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March Quarterly Meeting to Focus on Data
Please join us for the next Quarterly Meeting on Wednesday, March 17 from 1 - 5 p.m. at The Conference Center at UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Dr, 2nd floor. The meeting was planned by the University Partnerships Working Group and will focus on using data to inform programs and policy. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika from the University of Pennsylvania presenting on using data to inform intervention and policy development for obesity prevention. There will also be a presentation of new data to follow up on CLOCC's 2004 data release on the prevalence of obesity in Chicago children. There will also be networking opportunities, working group meetings, and more. See the full agenda here. Please RSVP to Teresa Blumenberg at tblumenberg@childrensmemorial.org or 312-573-7764. We hope to see you there!
Events
Please note that the calendar is only for events promoting childhood obesity prevention - nutrition
and health awareness, physical activity promotion, and meetings and conferences. Submissions go through an approval process before they are posted, so there is a short waiting period before your event appears.
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| February 25, 2010 – December 25, 2010, 5-8pm |
| Event name: Health and Wellness Evening |
| Location: Chicago Children's Museum, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL |
| Description: Join us for healthy fun as community partners provide lively activities and information to promote a healthy lifestyle. Occurs every last Thursday. |
| For more information call 312-464-7715 or visit event web site |
| March 08, 2010 – March 11, 2010 |
| Event name: Annual Forum for Improving Children's Healthcare and Childhood Obesity Congress |
| Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA |
| Description: The Annual Forum for Improving Children’s Healthcare: 10 Years and Growing, will bring together healthcare professionals of all disciplines to highlight the most promising work being done in support of NICHQ’s bold agenda to improve children’s healthcare quality. |
| For more information visit event web site |
| March 12, 2010 |
| Event name: Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council Annual Summit |
| Location: UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt, Chicago, IL |
| Description: Growing Healthy Food Systems: Block by Block Please join us at the 5th annual Chicago Food Policy Summit to learn, strategize, and connect with others who are all Growing Healthy Food Systems, block by block! - Activate your Neighborhood Council - Contribute to a Policy Working Group - Share a delicious meal - Guest Participant: Michael Dimock, Roots of Change |
| For more information visit event web site |
| March 13, 2010, 10am-2pm |
| Event name: National Kidney Foundation of Illinois |
| Location: PCC Austin Community Wellness Center 5425 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL |
| Description: Take charge of your health & attend a free screening. Health Educators on site to assess BMI, diet and exercise. BP readings urinalysis & blood sugar. |
| For more information call 773-378-3347 |
| March 15, 2010 |
| Event name: Illinois Department of Public Health Obesity Hearing |
| Location: Carbondale City Hall/Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave., Room 108, Carbondale, IL |
| Description: Last year, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Obesity Prevention Initiative (PA96-0155) that calls for three public hearings to educate policy-makers about the costs of inaction and provide information about programs and policies that would effectively counter worsening health trends for obesity and lack of physical activity. We encourage CLOCC participants and all Illinoisans to attend and testify at these hearings to support statewide action on obesity, so that collectively we can unite for a healthier Illinois. |
| For more information call 312-850-4744 |
| March 17, 2010, 1 - 5 p.m. |
| Event name: CLOCC Quarterly Meeting |
| Location: Conference Center at UBS Tower, 1 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL |
| For more information call 312-573-7764 |
| March 17, 2010, 12pm-1pm |
| Event name: ECWG Meeting |
| Location: UBS Tower Conference Center, 1 N Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL |
| Description: This is an in-person meeting immediately before the March CLOCC Quarterly Meeting. |
| March 17, 2010, 11:45 am-12:45 pm |
| Event name: School Systems Working Group Meeting |
| Location: USB Tower, 1 North Wacker, 2nd floor, Chicago , IL |
| Description: The SSWG will be meeting before the CLOCC quarterly meeting. |
| For more information call 312-573-7766 |
| March 17, 2010, 4-5 pm |
| Event name: Clinical Practices Working Group Meeting |
| Location: 1 N. Wacker Drive, Second Floor, Chicago, IL |
| For more information call 312-573-7767 |
| March 22, 2010, 4-6 pm |
| Event name: Fresh from the Farm Teacher Training |
| Location: Lincoln Park Whole Foods, 1550 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL |
| Description: Learn how to implement the Fresh from the Farm program in your school! Contact Courtney Woods at courtney@sevengenerationsahead.org for more info. |
| For more information visit event web site |
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Job Openings
Job postings will be active for 30 days from approval. Please follow the instructions in each posting
to apply.
