From the desk of Christopher Watts 08/13/2012

XSports Fitness Job Fair. Friday, August 17th. 10am – 4pm @ 3200 Finley Road Downers Grove, IL 60515. Hiring Personal Fitness Trainers and Fitness Training Managers. Must have a 4 year degree. Managers will be conducting immediate interviews for qualified candidates and will be hiring for all Chicago Area locations in the city and suburbs!

Public Chicago Hotel is seeking Housekeeping Room Attendants. Apply in person Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm @ 1301 N State PKWY Chicago, IL

Chartwells Dining Services is accepting applications for the following positions: Cashier, Food Service Worker, Utility Worker, Catering Attendant, and Grill Cook. Apply Tuesdays only 2:30pm – 4pm @ DePaul Student Center 2250 N Sheffield Chicago, IL 60614

Fitness Formula Club (Oak Park, IL) is hiring Housekeeping Staff. The ideal candidate for this position is someone that has previous housekeeping, maintenance and/or operations experience. Apply online: http://www.ffc.com/ats/careers/

Concordia Place currently has an opening for a Child Care Worker working from 2:30-6:00 p.m. in our after school program with an opportunity to work temporary full-time during our summer camp. Child Care Workers/teacher assistants assist planning activities for the group and help provide a warm, nurturing environment for children to grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. This position also provides an opportunity to work temporary full-time in our summer camp. At a minimum, Teacher Assistants must have a High School Diploma and 9 semester hours of Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Please submit resumes by fax at 773-463-1690 or e mail to jobs@concordiaplace.org. Visit our website for further information about our organization at www.concordiaplace.org

North Side Housing is looking for a full-time and part-time case manager for our daytime support services center. Duties include outreach, intake assessments, engagement, service planning, referral to services, placement in housing and other duties as assigned. Must have a bachelor's degree in a human services related field. Experience preferred. North Side Housing is looking for a patient navigator to assist clients in our daytime support services center navigate the complex physical and mental health care systems, make referrals to health care services and other duties as assigned. This is a part-time position. Must have knowledge of the health care system in Chicago area. E-mail resume to Program Director: nsummerrise@northsidehousing.org

Halloween Express store located at 6101 W. 95th St in Oak Lawn, IL is now looking for hard working, outgoing individuals for general store help including stocking and cashier. Fun environment; flexible schedule and generous employee discounts available. Retail experience helpful, but not necessary. Now accepting applications in store only. During the month of August, we are generally here M - F 9 - 5, however some days we are here later setting up! Please stop by to apply!

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is seeking an Accounting & Operations Clerk. The Accounting & Operations Clerk supports a variety of business functions including general bookkeeping, as well as administrative and operations support. This position also interacts closely with staff at all levels. A college degree in accounting or finance is preferred. Must have bookkeeping or clerical experience. Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@hubbardstreetdance.com by close of business Friday, August 17, 2012

The Castle Auto Group is seeking Porters and Car Washers. No experience necessary. Apply in person @ Castle Chevrolet 400 E Roosevelt Road Villa Park, IL

Alternative Staffing (Aurora, IL) is seeking Machine Operators and Assemblers. Must have a clean background (no felonies or misdemeanors). Apply in person @ 75 Executive Drive #112
Aurora, IL. We are located across from the MACYS store at the FOX VALLEY MALL area. A four story office building with a yellow sign around the top that states "offices for rent".

Dreams Retail is looking for temporary Warehouse Associates! These temporary jobs start in August through January 2013. We have a warehouse in Northbrook and Elk Grove Village and are looking for qualified candidates who will be responsible for receiving, picking and packing sports products in a very fast pace environment. Warehouse experience, picking, packing, loading, general computer and reliability a must. Hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, to start - need flexibility in schedule(this will be based on business needs). $11 per hour.
To Apply: Northbrook: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=981731
Elk Grove Village: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1739181

National Able Network is seeking a Job Developer ($38K - $42K). Serve as the Agency expert on hiring trends and local area business activities impacting the labor market. Research and identify unsubsidized employment opportunities aligned with current clients’ work history, occupational fields and skillsets. Alert Program Managers and Client Services staff to changes and opportunities. Bachelor's degree preferably in social science, marketing or business. Minimum 3 years’ experience in business-to-business (B2B) sales, staffing, job development/placement, employment social services, or similar. Send resume and salary history to careers@nationalable.org

