Careers
Build your career while making a lasting impact on Chicago.
Why Work With Us
Join us in Nourishing Hope through food, mental health and social services so that all of our neighbors can thrive.
Together we can provide food for today, and hope for tomorrow.
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We invite you to explore what it’s like to work for an organization that has made a significant impact in the fight against poverty and hunger since 1970. We envision a city where all people have the resources needed for a dignified life.
With a career at Nourishing Hope, you can achieve great things, make a difference, get rewarded and build solid connections with colleagues and nonprofit leaders throughout the city.
Compensation and Culture
Our benefits and compensation packages were created with the goal of improving the quality of life for our employees and helping them succeed in their career.
Meaningful Benefits
We offer benefits that support your health, financial security and overall well-being.
Career Growth
Our compensation and culture are designed to help you succeed and thrive professionally.
Inclusive Culture
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and belonging.
Current Job Openings
Explore our open positions below and apply directly for the role that best fits your skills and passion.
If you have general questions about careers at Nourishing Hope, please contact us. Thank you for your interest in helping us provide food for today and hope for tomorrow.
Manager of Online Market
The Manager of Online Market primarily oversees all aspects of Online Market daily food distribution programming, including staff supervision, neighbor and volunteer engagement, operations and logistics, data tracking and reporting, and food safety and sanitation. This role acts as a liaison to all neighbors, volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders to ensure a dignified and respectful experience in alignment with Nourishing Hope’s Core Values.
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to create a positive volunteer experience at Nourishing Hope. Reporting to the Manager of Volunteer Engagement, this position will focus on meeting the volunteer needs of the organization by stewarding and coordinating volunteers and volunteer groups via hands-on opportunities at our four locations. The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator helps manage and support over 100,000 volunteer hours annually and will work in person. As needed, this position will support and travel to all Nourishing Hope locations and assist in building strong relationships with the volunteer and donor communities.
Graduate Internship Opportunities
Nourishing Hope offers graduate-level internship placements within our Social Services and Mental Wellness programs. Internship experiences include case management or therapy services under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate program in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
Students interested in learning more about internship opportunities should email their resume and a brief summary of their academic program and internship requirements to [email protected].