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

• Office of the City Clerk is hiring a Supervising Clerk (job #399998) at its Archer location. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 7 at 11:59 PM.

• Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is looking for an Assistant Director of Engineering - Process Facilities Design (10/7) and Senior Stores Specialist (10/11).

• Chicago Homeless is looking for a Director of Strategic and Policy Communications. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 9 at 5:00 PM CST.

• Metropolitan Family Services is seeking eight full-time Intervention Specialists to join its Adult Protective Services team.

• Clerk of the Circuit Court is hiring multiple positions including a Desktop Support Analyst I, IT Data Analyst, Accountant, and Sr. Payroll Analyst.

• Windy City Harvest is looking for Field Supervisors.

• Chicago Board of Election Commissioners is hiring multiple positions including Clerk (PEVL Dept), Computer Analyst II, Director of Purchasing, Polling Place Investigator II, Principal Clerk (PEVL Dept), and Warehouse Manager.

• Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is a Program Director, Finance and Administration Division (job #402658) and Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Operations Division (job #394893-1).

• Tesla Training Center is looking for HVAC and Electrical Instructors. If you’re interested in applying, email a resume to vhanson@iamttc.com.  

• Project exploration and Chicago STEAMbassadors are seeking part-time STEAMbassador community mentors.

• ONE Northside is looking for an Environmental Justice Organizer and IL Climate Bank Organizer.

Programs

• Apply to Project Elevate presented by AMPT, PepsiCo and The Chicago Bulls. Project Elevate is a capacity-building program that provides local Black and Latine-led nonprofit leaders with resources intended to expand their leadership skills and encourage professional development. This partnership will select up to 40 organizations who are contributing to workforce development in their communities. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 7 at 11:59 PM CST.

• Apply to the Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership Program. This program welcomes a powerful community of women, women-identifying, non-binary, and two-spirited leaders of color dedicated to social, economic, and racial justice. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 10. Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership (Cultivate) is a joint effort of Crossroads Fund, Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW), Woods Fund Chicago, the Chicago Community Trust, and Walder Foundation and is for grantees of these foundations.

Hiring Events

• Richard J. Daley College and E&ES with Greater Southwest Development Corporation are hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 9 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Daley College.

• Cook County Health is hosting a Nursing Job Fair and Medical Social Worker Job Fair on Thursday, October 10 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Cook County Health Professional Building.

• Olive-Harvey College is hosting a Citywide Career Fair on Thursday, October 10 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Olive-Harvey College.
  

Events

• Black Male Real Estate Expo is happening on Saturday, October 5 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at Chicago State University. Pre-registration is required. The entry fee is $10.

• Growing Home is hosting its 5th Annual Harvestfest on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 59th & Honore.

• The Hatchery is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, October 24 from 10:00 AM - 2:000 PM. This job fair will focus on modern manufacturing, food and beverage, transportation, and other industries.

• Precious Blood Ministry Of Reconciliation and Transforming Reentry Services are hosting a Returning Citizens Summit on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Malcolm X College.