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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 seeking a Grant Writer. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 22.
- Cook County Assessor's Office is seeking a Research Senior Analyst I-Commercial (8/25), Technical Review Industrial and Commercial Analyst III (8/27), Residential Field Inspector III (8/27), and Programmer I (9/1).
- Chicago City Clerk is hiring a Payment Reconciler (8/26) and Administrative Supervisor (8/28).
- Housing Authority of Cook County is hiring a Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, Application Analyst, Network and Infrastructure Engineer, Waitlist Coordinator, Payroll Accountant, Learning and Development Trainer, Budget Analyst, Payroll Accounting Manager, Property Accountant, and Procurement Specialist.
- Urban Autism Solutions is seeking a Part-Time Farm Assistant.
- Illinois Housing Development Authority is seeking an Executive Assistant/Project Coordinator, Business Systems Analyst Lead, Administrative Coordinator, Quality Control Analyst II, Department Assistant, Program Manager, and Development Officer.
- Innovations High School is looking for Math and Science teachers. If you’re interested in applying, submit resumes to employment@circlefound.org.
- Legal Aid Chicago is seeking a Chief Development Officer, Intake Specialist (Chicago’s Westside), Paralegal – Housing, Paralegal – Public Benefits, and Supervisory Attorney – Housing.
- Illinois DCEO is hiring an Assistant Deputy Director of the Office of Energy & Business Utility.
- Children's Place Association is looking for a Director of Child & Family Support Services, Family Case Manager, Family Support Specialist (Center Based), Substitute Teacher, and Foster Care Case Manager.
- Spanish Coalition for Housing is hiring a Bilingual (English and Spanish) Front Desk Program Clerk.
- Chicago Foundation for Women is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer (MGO).
Trainings
- Apply to AMPT’s Digital Communications Cohort. This 4-week cohort takes nonprofit communications leads through various important marketing skills, including Graphic Design, Social Media Do’s and Don’ts, and more. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 12 at 11:59 PM CDT.
Events
- Center For Changing Lives is hosting a South Side Small Business Resource Fair on Thursday, September 25 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Salud Center (3039 E. 91st St).
- Chicago Tool Library is hosting a Haunted Warehouse Party on Saturday, October 25 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM ️at the Chicago Tool Library.