Come work with us
Alternatives has been a leader and innovator among Chicago’s youth-serving organizations since it was founded in 1971. Alternatives supports and empowers thousands of Chicago youth each year, working to build safer and more vibrant communities. Our staff work throughout Chicago to deliver these programs, both in schools and within the communities. Alternatives has two youth centers, one in Uptown and one in Washington Park.
Please see our open positions and ways to get involved below!
Alternatives is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Alternatives does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
COVID Vaccine
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all employees to the full extent permissible under applicable law.
Benefits
Staff Demographics
Our staff reflect the young people we serve, with 51% identifying as Black, 23% Latinx, 3% Asian and 3% Other/Multi-racial. These are self-reported racial identities of staff. We are also proud to have several former youth on staff.
Our 14-member Leadership team is 71% people of color.
Of our Board of Directors, 30% identify as Latinx, 25% Black, and 13% Asian.
