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


Crisis Advocate/Counselor (Full-time) – Macomb, Illinois

Date Posted: August 15, 2024

Deadline to Apply: As soon as possible. Applications will be taken until the position is filled.

Rate of pay: $21.00 per hour, at a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.

Description: This person is responsible for individual and group counseling with child and adolescent survivors of sexual violence; crisis counseling and advocacy provided to survivors of abuse; institutional advocacy; and professional training.

Minimum Level of Education/Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, women’s studies or psychology and one-year work experience in the social work profession or a combination of education/experience in a related field.

Application instructions: Complete the DocuSign employment application linked above, AND email a cover letter and resume to wirc@wirpc.org or mail/hand deliver those items to WIRC, 133 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455 by the deadline listed above.


Chief Executive Officer (Full-time) – Macomb, Illinois

REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

Job Summary: The Boards of Directors of both the Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) and the Community Action Agency (CAA) are searching for an accomplished and aspiring leader who shares the vision and passion to work to grow its rural service region and to provide a variety of services to improve the lives and opportunities for the residents.

Keys To Success:

  • Relationship Building
  • Follow Through
  • Finance & Process Management
  • Goal Setting & Accomplishment
  • Working with Passion

View Full Job Description Here

To Apply:

Interested applicants, please send cover letter and resume to: Anthony Michelic, anthony@thepacegroup.com and Wanda Sullivan, wanda@thepacegroup.com.