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 Senior Systems Administrator. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 23.

• Office of the City Clerk is hiring a Deputy Chief of Communications. If you're interested, email your cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and social media samples or portfolio (please include one video) to cityclerk@cityofchicago.org with the subject line "Deputy Chief of Communications.” The deadline to apply is Saturday, January 31by 5:00 PM.

• Muslim Civic Coalition is looking for a Communications Lead.

• Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a Health Facilities Surveillance Nurse, Administrative Law Judge, and Social Worker Surveyor.

• SomerCor is hiring a Managing Director, Development & Strategic Partnerships.

• ISBE is hiring a Web Developer.

• North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is seeking a full-time Pro Bono/Immigration Practice Assistant to join its Pro Bono and Immigration Teams.

• Beyond Hunger is seeking a Community Resource Assistant (CRA) and Home Delivery Assistant.

• Windy City Harvest is seeking a South Side Grower and Facilities Manager.

• CARPLS is seeking a CARPLS Staff Attorney. If you’re interested in applying, email your resume and cover letter to info@carpls.org.

• Chicago Public Library Foundation is hiring a Program Coordinator.

• Chicago Board of Election Commissioners is seeking an Assistant Manager - Community Services and Computer Analyst II (Security Analyst).

• Chicago Commons is hiring multiple positions including a Floater Site Director, Assistant Teacher (0 to 3), Teacher Aide (0 to 3), Mobile Facilities Technician, and more.

• Illinois Department of Labor is looking for a Division Chief - Wage Transparency and Construction Compliance Division.

• Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) is hiring a Director of Finance, Programs Director, Grant Manager, Membership Manager, and Accounting Specialist.

• Safer Foundation is hiring a Job Developer, Reentry Healthcare Coordinator, Accounting Clerk, and Business Service Representative.

• Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC) is seeking an Entrepreneur Engagement Manager.

• Forward Momentum Chicago is looking for an FMC Teaching Artist.

• Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC) is seeking a Construction Project Manager.

Trainings

• Apply to the Board Leadership Institute presented in partnership with United Way of Metro Chicago and Kellogg School Center for Nonprofit Management at Northwestern University. This 6-session, cohort-based program prepares individuals to serve on a nonprofit board. Apply by Friday, February 13.

• The Hatchery Chicago is offering a six-month, holistic program, Incubation Cohort. This cohort program is intended to accelerate your launch to market using Lean Startup methodologies and a supportive community. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 2.

Grants

• Apply to the Community Development Grant presented by Chicago Planning & Development. From small grants with a cap of $250,000 to large grants in excess of $5 million, support is available for projects of all sizes. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 13.

• Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 AMPT Grant presented by AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits. The 2026 AMPT Grant supports organizations that have been directly impacted by recent shifts in the national political landscape. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 16 at 11:59 PM CDT.

• Applications are being accepted for McKinsey Fast Grants 2026. This grant will provide $10,000 grants to four organizations whose founders show significant promise for impact. Grantees will also have access to McKinsey expertise/support to help refine and scale their organizations over a six-month period (May through November 2026). The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 PM CT.

Scholarships

• Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness offers renewable $4,000 college scholarships to at least five graduating seniors who experienced homelessness while in high school. Students from Chicago and suburban schools are eligible to apply as well as CCH youth leaders and former youth legal clients. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10 at 5:00 PM.

Internships

• Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring Engineering Interns. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work on exciting projects, and make a real impact on the state’s infrastructure.

• Chicago Women's Health Center offers Development and Communications Internships.

• State Representative Sonya Harper is offering policy, communications and constituent services internships for Spring 2026.

• Cook County Public Defender is offering a Law Student Volunteer Internship Program.

Internships

• The Center for Better Aging at St. Bernard Hospital and CAN TV are hosting the State of Aging Town Hall on Wednesday, January 28 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S. Greenwood.

• Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is hosting the next Money Matters Institute (MMI) event on Thursday, January 29 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation, 815 W. 63rd St.

• Metropolitan Family Services is hosting a Winter Hiring Event on Wednesday, February 4 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Jones Center, 6422 South Kedzie.