| Business/organization: | CLOCC CLOCC, Chicago, IL |
| Contact info: |
https://secure.childrensmemorial.org/jobs/jobListing.aspx?postingID=4451 |
| Title/position: | Project Coordinator (part time position) |
| Job description: | This part-time position will implement and coordinate all activities of a new research study that will evaluate a policy intervention to strengthen nutrition, physical activity, and screen-time standards in Chicago’s licensed childcare settings. The Project Coordinator will oversee the daily functions of the study. This position will also be responsible for data entry and other activities as they arise related to CLOCC’s work in Early Childcare settings. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: -Assist Project Director with all aspects of study management. -Oversee the conduct of the overall research protocol. -Train and oversee two research assistants who will be conducting study data collection in the community. -Recruit qualified Childcare Centers for study participation. -Develop and produce recruitment aids such as information packets and outreach materials. -Serve as a primary contact for childcare centers participating in the study. -Establish data entry and collection procedures; include data verification and overall quality control of data. -Lead data collection, data entry and assist in data analysis. -Prepare all IRB correspondence, application materials, progress reports and affiliated documents. Requirements -Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. Master’s preferred. -Experience in the implementation of behavioral research protocols preferred. -Previous work with children and their parents in childcare settings, schools, groups, sports or other settings preferred. -Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required. -Strong working knowledge and skills in Microsoft computer software applications and database technologies. -Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Organizational skills: Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations. Be willing to travel to childcare centers when necessary to administer protocol tools and organize various aspects of the study. Environment is a typical office setting with minimal likelihood of occupational exposure to pathogens during the performance of assigned duties. To apply, please visit https://secure.childrensmemorial.org/jobs/jobListing.aspx?postingID=4451 and click on "Apply for this job." Please do not contact CLOCC directly to apply. |
| Business/organization: | CLOCC/Children's Memorial Hospital Pilsen community, Chciago, IL |
| Title/position: | Pilsen Community Networker |
| Job description: | To apply: http://www.childrensmemorial.org/jobs/jobListing.aspx?postingID=4465 The core job responsibility of the Outreach Worker is to build relationships with key community organizations and institutions to cultivate support for and participation in community-based child obesity prevention efforts. The Outreach Worker will also provide community-level coordination of CLOCC projects and childhood obesity prevention activities. Key activities of the job include gathering information about community needs and resources and working with the community-based partners to devise strategies. The job requires excellent communication skills. The CLOCC Outreach Worker will be expected to make presentations, facilitate community meetings, and work closely with a variety of people to promote community-appropriate child obesity prevention strategies. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Network and build relationships with community residents and organizations to educate them about and build support for CLOCC projects and goals. Plan and facilitate CLOCC-focused community meetings; maintain communication with community partners to keep them informed of progress. In conjunction with CLOCC coordinators, promote and carry out grant-funded projects. Serve as conduit for community issues and concerns as they relate to CLOCC goals, and share with CLOCC. Document and report on community needs and concerns, and on community partnership development. FTE status: FT-80 Requirements Must be a resident of, or have extensive community-based work experience in, the community in which he or she works. Must know the community well: people, organizations, institutions. Familiarity with local schools a plus. Able to interact with a broad range of people; persuasive and diplomatic; assertive and unafraid to talk to people at all levels; comfortable speaking in public. Reliable and able to work independently; able to plan own workday, set objectives and identify new opportunities as they arise. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish speaker strongly preferred. Bachelors degree or higher in health, education, policy or a related field with 2 or more years work experience with a community-based organization required; 6 or more years experience community organizing may be accepted as a substitute for a degree. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE PILSEN (LOWER WEST SIDE) AREA. Requires substantial travel throughout community to attend meetings, make presentations and facilitate other community-level transactions. Evening and weekend work is likely. |
| Business/organization: | UIC Center for Literacy & Chicago Department of Family and Support Services partnership project Project SOAR 1640 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL |
| Title/position: | Teen Summer Nutrition Aide |
