Are you someone who wants to be part of a team that works for justice and equity? Are you passionate about organizing people impacted by homelessness to change our community? Do you want to work with a group of smart, dedicated people who work every day to fulfill the human right to housing? If so, the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) welcomes you.
Our history of making real change is due to the incredible people working, interning, and volunteering with CCH. We are strengthened by our diversity and by living out our core values. We offer employees a generous benefits package, competitive wages, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on learning and development.
Information on available employment positions is listed below. Those interested in an internship should email our staff contacts, also listed. We look forward to talking with you.
Employment Opportunities
There are no open positions at this time.
Internships
The Law Project of the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness is seeking a Law Intern to support the Law Project in their work in advocating for people experiencing homelessness in Chicago and throughout Illinois. In this position, you will conduct research, writing, intakes of potential clients, and also assist attorneys with their casework. The types of cases Law Project attorneys handle include educational rights cases, expungement/sealing cases, civil rights cases, and other civil legal matters. Law interns are expected to be able to work independently and collaboratively with Law Project staff. All law interns are also expected to work to advance racial equity.
Please send a cover letter detailing how you are qualified for this position, a resume, three references, and a brief writing sample of no more than 5 pages, to Arturo Hernandez at arturo@chicagohomeless.org and please put “Law Intern” in the subject line.
If you have questions about internships at CCH, please contact:
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- Policy internship inquiries, email M Nelsen
- Law student internship inquiries, email Arturo Hernandez
