Work with the Civic Federation

About the Civic Federation

The Civic Federation is an independent, non-partisan government research organization that provides robust and objective fiscal analysis, recommendations, and oversight for the benefit of civic and business leaders, the media, and the general public in Chicago and the State of Illinois. Founded in 1894 to address deep concerns about the city's economic and political climate at the turn of the century, the Federation has been a civic leader in Chicago and Illinois for over 130 years. In the past ten years alone, the Federation’s track record includes publishing over 600 long and short-form reports and budget analyses of 11 state and local government entities and fiscal-adjacent policy issues.

The Civic Federation is an equal opportunity employer. We fundamentally support and remain committed to seeking a diverse, equitable and inclusive staff and board of directors to serve the mission of the federation. All membership and employment decisions are made with this commitment in mind and we welcome everyone to our team.

The Civic Federation encourages BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and any individuals with disabilities or any other legally protected status to apply. Please feel free to note your pronouns and/or any reasonable accommodation requests in your application or during the interview process.

Openings

Administrative and Development Associate

The Administrative and Development Associate is a critical position supporting the Civic Federation’s daily operations and engagement infrastructure. This highly organized and communicative team member coordinates logistics, manages schedules, and supports projects across all departments in a fast-moving environment.

Full-time, hybrid position based in downtown Chicago.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications encouraged.

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Community Engagement and Partnerships Associate

The Community Engagement and Partnerships Associate is a new role that will be critical to building and expanding the Civic Federation’s partnerships and community engagement work—a major area of growth identified in our Strategic Plan. This role will play a central part in formalizing partnerships, building coalitions, expanding public programming, and advancing accessible communications that strengthen the Federation’s reach and impact.

Full-time, hybrid position based in downtown Chicago.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications encouraged.

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