| Job description: | As a Project SOAR Nutrition Aide You Will: • Work in a community setting helping to serve summer lunches to children • Lead fitness and nutrition activities for children • Attend interactive trainings to help you learn fun activities to do with children • Add valuable experience to your resume and GET PAID!!!! To qualify for this job, you must: • Be a city of Chicago resident • Be 14 to 18 years old AND enrolled in junior high/middle school or high school • Be able to verify that you attended Head Start as a child or have a sibling and/or other relative currently enrolled in Head Start • Get a physical and TB test with results (or use one completed after 8/13/09) – START ON THIS NOW!!! • Be able to work 10am to 2pm, Monday through Friday • Be respectful, energetic, and have a positive attitude • Complete an application including a short essay • PICK UP AND DROP OFF YOUR OWN APPLICATION IN PERSONAPPLICATION PICK UP & DROP OFF: WHEN: March 29, 2010—April 29, 2010, Monday—Thursday, from 3pm—6pm WHERE: The 1st Floor lobby of 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd. (at Ashland) in Chicago, IL WHO: Teens must pick up and drop off their own application in person Jobs are on a first come, first considered basis. Job placement is not guaranteed. For more information please call (312) 413-7403. |
| Business/organization: | Active Transportation Alliance 9 West Hubbard St, Chicago, IL |
| Title/position: | Director of Development |
| Job description: | Summary The Director of Development’s primary job responsibility is to maintain and increase the Active Transportation Alliance’s funding from foundations, corporations, and individual donors, including members. This includes maintaining and building relationships with foundation officers, representing Active Trans programs and deliverables to external sources, and working with program staff and supervisors to develop realistic program outcomes & strategies. Definition and Purpose Develop and Manage Foundation/Corporate Grant Program · Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plan · Write foundation grant proposals and corporate partner solicitations · Develop and maintain grants database for filing, reports, and deadlines · Research and identify potential funding sources (foundation, corporation, individual) · Approach new funders and pitch programs & deliverables · Ensure compliance with grant reporting and spending requirements · Develop program evaluation plans and outcomes using logic models · Develop and monitor project budgets with program directors · Collect and analyze institutional data to support proposals and demonstrate need for, and impact of grants · Develop strategic opportunities with Sponsorship Director Develop and Manage Individual Giving Program · Write and coordinate sophisticated annual appeal materials · Coordinate annual appeal phone bank · Work with Membership Manager to create direct mail materials · Maintain prospect lists through research · Oversee board giving through prospect lists and personal appeals · Work with Executive Director and Board to identify major donors for solicitation · Coordinate annual donation based memorial ride for partners, members, and donors · Develop and implement a bequest program · Serve on Board Development Committee, identifying board development opportunities and ensuring board compliance with goals · Serve on BikeTownBash planning committee Administrative Leadership · Assist in preparing fundraising goals and annual strategic planning documents · Assist with organizational annual budgeting · Keep institutional financial data current on GuideStar, website, and in Annual Report · Facilitate Coordinating Team · Co-Facilitate Movement Building Team and create mutual accountability among team members · Forecast annual income with Finance Director · Manage development interns Qualifications · Ability to write professionally. · Must be able to make a significant “ask” for donations. · Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Neon donor database, GuideStar, Illinois Funding Source, and Wealth Engine a plus. · Familiarity with evaluation logic models a plus. Physical Requirements · None. Ability to bicycle in traffic a plus. Salary This position pays an annual salary of 42 - 47k, depending on experience. How to apply To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to the Rob Sadowsky, Rob@activetrans.org Please put “Director of Development” in the subject line. All cover letters should discuss the size of the candidate’s foundation portfolio. No phone calls or faxes, please. This position will be open until filled. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, persons with disabilities and persons of color are encouraged to apply. |
| Business/organization: | Active Transportation Alliance 30 North LaSalle, Suite 500, Chicago, IL |
| Title/position: | Bicycling Ambassador |
| Job description: | START DATE: May 17, 2010 LENGTH OF JOB: Through September 12, 2010 (with the possibility of extension through the end of October) COMPENSATION: $10-$13 per hour, approximately 35 hours/week. PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Active Transportation Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group, manages a city-funded education and encouragement program called Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors. The Bicycling Ambassadors teach motorists and bicyclists to better share city streets. They do this by speaking face-to-face to members of the public. Teams of Ambassadors deliver bicycling expertise personally in demonstrations and conversations in public places, at community events and to children at summer day camps. