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 Food Policy Action Council is hiring a Food Systems Policy Manager. The priority application deadline is Friday, November 1. If you’re interested email a resume and cover letter to hiring@chicagofoodpolicy.com. 

• Cook County Public Defender's Office is looking for an Immigration Paralegal - Bilingual: Spanish (11/4) and a Manager of Human Resources and Recruitment (11/14).

• Cook County Assessor's Office is looking for a Web Developer. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 6 at 11:59 PM.

• Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking a Housing, Community and Economic Development Director. The deadline to apply is Sunday, November 10 at 12:00 AM.

• Illinois Department of Human Rights is looking for a Human Rights Mediator - Springfield (job #42222). The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 20.

• Chicago Coalition To End Homelessness is seeking a Senior Housing Attorney.

• VOCEL is looking for a Program Support Specialist.

• Sista Afya is seeking a Community Care Program Manager.

• Illinois Housing Development Authority is looking for an Internal Auditor, Underwriter - Multifamily, and Business Systems Analyst Lead.

• North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is hiring a full-time Staff Attorney for its Immigration Law Practice. Applicants with 2-4 years of immigration law experience are encouraged to apply.

• Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is seeking a Deputy Chief Internal Auditor, Workforce Reporting, Performance Unit Manager, CEJA Small Business Manager, and Workforce Development Special Populations Program Manager.

• Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is hiring a Vice President of Finance and Operations and a Senior Counsel.

• Bethel New Life is seeking a part-time Events Coordinator.

• Investigative Project on Race and Equity is looking for an Investigations Editor, Audience Engagement Specialist, and Apprentices.

• Association House of Chicago is looking for a Math Teacher, Maintenance Mechanic, and Counseling Clinician.

• Chicago Foundation for Women is hiring an Officer for Corporate & Foundation Relations and a Collective Giving Intern. 

Workshops

• Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is hosting an Employment Technology Webinar on Thursday, October 31 at 9:00 AM.

• Foundation of Little Village is hosting a Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Workshop on Wednesday, November 6 from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM at CIBC Bank, 3010 S. Kedzie. To RSVP, email sarai@littlevillagechamber.org. 
  

Trainings

• Apply to the Next Gen Program presented by IHDA and LISC. Next Gen provides training, resources, and support for BIPOC developers who have struggled to access cost-effective capital in Illinois and are interested in creating affordable housing through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (#LIHTC) program. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 13 at 11:59 PM.
  

Hiring Events

• Lawndale Chrisitan Health Center is hosting an Interpreters Hiring Blitz on Thursday, October 31 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Skyline Conference Room, 3750 West Ogden Ave.

• Illinois Tollway Job Fair is happening virtually on Thursday, October 31 at 9:00 am.

Events

• Safer Foundation is hosting the Fair Housing, Just Housing, & Source of Income Community Training on Wednesday, October 30 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Danny K. Davis Second Chance Center, 808 S. Kedzie Ave.

• Westside Justice Center is hosting a Rap Sheet Assistance Day on Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at St. Mark United Methodist Church of Chicago. To register, email advocates@westsidejustice.org.  

• The 26th Ward Business Summit is happening on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at 3015 W Division St.