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

• Metropolitan Planning Council is hiring a Senior Fellow, Greening America’s Cities (GAC) Initiative. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, January 15.

• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking an Electrical Mechanic and Engineering Technician III. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 17.

• Illinois Department of Human Rights is seeking an Investigations Supervisor, Fair Housing (Chicago). Apply before Friday, January 24.

• Community Desk Chicago is seeking a Senior Director, Wealth-Building Strategies and Operations Coordinator.

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

• Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is looking for a Finance Compliance Monitor.

• Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a Psychologist Associate, Human Services Sign Language Interpreter, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Associate, Casework Manager, Substance Use Disorder Clinical Expert, Clinical Pharmacist, Financial Manager, and more.

• Housing Authority of Cook County is hiring a Waitlist Coordinator, Housing Specialist, Director of Development, Site Auditor, Payroll Accountant, System Administrator III, Helpdesk Technician, Procurement Specialist, and Budget Analyst.

• Milhouse Construction is hiring laborers and carpenters for a new project in Altgeld Gardens.

Events

• Free Community Giveaway is happening on Tuesday, January 16 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at The Firehouse Community Art Center. Free clothing, furniture, cleaning supplies, and more will be given away.

• Family Fun Fest presented by the Chicago Public Library Foundation is happening on Sunday, January 19 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Harold Washington Library.

• 2025 IMD Youth Opportunities Fair is happening on Wednesday, January 22 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Malcolm X College.

• West Side Community “Dream Team” NFP Roundtable happening on Tuesday, January 28 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at North Lawndale Employment Network, 1111 S. Homan Avenue.