Join the Our Place Team

We’re always looking for motivated, caring people to join the Our Place team. Live a more meaningful life as you mentor and support our participants to be contributing members of our community.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, a retirement plan with an employer match, professional development opportunities, and a supportive culture.

If you are interested in learning more about employment opportunities, contact us at info@ourplaceofnewtrier.org

Open Positions

Administrative Assistant (Onsite)
Our Place of New Trier is seeking a passionate and highly motivated full-time onsite Administrative Assistant who will play a fundamental role in contributing to the organization's success through a diverse range of office duties and support tasks. Supporting the Executive Director, this individual will have the opportunity to sharpen and develop skills within a growing organization, while also ensuring office efficiency and operations. Our Place of New Trier is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the north suburbs of Chicago. Since 2008, this inclusive and impactful organization has served its 120+ participants by providing a wide array of engaging in-person and online programs and activities with a goal of building the skills and relationships needed for participants to become fully contributing members of their community. Learn more

Disability Programs Instructor
Our Place is seeking instructors to lead small groups of teens and young adults with disabilities at our Wilmette location and in the community. We are a cutting-edge alternative to the traditional day programming for individuals with disabilities. Our local focus and small group sizes allow you to make a real impact in the lives of others. Learn More

If you're interested in applying, contact Kelly Rayfield.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary – starting salary is above the rates of similar agencies with annual cost of living and merit increases available.

• Health Insurance: 6 health care plans offered by BCBS of Illinois

• Coverage is available for dependents

• Effective first day of employment

• Our Place contributes $425 per month regardless of plan/enrollees selected

Dental plan offered by BCBS of IL

• Coverage is available for dependents

• Effective first day of employment

• Our Place contributes $25 per month regardless of enrollees selected

• 403(b) Retirement Plan, with employer match

• 7-9 paid holidays (depending upon calendar)

 • 18 paid days off per year

• A welcoming and positive work environment with opportunities for career growth

• Paid training and continuing education in CPR/first aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (CPI), behavioral safety training, and professional development

As of May 2023.