New Chicago Consulting is a full-service consulting firm with expertise in campaign development, political consulting, and public affairs. Our team has waged efforts at all levels of government and across the country, giving our clients the crucial edge to win.
Democratic political consulting firm seeks outstanding candidate for the position of IWIL Training Academy Program Director. The Program Director will work with Co-Executive Directors to manage all programmatic and administrative needs of the organization.
Organization Background:
Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership (IWIL) Training Academy prepares and trains Democratic, pro-choice women to run for elected office, seek public appointments, and govern effectively at all levels in Illinois. Each year, the organization accepts a diverse class of twelve women from around the state into their intensive training program. IWIL Training Academy provides participants with the expertise and support needed to put together successful campaigns and lead in their communities. New Chicago Consulting has provided IWIL Training Academy’s staffing services since 2016.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with Co-Executive Directors and organization leadership to facilitate programming, board development and fundraising efforts
Lead administrative responsibilities including regular communications to board, class members, alumnae, and donors
Engage with presenters, class members, alumnae and donors to foster the growth of IWILTA, including planning events outside of class programming
Lead agenda development for Board, Executive Committee, and other committee meetings; manage committee's goals and projects
Promote IWIL Training Academy through a strategic communications plan including quarterly newsletter, regular social media content, email blasts, and website updates
Maintain databases with current and accurate information
Work with third-party vendors on record and bookkeeping
Act as point of contact for all organization events
Qualifications:
1-3 years of professional experience in a related role preferred
Passion for advancing women in public service
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Sophisticated understanding of organization needs
Temperament to engage and communicate with high-profile political leaders in a tactful,
pleasant, and professional manner
Desire to take initiative and problem solve
Ability to work well with others and independently
Delegate responsibilities to interns and volunteers as needed
This is a hybrid position in River North in Chicago. This position requires travel several times a year and the ability to attend events outside traditional business hours.
Salary is commensurate upon experience, beginning at $3,500/month.
Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to jobs@newchicagollc.com. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
New Chicago Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to create a diverse and representative workplace for all people. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Jan 05, 2023
Full time
Democratic political consulting firm seeks outstanding candidate for the position of IWIL Training Academy Program Director. The Program Director will work with Co-Executive Directors to manage all programmatic and administrative needs of the organization.
Organization Background:
Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership (IWIL) Training Academy prepares and trains Democratic, pro-choice women to run for elected office, seek public appointments, and govern effectively at all levels in Illinois. Each year, the organization accepts a diverse class of twelve women from around the state into their intensive training program. IWIL Training Academy provides participants with the expertise and support needed to put together successful campaigns and lead in their communities. New Chicago Consulting has provided IWIL Training Academy’s staffing services since 2016.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with Co-Executive Directors and organization leadership to facilitate programming, board development and fundraising efforts
Lead administrative responsibilities including regular communications to board, class members, alumnae, and donors
Engage with presenters, class members, alumnae and donors to foster the growth of IWILTA, including planning events outside of class programming
Lead agenda development for Board, Executive Committee, and other committee meetings; manage committee's goals and projects
Promote IWIL Training Academy through a strategic communications plan including quarterly newsletter, regular social media content, email blasts, and website updates
Maintain databases with current and accurate information
Work with third-party vendors on record and bookkeeping
Act as point of contact for all organization events
Qualifications:
1-3 years of professional experience in a related role preferred
Passion for advancing women in public service
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Sophisticated understanding of organization needs
Temperament to engage and communicate with high-profile political leaders in a tactful,
pleasant, and professional manner
Desire to take initiative and problem solve
Ability to work well with others and independently
Delegate responsibilities to interns and volunteers as needed
This is a hybrid position in River North in Chicago. This position requires travel several times a year and the ability to attend events outside traditional business hours.
Salary is commensurate upon experience, beginning at $3,500/month.
Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to jobs@newchicagollc.com. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
New Chicago Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to create a diverse and representative workplace for all people. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Democratic political consulting firm seeks outstanding candidate for the position of Fundraising Associate. The firm works primarily with federal, state, and city candidates and incumbents.
Prior campaign experience for Fundraising Associate is recommended but not required. This position reports directly to a Principal of the firm and engages directly with clients on all matters related to accounts.
This position is salaried and full-time. Work is virtual for the next several months and in the future, located in River North in Chicago.
Responsibilities include:
Plan and staff fundraising call time, including sending all donor follow up
Communicate directly with donors and prospective donors via email, phone, and in person
Coordinate directly with client on all fundraising matters, including scheduling and staffing
Plan fundraising events, including recruiting hosts, soliciting donors, and tracking pledges
Manage NGP database and corresponding data entry
Conduct donor research and identify potential prospects
Qualifications:
Willingness to engage in and successfully complete multiple projects at a time
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Desire to take initiative and problem solve
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong organizational and writing skills
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates may submit a resume to jobs@newchicagollc.com .
New Chicago Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to create a diverse and representative workplace for all people. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Mar 02, 2021
Full time
Democratic political consulting firm seeks outstanding candidate for the position of Fundraising Associate. The firm works primarily with federal, state, and city candidates and incumbents.
Prior campaign experience for Fundraising Associate is recommended but not required. This position reports directly to a Principal of the firm and engages directly with clients on all matters related to accounts.
This position is salaried and full-time. Work is virtual for the next several months and in the future, located in River North in Chicago.
Responsibilities include:
Plan and staff fundraising call time, including sending all donor follow up
Communicate directly with donors and prospective donors via email, phone, and in person
Coordinate directly with client on all fundraising matters, including scheduling and staffing
Plan fundraising events, including recruiting hosts, soliciting donors, and tracking pledges
Manage NGP database and corresponding data entry
Conduct donor research and identify potential prospects
Qualifications:
Willingness to engage in and successfully complete multiple projects at a time
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Desire to take initiative and problem solve
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong organizational and writing skills
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates may submit a resume to jobs@newchicagollc.com .
New Chicago Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to create a diverse and representative workplace for all people. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.