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Obama Presidential Center Opens Hiring for 150 Full-Time Roles, Prioritizing South Side Talent

Applications are live with community partners recruiting South Side residents.

Overview

  • The Obama Foundation opened applications Tuesday for 150 full-time jobs spanning visitor experience, facility management, security and other functions.
  • Barack Obama released a video inviting Chicago residents to apply for the roles.
  • Recruitment will be supported by Cara Collective, North Lawndale Employment Network, Skills for Chicago and the St. Sabina Employment Resource Center.
  • New hires are expected to begin in late March, joining a workforce that already exceeds 325 employees.
  • Candidates can apply at obama.org/careers, with the staffing drive designed to ensure the Center reflects the South Side as it prepares for a 2026 opening.