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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.
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Career Opportunities
- Cook County Assessor's Office is hiring an Assessment by Legal (ABL) Specialist. The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 8 at 11:59PM.
- Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is hiring a Senior Applications Administrator. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 9.
- Tesla Training Center is hiring multiple positions including a HVAC/R Instructor and Electrical Instructor.
- Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications is hiring 9-1-1 call takers.
- Chicago Department of Procurement Services is looking for a Procurement Specification Writer and Attorney.
- Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is looking for an Information Security Analyst and .Net Application Developer.
- Illinois Legal Aid Online is seeking a Community Navigator Manager in Southern Illinois.
- Illinois Medical District is looking for a Chief Operating Officer.
- The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence is hiring a Victim Information Resource Advocate.
- Brighton Park Neighborhood Council is looking for a school-based counselor and staff accountant. If you are interested in applying, please email your resume to Carla Rodriguez at crodriguez@bpncchicago.org
- Habitat for Humanity Chicago is hiring multiple positions including a Volunteer Programs Coordinator and ReStore Assistant Manager – Operations.
- H.O.M.E. is hiring multiple positions including a Full-Time Pat Crowley House Manager and Part-Time Home Repair Assistant.
- Revolution Workshop is looking for a Career Growth Coordinator.
- Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is hiring a Workforce Logistics Coordinator.
- Free Spirit Media is looking for a Director of Programs & Partnerships.
- Urban Autism Solutions is looking for a Part-time Grower at Growing Solutions Farm.
- Chicago Department of Public Health is hiring multiple positions including a GIS Database Analyst (job# 0624-CDPH-2024) and Projects Administrator (job# 0311-CDPH-2024).
- Windy City Harvest is hiring a Director of Operator, Farm Production Crew Leader, and Southside Grower.
- The Land Connection is hiring multiple positions including a Program Director and Marketing Director.
Workshops
- Join the NLEN Financial Opportunity Center and a representative from the Illinois Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Assistance Division on Wednesday, February 21 from 6:00 PM - 7:30PM for a discussion and educational workshop about filing personal taxes.
Grants
- Apply to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program. This grant provides recovery grants of up to $50,000 to local chambers of commerce in Illinois. The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 15 at 5:00 PM.
- Apply to the Community Development Grant presented by the Chicago Department of Planning & Development. This grant will help support small businesses, nonprofits and property owners for local commercial, mixed-use and light manufacturing development. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 16.
- Apply to the Cook County Arts Nonprofit Relief Grant. This grant will provide $5,000 or $10,000 grants to eligible arts and culture nonprofit organizations located in suburban Cook County. The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 29 at 11:59pm CST.
Scholarships
- Are you a Chicago high school senior or college student pursuing an undergraduate degree? Apply for the Chicago Housing Authority Scholarship. Recipients will receive an award of $2,000.
Events
- The 2024 Annual Construction Summit hosted by the Chicago Department of Procurement Services is happening on Thursday, February 22 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Malcolm X College.
- The Mobile Food Pantry presented by K.L.E.O. Community Center will be open on Wednesday, February 7 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at 119 E. Garfield Blvd.
Hiring Events
- Chicago Public Schools is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, February 8 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Garfield Park Gymnasium at 2651 West Washington.