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 seeking a Bilingual Capacity Building Coach. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 27.

• Health & Medicine Policy Research Group is seeking an Instructional Designer contractor. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 31.

• Cook County Land Bank is seeking an Accountant. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 7.

• 3Arts is seeking a Manager of Programs and Director of Development and Partnerships. Apply by Monday, February 17.

• Chicago Foundation for Women is seeking a Major Gifts Officer and Digital Communications Associate.

• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is hiring multiple positions including an Assistant Civil Engineer, Assistant Electrical Engineer, Assistant Mechanical Engineer, and Assistant Structural Engineer.

• AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits is hiring an Executive Assistant. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to admin@amptchicago.org with "Executive Assistant Position" in the subject line.

• Community Health Chicago is hiring a Human Resources Generalist and part-time Bilingual Outreach Worker.

• Clerk of the Circuit Court is seeking an Operations Manager, Office Clerk, Financial Clerk, and Sr. Accountant.

• Windy City Harvest is seeking a Manager of Education and Wellness.

• Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Special Education Claim Analyst.

• Association House of Chicago is hiring a Substance Use Counselor, Bilingual Case Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator.

• Illinois DCEO is hiring a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor, Agency Technology Service Requestor, and Licensing and Permitting Portal Coordinator.

• Urban Autism Solutions is hiring a Part-time Grower for its UAS at Growing Solutions Farm.

• Allies for Community Business is hiring a Marketing and Communications Associate.

Trainings

• AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits is accepting applications for its 2025 Digital Communications Cohort! This 4-session cohort opportunity aims to equip executive directors or communications directors with essential skills and knowledge around digital communications. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 21 at 11:59 PM CDT.

• The Chicago Urban League is hosting a Professional Elevation Life Skills Training for individuals ages 18–26. The training will be held February 24–28, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at 4510 S. Michigan Avenue.

• Young Manufacturers Association is hosting a Paid Manufacturing Training Program. This is a paid 6-week opportunity to learn a new skill, be exposed to manufacturing, and receive career coaching. Individuals aged 18-29 who reside on the Westside or Southside of Chicago are encouraged to apply.

• Earn a Google Cybersecurity Certificate at Kennedy-King College. Kennedy-King College is hosting a 21-week course hosted from February 3 - June 21, 2025.

Internships

• Illinois Housing Development Authority is seeking interns for its Paid Summer Internship Program. The following positions are available: Homeownership Intern, Technical Writer Intern, Multifamily Intern, and more.

• North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is accepting applications for its Undergraduate Internship. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic offers undergraduate students the chance to gain hands-on experience in non-profit and legal services. Apply before Friday, January 31.

Events

• Chicago Urban League is hosting Tax Tuesday events virtually and in-person in February and March.

• Behavioral Health Job Fair is happening on Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Metropolitan Peace Academy Wellness & Training Center.

• Skills for Chicagoland's Future, Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, and others are hosting an Englewood Job Fair and Employment Resource Fair on Wednesday, January 29 from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM at Kelly Library (Upstairs Auditorium).

• Black-Owned Business Hiring Fair is happening on Tuesday, February 25 at 4510 S. Michigan Avenue.