Follet Education Services is hiring Temporary Warehouse Associates. Our Temporary Warehouse Associates work in our distribution facility and perform shipping and receiving functions and responsibilities. In this position you will sort, stock, and process inventory per FES guidelines and procedures as well as maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy in all areas as assigned. Candidates hired will be required to work on one of two shifts: First Shift, which runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or Second Shift, which runs from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay for this position is as follows: First shift: $9.00/hour Second shift: $10.00/hour. Apply online @ http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2633446&boardid=1904 or apply in person @ 1433 Internationale Parkway Woodridge, IL 60517

Montana Metal Products Job Fair. Saturday, August 18th. 9am – 1pm @ 25 E. Howard St. Des Plaines, IL 60018 847-803-6600. Open positions: CNC Set-Up & Programmer, CNC Operator, Quality Control Inspector, Sheet Metal Programmer, Hardware Assembly Operator, and Scheduler. Bring an updated resume and 2 forms of ID.

Potbelly Sandwich Works Job Fair. Tuesday, August 14th. 3pm – 5pm @ 3424 N. Southport (by the Southport Brown line stop) Chicago, IL. Potbelly Sandwich Shop is hiring for Hourly Associates-- Sandwich Makers, Backline Coordinators and Delivery Drivers! Apply online prior to the job fair: www.potbelly.com

CKC Casting is hiring talented local performers over the age of 18 to work in Chicagoland's newest Grand Haunted Halloween Attraction "Screams in the Park at Rosemont". Auditions will be held at CKC: 4104 N. Nashville Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 on Thursday August 16th from 6-10pm. No need to prepare anything, bring picture and resume (if you have them). This will be a cold reading audition. Call (773) 205-9600 to schedule a specific audition time.

Madewell Store (Old Orchard Mall) is seeking PT Sales & Support Associates. We're a women's denim and clothing store looking for highly motivated, independent thinkers with a great sense of personal style. A denim or boutique background is preferred. And if you're up to date on cool local happenings around town, well, that doesn't hurt either. Apply in person @ 4999 Old Orchard Center Space #B-24 Skokie, IL 60077

TelAssist “Customer Service Representative” Job Fair. Tuesday, August 21st. 9:30am – 2pm @ 6417 W. 87Th Street Oak Lawn, IL 60453. TelAssist has immediate opportunities available for experienced Customer Service Representatives in our Oak Lawn, Illinois call center. You will interact with our customer’s callers to provide information in response to inquiries about transactions, products or other concerns and to diffuse and resolve complaints. High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Must have 1 to 2 years customer service or call center experience. Must have 2 years of continuous employment with a single employer.

The Museum of Contemporary Art seeks two part-time Sales Associates and one seasonal part-time Sales Associate to sell merchandise including jewelry, gifts and art books and provide customer service to guests in the MCA Store. Some college preferred. Retail sales experience required. Must be highly motivated and demonstrate initiative. Applicant must be creative, able to work in a fast-paced environment, have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy selling. Knowledge of art and design is a must. Applicant must exhibit scheduling flexibility and be available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week, including weekends and some after-hours events as needed. Saturday availability is a must. Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Application for Sales Associate position by email to jobs@mcachicago.org. Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095

Old Oak Country Club has various PT Food Service openings. Apply in person 1pm – 3pm @ 14200 S. Parker Rd. Homer Glen, IL 60491

Cross Mobile, LLC is seeking Sales Agents for Cricket Wireless locations in Chicago, Waukegan, and Aurora. Must have a high school diploma/GED. Must have 1 yr. retail experience, store retail sales and/or customer service. E-mail your resume and cover letter to crossmobile.employment@gmail.com

The Talbott Hotel is currently accepting applications and resumes for the following positions: Guest Service Agent, Bell Attendant, Housekeeping, & Guest Service Supervisor. Candidates must have previous experience and be able to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift, weekends, and holidays! If you are interested applications are taken anytime at 20 East Delaware Place Chicago, IL or resumes via FAX at 312/475-5030.

Equinox “Personal Trainer” Open House. Thursday, August 17th. 9am – 12pm @ 1750 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: 312.254.4000. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance. Come at any time during this time-frame. TO RSVP: 1.) Submit your resume (attached in word or pdf format) to Prima.Pongspikul@equinox.com with the subject heading "LINCOLN PARK PT OPEN HOUSE" 2.) Include the following information in the body of your email:

• CPT certifications and/or relevant education (if any)
• Professional personal training experience or relevant fitness experience (if any)
• Availability for full-time employment
• Reason you're interested in Equinox and would be an asset to our Company

Corner Bakery is hiring Cashiers, Line Cooks, Expeditors, Server Assistants, and Dishwashers. Apply in person @ 140 S Dearborn Chicago, IL.

