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
Federal Advocacy Manager
The Federal Advocacy Manager is a new position that will lead CCH’s federal advocacy efforts in close coordination with CCH’s public policy, community organizing, communications, and Law Project staff. In response to a host of federal budget and policy changes that threaten to eliminate the use of best practices and send thousands of more Illinoisians into homelessness and poverty, CCH is increasing its federal advocacy capacity. This role will ensure CCH is leading solutions grounded in the needs of people with lived experience with homelessness.
Please upload a PDF resume and cover letter here. Applications accepted until Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5 PM.
Internships
City Policy Intern
Summer
The policy intern conducts research in areas of housing and homelessness and collaborates with CCH staff to develop policy campaigns. Areas of advocacy include housing, employment, criminal justice, and youth homelessness. This is a paid internship. Stipend amounts depend on hours worked and internship duration.
Please send a cover letter and resume to policyintern@chicagohomeless.org. Resumes accepted until March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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
