Employment Opportunities

Great people, great benefits

WIRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and encourages diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications for everyone interested in working with us. If you have questions about working at WIRC, call 309-837-2997 or email wirc@wirpc.org.

Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) is a great place to work, and offers an excellent full-time benefit package including:

  • 100% employer-paid premiums for employee health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan benefits.
  • 37.5 hour work week.
  • Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
  • Holiday and birthday leave.
  • A casual and flexible work environment.
  • The opportunity to contribute to important work in our community.

DocuSign Employment Application

To apply for any of the open positions listed below, please complete the linked employment application through DocuSign.

Open positions

Administrative Assistant (Full-time) – Galesburg, Illinois

Rate of Pay: $15.50 – $16.75 per hour, 37.5 hours per week.

Reports to: LIHEAP Director

Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent, and previous clerical or reception experience. 

Job Summary: This person is responsible for reception, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, filing, and other related duties at our Galesburg office. We are looking for a person with excellent customer service skills. Some travel to trainings is required.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be available to perform the essential functions of the job whenever scheduled to work. 
  • Must be able to move about the office to collaborate with staff, meet with customers and visitors, and operate common office equipment
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position to work on a computer and answer phones. 
  • Must be able to pick up and hold documents and other common office items. 
  • Must be able to communicate and converse with customers, coworkers, and visitors to implement the mission of the Agency.  
  • Must be able to operate a computer to record and report data and to communicate with staff, customers, volunteers, and community partners. 
  • Must be able to use a telephone to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and community partners. 
  • Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to provide administrative duties such as going to the post office, shopping for needed supplies, and traveling to trainings or meetings.  

To apply: Please complete the Docusign application linked above AND submit your resume and cover letter to wirc@wirpc.org or by mail to WIRC, 133 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455. Paper applications available upon request. Applications accepted until position is filled.