Winston Brands (Melrose Park, IL) is seeking a PT Seasonal Recruiter. Our high volume distribution center is seeking a seasoned recruiter to help with our busy holiday staffing. Working under the supervision of the Sr. HR Generalist, takes responsibility for full-cycle recruitment. Must have a Bachelor degree in HR, business or related field or equivalent experience. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Must have Two + years of experience recruiting in a high volume environment. E-mail your resume and cover letter to Careers@WinstonBrands.com

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago is seeking an Administrative Assistant for an office in the North Lawndale community. Maintains the internal administrative systems in the Neighborhood Office, care takes the initial intake of phone and walk-in inquiries, and provide support to the Director and Customer Service Specialist. Must have a high school diploma/GED. Two (2) to three (3) years of administrative, clerical and/or customer service experience required. E-mail your resume and cover letter to mkiener@nhschicago.org

RPh on the Go Job Fair. Wednesday, September 12th. 5:30pm – 7:30pm @ 8001 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 800 Skokie, IL 60077. Just a few blocks from the Oakton Yellow line CTA stop at Lincoln Ave and Oakton Ave. RPh on the Go is a professional pharmacy staffing company. We hire and place pharmacists into pharmacies nationally as a subsidiary of Adecco North America. We are currently hiring Account Executives at our centralized location in Skokie, IL. The primary function of the position is generating leads, qualifying interested candidates, marketing those candidates, creating job orders and matching candidates with pharmacy positions. Success is measured and rewarded by the number of people you have working at any given time. We are looking for applicants with sales experience and able to engage in the industry's best training program and are committed to ongoing professional improvement. Must have a college degree.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Clown College has announced plans for its first open auditions in Chicago in years. Auditions are set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, at The Joffrey Ballet dance studios at 10 E. Randolph Street. "We're looking for individuals with an overactive funny bone and a heart the size of Alaska," said David Kiser, Vice President of Talent and Production. Auditions, according to the circus, are open to any aspiring 'funster' interested in traveling and performing with the circus while "learning the ancient traditions of clowning from members of the famed Ringling Bros. (R) Clown Alley." Among the traits the circus will be looking for: improvisational ability, sense of timing, and a "sincere desire to be a clown." No previous experience is required, and those auditioning do not have to bring costumes or props, but the circus does encourage anyone wishing to demonstrate skills in specialties like juggling, unicycle riding, or "playing the ukulele with a spoon" to bring their own props.. The audition includes a workshop on improvisation and physical comedy. People must be at least 18 years old to contract to perform with a nationally touring Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey production, but younger people are welcome to audition. For more information or to register for auditions, visit http://www.ringling.com/clownauditions/. Advance audition registration is requested. Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's new show, "DRAGONS", is scheduled to appear Nov. 1-11 at the Allstate Arena and Nov. 14-25 at the United Center

The Admiral at the Lake is seeking Utility Workers and Cooks. $14/HR. Please, only people who know how to work in a real kitchen apply. Please fill out application and send resume at the following link: http://admiral.kendal.org/Main/Employment.aspx

Velocity Express has an immediate opening for a Warehouse Specialist I at its Elk Grove, IL. facility. Shift: 12:00AM - 7:00AM. Compensation: $10.00 per hour. Must have forklift experience. Stable, satisfactory work history preferred. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. Apply in person at 1601 Lunt Ave Elk Grove Village, IL between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Haymarket Center has several open positions that include: Detox Specialist, Certified Nursing assistant, Case Manager, Case Aide, Registered Nurse, Housekeeper, LPN, and Counselor. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.hcenter.org

Dentalplans.com (Near northwest side of Chicago) has multiple several Call Center Customer Service Representative openings. This position provides customer support to all Dentalplans.com members and is responsible for fielding incoming calls and maintaining solid member relationships by handling member questions and concerns with knowledge, accuracy and professionalism. Must have at least one year customer service experience in a fast paced environment with demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer support. Must have a high school diploma/GED. Apply online: www.dentalplans.com (click on the “Careers” link at the bottom of the page)

American Heritage Protective Services Job Fair. Tuesday, August 14th. 10am – 3pm @ The Comfort Inn at 9333 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL. Must live within 20 miles of Skokie. Must have a PERC card.

TMX Finance Interview Event. Tuesday, August 21st. 5pm – 8pm @ 604 S. Route 59, Naperville, IL 60540. Must be 19 years of age. Must have a high school diploma/GED. Must have retail, sales, or finance experience. Must have a valid state issued driver’s license. Must submit to background check, credit check, and drug test. TMX Finance is one of the largest, fastest growing and most profitable consumer specialty finance companies in the United States. Our family of brands includes TitleMax, TitleBucks, TMX Credit and InstaLoan. Headquartered in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, TMX Finance has over 800 stores in twelve states and has aggressive growth plans to double in size over the next five years.

