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Available Positions

Illinois Navigator

Job Title: Illinois Navigator (independent contractor)

Reports to:  Chief Operating Officer

Salary Range:  $35,000 – $40,000

The Illinois Navigator will be responsible for assisting individuals in enrolling in the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, making sure individuals understand their healthcare options and can enroll into the appropriate health plans. The Illinois Navigator candidate is required to complete a background check during the hiring process. Upon hire, the Illinois Navigator must be trained by October 1, 2024, and licensed by November 1, 2024.

Essential Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct community outreach to inform individuals about the ACA, available health insurance options, and enrollment periods.
  • Provide personalized assistance to individuals seeking to enroll in health insurance plans through the marketplace. This includes helping them understand plan benefits, coverage options, and financial assistance programs available.
  • Assist individuals in completing applications for health insurance coverage through the marketplace. This involves explaining the application process, ensuring all required information is provided accurately, and addressing any questions or concerns.
  • Maintain accurate records of interactions with individuals, including documenting inquiries, applications submitted, and outcomes. Prepare reports as required by supervisor.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards in providing assistance to individuals.

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Energy Transition Navigator

DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development

REPORTS TO: The Director of Workforce Development

ROLE: The Energy Transition Navigator is a pivotal role dedicated to fostering a network of community-based providers throughout Illinois.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary objective of this position is to facilitate community education, outreach, and recruitment efforts aimed at encouraging eligible individuals to participate in clean energy workforce and contractor development programs.

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Facilities Technician

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.

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Grants Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

The Chicago Urban League seeks a talented grant writer for the position of Grants Manager to manage and significantly grow the Chicago Urban League’s grants portfolio and revenue. To support the sustainability of the Chicago Urban League’s programs and services, the Grants Manager will manage and coordinate the research, cultivation, writing, and submission of federal, state, and local government and foundation and corporate grants. This individual will lead all aspects of developing successful grant proposals and contracts, coordinate input across the organization as needed, and ensure that the Chicago Urban League remains in compliance with funder requirements by preparing and submitting reports and other documentation.

Reports to: Director of Development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to convey seemingly complicated projects in a compelling and persuasive manner.
  • Write, prepare, and submit public/governmental grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other related correspondence, with a major emphasis on public and private grant submissions.

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