Chicago Votes is growing their Unlock Civics work and team, hiring formerly incarcerated individuals for their Civic Leaders program. Chicago Votes’ Unlock Civics initiative aims to break down barriers people impacted by the American legal system face to engaging in democratic processes. Through the Civic Leaders program, formerly incarcerated people will be supporting Unlock Civics programming which includes participating in the Cook County Jail Voter Registration and Court Watching Programs, policy implementation work, and virtual advocacy. The Chicago Votes’ Civic Leaders program is a contracted position that is designed for people who have been incarcerated in the U.S., specifically in Illinois. This is a part-time position (20 hours/week) paid at $25/hr. The program runs from Monday, March 8th- Friday, November 19th, 2021 (Dates subject to change). Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 17th. To apply, visit www.chicagovotes.com.