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

• Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is seeking a Human Resources Consultant. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 27.

• Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) is looking for a Training & Development Manager and Policy Research Associate.

• Cabrini Green Legal Aid is seeking a Communications Strategist.

• City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development is looking for a Supervising Planner (West Region), Supervising Planner (Southeast Region), and Coordinator of Economic Development.

• The Housing Authority of Cook County is hiring multiple positions including a Contract Administrator/Compliance, Executive Advisor-Board of Commissioners, Helpdesk Technician, Financial Analyst – Accounts Payable, Financial Analyst – Receivables Analyst, Maintenance Worker (Both North and South Locations), Procurement Specialist, and System Administrator I.

• Floating Museum is seeking a Development Director.

• Chicago Women's Health Center (CWHC) is looking for a Development Director to lead its Development Team.

• Foundation of Little Village is looking for a Capital & Micro Grant Manager (Contract Position) and Client Service Manager.

Events

• Safer Foundation is hosting a Community & Voter Registration Event on Friday, September 27 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at its Southside office, 5517 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago. Attend for free groceries, flu & COVID-19 vaccinations, voter registration info, and to learn more Safer Foundation services.

• Women's Business Development Center, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Chase Bank are hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Business Event on Wednesday, October 2 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. This event will empower Hispanic-owned small businesses with essential tools ad insights for growth.

• Chicago Transit Authority is hosting its Fall Citywide Career Fair on Thursday, October 10 at Olive-Harvey College TDL Building. Doors open at 10:00 AM.

• The Chicago Treasurer’s Office is hosting a Financial Empowerment Summit on Saturday, October 12 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the UIC Forum.