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The Associate Director, Customs Valuation Compliance & Reporting, is a critical compliance role that actively partners across the enterprise and leads the operations and strategic design of the end-to-end customs valuation and reconciliation process. Associate Director, Customs Valuation Compliance

Job Description Summary of Position: An effective Sign Language Interpreter plays an integral role in the successful implementation of After School Matters programs. The Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for facilitating communication in order to allow deaf & hard of hearing teens fully participate in After School Matters programs citywide. This position does not guarantee a specific number of assigned hours. Assignments are based on the needs of teens as determined by the Disability Support Coordinator. Major Duties and Responsibilities: * Interpret at the appropriate language level * Clearly convey all aspects of meaning and content * Make sure the program goals are clear * Facilitate and support participation and social communication * Monitor for comprehension * Interpret within programs and social settings, direct and overheard conversations, field trips and showcases * Maintain professional credentials Qualifications: * IDHHC License Provisional (Red) or higher, OR current interpreter approval through ISBE * Cook County residency required. Compensation: $32 / hour About Us: After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond. Thirty-five years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do. We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization. For more information, visit . EEO: After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income. Powered by JazzHR zyER489l3J

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Focus Interpreting is looking for a proficient English - Slovak Interpreter to join our team. In this position, you will be tasked with providing accurate interpretation services that facilitate effective communication between English and Slovak speakers in various environments. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interpret spoken words in real-time for meetings, medical appointments, legal proceedings, and community interactions between English and Slovak speakers., • Ensure accurate and complete interpretation while adhering to industry standards and best practices., • Maintain confidentiality and uphold professionalism throughout all interpretation sessions., • Prepare for assignments by researching relevant terminology and gaining an understanding of the specific contexts involved., • Fluency in both English and Slovak, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages., • Strong cultural awareness and understanding to facilitate effective and sensitive interpretation., • Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in high-pressure situations. Requirements • Fluency in English and Slovak, • Strong communication skills, • Knowledge of cultural context, • Attention to detail, • Prior experience in interpretation preferred Benefits Paid per assignment per hour booked.

Job Description Remain a critical part of the legal industry while putting your legal skills to work. We are seeking a tech-savvy individual looking for a career within the legal system to join our team as a Digital Reporter. In this role, you will use high-quality digital audio equipment to capture the verbatim record of a deposition or other legal proceeding. This is a high-demand career that offers flexible schedules, ongoing support & mentorship, & high earning potential. ENTRY-LEVEL - No Experience Required. We provide you with all the support you need to be successful. Digital Reporters (DR)’s are not shorthand reporters or stenographers, and no stenographic tools or training is required. Responsibilities: • Managing the proceedings as an independent arbiter of the record, • Swearing in witnesses and acting as Notary of the State, • Generating a clear and complete recording of the proceeding using high-fidelity audio technology, • Obtain your own digital audio equipment, • Obtain state notary We Offer: • Career in high demand - access to the widest pool of work in the industry - you’ll have opportunities for hybrid assignments across the US & Canada., • Superior Engagement & Support - online community supports our reporters and encourages them to make the most of their contract and earning potential, • FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – One of the excellent benefits of working as a Digital Reporter is choosing assignments that match your schedule. You set your own hours Apply Today! Company DescriptionAs a qualified digital reporter and independent contractor, you are automatically eligible to accept a variety of assignments of your choosing. Litigation continues to increase nationwide, Veritext is investing in developing the workforce necessary to support the rapidly growing demand for deposition officers - and we'll support you every step of the quick & easy process to becoming eligible to do the job.As a qualified digital reporter and independent contractor, you are automatically eligible to accept a variety of assignments of your choosing.\r\n\r\nLitigation continues to increase nationwide, Veritext is investing in developing the workforce necessary to support the rapidly growing demand for deposition officers - and we'll support you every step of the quick & easy process to becoming eligible to do the job.

