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Chicago Cares, the city’s premiere volunteer service organization, is an award winning non-profit dedicated to providing individuals, groups and corporations with opportunities to build stronger communities throughout Chicago through meaningful volunteer programs that make a difference. We do this by creating, managing and leading group volunteer projects for critical human services, educational and environmental needs in Chicago. We create over 200 group community service projects every month. Since its inception in 1991, Chicago Cares has led more than 27,000 community service projects, accounting for more than 1,150,000 volunteer hours. Over our history, we have created programs that build the capacity of hundreds of community partners, including schools, parks, community centers and many other social service agencies. At Chicago Cares, we believe people are the answer to addressing the challenges we face in our neighborhoods and the community at large.

No calls or drop in visits, please. If you are interested in applying for one of the open positions at Chicago Cares,

please send resumes and cover letter to Director of Finance and Administration:
Mail: Chicago Cares, Inc. 300 West Adams, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois 60606
E-mail: jobs@chicagocares.org (please indicate the position title in the subject line)

Fax: 312.780.0801

Chicago Cares, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Youth In Service AmeriCorps Member

Program Coordinator - Human Service

Corporate Relations Assistant

Development Assistant

Senior Manager, Corporate Volunteer Programs

Youth in Service AmeriCorps Member

The YIS Corps Member will be responsible for the development and management of youth volunteer projects for Chicago Cares’ YIS Program. These project models will integrate service-learning components and be utilized for on-going, on-demand and special event projects geared towards youth ages 8-18.  In addition, the member will be responsible for volunteer leader identification, training and support and will be accountable for the volunteer leaders’ mobilization efforts.    This position is essential to the growth of the organization and the quality of youth volunteer opportunities. View the complete job description.

Program Coordinator - Human Service

The Program Coordinator - Human Service will be responsible for maintaining existing volunteer service programs assigned to them by the Director of Programs in the area of Seniors Services.  Although Senior Services is the primary programming area other areas of programming will include Disabilities, and Community Building. The Program Coordinator will also create new programs according to community needs and the Chicago Cares expansion plan; cultivate community partner relationships; and participate in volunteer leadership recruitment, training and retention. View the complete job description.

Corporate Relations Assistant

Part-time position. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Relations team in coordinating the active participation of corporate partner teams and stewarding relationships. The Corporate Relations Assistant serves a critical role within the Development Department by supporting the Corporate Relations team throughout all phases of the fundraising cycle. The position offers a wonderful opportunity to gain a wealth of nonprofit experience while working in a high energy, goal-oriented environment. View the complete job description.

Development Assistant
The candidate will be responsible for supporting the operations of the Development Department on a daily basis. The Development Assistant serves a critical role within the department by entering all contributions received and tracking donor information. The Development Assistant works closely with the Development Department to ensure donor cultivation and solicitation activities are tracked and reported correctly. The position offers a wonderful opportunity to gain a wealth of nonprofit experience while working in a high energy, goal-oriented environment. View the complete job description.

Senior Manager, Corporate Volunteer Programs
The Chicago Cares Service Events Department is responsible for the development and execution of all one-day service events, which includes the Celebration of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Annual Serve-a-thon and custom-created volunteer projects through the Business Shares program. The Service Events team coordinates all components of these events, from project development and leadership management to bus and catering details. The Senior Manager, Business Shares reports to the Director of Service Events and works in a leadership team with the Director and the Senior Manager, Annual Events. The Senior Manager, Corporate Volunteer Programs has responsibility for the people management of two Service Events Coordinators, but will work with all four as they develop and manage projects for our growing Business Shares program. Chicago Cares Business Shares program engages Chicagoland’s top corporations in partnership to serve our community through projects ranging from 20 – 1,500 volunteers. View the complete job description.

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