Each week we post a 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 hiring across multiple positions including a Database Administrator and a Senior Environmental Research Scientist. Apply by October 20.

• The Metropolitan Planning Council is seeking a Grants Manager and Development Director.

• Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago (ICNC) is seeking a Fundraising Manager and Building Maintenance Laborer.

• Chicago Business Affairs and Consumer Protection is hiring multiple positions including an Associate Staff Attorney, Production Student Intern, and an Outreach Student Intern.

• Unity Parenting and Counseling is hiring across multiple positions including a President & CEO, Foster Care Case Manager, Youth Engagement Worker, Life Skills Counselor, and Grant Writer.

• The Illinois Housing Department Authority (IHDA) is hiring across multiple positions including a Senior Staff Accountant, Director of Communications, and a Senior Underwriter.

• The Chicago Department of Planning and Development is seeking a Data Science Project Manager (Chicago Recovery Plan) and a City Planner (Bureau Planning & Design).

• St. Joseph Services is looking for a part-time Youth Instructor.

• Birchwood Law is seeking a part-time Attorney. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references to info@birchwood.law. 

• Chicago Commons is looking for a Senior Vice President of Compliance & Risk.

Events

• Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois is hosting a Job Fair on Monday, October 16 from 9am-4pm.

• NLEN is hosting a Fall Fest on Tuesday, October 31 from 3pm-5pm.

• The 2023 IHCC Business Expo: Make the Connection!™ is happening on October 19 at Navy Pier.