Job Opportunities
Domestic Violence Outreach Counselor- Bilingual Spanish
The Domestic Violence Outreach Counselor plays a key role in supporting the expansion and delivery of counseling services to community members who are survivors of domestic violence with a special emphasis on serving immigrants. The Counselor collaboratively develops and implements outreach strategies to increase the use of domestic violence services by immigrant communities who face unique barriers to accessing community-based services. This position provides counseling and case management services to residential and community-based clients of the Domestic Violence Program of YWCA Evanston/North Shore with a deep commitment to creating a warm, welcoming, and trauma-informed space for all. Learn more and apply >
Housing Case Manager
As an integral member of our Domestic Violence (DV) team, the Housing Case Manager identifies and supports the housing needs of survivors of DV. The position provides standardized assessments and housing navigation for individuals and families in suburban Cook County who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are at risk of experiencing homelessness and are seeking assistance securing stable housing. This position will also engage with the community to maintain current information on housing resources and trends, advocate for the interests of survivors, and cultivate connections with relevant community stakeholders. This position contributes to creating a warm and welcoming space for survivors and their children and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed services for clients of YWCA Evanston/North Shore. Learn more and apply >
Impact and Data Strategy Director
The Impact and Data Strategy Director leads an organization-wide effort to thoughtfully utilize data to improve the programmatic impact and operational functions of the organization in our collective efforts to advance the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. The Director guides the YWCA towards becoming an innovative and equitable data-forward organization, ensures mission impact is measured and reported in a compelling and useful manner, and looks across the organization to identify efficiency and process problems that can be solved with digital solutions. The position must demonstrate technical acumen and analytical thinking while at the same time creatively use data visualization to support authentic and effective storytelling. The position requires extensive collaboration across departments and must skillfully exert influence to build buy-in to data forward and digital transformation. Learn more and apply >
Individual Giving Director
The Individual Giving Director plays an integral role in the successful planning and execution of ongoing resource development efforts of YWCA Evanston/North Shore with an emphasis on increasing annual fund contributions from individuals, increasing revenue from a portfolio of major gift donors, and strategically leveraging special events and volunteer engagement to grow philanthropic support. The position will work collaboratively with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to develop and implement annual fundraising plans that support growth in overall private giving. Learn more and apply >
Learning and Development Manager
The Learning Development Manager is skilled at developing and delivering training curricula and facilitating learning with diverse audiences under the leadership of the Equity Institute Director. The Manager will work closely with the Director in program design and planning, including developing intersectional equity trainings for the public and organizational clients, with an emphasis on racial equity, and representing the organization with diverse community audiences and partners in a manner that positions the organization as a regional leader on equity training and consultation. Learn more and apply >
Legal Advocate
The Legal Advocate, as part of a larger domestic violence services team, provides court-based legal advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence seeking orders of protection. Based in the Skokie Courthouse YWCA office, the position requires significant versatility, flexibility, patience, and initiative to effectively navigate the complexity and unpredictably of the court system. The Legal Advocate shows a deep commitment to creating a warm, welcoming, and trauma-informed space for all. Learn more and apply >
Legal Outreach Advocate
The Legal Outreach Advocate, as part of a larger domestic violence services team, provides court-based legal advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence seeking orders of protection, with a special emphasis on outreach and education to immigrant survivors. The Advocate works collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement strategies to increase the use of domestic violence services by immigrant communities who face unique barriers to accessing community-based services. The position will deliver community education and training about the legal system, and options and resources for domestic violence survivors. The Advocate will occasionally accompany immigrant survivors on visits to other courthouses. Learn more and apply >
Special Events & Volunteer Manager
The Special Events & Volunteer Manager is responsible for the management of special events and public program event logistics, developing and implementing a robust volunteer engagement program, and managing in-kind donation protocols. Learn more and apply >
Swim Instructor 1
The Swim Instructor contributes to the creation of a fun, warm, and welcoming environment for a diverse community of swimmers and is responsible for teaching swim lessons and assisting with the operations of the Learn-to-Swim program of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore Flying Fish Aquatics program. Learn more and apply >
Workforce Development Manager
The Workforce Development Manager, as a member of the Economic Advancement team, contributes to making our community a place where women can achieve family-sustaining employment by managing all aspects of YWCA workforce development programs. The manager oversees YW Tech Lab and YW Culinary programs through deep collaborations with the YWCA domestic violence program and key community partners. The manager supports and grows workforce programming by developing curriculum, program processes and protocols, community partnerships and referral pipelines, employer connections and provides client support as needed. Learn more and apply >