Nonprofit
Published 20 days ago
MBC Workforce Intern
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
Details
Start Date:
August 10, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
End Date:
December 17, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
The timeframe is Monday thru Friday from 8am-4pm. We are looking to fill 2 different timeslots. One from 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
3
Cause Areas:
Education, Job & Workplace, Prison Reform
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
Responsibilities
- Assist the Employment Specialist with outreach to employers and maintaining employment partnerships.
- Create and update job leads lists to support participant job searches.
- Compile employer leads and assists with the coordination of hiring and outreach events.
- Attend hiring events and career fairs as needed to support logistics and participant engagement.
- Accurately enter and manage participant data in CTA (Career Training Account) profiles and tracking systems.
- Organize and distribute uniforms and job-related supplies.
- Communicate program updates and distribute materials when the Employment Specialist is unavailable.
- Assist in planning and facilitating monthly Career Café events featuring employer engagement and workforce development resources.
- Support Road to Success (RTS) programming through mock interviews, job readiness exercises, and orientation activities.
- Help with the onboarding of RTS, Culinary, and Construction cohorts.
- Schedule appointments and provide one-on-one support with resumes, job applications, and interview preparation.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Employment Specialist with outreach to employers and maintaining employment partnerships.
- Create and update job leads lists to support participant job searches.
- Compile employer leads and assist with the coordination of hiring and outreach events.
- Attend hiring events and career fairs as needed to support logistics and participant engagement.
- Accurately enter and manage participant data in CTA (Career Training Account) profiles and tracking systems.
- Organize and distribute uniforms and job-related supplies.
- Communicate program updates and distribute materials when the Employment Specialist is unavailable.
- Assist in planning and facilitating monthly Career Café events featuring employer engagement and workforce development resources.
- Support Road to Success (RTS) programming through mock interviews, job readiness exercises, and orientation activities.
- Help with the onboarding of RTS, Culinary, and Construction cohorts.
- Schedule appointments and provide one-on-one support with resumes, job applications, and interview preparation.
Benefits & Learning Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in reentry and workforce development services.
- Exposure to supportive housing, health services, and community-based employment programming.
- Mentorship from experienced nonprofit professionals.
- Professional skill-building in event coordination, data management, and employment services.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people navigating reentry.
Location
On-site
The Michael Barlow Center
2120 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
