Job Description
Job Description
SEASONAL BENEFIT ENROLLMENT COUNSELOR (NOT FULL TIME)
Open Enrollment : October 27 – November 7, 2025
Training : 2 days of paid training, October 23–24, 2025
Pay : Earn up to $800 per day (per diem guaranteed $350–$400; additional income based on enrollments)
Location : Chicago Public Schools campuses and non-school sites
About the Role
Join our team in helping Chicago Public Schools employees make informed choices about their benefits. As a Seasonal Benefits Enrollment Counselor , you’ll serve as the primary on-site representative during Open Enrollment. This high-impact role combines professional expertise with community service — and offers excellent daily pay, flexibility, and the potential for ongoing work.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the dedicated counselor for assigned campuses and non-school sites (e.g., mechanic shops, transportation hubs, etc.).
- Provide consistent on-site support during Open Enrollment.
- Conduct both group and individual benefit sessions, including presentations at employee events like “Benefits with Breakfast.”
- Guide staff through enrollment in Core and Ancillary / Voluntary Benefits with clarity and care.
- Take advantage of additional income opportunities through extended work hours, available evenings and weekends during the Open Enrollment period.
- Complete paid training (Oct 23–24) to ensure expert-level knowledge of CPS benefits.
What We’re Looking For
Required
Active Life and Health License for the State of Illinois (Illinois Department of Insurance).Willingness to work on-site at Chicago Public Schools and non-school facilities.Reliable transportation.Ability to pass the Chicago Public Schools background check.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain benefits to diverse groups.Comfort with technology (online enrollment platforms, laptops, mobile apps).Preferred
Prior experience in benefits counseling, enrollment support, or HR services.Flexible and adaptable to different work environments and schedules.Strong organizational skills and attention to compliance and detail.Why Join Us?
Rewarding Compensation planImpactful work supporting educators, staff, and community employees.Flexibility with opportunities for extra income through evenings and weekends.Career growth potential — exceptional candidates may transition into full-time or ongoing roles.