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The Bicycling Ambassador report to the Ambassador Coordinator. The Bicycling Ambassador will also: § Work 35 to 40 hours per week. § Work with a team of 2-4 Bicycling Ambassadors at outreach events. § Work outdoors and indoors on any day of the week, and with occasional evening hours. § Travel directly from home to work sites, by bicycle and public transit. Work sites will include street festivals, shopping and commercial areas, public parks, and schools throughout Chicago. § Successfully complete a five- to ten-day training course that covers bicycle handling, bicycling and traffic safety, media relations, and conflict resolution (provided by the program). § While on duty, wear an Ambassador uniform provided by the program. § Wear a bicycling helmet while bicycling and during presentations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Bicycling Ambassador will have these duties: § For six weeks during mid-season, supervise three or four Junior Ambassadors (trained high school students who work with the Bicycling Ambassadors). § Describe how to bicycle safely in traffic (to adults and children) and on sidewalks (to children). § Describe to motorists how to drive safely alongside bicyclists in traffic. § Promote safe road sharing to bicyclists and motorists at publicity events. § Provide, both orally and in literature form, bicycling information at street festivals, shopping and commercial areas, public parks, and schools throughout Chicago. § Give classes, demonstrations, and presentations in formal and informal settings. § Bicycle to, from, and at events and presentations. § Work with community groups, aldermanic staff, teachers, police officers, business associations, volunteers, sponsors, and other city organizations. § Speak to newspaper, radio, and TV reporters about bicycling. § Evaluate (in written reports) presentations given and events attended. § Market the program to event organizers. § Assist with program administrative tasks as necessary. - more - JOB DESCRIPTION-PAGE 2 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS The candidate should have the following qualifications: § Can communicate effectively with people of all ages, abilities, cultural groups, economic statuses, sexual orientations, and disabilities. § Speaks in a friendly, concise, and accurate manner. § Very experienced in bicycling in urban traffic. § Owns a bicycle in good working condition, and an approved bicycling helmet. § Physically fit and able to work outdoors all day and in any weather. § Comfortable speaking with strangers. § Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. § Works well in an unstructured and informal environment, with limited supervision. § Works well in a team, and fosters team spirit. § Good at solving problems, thinking creatively, and self-motivation. § Prompt and punctual. § Can pass a background check in order to work with children. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS We prefer candidates with these qualifications: § Fluency in a language other than English, especially Spanish. § Experience teaching bicycling safety. § Experiencing speaking to or writing for news media. § Experience working with or supervising teenagers. § Familiarity with the city of Chicago and its layout. BICYCLING TEST We require candidates selected for interview to successfully complete a bicycling road test prior to the interview. Candidates must bring their own bicycles and helmets. INFO SESSION More information can be found online at www.bicyclingambassadors.org. All interested applicants are also invited to attend an information session regarding the position on Friday, March 19, 2010, at 4pm. 30 N. LaSalle, 2nd Floor. Email charlie.short@cityofchicago.org to RSVP. APPLICATIONS Candidates should write a cover letter explaining why they consider themselves suited for the job, and résumé of qualifications and relevant experience. Provide to: Charlie Short Mayor Daley’s Bicycling Ambassadors Chicago Department of Transportation 30 North LaSalle, Suite 500 Chicago IL 60602 phone 312/744-8147 fax 312/742-2422 charlie.short@cityofchicago.org DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 3/26/10, 12pm. We thank all applicants; we will contact only those selected for interviews. |
| Business/organization: | Chicago Youth Boxing Club 2300 S, Millard, Chicago, IL |
| Title/position: | Director |
| Job description: | Agency: Chicago Youth Boxing Club, 2300 S. Millard, Chicago, IL 60623 Position: Director Reports to: Board of Directors Hours: 30 hours per week, evening hours and some weekends Rate: Based on experience $13- $15 an hour Start date: Immediately Organization: Established in 2001, the Chicago Youth Boxing Club (CYBC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the social, educational and physical well being of Chicago’s inner-city youth. CYBC encourages positive youth development through boxing. CYBC aims to instill the value of good sportsmanship, team unity, and self-respect. CYBC has a unique program focused on offering positive alternatives for Chicago’s inner city youth and is not interested in manufacturing athletes. Position: The director is a new position for CYBC and will work with the Board of Directors to provide leadership and direction for the gym and its programs. Responsibilities include oversight of CYBC’s administrative and programmatic management as well as supervision of CYBC’s part-time and volunteer staff and other duties as assigned. The position requires flexible hours including some business hours, some evening hours, and/or weekend hours. Qualifications: BA/BS degree is preferred or equivalent training and experience Supervision and management experience is required Experience in fiscal management, budget management and grant writing is required Project management skills: excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to prioritize, able to multi-task, work independently and in a team Intermediate computer skills - able to use Microsoft Office and QuickBooks is highly preferred Must be able to work with a wide variety of constituents: youth, community members, board members Availability for night and weekend hours Familiarity with the North and South Lawndale Community is a plus Demonstrated dedication to working with youth and the nonprofit community Experience working with youth a plus / Knowledge of youth development desired Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred Please submit your resume and cover letter by March 8, 2010 to: Chicago Youth Boxing Attn: Director 2300 S. Millard Chicago, IL 60623 Or email chicagoyouthboxingclub@gmail.com No phone calls |
