Careers
Hope Chicago’s mission is to create pathways to success for multiple generations of Chicagoans through equitable access to higher education. By removing the barriers that hold low-income, first-generation college students back, we strive to create a world where every family in Chicago, Illinois, and America has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
Leading this work is a dedicated team of education professionals passionate about educational and economic equity.
Open Opportunities
Chief Development Officer
About the Role
Hope Chicago is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Chief Development Officer (CDO) as it enters its next phase of growth and scale. This is a rare opportunity for a senior development leader to help shape how a bold, proven model is funded, communicated, and scaled—playing a defining role in securing the resources and partnerships needed to propel families’ economic futures.
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Scholar Program Associate
Application Deadline: January 23, 2026
About the Role
Hope Chicago seeks a mission-aligned professional to join the Program Team as its first Scholar Program Associate. Under the guidance of the Director of Postsecondary Access and Success, the Associate will strengthen and streamline incoming and outgoing Scholar communications, leveraging existing systems and platforms and leading enhancements or additions to them. A successful candidate must have a personal passion for and professional commitment to equitable access to learning opportunities for young people and adults alike, with a particular focus on communities that have been underestimated and lacked investment.
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Hope Chicago is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and values its diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, or marital status, and are committed to a welcoming, respectful environment for all who work for and engage with Hope Chicago.