Job Description Remain a critical part of the legal industry while putting your legal skills to work. We are seeking a tech-savvy individual looking for a career within the legal system to join our team as a Digital Reporter. In this role, you will use high-quality digital audio equipment to capture the verbatim record of a deposition or other legal proceeding. This is a high-demand career that offers flexible schedules, ongoing support & mentorship, & high earning potential. ENTRY-LEVEL - No Experience Required. We provide you with all the support you need to be successful. Digital Reporters (DR)’s are not shorthand reporters or stenographers, and no stenographic tools or training is required. Responsibilities: • Managing the proceedings as an independent arbiter of the record, • Swearing in witnesses and acting as Notary of the State, • Generating a clear and complete recording of the proceeding using high-fidelity audio technology, • Obtain your own digital audio equipment, • Obtain state notary We Offer: • Career in high demand - access to the widest pool of work in the industry - you’ll have opportunities for hybrid assignments across the US & Canada., • Superior Engagement & Support - online community supports our reporters and encourages them to make the most of their contract and earning potential, • FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – One of the excellent benefits of working as a Digital Reporter is choosing assignments that match your schedule. You set your own hours Apply Today! Company DescriptionAs a qualified digital reporter and independent contractor, you are automatically eligible to accept a variety of assignments of your choosing. Litigation continues to increase nationwide, Veritext is investing in developing the workforce necessary to support the rapidly growing demand for deposition officers - and we'll support you every step of the quick & easy process to becoming eligible to do the job.As a qualified digital reporter and independent contractor, you are automatically eligible to accept a variety of assignments of your choosing.\r\n\r\nLitigation continues to increase nationwide, Veritext is investing in developing the workforce necessary to support the rapidly growing demand for deposition officers - and we'll support you every step of the quick & easy process to becoming eligible to do the job.

About the Role As our Brand Copywriter , you will be the dedicated writer for brand-focused content across the Comrade and Grow Law websites.

Job Description Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based out of the Washington, DC area with work across the country. Our clients include local, state and federal courts, the House of Representatives, Department of Defense and clients in the private sector. We are looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis to visit client sites in their local area. You will use specialized equipment to create an accurate record of proceedings in numerous places including legal courts, non-profit board rooms, and depositions. We are very flexible and looking for candidates that can work anywhere from a few jobs a month to 2-3 per week. Location: IN-PERSON - client sites in your local area • Takes down the proceeding using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture, • Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings, • Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings, • Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately, • Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup, • Ensure all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding, • Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications, • Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions, • PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED | NO training is provided, • 1+ years working as a Court Reporter, • Strong attention to detail, • Reliably punctual and deadline-oriented, • Can-do attitude and excellent work-ethic, • Ability to work independently, • Organizational and time-management aptitude, • Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, • Excellent English language skills, • Proficient with technology, • Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings, • NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred Here is a link to a day in the life of a Neal R Gross & Co Court Reporter! 20250623_204707000_iOS.MOV Benefits This is a contract position and compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status or other protected classes.

Job Description Spanish: Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Spanish Freelance Interpreter to join our team, specializing in providing language services for the Cook County Courts as well as The City of Chicago. The ideal candidate will be proficient in simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation. Responsibilities: • Provide high-quality Spanish interpretation services while listening in English and repeating in Spanish., • Conduct simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation as needed during courts or cit town hall meetings. Qualifications: • Fluent in Spanish and English., • Proven experience as a freelance interpreter, with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Candidates with 2+ years of experience or a certification will be offered a premium rate., • Part time OR full time roles available Transportation: Prefer hiring someone with a car who can do multiple cases per day/or to work every day but will look at interpreters who take public transportation. How to apply? Interested individuals should message me via Zip recruiter with their resumes or call my office at 312-675-6069 Company DescriptionReady Made Language Resources is an interpreting and translation service provider.Ready Made Language Resources is an interpreting and translation service provider.

