Chatham and Auburn Gresham Community Hiring Event Oct. 21 at St. Sabina

CHICAGO, IL — A community hiring event comes to St. Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham this Wednesday, October 21, with seven employers listed and both full-time and part-time jobs on the table. The Chatham and Auburn Gresham Community Hiring Event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1210 W. 78th Place, a block off 79th Street, and job seekers are asked to register in advance and bring printed resumes.

One church hall, five hours, and a roster that runs from BMO to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Register now, print your resume, and plan for Wednesday morning.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Chatham and Auburn Gresham Community Hiring Event
Date	Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time	9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central
Location	St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, Chicago, IL 60620
Format	In person
Registration	Job seeker sign-up form
What to bring	Printed copies of an updated resume
Questions	St. Sabina Employment Resource Center, 773-783-3760

💼 Who's Recruiting on 78th Place

The event is a joint effort of the St. Sabina Employment Resource Center, the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation and the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, which lists it on its public events calendar.

As of Sunday, the confirmed employers are BMO Bank, the Cook County Sheriff's Department, Benford Protection Group, United Protection Agency, Spectrum of Smiles, Freeman Jewelers and one smaller local business. That mix points in a few clear directions: banking and customer-facing branch work, security officer jobs with two private protection firms, and public-sector careers with the county.

The organizers describe the openings as part-time and full-time across multiple shifts. They haven't published job titles, headcounts or pay ranges, so ask each recruiter directly what they're filling and what it pays.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

The event is at the church, not the job center. St. Sabina's Employment Resource Center has its own office around the corner at 7825 S. Racine Ave. Wednesday's hiring event is listed at the church itself, 1210 W. 78th Place.

Register first. The sign-up form asks for basic contact details and whether you already work with a St. Sabina case manager.

Public-safety jobs move on their own clock. County law enforcement and corrections hiring usually runs through a formal application and testing process, so treat the Sheriff's table as the place to get the steps and ask questions, not a same-day offer.

The listing doesn't state an admission fee or any eligibility limits. If either decides whether you go, call the Employment Resource Center at 773-783-3760 before Wednesday.

Different Event, Different Day

If retail is more your speed, Macy's runs its holiday hiring day the next morning, Thursday, October 22, with its own sign-up and its own stores. Our Macy's and Bloomingdale's hiring day article has the details. And on November 4, Daley College hosts its fall career fair on the Southwest Side; see our Daley College career fair guide.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Print several resumes. Seven employers means seven tables.
Dress for an interview. Organizers ask job seekers to dress for success.
Know your availability. Shift work is on the list, so be ready to say which days and hours you can cover.
Bring a photo ID. If a recruiter wants to start paperwork on the spot, you'll be ready.
Plan the trip. The CTA's 79th Street bus runs a block south of the church.

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Chatham and Auburn Gresham Hiring Event: Common Questions

When and where is the hiring event?

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, Chicago, IL 60620.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Organizers ask job seekers to fill out the sign-up form linked above before the event.

Which employers will be there?

As of October 18: BMO Bank, the Cook County Sheriff's Department, Benford Protection Group, United Protection Agency, Spectrum of Smiles, Freeman Jewelers and one other local business. The list can change before Wednesday.

Are the jobs full time?

Both. Organizers say employers are hiring for part-time and full-time roles across multiple shifts.

Who can I call with questions?

The St. Sabina Employment Resource Center at 773-783-3760.

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