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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">CJC PROGRAM FELLOW</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">2026/2027</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Interview timeline April 6 -May 1</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Anticipated start date: October 5, 2026</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Partnership with Crown Family School </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Chicago Jobs Council’s (CJC) </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Mission: </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Together with community and institutional leaders, Chicago Jobs Council is re-imagining our workforce system so all people can thrive through employment. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Our Vision </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">is to create an anti-racist workforce development system and employment equity so that everyone can realize their unique pathway out of poverty.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">CJC’s capacity building arm delivers training and develops resources to help business service specialists, career coaches, case managers, and other service providers develop their skills, knowledge and networks to better deliver employment and training services to job seekers who may have barriers to employment, low-income workers, and employers.  CJC offers over 20 professional trainings each year, serving more than 500 participants.  Program staff additionally work with the CJC Policy Team to deliver quarterly convenings which provides free programming and networking opportunities to hundreds more professionals in the field.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Capacity Building Goals</span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Learning &amp; Development: Through public and customized trainings, learning cohorts, and communities of practice, CJC cultivates an environment where workforce development professionals can learn and share their best practices in the field.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Research &amp; Innovation: Through engagement with members and partner organizations, CJC keeps a pulse on important themes and trends, connecting the dots to develop curriculum, tools, and resources that advance the workforce development field.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Changing Systems: Through partnerships with community and systems leaders, CJC engages with stakeholders to facilitate changes that lead to a more equitable workforce development system.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Program Fellow Responsibilities:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The Fellow will assist in the administration, coordination, and expansion of CJC’s capacity building program. Specifically, the Fellow would be engaged in the types of tasks and responsibilities outlined below. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">NOTE: The Program Fellow position is a hybrid position. CJC staff works in-person in our office located at 29 E. Madison St, Suite 1700-C, Chicago, IL 60602. The Program Fellow should be flexible to work remotely and in-person; work location is subject to change.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Evaluation</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Engage in data collection methods (i.e. surveys, focus groups, etc.) to determine training needs of workforce attendee staff and inform the continued growth of capacity-building programming</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support with data analysis and reporting of follow-up surveys for CJC trainings, Annual Survey, focus groups, and other participant feedback</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Research and evaluate program processes and recommend process improvements</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Use data to inform marketing/outreach efforts</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Program Support and Implementation</span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Assist in the research new curriculum, as needed</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Support the development of webinars, in person trainings, meetings, and elearning materials</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Learn and assist in putting up electronic communications, promotional materials, program materials, social media posts, and communication reminders</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Collaborate with staff to update website, with current training and registration information</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Provide logistical support for virtual and in-person trainings, convenings and meetings for Workforce Development professionals</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Support with research for special projects, customized trainings, and other capacity building initiatives </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Other duties as needed</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Skills and Qualifications:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Commitment to the advancement of CJCs organizational mission. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Interest in nonprofit or program management, program evaluation, process improvement, and data management.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Clear, concise, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Possesses self-starting work habits (sees what needs to be done without being told) that demonstrate a clear understanding of CJC’s priorities and one’s own responsibilities, while at the same time being open to receiving direction. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Participates well in a team including listening to and respecting team members’ ideas, willingness to provide backup on other team members’ projects, display of adaptability when a change is made, and openness to incorporating team feedback on written communications. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills that allow for the handling of multiple and competing priorities while meeting short and long term deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Ability to think systemically and make recommendations based on thorough research.  </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Proficiency with computer applications in Windows Operating System, especially Google Suite applications (primarily Drive, Docs, and Sheets) and MS Office Suite; proficiency with (or ability to learn quickly) web-based survey and design applications (SurveyMonkey, Canva, Piktochart), and internal database applications.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Other Information</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">The time commitment for this position is flexible, but ideally would include a minimum of 20-24 hours/week (3 days/week). The position includes a small stipend. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Application Process</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">To apply to this position, please submit a resume and cover letter via <a href=\"https://cjc.bamboohr.com/careers/78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://cjc.bamboohr.com/careers/78</a> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) is committed to building an inclusive staff and 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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">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 in order to achieve more equitable outcomes for all. </span></p>",
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