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CJC POLICY FELLOW
2024/2025
Interview timeline July 15th-August 30th
Anticipated start date: September 9th
Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) is a workforce development intermediary that keeps jobseekers at the center of all we do. CJC advocates for jobseekers, by researching current pressing matters for the field, develop recommendations and share them broadly to create systemic change. CJC builds capacity for the workforce development field, by developing curriculum that’s offered through trainings, cohort learning and leadership academies based on our research of best practices. CJC influences City, State and Federal Policies related to increasing funding for our public workforce system, creating equitable pathways and eliminating barriers to employment. Our Mission: Together with community and institutional leaders, Chicago Jobs Council is re-imagining our workforce system so all people can thrive through employment. Our Vision is to create an anti-racist workforce development system and employment equity so that everyone can realize their unique pathway out of poverty.
Policy Fellow Responsibilities:
The Policy Fellow supports CJC’s policy advocacy work focused on creating better access to family-sustaining employment and decreasing economic disparities experienced by people of color. The Policy Fellow is a valued member of CJC’s policy team that helps us advance our strategic goals, including creating equitable career pathways and skill-building opportunities through the public workforce development system, reducing systemic barriers to employment, and ensuring that public investments in job creation and economic development benefit people who are the most marginalized in the labor market. The Policy Fellow also provides administrative support to coalition tables convened by CJC.
Project activities include:
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Other Information
CJC has a hybrid work culture. This position is ideal for a Graduate student willing to commit 20-24 hours/week (3 days/week) with some scheduling flexibility. The role will start in September and end in May/June of the following year. We plan fellowship start and end dates that align closely with our Policy work calendar from September to May. This position includes a stipend of $3,000 when the fellowship is completed.
Application Process
To apply to this position, please submit a resume and cover letter via https://cjc.bamboohr.com/careers/58
The Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) is committed to building an inclusive staff. It strongly encourages applications from individuals of color, people with disabilities, individuals with diverse backgrounds, and those whose life experience is underrepresented in employment programs and policies.
CJC recognizes that systemic, institutional, and individual racism creates disparities in the way people of color fare in the labor market. We are continuously working to review and update our practices, policies, and procedures using a racial equity lens to achieve more equitable outcomes for all.
Part Time
$75k-100k (estimate)
05/16/2024
07/14/2024
cjc.net
Chicago, IL
50 - 100