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

• Chicago Women's Health Center is seeking two Health Workers.

• Bethel New Life is looking for a Safe Families Coordinator.

• Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking a Senior Fellow, Greening America’s Cities Initiative.

• North Lawndale Employment Network is looking for an Executive Administrator, Client Solutions Specialist, Director of Workforce Innovations and Solutions, Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist, Director of Grants and Research, Business Solutions Manager, and Digital Equity Specialist.

• Illinois Department of Labor is hiring a Compliance Unit Manager (#43669).

• The Land Connection is hiring an Operations Coordinator.

• Lawndale Christian Health Center is hiring a Recovery Social Worker, Outreach Assistant, Senior Services Assistant, Dental Assistant, Operator, Line Cook, Accountant, Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Interpreter, Senior Data Engineer, and more.

• WITS is hiring a Development Manager.

• Impact for Equity is hiring a Housing Program Staff Counsel, Criminal Legal System Staff Counsel, and Senior Communications Manager.

• Chicago DOH is seeking a Director of Planning, Research & Development (Bureau of Policy & Research) and Director of Public Affairs (Commissioner’s Office).

• Windy City Harvest is seeking Field Supervisors and a Facilities Manager.

Programs

•  Apply to the Construct Infrastructure Academy presented by the Chicago Urban League. This no cost 11-week pre-apprenticeship training program that opens doors to careers in construction, utilities, and clean energy. The program starts on Monday, January 27.

Internships

•  The Chicago Reader is looking for a spring editorial intern. The editorial internship will begin in January 2025. The program is part-time (20 hours per week), will run for eight weeks, and includes a starting salary of $19 per hour. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 3.

Holiday Events

•  UCAN is hosting a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 21 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the UCAN Residential Gymnasium, 3640 W. Fillmore.

• Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts is hosting a Christmas Celebration with Santa on Saturday, December 21 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at 1512 S. Pulaski Rd.

• St. Bernard Hospital is hosting its 9th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 21 starting at 10:00 AM at St. Bernard Hospital, 326 W 64th Street.

Events

• Attend the CPS Hiring Fair on Tuesday, January 28 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 4510 S. Michigan Ave. This event offers on-site interviews, HR support to help with applications, and resources to set you up for success.