We’re seeking residents from North Lawndale, Little Village, and Douglass Park-adjacent communities to work in temporary positions during this year’s festival. Applications are now live; apply below or send in this PDF form to [email protected]. Applications are due August 18.
In addition: we’d like to remind neighbors that those who live within the newly expanded radius of Douglass Park can attend the festival for free, upon registering in advance at one of these Beautification days (read more about both of these initiatives here).
Positions are available in various departments (see below). You can also register in-person at one of our Douglass Park Beautification days on June 30, and August 12. See the dates and apply below!
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
Douglass Park (It Takes A Village – Juneteenth Village Fest)
Sign-up booth will be set up at the event
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
Douglass Park (Sacramento & Ogden)
11:30 a.m. CDT – 3:30 p.m. CDT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
Douglass Park (Sacramento & Ogden)
10:30 p.m. CDT – 2:30 p.m. CDT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19
Look for our booth @ Boxing Out Negativity’s Street Love Ride
Across from St. Agatha’s Church, 3147 W Douglas Blvd
6:00 p.m. CDT – 8:00 p.m. CDT
HOW TO APPLY
If you are not attending one of our Community Job Fairs, you may either fill it out and email it—along with the required paperwork listed below—to [email protected], or fill out an application online.
Jobs include, but aren’t limited to: General Labor; Information Services; Event Set-Up/Tear-Down; Gate Attendants; Grounds Maintenance; Sanitation & Trash Removal; ID/Wristband Checkers; On-Call General Staff.
Please note: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, be able to stand for at least 8 hours, and be able to work in an outdoor environment.
LOCATION:
A sign-up area will be stationed near the intersection of Ogden and Sacramento.
