Join us – Our team is growing!

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We’re looking for entrepreneurial-minded professionals!

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Does working in an energetic, innovative, and supportive community get you out of bed in the morning? Do you want an active role in building a stronger, more equitable future for Chicago and beyond?

Perfect, because we’re currently searching for talented and passionate professionals to join our 1871 team across multiple departments! Check out all our openings and apply today:

Director of Product, PYROS:
The Director of PYROS will own the PYROS experience (1871’s early stage roadmap), including developing a clear product vision, strategy, and quarterly roadmap themes and partnering with 1871 leadership to lead, support, and influence new business initiatives.

Director of Events:

As a department leader, the Director of Events will undertake a variety of tasks relating to the supervision of the daily happenings of the department, team management, long-term event planning, sales lead and relationship management. 

Executive Assistant:

The executive assistant will serve as the “Front door” face/voice of the CEO and COO, represent 1871 the institution in every interaction external and internal, while also prioritizing inquiries and requests, troubleshooting conflicts gracefully, and making recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.

Facilities Associate:

The Facilities Associate will be hands-on on the day-to-day maintenance and improvement of the 1871 space. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Associate will ensure the space remains safe, functional, and at the optimum standard for our members.

Marketing Manager: 

The Marketing Manager will play a critical role on 1871’s Marketing Team, with the overall goal to support production and conversions of all products, services, and initiatives in house. This role is 50% production manager and 50% digital marketer.

Video Producer:

The video content producer will serve as our in-house videographer and producer role on 1871’s Marketing Team. This role will be seasoned in visual storytelling and motion graphics, including on IG reels and Tiktok.