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Development Assistant-Chicago Ducky Derby

Development Assistant-Chicago Ducky Derby

Special Olympics IllinoisChicago, IL, United States
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Special Olympics Illinois is actively recruiting for the role of Development Assistant - Chicago Ducky Derby.This role is a temporary part-time, paid position for the summer of 2026.The Development...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Development Officer

Development Officer

Growing Home Inc.Chicago, IL, US
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Reporting to the Director of Operations & External Affairs (DOEA), the Development Officer (DO) will support fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and external communications for Growing Ho...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Development Director

Development Director

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOISChicago, IL, US
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Community Health Partnership of Illinois is a is a non-profit organization that provides primary health care to migrant farmworkers and other medically underserved populations throughout northern a...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
Professional Development Assistant

Professional Development Assistant

McDermott Will and EmeryChicago, IL, United States
[job_card.full_time]
Build your big career with the firm that does.McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals.We celebrate excell...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Development Associate

Development Associate

ENGIE North America Inc.Chicago, IL, United States
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CHICAGO, United States, 60654-4916 .Junior (experience < 3 years) .Business Development / Sales / Marketing .As the Project Development Associate, you will support site origination and development...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_1_day]
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Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development

Assistant Director, Graduate Career Development

University of ChicagoChicago, IL, United States
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The job assists in the design and implementation of advisory programs focused on students' career developments.Serving as the primary career advisor to graduate students and recent graduate alumni ...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Director, Development

Director, Development

T5 Data CentersChicago, IL, US
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About T5 Data Centers Forever On! At T5, we're defined by a magnetic culture of excellence that attracts ambitious, talented people and empowers them to do their best work.We're the only solutions...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
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Development Director

Development Director

Athenaeum Center for Thought & CultureChicago, IL, US
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Job Title : Development Director.The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture.About The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture : . The Athenaeum Center was built in 1911 on the St.Alphonsus campu...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
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Development Internship

Development Internship

GGPChicago, IL, United States
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GGP has an in-office need for a Development Intern for Summer 2026 at the corporate office in Chicago, IL.This intern will work largely on project-based assignment supporting our Development functi...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Assistant Director- Business Development Representative - 11556

Assistant Director- Business Development Representative - 11556

Chicago StaffingChicago, IL, US
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At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities.We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they ar...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Development Engineer

Development Engineer

Jupiter PowerChicago, IL, US
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Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, and operation of energy storage assets in wholesale electricity markets. Formed in 2017, the company is a ...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
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DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Anti-CrueltyChicago, IL, US
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Development Assistant – Donor Operations.The Development Assistant provides support for all donor-related activities.Key responsibilities include maintaining the donor management system; ensu...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours]
Assistant Director Business Development

Assistant Director Business Development

Mayer BrownChicago, Illinois, USA
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Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the worlds major corporations funds and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes.We are ...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Development Director

Development Director

Friends of the ChildrenChicago, Illinois, USA
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Friends of the Children-Chicago (Friends-Chicago) is part of a national mentoring organization currently serving more than 40 communities and expanding. Our model is to impact generational change by...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Development Associate

Development Associate

North Lawndale College Prep Charter High SchoolChicago, IL, US
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Reports To : Director of Advancement.The Development Associate is a critical, frontline fundraising position responsible for executing key strategies across all fundraising channels, with a primary ...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Development Clerk

Development Clerk

East Lake ManagementChicago, IL, United States
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To provide prompt and efficient administrative support for the Property Manager and their direct reports; and to help coordinate all activities related to the Property Management function at East L...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Professional Development Assistant

Professional Development Assistant

McDermott Will & EmeryChicago, IL, US
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Professional Development Assistant.Build your big career with the firm that does.McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading global law firm that brings together more than 1,750 lawyers and 3,200 busines...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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Senior Assistant Director, Development Communications

Senior Assistant Director, Development Communications

The University of ChicagoChicago, IL, United States
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Department • •BSD DEV - Individual Giving - PMT • •About the Department • •Medicine and Biological Sciences Developments mission is to inspire and facilitate philanthropy at the University of Chicago Med...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Assistant Teacher-Child Development Center (2nd)

Assistant Teacher-Child Development Center (2nd)

City Colleges of ChicagoChicago, Illinois
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ASSISTANT TEACHER - CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (2ND).Truman College's Child Development Center is looking for a Full - Time Assistant Teacher to provide instructional, clerical and non-instructional ...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
Development Assistant-Chicago Ducky Derby

Development Assistant-Chicago Ducky Derby

Special Olympics IllinoisChicago, IL, United States
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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Position Overview

Special Olympics Illinois is actively recruiting for the role of Development Assistant - Chicago Ducky Derby. This role is a temporary part-time, paid position for the summer of 2026. The Development Assistant will be the main point of contact for participants in the Chicago Ducky Derby and serve as a key player in supporting sales and promotional events throughout the summer. The Development Assistant will be responsible for communication with sales teams and participants, executing ducky adoption events, and overseeing all event donations, duck adoptions, and souvenir sales.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Communicate with and manage fundraising teams participating in the Chicago Ducky Derby
  • Manage logistics for all promotional adoption events and serve as the point of contact
  • Maintain the souvenir inventory and prepare items needed for sales events
  • Serve as "Splash", our Duck mascot, at promotional events when needed
  • Track and organize revenue from souvenirs and duck adoptions at adoption events
  • Assist in overseeing the event website and manage participant questions and inquiries
  • Lead duck adoptions and souvenir sales at the Chicago Ducky Derby on August 6
  • Support the Special Events Team with other event-related tasks as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree (or recent graduate) in a related field strongly recommended (marketing, communications, business / sales)
  • High energy and passion for Special Olympics Illinois mission
  • Must be comfortable responsibly handling cash and credit card transactions and maintaining confidential information
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong computer skills
  • Comfortable with driving and navigating throughout the City of Chicago and Chicagoland suburbs
  • Work Schedule & Requirements

  • Based in Chicago office; flexible work schedule with work in multiple locations
  • This is a part-time temporary role, not to exceed 30 hours per week, to be performed from May 2026 - August 2026
  • Reports to Assistant Director of Development - Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
  • Monday through Friday with frequent evenings and weekends as position / event demands
  • Independent in-state travel frequently required, including some overnight and weekend travel as an essential function of position
  • Physical mobility required : must be able to climb stairs, assist in setup and breakdown at events, stand or sit for long periods of time, and load and unload vehicles
  • Medium work required, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; requires a good deal of walking, standing, and / or sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls; includes sedentary work
  • Close visual acuity required to perform activities such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines; operating motor vehicles
  • Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
  • Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check
  • Pay Range : $16.60 / hr - $16.60 / hr

    Benefits

    2 hours of paid time off earned for every 35 hours worked. Up to 13 days may be carried over annually. 401(k) options for all employees working over 1,000 hours annually.

    Special Olympics Illinois is committed to building a diverse, creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that is dedicated to our athletes, our communities, and each other. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we aim to create a positive atmosphere where employees feel valued and fulfilled. We truly want people to love working here, and we strive to create a culture that allows for growth, opportunity, and fun.

    Special Olympics Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

    We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.