We post a weekly resource list featuring key opportunities in Illinois. The Resource List includes workshops, cohorts, career and funding opportunities, and more.

Check out this week's resource list!

These events are presented by state, local and neighborhood organizations.  

The list is also posted to West Side Forward's social media platforms.

Career Opportunities

• Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is looking for a Research Scientist II. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, December 11.

• Illinois Environmental Council is looking for a Sr. Director of Policy, Conservation and Agriculture. The deadline to apply is Monday, December 16.

• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking an Associate Process Control Engineer and Machinist. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 20.

• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is hiring a Human Resources Representative to join its Springfield team. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 20.

• Illinois Department of Human Rights is seeking a Human Rights Trainer to join its Training Institute team in Springfield and two Office Associates for its Chicago Office. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 24.

• IDHS Bureau of Disability Determination Services is recruiting psychologists. If you’re interested, email a resume to Jessica.L.Truesdale@ssa.gov.

• Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness is seeking a Senior Attorney.

• Illinois DCEO is hiring a Central Illinois Workforce Regional Manager and First Stop Specialist-Spanish Speaking.

• Housing Authority of Cook County is seeking a Chief Property Officer, Director of Development, Site Auditor, Payroll Accountant, System Administrator III, Contract Administrator/Compliance, Helpdesk Technician, and Procurement Specialist.

• Chicago Women's Health Center is hiring for an Executive Director.

• Chicago HOPES for Kids is hiring part-time Site Coordinators for its South Side locations. If you’re interested in applying, email a resume and cover letter to contact@chicagohopesforkids.org.

Internships

•  Chicago Department Commission on Human Relations is seeking an unpaid legal intern. The deadline to apply is Sunday, December 15.

Events

•  Garfield Park Community Council and the Transportation Equity Hall are hosting a Future of Public Transit Town Hall on Thursday, December 12 starting at 5:30 at the Legler Library, 115 S. Pulaski.

• Holiday Small Business Diverse Supplier Expo happening on Thursday, December 12 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at 345 N Morgan St.

• The Chicago Police Department is hiring. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the CPD, attend Test Days on Friday, December 13 - Saturday, December 14 from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM. The test days will be hosted at Daley College (7500 S Pulaski Rd), Malcolm X College (1900 W Jackson Blvd), Olive-Harvey College (10001 S Woodlawn Ave), and Wilbur Wright College (4300 N Narragansett Ave).

• La Casa Norte is hosting a Winter Wellness event on Friday, December 13 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at its Humboldt Park Community Center (3533 W North Ave).