Join the Team! Career Roles at World Relief Chicagoland

World Relief, and millions of people around the globe, need you.

For many of us, the last few years have been characterized by a deep sense of chaos, uncertainty and injustice. As suffering across the globe appears to be worsening, you’ve likely asked yourself, how can I respond in a meaningful way?

If you've thought about your career path in response, you've come to the right place. Today, World Relief, and millions of people around the globe, need you.

At this pivotal moment in time, World Relief is rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. When you join us at World Relief, you can expect:

• A strong sense of everyday purpose and impact

• A highly relational and collaborative environment

• A commitment to best practices and excellence in our work

• A faith-based working environment and faithful commitment to God’s leading.

If you’re one of the many people feeling like you need to do more for our broken world, here’s your chance. In the midst of the chaos, there is still hope — God has a plan and you can be a part of it.

We are looking for people just like you who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.

Will you apply to World Relief today?

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A Quick Note

World Relief employees are committed to the mission, vision and values of the organization. As an organization we follow a Statement of Faith.

In addition to our Statement of Faith and Mission, Vision, and Values, World Relief has other key tenets which candidates for employment must review and understand:

TOWARDS A FRESH EMBRACE OF OUR CHRISTIAN IDENTITY, which informs the organization’s position and understanding of key issues regarding our Christian faith.
FOR THE HEALTH OF THE NATION, a publication of World Relief’s parent organization, the National Association of Evangelicals, which informs World Relief’s position on matters of social and civic engagement.

As part of the application process candidates for positions with World Relief will be asked to discuss this.

Chicagoland Career Opportunities

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Aurora Front Administrative Assistant

Aurora, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Immigrant Legal Services /

Regular, Full-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Bilingual Front Administrative Assistant. This position is the first face and voice with whom immigrants in our community will interact and you can help make sure they are received with welcome and dignity. This position will offer administrative clerical support for the World Relief Chicagoland’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) department with limited additional support provided to the other departments of World Relief Aurora. This position is based in the WR Chicagoland Aurora office but may require covering days in the DuPage (Carol Stream) office as well. English/Spanish bilingual fluency, both written and verbal, is a non-negotiable requirement.

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Education Volunteer & Technology Coordinator

Chicago, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Volunteer Resources /

Regular, Part-Time /

Hybrid

World Relief seeks a Education Volunteer & Technology Coordinator. World Relief Chicagoland empowers the local church to partner with refugees and immigrants across Chicagoland. The Education Volunteer & Technology Coordinator works in the Chicago office to coordinate and support volunteers serving in World Relief’s English tutoring and classroom programs, as well as supporting students through technology training and device management. Key responsibilities include providing guidance, training, placement and support to volunteers and students throughout the length of their involvement in the program, engaging volunteers who serve in one-time service opportunities with the education department, gathering and maintaining all program data and resources, submitting grant proposals and reports, and collaborating with staff, church, and community partners in the delivery of program services. The role also provides support to language learners by facilitating online and in-person technology orientations and workshops, coordinating technology device lending, and maintaining and updating devices.

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Employment Counselor

Chicago, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Employment Services /

Regular, Full-Time

/ On-Site

The Employment Counselor position will provide critical supportive services and counsel to Refugees and Immigrants as they search for initial employment. This position assists clients through employment counseling that includes resume, application, and interview preparation assistance, and utilizing employer connections to facilitate job placements. The Employment Counselor will also assist in maintaining and expanding an employer network.

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Early Childhood Specialist

Aurora, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Resettlement Program /

Regular, Full-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Early Childhood Specialist. This position has the primary responsibility to serve immigrant families, including refugees, with children under the age of five. The Early Childhood Specialist provides case management for children birth through five years of age, assisting with WIC enrollment providing community referrals, assisting with preschool enrollment, facilitating a parent/child playgroup and other parent engagement and educational initiatives.

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Foundations Grant Writer

Chicagoland, IL / Carol Stream, IL / Aurora, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Grants Management /

Regular, Full-Time /

Hybrid

World Relief Chicagoland is looking for an experienced and successful Grant Writer to join our team. This position furthers the mission of World Relief by securing funding through private foundation partners in the Chicagoland region through research acquisition, creating persuasive proposals, and writing concrete reports. In addition, this role works closely with the Grant Managements team and Director of Development to implement the annual fundraising strategy.

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Group Coordinator (Part Time)

Aurora, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Refugee Services /

Regular, Part-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Group Coordinator. This position will facilitate group classes for vulnerable populations, assist program participants in gaining access to community resources, and work with volunteers to help clients adjust to life in the U.S. A successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to assist immigrants in achieving stability and overcoming barriers that hinder healthy integration. This part time role is 20 hours a week.

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Refugee Case Worker - Aurora

Aurora, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Resettlement Program /

Regular, Full-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Refugee Case Worker. This position assists with the provision of core services and provides short-term case management for refugee families in coordination with WR staff, local churches, and the broader community. This position will be responsible for providing ongoing client services and administrative tasks for the receptions and placement and match grant programs. Position is based in Aurora and requires frequent client home visits throughout Kane and surrounding counties.

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Refugee Case Worker - Carol Stream

Carol Stream, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Resettlement Program /

Regular, Full-Time /

On-Site

responsible for providing ongoing client services and administrative tasks for the receptions and placement and match grant programs. Position is based in Aurora and requires client visits throughout Kane and surrounding counties.

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Refugee Case Worker - Chicago

Chicago, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Refugee Services /

Regular, Full-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Refugee Case Worker. This position has responsibility for providing case management primarily to newly arriving refugee and immigrant families, including providing initial resettlement services, ongoing cultural adjustment support, orientations, referrals, and mediation services. The Refugee Case Worker will work closely with community organizations, churches, landlords, and service providers to promote successful community integration. This position is based in Chicago and requires visits to refugee families primarily in northern Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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Refugee Health Coordinator - Aurora

Aurora, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Resettlement Program /

Regular, Full-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Refugee Health Coordinator. The focus of this position is on educating and equipping all new refugee & asylee clients with the understanding and practical skills needed to navigate healthcare settings in the United States. This position also focuses on connecting each newly arriving refugee and those granted asylum with a primary care provider through a health screening which requires a significant amount of driving. The position is based in Aurora and requires frequent client home visits throughout Kane and surrounding counties and is grant-funded.

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Refugee Health Coordinator (Part Time) - Carol Stream

Carol Stream, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Resettlement Program /

Regular, Part-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Refugee Health Coordinator. This position will be responsible for assisting refugees and immigrants to obtain their Initial Health Screening, establish a primary care provider, and help with follow up care. This position will work closely with the transportation volunteers, the Refuge Health Specialist, and Family Health Specialist. The position requires a significant amount of driving and admin work, and is based in Carol Stream but requires client visits throughout DuPage, Kane, Will and surrounding counties. This part time role is 30 hours per week.

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Youth Club Coordinator (Part Time)

Carol Stream, IL

USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Refugee Services /

Regular, Part-Time /

On-Site

World Relief seeks a Youth Club Coordinator. Join our Children & Youth Services team in welcoming newly arriving refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrant youth, by coordinating, providing structure, and leading K-12 after-school clubs, K-12 Virtual Club, Summer programming and extra-curricular activities. This role is 20 hours per week.

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AmeriCorps

Currently we are not accepting applications for AmeriCorps.

We partner with AmeriCorps and Literacy Volunteers of Illinois (LVI) to offer full and part-time positions in our Aurora, Carol Stream, and Chicago offices. See our open positions and how to apply below.

Internships

Interested in positions at our Chicagoland offices? Click here to view the available opportunities.

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