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JOB OPENINGS
ORGANIZING DIRECTOR (FULL-TIME)
HANA Center
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000
HANA seeks an Organizing Director who will lead a team with vision, motivation, and dedication to build community power to bring structural change toward achieving racial, social, and economic justice.
HANA’s Organizing Director provides deep understanding and experience in community leadership, power building, membership, and campaign development and implementation with a focus on empowering directly impacted and vulnerable community members to create systemic changes. The Organizing Director drives HANA’s ambitious program to build a strong base of community leaders to fight for bold progressive policies and practices at local, state, and national levels. The Organizing Director will build and sustain a strong team of community organizers to strengthen HANA’s organizing program.
The Organizing Director is a full-time exempt position that will be split between the Chicago and Prospect Heights offices.
Application: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject “Organizing Director.”
Multiple Positions
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience in the heart of Chicago and by advancing the highest quality of animal care, education, science, and conservation. Our staff inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. If you’d like to join our team, which spans many disciplines united in the pursuit of these critical goals, we invite you to apply.
Internships
Volunteer Opportunities
HANA Center
Volunteer to Be a Community Navigator
Join us in making a difference! HANA’s Super Navigator, Mrs. Hyun Choi, has been instrumental in helping community members understand their rights and access legal resources. Since May 10, Mrs. Choi has connected with approximately 2,000 individuals and recruited 30 dedicated Community Navigators. These volunteers conduct outreach and share vital resources at churches, temples, and other public locations in the suburbs and City of Chicago.
If you’re passionate about community outreach and want to become a Community Navigator, please contact Mrs. Hyun Choi at [email protected]
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Volunteer Call for Heritage Museum of Asian Art’s 10th Anniversary Gala
The Heritage Museum of Asian Art is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for our 10th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, June 8th. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a milestone celebration for one of Chicago’s premier cultural institutions.
While experience is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement. We welcome all dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting the arts and creating a memorable event experience. While we cannot offer a stipend, volunteers will be provided with food and refreshments during the event.
Volunteers should plan to arrive at 4 PM on June 8th for a brief training session. The Gala will take place from 5:30 PM to 9 PM.
How to Apply: Interested individuals should send an email to [email protected] with a short introduction. If available, please include a copy of your resume or CV, but this is not mandatory.
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Volunteer with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Lend a hand at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, and make an important difference to the thousands of children and families who are impacted by our work. Volunteers are an essential part of the PRAA team, and we have opportunities to suit almost every schedule and interest.
To learn more about the many ways for individuals, organizations, and corporations to volunteer for PRAA complete and submit the Volunteer Form or contact Nancy Ward at 773-342-8865 ext 105.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Volunteer for the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission by managing grant writing, reporting, and fundraising efforts. The Development Coordinator will work closely with the organization’s President and Executive Manager to align development efforts with the overall strategic goals of UIMA.
Chicago Architecture Center
Volunteer Education GuidesVolunteer with us at the Chicago Architecture Center! Inspire the next generation of budding architects by becoming an education guide with us! Education Guides facilitate 90-minute field trips for students that focus on architecture and design. Learn more here and Apply Today!
Upcoming Training Session (must attend all 3)
Wednesday, March 5 9am-4pm
Wednesday, March 12 9am-4pm
Wednesday, March 19 9am-4pm
For additional information or questions, email [email protected]
Chicago Scots
Chicago Scots accepts applications from volunteers on a rolling basis. They invite and welcome the support of volunteers at their annual events, such as the Scottish Festival and Highland Games, and at their principal charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
CAMOC accepts volunteer applications on a rolling basis for help with special events, to act as docents, or greeters within the museum, among other areas. Fluency in English is required, Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is a strong plus.
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
DANK Haus is seeking volunteers with a wide range of skill sets to get involved in their events and programming. Whether it’s a once a year commitment or once a week, there is something you can do to help DANK Haus! You might help serve food at an event, help in the library, help install a new exhibition; there are many possibilities.
Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago
ECAC welcomes volunteers in all service and program departments including Refugee Resettlement, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, Youth programming and Employment services. Other opportunities include interpretation (Arabic, Burmese, and French), grant writing, fundraising, donation organizing, museum, and special event coordination.
South Side Community Art Center
SSCAC accepts volunteer applications on a rolling basis for special events, marketing, maintenance, security, legal assistance, technology, sales, housekeeping, research, writing, and customer service, and other areas.