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
Operations Assistant
Part-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 | remote work currently available
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
The Operations Assistant performs administrative and customer service duties reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The individual works with staff, vendors, senior management and clients to ensure optimal operating performance within the organization.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
Part-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 | remote work currently available
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
The Operations Assistant performs administrative and customer service duties reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. The individual works with staff, vendors, senior management and clients to ensure optimal operating performance within the organization.
Position Responsibilities:
- Works closely with the Chief Operating Officer to oversee daily business operations.
- Liaise with different teams to improve performance and work efficiency.
- Serves as the main point of contact for all vendors.
- Ensures all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
- Coordinates company meetings, events and sessions with other departments.
- Performs other duties based upon operations needs to assist the COO in all ways possible for the smooth daily operation of the organization.
Position Requirements:
- 2-4 years of experience in a business work environment preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent Customer Service skills.
- Associate Degree or higher.
- 2-4 years administrative experience.
- Good communications skills; organization and analytical skills; detail oriented.
- Diligent & dependable.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Must be able to communicate well in both written and verbal forms with all levels within the organization, as well as customers and vendors that work with the organization.
- Exceptional analytical skills to review high volumes of data and information.
Accountant
Part-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 | remote work currently available
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
Provides support to the Controller. Maintains Quickbooks at a transactional level to ensure proper tracking of finances. Provides office management support to all staff and inventory management support.
Position Responsibilities:
Finance Transactions
Procurement and Inventory
Position Requirements:
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.
Part-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 | remote work currently available
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
Provides support to the Controller. Maintains Quickbooks at a transactional level to ensure proper tracking of finances. Provides office management support to all staff and inventory management support.
Position Responsibilities:
Finance Transactions
- Ensures financial transactions have been recorded accurately through monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Enters and tracks Accounts Payable activities and invoices.
- Prepares checks for signature with proper distribution and filing.
- Administrates Accounts Receivable activities including creating invoices, receiving payments and processing sales receipts made online or via credit card.
- Backs-up Technology of Participation (TOP)® support for transactions involving registrations, manuals, and seat fees.
- Manages receipts, including processing and depositing of checks and cash receipts.
- Manages donation activities, maintaining proper records for all donations received; properly identifies donations using classes; provides monthly report to Development team of donations received.
- Reconciles credit accounts monthly.
Procurement and Inventory
- Orders, tracks, and distributes office supplies.
- Orders materials and items for sale as necessary.
- Orders supplies and requests services from printers.
- Manages postage accounts and availability.
- Oversees price changes of sales items; manages cost increases, and maintains the online store.
Position Requirements:
- Associate Degree or higher.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- At least 2 years of experience working with Quickbooks® preferred.
- 2-3 years of accounting experience.
- Attention to Detail
- Deadline-Oriented
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.
Building Engineer
Full-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
Maintains existing equipment required to keep the ICA-USA headquarters building operating efficiently and effectively.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
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.
Full-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
Maintains existing equipment required to keep the ICA-USA headquarters building operating efficiently and effectively.
Position Responsibilities:
- Regulates HVAC + building automation system.
- Troubleshoots and maintains electrical and plumbing components.
- Performs preventative maintenance work, such as changing the filters in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems or replacing seals in plumbing systems.
- Repaints apartments or office spaces in preparation for new clients, or resurface flooring both private and common areas of the building.
- Conducts space inspections to determine needed repairs or actions required to prevent problems.
- Performs minor and major repair of all building elements 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.
- Operates a computer which controls and monitors mechanical equipment and utility systems.
- Installs electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical circuits, wiring during remodeling projects; replaces and repairs wiring as needed.
- Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical switches; repairs refrigeration equipment.
- Repairs electrical locks and control panels to maintain building security.
- Installs computer cable.
- 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.
- Obtains estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed.
Position Requirements:
- Entry level position.
- Experience in the trades or a vocational training program preferred.
- On the job training provided.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
- Attention to detail.
- Diligent and dependable.
- Excellent 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.
Program Development Assistant
Part-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 | remote work currently available
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA-USA) focuses on sustainable community-based economic, social, and environmental programs– see www.ica-usa.org. We are looking for a socially conscious Program Development Assistant to help in creating and implementing sustainability programs.
Duties include working with the Program Coordinator to help drive community empowerment initiatives, coordinating and leading workshops, drafting, and implementing outreach strategies, social media activities and updates, preparing progress reports, drafting proposals, event planning, liaising with community and organizational people, and promoting the ICA mission and values to internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate for this role should possess proven program development and implementation experience, strong networking capabilities and good interpersonal and communication skills.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
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.
Part-time | Non-exempt
ICA GreenRise Building, 4750 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640 | remote work currently available
For over 60 years, The Institute of Cultural Affairs of the U.S.A. (ICA-USA) has been making a difference by releasing the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities to create positive, sustainable futures. ICA is a non-profit organization that uses participatory processes to engage in a wide variety of community development initiatives. At our heart we are facilitators, and we believe that grassroots community development is the way to cultivate change in society. While we have a rich history of working around the nation and around the globe, our roots as an organization are based in Chicago. ICA is seeking candidates for several positions in its sustainable GreenRise headquarters in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago.
Position Summary:
The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA-USA) focuses on sustainable community-based economic, social, and environmental programs– see www.ica-usa.org. We are looking for a socially conscious Program Development Assistant to help in creating and implementing sustainability programs.
Duties include working with the Program Coordinator to help drive community empowerment initiatives, coordinating and leading workshops, drafting, and implementing outreach strategies, social media activities and updates, preparing progress reports, drafting proposals, event planning, liaising with community and organizational people, and promoting the ICA mission and values to internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate for this role should possess proven program development and implementation experience, strong networking capabilities and good interpersonal and communication skills.
Position Responsibilities:
- Designing and facilitating programs
- Enhancing overall program development initiatives
- Creating and delivering presentations
- Maintaining relations with clients and donors
- Building and maintaining client databases
- Identifying and engaging with support agencies
- Distributing public relations and prospect materials
- Traveling to Chicago communities
Position Requirements:
- Facilitation skills – Familiarity with Technology of Participation (ToP)® facilitation methods a plus
- Program design and implementation experience
- Computer literacy - MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access)
- Interpersonal and networking skills
- Self-motivated
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Customer/donor management database software experience (e.g. Raiser’s Edge)
- Writing and analytical skills
- College degree and/or experience in a Community Program Development.
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.
