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CCL is committed to providing bilingual, bicultural services. All one-on-one services can be provided in English and Spanish.

Background: CCL’s vision is a community where everyone thrives. Too often resource and economic opportunities limit participants’ choices and capacity to achieve their goals and vision. CCL partners with those held back by lack of resources and economic opportunity in order to uncover possibilities, overcome barriers, and realize their potential. Partnership takes many forms: coaching, training and educating, and coalition building, advocacy, and organizing are the primary ways that goals and potential are realized. 

CCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Center for Changing Lives is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented communities to apply.

CCL Staff Open Positions

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Small Business Coach

Position Overview: The Bilingual Small Business Coach (SBC) is principally responsible for  building Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) led businesses in their capacity to identify  and pursue pathways of entrepreneurialism and business sustainability. The SBC is responsible for enrolling entrepreneurs, connecting small businesses owners to internal and external  training, developing and assessing general business goals, and collaboratively identifying and  mobilizing the variety of supports entrepreneurs need in order to be successful during and  beyond small business coaching services. The role of this position would directly support Center for Changing Lives’ capacity as one of the State of IL’s Economic Empowerment Centers, providing support for general business needs at the local level. This includes delivering highly specialized business programs/services that  help entrepreneurs start, and business owners grow or sustain their small businesses, as well as address the racial and ethnic wealth gap in Chicago.

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To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to careers@cclconnect.org. No phone calls, please. 

CCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.