🌟 Welcome to the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership)! 🌟

At The Partnership, we are trailblazers in creating pathways for job seekers to launch into careers that promise growth and competitive incomes. Our passion lies in transforming lives through workforce development, and we proudly wear the title of Change Agent.

In just a decade, we’ve managed over $470 million in federal and philanthropic funds, forged lasting partnerships with over 2,000 businesses and industry leaders, and positively impacted the lives of 90,000 customers… and counting!

We are on the lookout for dynamic, community-engaged, solution-driven, and results-oriented individuals who are ready to elevate their careers while making a difference in the lives of others. If you’re ready to take the next step and join a team that’s changing the world, The Partnership is the place for you! 🚀

Join us and be a part of something extraordinary! 💼✨

Career Opportunities

Grants and Contracts Analyst
CHICAGO, IL
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Job Summary: The Grants and Contracts Analyst is responsible for the implementation and negotiation of complex contractual documents incorporated within contracts and grants provided to funded delegate agencies. The Grants and Contracts Analyst will oversee the full grant and contract lifecycle (pre-award through closeout), ensuring the organization maintains strict compliance with funder…

Controller
CHICAGO, IL
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Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. The Controller supports organizational leadership by maintaining strong internal controls, managing accounting staff, coordinating audits, and assisting with…

Data and Performance Analyst
CHICAGO, IL
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Job Summary: The Data and Performance Analyst plays a key role in turning data into meaningful insights that support workforce programs across Cook County. This position focuses on analyzing program outcomes, strengthening performance measurement, and helping the organization better understand the impact of its work on job seekers and employers. This position develops dashboards, conducts data…

Program Compliance Specialist
CHICAGO, IL
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Job Summary: The Program Compliance Specialist (PCS) is responsible for ensuring that all grant funded programs and activities comply with federal, state, and/or local funder regulations. This position conducts monitoring reviews, evaluates service delivery practices and analyzes program data. The PCS recommends improvements to enhance quality, reduce risk, and support program integrity of…

Finance Compliance Monitor
CHICAGO, IL
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Job Summary: The Finance Compliance Monitor independently leads complex fiscal monitoring reviews and analysis for an assigned subrecipient in The Partnership’s network portfolio requiring minimal supervision from the Manager of Financial Compliance. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, and internal controls. Responsibilities include report writing, accounting and internal…

Manager of Training and Support
CHICAGO, IL
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Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Program Guidelines and Budgets, the Manager of Training and Support ensures clear, uniform communication and instruction of grant programmatic regulations and case recording tracking procedures. They function as the subject matter expert on grant implementation requirements, develop policy and procedures for Board approval to ensure…

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