Resource List | February 6, 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 Planning Council is hiring a Housing Manager. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 13 at 4:00 PM CST.

• Foundation of Little Village is hiring a Business Advisor. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 20.

• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is hiring an Engineering Technician IV. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 20.

• United Working Families is hiring an Executive Director. The preferred application deadline is Friday, February 27.

• Windy City Harvest is seeking a Field Supervisor.

• New Life Centers is hiring multiple positions including a Victim Services Case Manager, IYIP Program Coordinator, IYIP Life Coach, Heart Project Staff, and Care Navigator.

• Housing Authority of Cook County is seeking a Deputy Chief - Housing Choice Voucher Program, Procurement Specialist, Program Manager, Office Assistant (Downtown Chicago), Property Accountant, Payroll Accountant, and Director of Communications.

• ConTextos Chicago is hiring an Executive Director.

• ISBE is hiring a Principal Consultant.

• Muslim Civic Coalition is hiring a 2026 Primary Elections Organizer.

• Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is hiring a Senior Counsel (Midwest Voting Rights Program) and Attorney Position (Economic Justice).

Trainings

• Chicago Housing Authority and DePaul University are offering a Cinematography & Sound training. This opportunity is for CHA youth residents only, ages 15-24. Participants will receive a $1200 stipend. The deadline to apply is Sunday, February 15.

Internships

• North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is looking for Summer 2026 Undergraduate Interns. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic offers undergraduate students the chance to gain hands-on experience in non-profit and legal services. Apply before Friday, February13.