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

• Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability is hiring a Deputy Director for the Commission and Community Outreach Coordinator (apply by 10/08).

• COPA is seeking an Investigator and Major Case Specialist (apply by 10/09).

• Cook County Land Bank Authority is hiring a Lead Program Manager (apply by 10/8) and Program Manager (apply by 10/9).

• Cook County Department of Public Health is hiring a Manager of Food Systems and Nutrition. The deadline to apply is Saturday, October 10.

• LUCHA is hiring a Real Estate Development Associate. For priority consideration, apply by Monday, October 12. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to yrodriguez@associationhouse.org with “Project Associate position” in the subject line.

• Chicago Animal Care and Control is hiring two Dispatch Clerks. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 13 at 11:59 PM CST.

• Cook County Public Defender is hiring an Associate Director, Legal Services. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 14 at 11:59 PM.

• Foundation of Little Village is hiring a Cultural District Manager. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 23.

• The Joyce Foundation is seeking a Special Assistant to the President & CEO. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 30 at 6:00 PM CST.

• Chicago Foundation for Women is hiring a Vice President of External Affairs.

• United Way of Metro Chicago is hiring a Manager - Digital Content, Manager - Marketing Activation, and Marketing Specialist - Events & Programs.

• Illinois DCEO is hiring a Broadband Data & Mapping Analyst PSC.

• AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits is hiring a Capacity Building Manager.

• Chicago Department of Public Health is hiring multiple positions including a Supervising Public Health Inspector, Community Intervention Specialist, Senior Administrative Assistant, Public Health Nurse II, and Mental Health Crisis Clinician.

• The Resurrection Project is hiring a Community Organizer.

Summits

• 2026 Healing Arts Chicago: An Arts x Health x Wellness Summit will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Malcolm X College.

Resource Fairs

• Association House of Chicago is hosting a Career & Resource Fair on Thursday, October 8 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 1645 N California Ave.

• Chicago Headline Club is hosting the Chicago Media Career Fair on Friday, October 9 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Impact House.

• Chicago Urban League is hosting a College Fair on Saturday, October 10 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 4510 S Michigan Ave.

Events

• Metropolitan Family Services is hosting a Fall Workforce Hiring Event on Thursday, October 15 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at The Powerhouse Chicago Church (944 W. 103rd Street).

• National Immigrant Justice Center is hosting a DACA Renewal Clinic on Tuesday, October 20 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM in downtown Chicago. The deadline to register is Monday, October 12.

• Chicago Department of Public Health and the City Colleges of Chicago is hosting a Free Immunization Clinic on Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Arturo Velasquez Institute (2800 S Western Ave).

• Chicago Urban League is hosting the Employment Pathways Expo on Wednesday, October 28 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Empowerment Center (8331 S. Stewart Ave).

Other Resources

• Westside School Board Candidate Forum will be held on Friday, October 9 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Kehrein Center for the Arts.

• Growing Home and Open House Chicago are hosting a HarvestFest on Saturday, October 17 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at 1844 W. 59th Street (at the corner of 59th & Honore).