| Business/organization: | University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Health Research and Policy 1747 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL |
| Title/position: | Hourly Research Specialist (temporary) |
| Job description: | Hourly Research Specialist (temporary) The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago is conducting a multi-year project to examine the impact of policies, programs and other factors in the built environment on youth eating and physical activity behaviors, and on youth obesity. We are seeking to hire academic hourly Research Specialists to collect observational data from locations across the continental U.S. in 2010. This temporary hourly position will last up to 4-5 months and will pay an hourly rate of $17 based on individual hours worked, without benefits. There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week. Research Specialists will work 25 to 40 hours per week and will spend a majority of time collecting data in a variety of environments. Individuals will travel by car and/or airplane to various locations throughout the U.S., and stay in hotels for several consecutive days. In each community visited, individuals will be required to travel by car/on foot in order to conduct observational research. In this position you will: - Collect data from food stores, restaurants, public parks, street segments, and recreational facilities that will help to identify the opportunities (or lack thereof) for healthy eating and active living in communities around U.S.; - Work in teams of two and visit approximately 10-15 communities over the course of the project; - Locate food and physical activity outlets in each community, and complete detailed survey forms about each location; - Work closely under UIC supervision to collect and organize field data; and - Participate in regular debriefing calls and web-based and/or in-person meetings with UIC research teams. Qualifications: - Availability to attend a paid training session in Chicago from April 12 – April 30 and to work through July 2010 for data collection; - Bachelors degree; - Possession of a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a good driving record; - Experience with traveling; - Ability to travel around the country frequently (e.g., Monday through Friday on a weekly basis); - Very strong organizational skills and high attention to detail; - Strong interpersonal communication skills, and an ability to work with others in close environment; - Basic computer literacy in Word as well as the Internet; - Must be self-motivated and be able to work without daily supervision; and - Must be an energetic and enthusiastic collaborative team player. Desired qualifications: - Previous experience with national fieldwork or observational data collection; - Understanding of survey research and data collection; and - Basic proficiency in Spanish. To apply For full consideration, please send a resume with a cover letter to btgcomp@uic.edu by February 12, 2010. References will be required as a condition of employment. Applications will be reviewed/accepted until the positions are filled. Please, no phone calls. Due to the volume of applications, only applicants of interest will be contacted. UIC is an AA/EOE. |
| Business/organization: | Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Preventive Medicine 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL |
| Contact info: |
Eileen Vincent 312-908-2848 evincent@northwestern.edu |
| Title/position: | Child Leader |
| Job description: | Looking for an energetic Child Leader who will lead groups of obese children and their siblings in a family-based pediatric research study. Nutrition concepts, games and active play are component of each study session. Background in child education or fitness is a plus. This part-time position requires limited hours on a weekday evening and Saturdays. |
Volunteer Available/Volunteer Needed
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| Volunteer ID: | 1350 |
| Hours available per week: | 10-15 |
| Details: | I would be interested in any type of organizing efforts and/or community based activities. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. |
| Volunteer ID: | 1351 |
| Hours available per week: | 10 |
| Details: | I am a senior pre-med economics major at Northwestern University. I am passionate about nutrition and obesity issues. I have experience conducting economic research at the USDA in food safety and nutrition. Volunteering on the weekends would be best for me, but I am also available at certain times during the week. After medical school, I plan to devote my career to obesity-related research. |
| Volunteer ID: | 1358 |
| Hours available per week: | 1-20 |
| Details: | We at Nurture are looking for individuals that are passionate about cooking, nutrition, fitness and helping others. We are a volunteer managed organization that works in Chicago's northern suburbs helping limited-resource children, teens and families. We are looking for help in assisting/teaching our programs and also have many committee positions. Skills such as bilingual (Spanish), word processing, power point, communications, excel analytics and creative (marketing/communications) are all highly valued. |
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