Employment at ICA
We seek to create an intense, cutting-edge environment that inspires each staff member to individual and organizational greatness. Our hope is to provide a culture where you can contribute your gifts for the benefit of all.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We're dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation or disability.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We're dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation or disability.
Open Positions
Job Title: ICA Program Coordinator
Fulltime | Exempt
ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: ICA Programs, Carbon-Free Uptown, Carbon-Free Building Demonstrations
Do you have a passion about addressing community sustainability? Do you have experience in moving your vision to practical action? Have you created programs that address social and environmental issues? Do you use facilitation skills to lead groups to implementation? If so, this position may be for you.
Job Summary:
The Program Marketing Manager for the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) will be responsible for managing our Technology of Participation (ToP) course. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to learn, has excellent customer service skills, know basic accounting principles. The candidate will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with our training partners.
Program Responsibilities:
Behavioral Requirements - Personal Skills and Competencies:
Qualifications
Vaccination Policy
To be considered for this position a candidate must be able to provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated with one of the CDC-approved vaccines of Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ICA is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace environment. ICA is committed to working together with communities through celebrating diversity, welcoming all, and standing against systems of oppression. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $45K
To apply, send a current resume and cover letter stating interest and the skills you have to offer to ksnyder@ica-usa.org.
Fulltime | Exempt
ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: ICA Programs, Carbon-Free Uptown, Carbon-Free Building Demonstrations
Do you have a passion about addressing community sustainability? Do you have experience in moving your vision to practical action? Have you created programs that address social and environmental issues? Do you use facilitation skills to lead groups to implementation? If so, this position may be for you.
Job Summary:
The Program Marketing Manager for the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) will be responsible for managing our Technology of Participation (ToP) course. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, have a desire to learn, has excellent customer service skills, know basic accounting principles. The candidate will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with our training partners.
Program Responsibilities:
- Regularly rehearse big picture perspective and practical vision for solutions
- Effectively communicate ICA mission of sustainability with local and global communities
- Establish partnerships with school and community organizations
- Design and facilitate programs by leading workshops, and implementing strategies
- Communicate regularly with partners to manage, evaluate and improve program effectiveness
- Manage instructors and interns to deliver programs
- Expand and enhance all of ICA’s programming
- Ensure quantitative and qualitative data
- Communicate the stories of ICA programs through writing regular reports and presenting on social media
- Increase revenue contacting donors, writing proposals and compiling annual report
Behavioral Requirements - Personal Skills and Competencies:
- Detail oriented
- Organization skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service oriented
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nonprofit management, youth development, education, or related field
- Experience with social media
- Knowledge of CPS and the Chicago school systems
- Experience working with schools or extra-curricular setting with K-12 youth
- Self-starter with the desire to help our non-profit to expand its outreach
- Model being a life-long learner by being flexible and open-minded
- Provide sample of written communication skills
- Experience hosting large events
- A passion for and knowledge of the Chicago community
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy e.g., MS Office and social media
- College degree and/or experience in community program development
Vaccination Policy
To be considered for this position a candidate must be able to provide evidence that they are fully vaccinated with one of the CDC-approved vaccines of Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ICA is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace environment. ICA is committed to working together with communities through celebrating diversity, welcoming all, and standing against systems of oppression. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $45K
To apply, send a current resume and cover letter stating interest and the skills you have to offer to ksnyder@ica-usa.org.
Job Title: Receptionist
Fulltime | Non-Exempt
ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: Building Administration
Job Summary: Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately; notifies company personnel of visitor arrival; maintains security and telecommunications system.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Good benefits, Free parking and a great team and organization. Must have good customer service skills.
ICA-USA is currently seeking applicants for this position. If you are interested in working with ICA-USA, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ica-usa.org for consideration.
Fulltime | Non-Exempt
ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: Building Administration
Job Summary: Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately; notifies company personnel of visitor arrival; maintains security and telecommunications system.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Greeting visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions.
- Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook.
- Maintains telecommunication system by following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation.
- Maintains safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
- Maintains conference center bookings. Checks guest in and out and collects monies owed for lodging and meeting room rentals
- Issues parking passes and monitors lot
- The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities for this job, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended to describe the general nature of the job. Employees may, from time to time and on an as-needed basis, be required to perform duties outside of the responsibilities listed here.
- Presentable and professional appearance
- Alertness and attentive
- Communication skills
Good benefits, Free parking and a great team and organization. Must have good customer service skills.
ICA-USA is currently seeking applicants for this position. If you are interested in working with ICA-USA, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ica-usa.org for consideration.
