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

• Cook County Assessor's Office is seeking an Assistant Manager of Commercial Data Collection (11/19), Industrial Commercial Valuations Group Leader III (11/19), Junior Network Administrator (11/26), and Taxpayer Information Group Leader (11/29).

• Open Books is hiring a Youth Programs Coordinator. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 18.

• 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 Wednesday, November 26 by 5:00 PM.

• Chicago Fire Department is hiring Paramedics/EMT-Ps. Applicants must have Illinois Paramedic/EMT-P or pending IDPH license, valid U.S. driver’s license, and attach all required documents at the time of application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 2 at11:59 PM CT.

• Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Director of IL APEX Accelerator (APEX).

• New Life Centers is seeking a Case Manager, Care Navigator, Special Events Assistant, Street Outreach Mentor, and Director of Program Operations.

• Chicago Food Policy Action Council is hiring a Director of Good Food Purchasing Initiative.

• Safer Foundation is hiring a Manager of Foundation & Corporate Relations.

• The Firehouse Community Arts Center is hiring Dance Instructors for its Step Team and Majorette Team.

• Chicago Jobs Council is hiring a Policy Advocacy Manager.

• Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a State Epidemiologist (Medical Administrator II - Option C, Opt. 26).

• Illinois DCEO is hiring an Asian American Pacific (AAPI) Business Development Manager.

• Association House of Chicago is seeking a Housing Counselor, HVAC Training Facilitator, and part-time Nurse Trainer.

Events

• Black & Brown Unity Resource Fair is happening on Tuesday, November 18 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at LaFollette Park (1333 N Laramie).

• St Sabina Employment Resource Center is hosting a Community Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 18 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at McMahon Hall - Lower level of St Sabina Church (1210 W 78th Place).

• Hiring Fair happening on Wednesday, November 19 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Olive-Harvey College: Main Foyer (10001 S Woodlawn Ave).

• Cook County Public Defender, Aspire Center and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are hosting a Food Giveaway on Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Freedom Defense Center of Austin (5500 W. Madison Ave) and Freedom Defense Center of Roseland (11437 S Michigan Ave).

• The Firehouse Community Arts Center is hosting a Free Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway on Tuesday, November 25 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at The Firehouse Community Arts Center (2111 S Hamlin).