Current Openings

Grand Secretary/COO

Development Coordinator

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About Us

Would you like to work for an organization that's committed to eliminating veteran homelessness? That develops gritty kids? That helps students achieve their academic dreams? That equips volunteers to improve the quality of life in their communities? Then come join the Elks' quiet network of good deeds.

Headquartered in Lincoln Park, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America is one of the oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country, with nearly 800,000 men and women in 1,900 communities nationwide.

Company Paid Benefits Include: 401(k) plan (with a 3% company contribution and an additional 2% company match), Medical (significantly discounted employee premiums), Life and AD&D at 1x base pay, Short-Term Disability (1st 4 weeks are covered at 100%), Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, Vacation (10 days), Holidays (11 days), Sick Time (8 Days), and Paid Volunteer Day. Vision, Dental and additional Life and AD&D are also available as well as Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care and transit benefits (Ventra/CTA/Metra). The Elks also offer a variety of wellness programs at no cost to employees, including annual onsite flu shots.

We are a small nonprofit office. The atmosphere is more like a family run business than a corporation. You are more than a number. Employees work a 37.5-hour work week in a casual environment. Our employees love the work-life balance. Our official organization hours are 8:30am-4:30pm CST M-F, but a variety of flexible options are available including flexibility in starting/ending times, compressed work weeks, and telecommuting/hybrid work arrangements. Our office is very accessible by public transit (CTA Brown Line and various bus lines.) We also offer free onsite parking.

The Elks Campus is on the border of the Lincoln Park and Lakeview neighborhoods. It is within walking distance to various restaurants and local hot spots; there is something for everyone. We are located 3 blocks from the lake and the bike path and near many parks to picnic in, walk through and relax in.

Come work for the Elks and feel good about the difference you'll make.