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Make a difference in the community
“When we join together in a common purpose,
the possibilities for making a difference are limitless.”
At Project VIDA, we are on a mission to create lasting change in our communities, and we believe that every individual has the power to make a difference. If you are passionate about being a part of the impact we’re making in the community, we invite you to get involved in our mission through our volunteer, internships, or career opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact our Human Resources Manager to apply or learn more:
Per Diem
Join the Project VIDA Team as a per diem staff member and contribute to our community services. Enjoy the flexibility in choosing your shifts and help the community while earning extra income. Shift availability will be communicated on a first come, first served basis, considering skills and event needs.
Career Opportunities
Are you seeking a career that combines your professional aspirations with a greater purpose? At Project VIDA, we are always looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join our team and become part of a diverse and dynamic workforce dedicated to creating lasting change. With a range of career opportunities available across various departments, you can find a role that aligns with your skills and interests. Take the next step in your career journey with Project VIDA.
Internship Programs
Contact our Human Resources Manager to apply or learn more:
Together, we can transform lives, empower communities, and create a brighter future.
Per Diem Opportunities
Document Scanning Technician
Scan and save client files, ensuring adherence to confidentiality policies and HIPAA laws.
Pantry Worker
Assist with deliveries, stock organization, customer orders, and cleaning in the food pantry and office areas.
Outreach Worker
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Assist with event setup, recruit candidates, assist clients with paperwork, and distribute materials.
Tester/Counselor
Conduct screenings, provide counseling, referrals, and distribute materials.
Expectations:
• Attend Project Vida Per Diem orientation.
• Arrive on time for shifts; late arrivals, no-call-no-shows, or early departures may result in suspension or termination.
• Check-in with the team lead at the start and end of each shift.
• Cancel shifts at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the team lead.
• Provide your own transportation.
To apply or learn more, please contact us at:
Career Opportunities
Salary: $45-55K Annually – Reports To: Prevention Coordinator – Job Type: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Event and Resource Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the LinkUp Chicago initiative. As the primary contact for the initiative, the Community Event and Resource Coordinator leads efforts to develop and nurture relationships with the community gatekeepers and frontline staff members who work with other community-based organizations that serve Black gay, bisexual men (Black GBMSM) throughout the city of Chicago and in the surrounding suburbs. The Community Event and Resource Coordinator also oversees the scheduling of the initiative’s hotline and providing technical support to the LinkUp Chicago collective (e.g., coordinating meetings, note-taking, and event planning).
Contact our Staffing Consultant to apply or learn more.
Project VIDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Salary: $45-55K Annually – Report To: Clinical Supervisor of Care Services – Job Type: Full-time
JOB SUMMARY
As a certified DRS Case Manager, you’ll provide intensive client-centered home base case management Services, which include coordination of in-home care and daily living assistance for HIV/AIDS disabled clients. You will work with the client’s medical provider and in-home service provider to ensure the client’s ability to maintain care in the community where they reside. The DRS case manager will provide treatment adherence counseling and assist the client in connecting to other core services. You will also provide individual and group behavioral health counseling/therapy. As the DRS Case Manager, you can also contribute to the success of Project VIDA by lending a hand when needed, showing flexibility, paying attention to details, adapting to changes when needed, and thinking of your role as a part of the larger Project VIDA team rather than exclusive.
Contact our Staffing Consultant to apply or learn more.
Project VIDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Salary: $55-65K Annually – Reports To: Executive Director Department – Job Type: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Prevention Coordinator is to oversee the success of all programs housed within the Prevention Services department. These include outreach, HIV/STI testing, PrEP, COVID-19 prevention and research, Hep C, and substance use services. Within Project VIDA’s small-agency structure, the Project Coordinator works hands-on as the agency’s senior community engagement coordinator and outreach specialist to meet operational demands. This includes direct service to clients, program management, and team mentorship. The Prevention Coordinator is also considered a senior staff member who works directly with the Executive Director and Clinical Supervisor of Care Services to ensure agency productivity and sustainability.
Contact our Staffing Consultant to apply or learn more.
Project VIDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.