• Enrollment in a 2 or 4 year college in a program focused on public administration, organizational management, and/or political science
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and the Internet
• Ability to dress and act in a professional business/political environment
• Must be available to attend evening and weekend events when required
• Preference will be given to residents of the Village of Bolingbrook

Interested applicants should contact Mike Evans via email: mevans324@yahoo.com

IMPORTANT Please Read:  For ages 14-21 THE DATES ON THIS FLIER HAS PASSED BUT PLEASE CONTACTCassandra Johnson at 773-257-6875 and ask when is the next information session! This is an ONGOING program

Oak Park -Park District- click the link below for more
http://www.jobfox.com/Web/Seeker/Landing/AppJobDetails.aspx?appJobId=64b7f4f8-5704-4a92-a165-c9da30eef4b3&source=indeed65ot

Job Details

Park District of Oak Park
Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Programs
Oak Park, IL

Position Type:

Full-time position

Profession:

Spa/Recreational Services

Experience:

6 years minimum

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Key Skills:

Design/run educational/recreational programs

Implement training programs

Oversee spa maintenance/cleanliness

Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Programs
Department:  Recreation

Location:  218 Madison with frequent visits to Park District Community Centers and other sites that Park District programs are facilitated

Reports To:  Superintendent of Recreation

Job Purpose

To plan, organize and manage the District’s recreation programs, community centers and related services.

Essential Functions

Manages the operation, staffing and programming of recreational services based out of 7 recreational centers (Andersen, Barrie, Carroll, Dole, Field, Fox, and Stevenson) and community schools within the parks and properties of the Park District of Oak Park or as contracted and provided off site.  Oversees the coordination and scheduled use and permitting of all park property, sport courts, teen and fitness center and community center rentals.

Management

·         Employs and supervises full and part-time staff within the recreation program section

·         Leads a team of programming staff to accomplish desired goals and objectives by fostering a work culture that promotes open, frequent, and dynamic communication

·         Communicates with all staff in the team and makes decisions associated with employment and related activities in consultation with the Superintendent of Recreation

·         Oversees the annual written performance evaluations of department personnel, providing continuous feedback on personnel performance issues, and taking immediate action to correct or address deficiencies or problems

·         Communicates activities and issues with the Superintendent of Recreation related to the Recreation Department in an effort to insure effective operations of the District

·         Researches, recommends and manages all community center capital improvement projects and initiatives, facilitating all project documentation, permits and records

·         Participates in management team meetings and effectively communicates the current events and needs of the Community Center Facilities

·         Attends Park Board meetings upon request to provide information or present reports and recommendations to the Commissioners as deemed necessary

·         Solicits customer input and investigates and acts upon requests, suggestions, and complaints concerning community center facilities operations, programs or services

·         Prepares and maintains required and necessary, attendance, service, personnel and property records (written or computerized) of Community Centers and recreation programs

·         Conducts productive and routine staff meetings with managerial and supervisory personnel

·         Develops, directs and budgets for in-service training programs and plans for the educational and instructional needs of the Recreation Department programming staff

·         Serves as staff liaison to West Suburban Special Recreation Association coordinating inclusion opportunities and process

Programming

·         Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of a broad and varied market-driven portfolio of creative cutting edge programs and services within the limits of Park District resources

·         Develops and sets program goals in connection with the department’s comprehensive program portfolio

·         Reviews, analyzes, proposes and establishes cooperative programming opportunities with local private and public sector entities for recreation programs and services to satisfy the recreation needs of the community

·         Incorporates recreation programs into the department’s total philosophy of recreation and interprets this philosophy to participants, leaders and the public at large

·         Prepares in tandem with the Assistant Superintendent of Revenue Facilities the Annual Comprehensive Program Participation Report with consultation with Supervisor

Marketing/Public Relations

·         Promotes community center and off site programs and services through promotional materials and good public relations

·         Facilitates regular communication between recreation programming staff and their class patrons

·         Works with Communications & Marketing Department to market recreation program offerings and inform the public about participatory regulations and procedures

Budgeting/Finance

·         Prepares, reviews and analyzes program budgets for the Recreation Department and presents them annually to the Superintendent of Recreation for consideration, discussion and approval

·         Monitors and reports on budget progress throughout the year

·         Maintains a revenue generation mind-set and continually conducts cost benefit analysis, pricing reviews, and program lifecycle audits

·         Leads all section staff in using financial systems to meet budgetary and financial goals

·         Oversees the preparation of payroll and contracts for all key staff

Risk Management

* Oversees regular safety inspections of community center facilities, equipment and department vehicles to ensure that all risk management practices are in compliance with district safety rules and procedures
* Models safe work habits and active participation in the agency’s risk management program

Additional Functions

* Prepares routine and special reports as directed by the Superintendent of Recreation
* Assists with special projects and events (i.e. Frank Lloyd Wright Races, Barrie Fest, Day in Our Village, Ice Show) as needed
* Serves on assigned committees upon request (i.e. Art Advisory, Customer Service Committee, etc.)
* Promotes, directs and facilitates an internship program, managing any and all interns that are selected
* Attends special project meetings as necessary or requested
* Communicates with the Building and Grounds Division about program and community center needs.
* Oversees a preventative maintenance program for the care and replacement of all community center facility equipment
* Receives and reviews reports from staff members and takes necessary action or recommends suitable action
* Enforces assigned park permits
* Performs other projects as assigned
* On call nights and weekends as needed

Required:

* Bachelor’s Degree (4year) in Recreation or related field and a minimum of six years of progressive work experience in the park and recreation industry
* Certified Park and Recreation Professional or able to attain within one year
* Ability to lead staff in creating productive, sensible and customer friendly processes and systems for delivering recreation services and managing recreational facilities
* Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications
* Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment
* Ability to multi-task workload
* Oral and written communication skills
* Organization and interpersonal skills
* Planning and problem solving skills
* Customer service focus
* Programming experience in a recreational setting

Recommended:

* Desktop publishing skills
* Public speaking experience

Knowledge, Skill and Work Experience

* Management experience with independent decision making responsibility
* Team building experience
* Public relations experience with the media, other government agencies, and the public
* Customer service experience with the ability to recognizes diverse opinions and needs to maintain a positive working relationship with all employees
* Ability to model the highest standards of ethical conduct

Physical Considerations

* Frequently – Sitting, walking, standing, running
* Occasionally – Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling
* Strength – Work requires handling average weight (up to 35 lbs.) materials or equipment

Environmental Considerations

·         Normal office conditions for majority of work, which may include variation in temperature.

·         May be exposed to occasional inclement weather, as position requires temporary outdoor work.

Cognitive Considerations

·         Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written manner

·         Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively

·         Ability to communicate with staff in clear, concise manner

·         Ability to use independent judgment, initiative and respond to unexpected or unplanned events or demands

·         Ability to interpret “early warning” signals and communicate information

·         Ability to network and involve others in decision making

·         Ability to present a professional appearance and speak effectively to the public

Other Resources:
www.Chicagoemployment.com
www.communicationsjobs.net
www.simplyhired.com
www.jobfox.com

Kelley Moseley
Youth Ready Chicago Community
Council Coordinator Region 3
Co-Director YouthLAB @ 1512
Better Boys Foundation
1512 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, Illinois 60623
Phone: 773 542 7300 x244
Direct: 773-542-7324
Fax: 773 521 4164

Email: kelley.moseley@betterboys.org

www.betterboys.org

Youth Ready Chicago Region 3 Blog
http://yrcregion3communitycouncil.blogspot.com/

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