April 24, 2026
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 Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is hiring a Head Assistant Attorney and Hoisting Engineer. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 24 at 11:59 PM.
- Chicago BACP is hiring an Assistant Commissioner. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM.
- Cook County Assessor's Office is hiring a Compliance Analyst and Residential Junior Analyst III. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 4 at 11:59 PM.
- Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is hiring a Community Service Representative for its Substance Use Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SUPPD) team. The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 7.
- Chicago DPD is hiring a Program Manager, City Planner V (Zoning), and Contracts Review Specialist II.
- Illinois Department of Public Health is hiring a Laboratory Research Scientist, Newborn Screening Assistant Section Chief (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt.4), SBS Coordinator (Public Health Program Specialist 2), and Administrative Assistant 1.
- Illinois DCEO is hiring a Live Theater Credit Manager and Emerging Tech Manager.
- mHUB is looking for a Program Manager.
- Chicago Foundation for Women is hiring a Database and Development Coordinator.
- Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Receptionist (Transportation Office Assistant).
- Teamwork Englewood is hiring a Staff Attorney and Grants and Contracts Finance Coordinator. If you’re interested in applying, email employment@teamworkenglewood.org.
- IDFPR is hiring a Bank Examiner I, Financial Institutions Examiner Trainee, Strategic Planning Coordinator, and Technical Advisor II.
- The Network is seeking a Housing Advocacy Manager.
Internships
- Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking various interns including a Community Initiatives Intern, Diversity Intern, Electrical Design Engineering Intern, Information Technology - Enterprise Support Intern, IT Networking Intern, and Human Resources Intern.
- Illinois DCEO is seeking an Internal Audits Intern.
- The Network is seeking a Survivor Fund Intern, Development & Communications Intern, and Capacity Building Intern.
Summits
- The Chicago Westside NAACP is hosting the Green Living Summit on Saturday, April 25 from 11:30 AM - 2:00PM at Garfield Park Field House (100 N Central Park Ave).
- The 5th Annual Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair is on Tuesday, May 12 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Hiring Events
- Chicago Police 15th District is hosting a Block Club Convention & Job Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Michele Clark High School.
- Block Club Chicago and BUILD Chicago are hosting a Together We Build, West Side Workforce Development and Career Fair on Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 5100 W. Harrison St.
Events
- The Hatchery Chicago is hosting a Small Business Licensing & Resource Fair on Friday, May 8 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at The Hatchery Chicago (135 North Kedzie Avenue).