Job Title: Facilities Engineer
Fulltime | Exempt
ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: Building Administration
Job Summary: : Ensures optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and elevators. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Oversee contractors for facility renovation project
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
ICA-USA is currently seeking applicants for this position. If you are interested in working with ICA-USA, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ica-usa.org for consideration.
Fulltime | Exempt
ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: Building Administration
Job Summary: : Ensures optimal functioning of building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, and elevators. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Oversee contractors for facility renovation project
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regulate HVAC + building automation system
- Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components
- Troubleshoot and maintain plumbing
- Performs preventative maintenance work, such as changing the filters in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems or replacing seals in plumbing systems
- Repaint apartments or office spaces in preparation for new clients, or re-floor both private and common areas of the building
- Space inspections to determine needed repairs or actions required to prevent problems such as those that result from the presence of vermin.
- Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed maintenance workers.)
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replaces broken parts.
- Cleans and inspects boiler; treats water with proper chemicals.
- Replaces broken windows; repairs doors, door locks and closets; installs window blinds.
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- May operate a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
- Installs electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services, wiring during remodeling projects; replaces and repairs wiring as needed.
- Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical switches; repairs refrigeration equipment.
- May repair electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security.
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
- Assists with the renovation/remodeling of buildings; repairs plaster and drywall; paints building structures.
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal as required.
- May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems
- Knowledge of electrical systems
- Knowledge of plumbing systems
- Detail oriented
- Organization skills
- Communication skills
ICA-USA is currently seeking applicants for this position. If you are interested in working with ICA-USA, please send resume and cover letter to careers@ica-usa.org for consideration.
Job Title: ICA Program and Marketing Manager
Fulltime | Exempt
Location: ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: Technology of Participation Program
We are professional, agile and customer-centric. Our work environment includes:
Job Summary:
The ICA Program and Marketing Manager will oversee ICA’s premier program customer retention, designing marketing and administering a course delivery platform (CRM), and work closely alongside billing reps to distribute revenue earned to its licensed program associates.
Duties/Responsibilities:
-Maintains credentialing accounts
-Oversees the daily workflow of the department including answering calls and responding to emails in queue related to course schedule
-Designing a bi-weekly marketing course schedule
-Create a Marketing plan to promote course and increase enrollment
-Monthly volunteering at program leadership forum
-Delivering quarterly and as-needed reports to program associates
-Scheduling Social Media campaigns
-Manages/creates website, SEOs, Designing new site pages,
-Basic Graphic design knowledge
-Proficient in MS Excel, Adobe, Google Docs, WordPress (or similar)
Behavioral Requirements - Personal Skills and Competencies:
• Detail oriented
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• Customer service oriented
Qualifications
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ICA is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace environment. ICA is committed to working together with communities through celebrating diversity, welcoming all, and standing against systems of oppression. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $50K
Benefits:
Schedule:
ICA-USA is currently seeking applicants for this position. If you are interested in working with ICA-USA, please send resume and cover letter to thaiderali@ica-usa.org for consideration
Fulltime | Exempt
Location: ICA GreenRise Building 4750 N Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60640
Department: Technology of Participation Program
We are professional, agile and customer-centric. Our work environment includes:
- Casual work attire
- Safe work environment and a Relaxed atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- Lively atmosphere
- Growth opportunities
- Work-from-home days
Job Summary:
The ICA Program and Marketing Manager will oversee ICA’s premier program customer retention, designing marketing and administering a course delivery platform (CRM), and work closely alongside billing reps to distribute revenue earned to its licensed program associates.
Duties/Responsibilities:
-Maintains credentialing accounts
-Oversees the daily workflow of the department including answering calls and responding to emails in queue related to course schedule
-Designing a bi-weekly marketing course schedule
-Create a Marketing plan to promote course and increase enrollment
-Monthly volunteering at program leadership forum
-Delivering quarterly and as-needed reports to program associates
-Scheduling Social Media campaigns
-Manages/creates website, SEOs, Designing new site pages,
-Basic Graphic design knowledge
-Proficient in MS Excel, Adobe, Google Docs, WordPress (or similar)
Behavioral Requirements - Personal Skills and Competencies:
• Detail oriented
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• Customer service oriented
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Experience with social media
- Experience working with clients/customers
- Self-starter with the desire to learn
- A passion for and knowledge of our Program and a desire to learn and become a Program Trainer
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy: Google Docs, MS Suite, WordPress (or similar)
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
ICA is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace environment. ICA is committed to working together with communities through celebrating diversity, welcoming all, and standing against systems of oppression. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $50K
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
ICA-USA is currently seeking applicants for this position. If you are interested in working with ICA-USA, please send resume and cover letter to thaiderali@ica-usa.org for consideration