TMX Finance Interview Event. Wednesday, August 22nd. 5pm – 8pm @ 19384 South Halsted St Glenwood, IL 60425. Must be 19 years of age. Must have a high school diploma/GED. Must have retail, sales, or finance experience. Must have a valid state issued driver’s license. Must submit to background check, credit check, and drug test. TMX Finance is one of the largest, fastest growing and most profitable consumer specialty finance companies in the United States. Our family of brands includes TitleMax, TitleBucks, TMX Credit and InstaLoan. Headquartered in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, TMX Finance has over 800 stores in twelve states and has aggressive growth plans to double in size over the next five years.

Gate Gourmet has several entry-level positions available near O’Hare Airport. No experience necessary. To see full job descriptions and apply go to www.gategourmet.com

DNC Sportservice, Soldier Field's premier food and beverage provider, is looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Soldier Field is home to the Chicago Bears, Headline Concerts, NCAA Football games, and International Soccer games. Currently we are searching for help in the member exclusive 8000 seat United Club. Positions needed include Cashiers, Seat Vendors, Stand Attendants, Standleads, and Supervisors. Qualified applicants must be available on Sundays (during Bears NFL season), and must be over 21 years of age. Job fair is Monday August 20 from 4pm-8pm at Soldier Field entering Gate 22. NO parking is provided! Training is August 21 5pm-11pm & August 22 5pm-9pm or August 23 5pm-11pm and August 24 5pm-9pm. BOTH dates are MANDATORY!!!!!! E-mail your resume and cover indicating the position(s) of interest in the subject area to sfbearsclub@dncinc.com

Au Bon Pain Job Fair. Wednesday, August 15th. 2pm – 4pm @ Merchandise Mart. Must have open availability. Hiring for all positions.

Berkshire Nursing & Rehab in Forest Park, IL is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Full Time Activity Aid at their Long Term Care Skilled Nursing Facility. The ideal candidate is a hard working self motivated individual that has experience in a healthcare facility, planning activities, and is comfortable greeting visitors and residents. Those with experience working in a Nursing Facility and/or with geriatric is preferred. All applicants should have reliable transportation and availability to work days and/or evenings during the week and some weekends. Must be Bilingual. If you would like to apply for this position please visit the building at 8200 Roosevelt Road Forest Park, IL.

Little City Foundation Job Fair. Saturday, August 18th. 10am – 5pm @ 1760 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067-4799. Open positions: Life Skills Instructor, Adult Residential Associate, Job Coach, Family Support Staff, Seasonal Children's Residential Services Associates, Case Coordinator, and Overnight Supervisor. Apply online prior to the job fair: www.littlecity.org/careers

The Arlington Rehab & Living Center has immediate openings for Full and Part time in our Housekeeping/Dietary Department. Please apply in person to: 1666 Checker Road, Long Grove, IL 60047

Avis Budget Group is hiring Full Time Rental Sales Associates at Chicago O'hare International Airport have the opportunity to earn $50,000 annually and $10.20 hourly! Must have at least 6 months of experience in a role where sales and/or customer service were key elements of your duties. Apply online: https://avisbudget.greatjob.net/jobs/EntryServlet?job=G34T&media=00G

Levy Restaurants is looking to fill several positions at the United Center. Open positions include: Supervisor, Cash Room Associate, Laundry Room Attendant, Bartender, Server, Food Runner, Concession Stand Worker, Busser, Warehouse OP-Tech, Retail Warehouse Associate, Desert Attendant, Cook, Condiment Maker, Porter, and Dishwasher. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm on non-event days & Monday-Friday, 9am-Noon on event days, at: United Center - 1901 W. Madison Chicago, IL 60612 (Gate 8) Or email your resume to: ucjobs@levyrestaurants.com

Dreams Retail (Northbrook, IL) is seeking Production Associates. As part of the Dreams Apparel Manufacturing team, you will be working in the press production of apparel. Responsibilities: Inventory control, shipping, receiving, data entry and press work. Must be able to type 35 wpm. Apply online: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1794001

HCR ManorCare “CNA” Open House. Thursday, August 16th. 10:30am – 4pm @ 3300 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook, IL 60062. For more information please contact Human Resources at 847-795-9700. Apply online prior to the job fair: www.jobs.hcr-manorcare.com

Christopher Watts, MBA
Career Counselor
Westside Health Authority
5816 W Division
Chicago, IL 60651
Office: 773.786.0226
Fax: 773.786.0238
cwatts@healthauthority.org