ONWARD AND UPWARD
E&ES was founded in 1983 by Jack Fitzpatrick. Jack knew having a good job built human dignity and empowered individuals. He recognized that was vital to building thriving communities.
E&ES has evolved to offer human services in addition to workforce development services. Since 2010, Jack’s son Larry has led and supported E&ES’ team of dedicated professionals. We remain more committed than ever to strengthening the communities we serve.
Each year, we place thousands of people into quality career employment and assist thousands of families in setting and achieving their goals. Jack’s legacy remains with us as we operate under his motto Onward & Upward!
Our team is dedicated to carrying out our mission, through actions big and small, every day: E&ES is dedicated to fostering human dignity and advancing the economic foundation of communities by providing excellence in career development, human services, & partnering with businesses in cultivating a skilled workforce.
We want to do our part to advance equity and create a better future. We know this begins with setting our vision. We are a catalyst for equitable access to opportunities and resources that empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve their dreams.
We are motivated by the tangible and impactful outcomes of our work that make people’s lives better.
We are led by a team that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We know we are stronger because of the diversity that surrounds our team and they ways we honor that diversity by fostering inclusion and belonging in our actions everyday as an organization.
Are you looking to make a positive change in Chicagoland? Are you looking for a career that makes a real impact in the lives of others? We are always looking for engaged and talented individuals to join us in our effort to create opportunities, advance equity, and strengthen communities. See our current openings below.
Summary of Responsibilities: Maintain complete and accurate records on program participants and program activities for the Summer Youth Employment Program(SYEP).
· Must have a High School Diploma or GED
· Preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university OR related experience
Reports to the SYEP Program Manager and works in collaboration with the E&ES staff.
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Summary of Responsibilities: Maintain complete and accurate records on program participants and program activities for the Summer Youth Employment Program(SYEP).
· Must have a High School Diploma or GED
· Preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university OR related experience
Reports to the SYEP Program Manager and works in collaboration with the E&ES staff.
SYEP Lead Program Coordinator
Reports to the SYEP Program Manager and works in collaboration with the E&ES staff.
SYEP Program Coordinator
· High School Diploma or GED
· Preferred Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited College/University OR related experience
Reports to the SYEP Program Manager and works in collaboration with E&ES staff. The Program Coordinator will work closely with Trainers to foster active youth participation during worksite and programming experiences. Will work closely with Worksite Managers to ensure worksite conditions and requirements are met. Will also maintain positive relationships with Chicago Housing Authority staff and partner agencies.
Helpdesk Coordinator
High School Diploma/GED required
Bachelor’s Degree in technical field preferred. 1-2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Reports to Director of Information Services.
Responsible for recruiting eligible youth participants, providing career coaching and training, and assisting youth with obtaining employment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred OR 2-3 years of related experience.
This position reports to the Center Director or Program Manager and works in collaboration with E&ES staff.
Program Manager
Master’s degree preferred from an accredited College/University OR related experience.
This position reports to the Senior Vice President for assigned program.
Responsible for recruiting eligible participants and providing career coaching and training to all participants as well as assist them with obtaining employment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2-3 years of related experience.
Reports to the Center Director or Program Manager and works in collaboration with E&ES staff.
The Family Coach is responsible for providing Family Centered Coaching services engaging and enrolling families into agency services.
· Bachelor’s degree preferred or 5 years related experience.
· Reports to the Program Manager and works in collaboration with E&ES staff.
· Will also maintain effective relationships with Chicago Housing Authority staff and partner agencies.
We are looking for a workforce development professional! At E&ES, we specialize in making an impact on the communities we serve by providing the expertise, tools, and resources people need to build their careers.
College degree and/or related experience preferred.
Reports to the Associate Center Director/Program Manager and works in collaboration with E&ES staff.
We are seeking talented individuals who will be a part of our efforts to effectively provide employment and training services. If you have experience conducting intake assessments, eligibility determinations, and program orientations and workshops, this could be a great fit for you.
College degree and/or related experience preferred.
Reports to the Associate Center Director/Program Manager and works in collaboration with E&ES staff.
E&ES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
