Available Positions
Department: Housing & Financial Empowerment Center
Reports to: Director of Housing & Financial Empowerment
FLSA: Exempt
Primary Function
This position within the Chicago Urban League’s Housing Department is primarily responsible for providing professional housing counseling services and assistance in all areas of homeownership, rental and/or foreclosures.
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides clients with information on all aspects of homeownership from pre-purchasing requirements to foreclosure prevention and rental, with a heavy focus on financial coaching.
- Available to clients throughout the entire counseling process to address any problems and/or answer any questions.
- Maintains client files and program records according to all contractual and grant requirements.
Department: Development
Reports To: Senior Vice President of Development
Role: The Chicago Urban League is seeking a full-time Database Administrator to expand the data operations efforts and capacity of the Development Team, ultimately leading to increased revenue for programs, initiatives, and the organization at large.
EXPERIENCE WITH BLACKBAUD RAISER’S EDGE REQUIRED
Responsibilities
- Manage data in Raiser’s Edge donor database to ensure record accuracy and completeness:
- Create and update constituent records
- Record donations and pledges accurately utilizing appropriate appeal codes
- Generate donor acknowledgement letters and gift receipts for cash and in-kind contributions within the required timeframe
The Growth Opportunity (GO) Case Manager will play a crucial role in supporting young adults aged 18-24 who face significant barriers to employment and career advancement. This position requires a compassionate and dedicated individual committed to helping young adults reach their full potential. The Case Manager will be responsible for facilitating Career Readiness training, building relationships with community partners and employers, managing a caseload of up to 100 young adults annually and contributing innovative ideas to enhance the program’s effectiveness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Develop and facilitate career readiness training curricula.
- Conduct comprehensive intake interviews to assess participants’ needs, goals, strengths, and eligibility.
- Lead on-site and off-site special projects and training as requested by the Program Manager.
- Develop Individualized Career Plans (ICP) tailored to each participant’s goals.
- Manage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases (i.e. RiseKit, REO GPMS, etc.).
- Outsource industry leaders, community advocates, and employers to serve as guest speakers.
- Actively engage with community organizations and youth-serving agencies to identify potential participants.
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
Primary Function
Responsible for assisting the facilities manager in maintaining the Chicago Urban League’s office building and employee parking lot.
Principal Accountabilities
Accountable for minor repairs, mechanical, structural, general cleaning, and maintenance of CUL office building.
Daily duties include but are not limited to:
- Check all light sources including the parking lot and replace bulbs as
- Responds to employee requests for cleaning and maintenance as
- Responds to employee requests in the areas of safety and environmental needs through both personal and work order systems.
- Responsible for shipping/receiving of mail and
- Responds to various requests and work orders for service from HR, security, and executive departments.
