Careers
at CJC

We are committed to building an inclusive staff and strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, and those whose life experience is underrepresented in employment programs and policies.

We recognize that systemic and individual racism creates disparities in in the labor market and are continuously working to review and update our practices, policies, and procedures to achieve more equitable outcomes for all.

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Enjoy A Hybrid Workspace

CJC works in a hybrid remote/in-person workspace. Staff collaborate both online and at our downtown Chicago office, with flexibility to meet the needs of the organization and our community.

Open Positions

  • The IDHS Training & Development Program Manager is a full-time, grant-funded position focused on designing, implementing and overseeing the training of SNAP and other IDHS Employment & Training providers throughout Illinois. This role includes facilitation & training, curriculum development, project management, technical assistance provision and staff supervision.

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  • The Training and Development Program Manager is a full-time position focused on designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs for workforce development providers. This role includes facilitation and training, curriculum development, project management, technical assistance provision and staff supervision. Note that this position may require occasional travel, including overnight trips. The Training & Development Program Manager reports to the Director of Community & Capacity Building. 

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  • The Strategic Communications Specialist Contractor will develop high-level, ecosystem-wide communications to educate, inform, and engage key stakeholders, with specific strategies related to policymakers, legislators, funders, workforce development providers, employers, post-secondary education partners and community based organizations.  This role is part-time (approximately 20-25 hours per week) and will consult with the CEO and program directors to advance organizational goals.  This will include co-creating communication plans related to two annual events  and regular communications related to policy advocacy and building capacity for the workforce development sector.  This role will execute an integrated communications approach and will report to the CEO.  

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