Job DescriptionOFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COURT REPORTING SERVICES Job Title: OFFICIAL COURT REPORTER 2 Union: IBEW, LOCAL 134 Salary: $76,336.16 Location: COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS PURPOSE Provides stenographic services in order to produce a verbatim record at a high rate of speed. Employees under this classification prepare transcripts from stenographic notes for which they are paid a separate page rate. Preparing transcripts outside of regular working hours is not considered regular working hours for the purpose of calculating hours worked in a week. As the second level of the Official Court Reporter title series, this level is distinguished from the entry level position by the minimum requirement of an unrestricted State of Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporter’s (CSR) License. This class is distinguished from the higher level Official Court Reporter titles by the level of proficiency. Work is performed under the direction of the chief judge, administrator and supervisor and is reviewed through personal conferences, general observation of work in progress and upon completion. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Responsible to the Chief Judge, the Administrator and the supervisor., • Must comply with all applicable statues, administrative orders, court rules and all regulations promulgated by the Chief Judges and any amendments thereof., • Provides stenographic services in order to produce a verbatim record at a high rate of speed., • Keeps a monthly report of all transcripts on order and files the original report as directed by the Chief Judge., • Prepares all transcripts in a timely manner., • Follows proper courtroom etiquette, including, but not limited to, impartiality to parties, and appropriate demeanor and dress as specified by the regulations and local rules., • Operates personal computer (i.e. stenographic software, word process and other applications., • Knowledge and skill in performing stenographic duties and the ability to reduce the spoken word into a verbatim record at a high rate of speed., • Knowledge and skill in the use of personal computer and applications (i.e. stenographic software, word processing and other applications)., • Working knowledge of office procedures, composition, records management and office communications., • Ability to organize work effectively and meet required deadlines and schedules., • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing., • Ability to review documents for proper form, content and agreement with policies., • Associates with employees and the public in a pleasant, courteous and helpful manner., • Ability to be flexible and productively respond to change.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, • Ability to retrieve files., • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, • Ability to sit for extended time periods.Normal office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents. This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria. Information about benefits available for this position may be found at SERS of Illinois Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page. It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. Revised 7/1/25 Powered by JazzHR XHUwONcOtk

Job Description Neal R. Gross and Co. is a leading Court Reporting and Transcription services company based out of the Washington, DC area with work across the country. Our clients include local, state and federal courts, the House of Representatives, Department of Defense and clients in the private sector. We are looking for experienced Court Reporters to work on a contract basis to visit client sites in their local area. You will use specialized equipment to create an accurate record of proceedings in numerous places including legal courts, non-profit board rooms, and depositions. We are very flexible and looking for candidates that can work anywhere from a few jobs a month to 2-3 per week. Location: IN-PERSON - client sites in your local area • Takes down the proceeding using Machine Shorthand, Voice, or Digital capture, • Capture verbatim proceedings of courts, meetings, depositions, and hearings, • Administer oaths and participate in depositions, hearings, and other legal proceedings, • Transport, set up, and operate equipment to capture the record accurately, • Perform advance preparation for assignments, including building job worksheets, reviewing case information, and ensuring proper hardware setup, • Ensure all exhibits are secured, proper file backups are performed, and required worksheets are completed and uploaded at the close of the proceeding, • Maintain all required reports and logs and respond promptly to communications, • Represent NRGCO professionally in all proceedings and interactions, • PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED | NO training is provided, • 1+ years working as a Court Reporter, • Strong attention to detail, • Reliably punctual and deadline-oriented, • Can-do attitude and excellent work-ethic, • Ability to work independently, • Organizational and time-management aptitude, • Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, • Excellent English language skills, • Proficient with technology, • Ability to pass security screening for access to client sites, including government buildings, • NCRA, AAERT, or NVRA certification strongly preferred Here is a link to a day in the life of a Neal R Gross & Co Court Reporter! 20250623_204707000_iOS.MOV Benefits This is a contract position and compensation is commensurate with candidate's experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status or other protected classes.

