The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) supports artists and cultural organizations, invests in the creative economy, and expands access and participation in the arts throughout Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.

For more information on the following opportunities and to apply, visit Chicago.gov/Careers and search for the job number.

Chief Voucher Expediter (Job Number: 381373)

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 11:59pm CDT

Number of Positions: 1

Under general supervision, the Chief Voucher Expediter will process and supervise the processing of payments and the monitoring of expenditures to ensure that municipal finances are accurate and up to date, and that vendors and suppliers are paid within established timeframes.

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Cultural Grants and Resources Division (Job Number: 377455)

Application Closing Date: Friday, June 2, 2023, 11:59pm CDT

Number of Positions: 2

The Cultural Affairs Coordinator II positions in DCASE’s Cultural Grants and Resources Division will be responsible for coordinating and supporting several grant initiatives, community engagement, outreach, partnerships, professional development, and technical assistance strategies to strengthen the capacity of Chicago’s arts and culture sector and connect artists and arts organizations with City of Chicago grants, resources, facilities, processes, and procedures. The positions will also require candidates with multi-disciplinary understanding of exhibitions, performance production, public art, and other artistic projects to assess and evaluate grant proposals and provide guidance and advice to applicants and grantees in the planning and execution of artistic projects.

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Production (Job Number: 379659)

Application Closing Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023, 11:59pm CDT

Number of Positions: 1

The Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Production position within the Operations Division works to produce Farmers Markets, special events and festivals managed by DCASE and the City of Chicago. The position works with community organizers, farmers, artisan vendors, artists, city contractors, event specialists and various technicians to produce high quality farmers markets, special events and festivals at the Chicago Cultural Center, outdoor spaces, and other venues throughout the City.

Cultural Affairs Coordinator II, Chicago Film Office Division (Job Number: 382635)

Application Closing Date: Friday, June 16, 2023, 11:59pm CDT

Number of Positions: 1

This position will serve the needs of the local film and media industry and be its advocate. This includes the local community of filmmakers, advocacy organizations, festivals, distributors, and independent film and media venues. In addition, the position will be a liaison with city government to create professional development tools and opportunities for convening and networking; collect and share industry data and promote filmmaking in Chicago, locally and nationally; and facilitate permit and operation concerns on behalf of local film and media productions.