Careers

Interested in joining our passionate, teen-focused team?

After School Matters is a non-profit organization that provides enriching and engaging after-school programs to thousands of Chicago teens each year. Our diverse and talented staff supports a network of high-quality, out-of-school time opportunities which encourage teens to discover their potential and find their future. After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits and Perks for After School Matters Team Members

At After School Matters, we strive to provide a fair and competitive compensation package to each of our employees. Take a look below to see the benefits and perks enjoyed by our full-time staff.

Generous paid time off, including Winter Break and Summer Fridays
Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides free professional counseling and referral services for employees and their families

Visit programs and see our teens in action as they find their futures
Know you’re making a difference in the lives of Chicago teens through your work at a mission-driven organization

Our Staff in Action

Take a look at the photos and quotes below to see why our staff members love working at After School Matters!

Chris Nergaard, Program Manager

After working several jobs in Chicago’s non-profit sector I instantly felt at home working at After School Matters. It is a unique, fast-paced work environment. Programs staff will often split their work between the office and visiting our teen programs in local communities. I believe strongly in our Mission and Vision, helping teens in Chicago tap into their passions and find their future. That’s why I feel my efforts to align and maximize resources for After School Matters programs and teens can make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Chris Nergaard

Jessica Burg, Program Quality and Compliance Specialist

I love supporting our end of program celebrations and community events. I’ve met so many talented young people, and I’ve been invited to judge our Culinary Arts program’s cake decorating competition several times! Working here has definitely strengthened my bond with the city of Chicago.

Jessica Burg

Chuy Rodriguez, Warehouse Operations Coordinator

I enjoy being able to provide assistance to teenagers and resources to instructors for our programs; I enjoy being an advocate of After School Matters by engaging with all types of audiences to share my healthy experiences at work; and I enjoy being able to work with my warehouse team and also with internal and external employees, volunteers, teenagers, and donors.

Chuy Rodriguez

We invite you to review our job openings and apply through the After School Matters Job Board. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Apply now!

*If, during the application process, you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact us at 312-702-8972 or email HR@afterschoolmatters.org.

Were you looking for information on how to become a
part-time instructor?

Visit our Become A Provider page to learn how you can apply to become a program provider with After School Matters. You can also view our current instructor openings on our Instructor Job Board.