Job Description Job Title: Senior Analyst, Financial Systems and Reporting Reports To: Director, Financial Systems and Continuous Improvement Location: Vernon Hills, IL Work Type: Hybrid (3 days in office) FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Senior Analyst, Financial Systems and Reporting will serve as the right hand to the Director of Financial Systems and Continuous Improvement, acting as the day-to-day owner of our corporate performance management platform (Workday Adaptive Planning) and assist with the build-out of our enterprise data lake, reporting layer, and modeling capabilities. This role goes beyond system administration — it is accountable for translating Finance’s planning, reporting, and analytics needs into durable technical solutions, advancing the company-wide data lake initiative from pipeline through dashboard, and serving as a secondary point of contact for AI and automation initiatives across the company — partnering with the Director of Financial Systems and Continuous Improvement to identify, pilot, and scale use cases that reduce manual work and surface better insight. The ideal candidate is a systems-minded analyst who combines strong financial acumen with hands-on technical capability, operates comfortably at the intersection of Finance and IT, and is energized by solving cross-functional process problems — from the close cycle to AR, AP, and inventory — with a bias toward automation, scalability, and measurable improvement. Key Responsibilities: Adaptive Planning Ownership • Serve as the primary administrator of Adaptive Planning, including model design, sheet configuration, dimensions, formulas, security, and integrations, • Maintain and enhance the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning models in partnership with FP&A, • Build and maintain management reporting, dashboards, and variance analytics within Adaptive, • Govern data integrity between Adaptive and source systems (Workday, HRIS, operational systems) and own reconciliations between platforms, • Partner with IT and business stakeholders to advance the enterprise data lake initiative, including requirements definition, source system mapping, data validation, and business-side testing, • Design and build dashboards and self-service reporting on top of the data lake to replace manual spreadsheet reporting across Finance and operations, • Develop and maintain analytical and financial models sourced from the data lake to support forecasting, scenario analysis, margin analytics, working capital, and executive reporting, • Lead and support project-based initiatives to improve core finance and operations processes, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, inventory, and close-cycle workflows, • Diagnose process pain points, quantify the business case, design the solution, and drive implementation through to measurable results, • Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Commercial, Supply Chain, and IT to translate process improvements into system and reporting changes, • Serve as a secondary point of contact for AI and automation initiatives across the company, supporting the primary owner in identifying, evaluating, and piloting use cases, • Partner with IT and functional leaders to scope, build, and deploy automation and AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and accelerate decision-making, • Evaluate emerging tools and vendors; develop proofs of concept and measure impact, • Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in financial systems, FP&A, financial reporting, or data and analytics, with demonstrated ownership of a CPM/EPM platform, • Hands-on administrator-level experience with Workday Adaptive Planning strongly preferred; comparable platforms (Anaplan, Pigment, OneStream, Planful) considered, • Experience building dashboards and reporting in modern BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) required, • Working knowledge of SQL or Python and experience with data lake, data warehouse, or lakehouse environments (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, or similar) strongly preferred, • Strong financial and accounting fundamentals with the ability to move fluently between general ledger data, management reporting, and operational metrics, • Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into well-structured models, reports, and automated workflows, • Proven track record of leading process improvement projects from diagnosis through sustained implementation, • Working familiarity with AI and automation tooling (LLM-based assistants, RPA, workflow automation, scripting in Python or equivalent) and the judgment to apply them where they create real value, • Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills with high attention to data accuracy and control, • Excellent communication skills with ability to partner effectively across Finance, IT, and operational functions and to present to senior leadership, • Salary Range: $95,000–$110,000, depending on location, experience, and qualifications., • Annual-Incentive Plan (AIP): 5%, • Benefits coverage begins day 1, including the following:, • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • Disability Insurance, • Life Insurance, • 401(k) company match, • Paid Time Off (15 days annually), • Paid Holiday time (10 company-designated days), • Tuition Assistance All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. 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Job Description Motion Designer/Editor, Freelance Remote-US Who We Are: PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike. At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started. The Role: We are seeking a highly motivated Motion Designer to join the HomeShine Studios team within PurposeBuilt Brands. HomeShine Studios is PBB’s internal creative agency that creates breakthrough communication for PBB’s portfolio of consumer and commercial brands. See our reel. What You Will Do:. • Develop, produce and edit compelling motion graphics, animations, and videos for various marketing campaigns, social media platforms, and digital channels., • Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualize and storyboard visual concepts that effectively communicate our brand message and product features., • Edit and enhance raw footage to create polished and professional videos that resonate with our target audience., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies (including AI) to continuously improve the quality and impact of our motion graphics and video content., • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of creativity and production quality., • Ensure brand consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all motion graphics and video projects., • Efficiently version out content in multiple aspect ratios and formats., • Attend and support on live production shoots as required. What You Will Bring: • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Film Production, or a related field., • A dynamic reel showcasing high quality video content and motions graphics, including social content examples., • Proven experience as a Motion Designer/Editor, preferably in a consumer packaged goods or related industry., • Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator)., • Strong understanding of video production processes, including shooting, editing, sound and post-production techniques., • Excellent creative and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and design aesthetics., • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment., • Strong communication skills and the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively. Benefits: PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote. (This role is primarily remote but requires occasionally working onsite to support on live production. Max 2 days/wk onsite.) What We Offer: Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite) Generous paid time off Competitive salaries and bonus incentives 401K company match Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance Pet insurance Annual fitness stipend Unmatched employee discount on all products Summer Hours LinkedIn learning membership PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.