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 BACP is hiring a Criminal History Analyst. The deadline to apply is April 17.

• Allies for Community Business is looking for a Manager of Data Engineering and Manager of Institutional Giving.

• Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications is looking for a 3-1-1 Communications Operator, Senior Emergency Management Coordinator and Traffic Control Aide.

• The Hatchery Chicago is seeking a Shared Kitchen Supervisor.

• Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is hiring multiple positions including a Bid Credit Monitor, Small Purchase Contract Manager, Research Economist, and Storekeeper I.

• ICNC is hiring an Event and Incubation Coordinator.

• IHDA is hiring multiple positions including a Senior Staff Accountant, Executive Operations Manager, Service Operations Engineer, Business Systems Analyst Lead, and Underwriter.

• Chicago Food Policy Action Council is hiring multiple positions including an Illinois Coordinator Coordinator for the Great Lakes Regional Food Business Center, a Community Fund Program Manager, and a Director of Programs.  

• Muslim Civic Coalition is hiring a Civic Justice Organizer, Public Relations, and Development Lead.

• Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking a Research Assistant.

• Chicago Treasurer's Office is looking for an Integrated Marketing & Communications Specialist. If you’re interested, email a resume, cover letter, and portfolio to amanda.brown@cityofchicago.org.  

• Chicago Women in Trades is looking for a Director of Communications and Marketing. If you’re interested, email a resume, cover letter, and work sample to jvellinga@cwit2.org.

• WITS is hiring a Development Director.

Webinars

• Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership is hosting these no-cost workshops: Getting Started with Microsoft Excel (4/9), Formulas & Tables in Microsoft Excel (4/9), Functional & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel (4/11), and Charts in Microsoft Excel (4/11).

Programs

• Register for the Just Us Bridge online program. The online program is designed to be flexible and accessible to all to learn the law and protect yourself from eviction, debt collections, or even how to navigate the court.

Internships

• The City of Chicago and Chicago Treasurer's Office are hiring summer interns. The paid positions include financial education, investments, and intergovernmental relations.

Events

• The 2nd Annual Community Healing Fair presented by State Representative Sonya M. Harper will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The event will be held at Lindblom Math and Science Academy.

• Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, April 18 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The event will take place at St. Sabina - McMahon Hall.