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 hiring a Business Analyst. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30 at 11:59 PM.

• Equality Illinois is seeking a Director of Development and External Relations.

• scaleLIT is looking for a part-time, fixed-term Employment Navigator.

• La Casa Norte is hiring multiple positions including a Bilingual Youth Empowerment Specialist – PT, Case Manager, Housing Case Manager, and Operations Associate.

• Illinois Workers in Action is looking for a Labor & Immigration Organizer. If you’re interested in applying, email a resume and brief cover letter to info@illinoisworkersinaction.org (with Labor & Immigration Organizer” in the subject line.

• Illinois Legal Aid Online is hiring a Legal Content Manager, Volunteer Programs and Legal Content Manager, Content Intern and Fellow Program.

• ICNC is hiring a Kitchen Operations Manager.

• Chicago Workers Collaborative is hiring a Citizenship Outreach Specialist.

• Illinois Department of Public Health is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

• Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is hiring a Real Estate Examinations Supervisor and Assistant Director for Digital Assets.

• Pilsen Neighbors Community Council is looking for an Office Manager.

• Alternatives is hiring multiple positions including a Training Coordinator and Training Manager.

• Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation is hiring Case Managers and a Staff Accountant.

• Chicago Park District is now accepting applications for 2027 summer lifeguards.

Workshops

• BUILD is hosting a Rap Sheet Workshop on Friday, October 23 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Chicago Police Headquarters (3510 S. Michigan Ave). The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 20 at 1:00 PM.

Events

• North Lawndale Employment Network is hosting a Solar Career Information Session on Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM.

• Chicago Park District is hosting a Vendor Information Session on Wednesday, October 21 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at South Shore Cultural Center (7059 S. South Shore Dr).

• Austin Coming Together and Legal Aid Chicago are hosting a General Services Training & Criminal Records Relief information session on Thursday, October 22 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.