Program Coordinator, CircEsteem, Inc

Who: CircEsteem, Inc

What: CircEsteem is looking for a Program Coordinator with the ability to execute applicable programs including program infrastructure; personnel management; program promotion and events, and various administrative tasks as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Program outreach to achieve and maintain enrollment goals
• Staff instructors to assigned program
• Supervise and evaluate instructors
• Communicate with families through a monthly newsletter or flyer
• Collect and maintain data - intake paperwork, attendance, assessments
• Continuously adapt and improve program effectiveness
• Provide overall structure, support, and ability to problem-solve within assigned program
• Utilize curriculum and submit lesson plans weekly
• Incorporate circus skills within the social and emotional skill building curriculum created by and for CircEsteem
• Maintain props and equipment in partnership with Operations and Program Team
• Provide pictures and videos per Outreach Director request
• Identify professional development opportunities to continue growth and development within role as well as for instructors across programs
• Attend and work special events throughout the year - Gala, Winter Show, Spring Show
• Attend and participate in staff trainings
• Attend and participate in mandatory anti-racism trainings held on one Sunday each month
• Coach on programs assigned by Program Director

Qualifications:

• Experience with physical movement or circus arts
• Fluent writing and speaking Spanish preferred
• Flexible with constantly changing situations
• Ability to juggle multiple projects 
• Team player and collaborator
• Independent, critical thinker who has the ability to problem-solve
• Ability to positively communicate with co-workers, administration, parents, youth, and referring agencies 

Apply here.

Program Manager, The Gray Matter Experience

Who: The Gray Matter Experience

What: The Gray Matter Experience is seeking a passionate and experienced educator to

join our team as the Program Manager. This person will be responsible for

developing and managing entrepreneurship programming with an emphasis on high

school students. They will also play a critical role in ensuring that TGME’s

programming addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of youth

through an array of educational and enrichment activities. The ideal candidate will

have strong experience in education, non-profit management, and community

building and also have a strong understanding of entrepreneurial processes and

practices. We see this position as an integral part of our mission to uplift students

from under-resourced communities and help close the education, knowledge and

resource gap. 

Responsibilities:

·         Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance

with the mission and goals of TGME, including designing and facilitating

curriculum and student-centered experiences for high school

programming

·         Develop new and enhance current initiatives to support the strategic

direction of the organization

·         Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the

successful outcome of the program

·         Develop an annual program budget and operating plan to support

programming

·         Along with Program Coordinator, lead program facilitation and staff

programmatic events

·         Organize all students and alumni events, including program

culminating events and alumni engagement activities

·         Supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback,

and holding weekly team check-ins to ensure smooth running of the

programs

Program Management, Logistics & Evaluation

·         Manage student and volunteer recruitment, outreach and engagement

including regular communication, scheduling and engagement

initiatives - ensuring alignment with program enrollment goals and

criteria

·         Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records and other

administrative documents, metrics and reporting related to grant

compliance

·         Occasional email communication with potential volunteers and

partners as well as student check-ins to ensure students are

completing assignments as necessary

·         Maintain and carry out evaluation methods to assess program

strengths and identify areas for improvement

·         Monitor the program activities on a regular basis to observe, support

and evaluate instruction and implementation

Community & Partner Outreach

·         Communicate with members and other stakeholders to gain

community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the

program

·         Represent the organization at conferences and other public events;

leading activities, speaking roles and trainings

·         Serve as a critical partner in stakeholder engagement, including

organizing, holding and supporting events and communicating with

families and community members.

·         Cultivate existing relationships with vendors, community groups,

companies and schools with the goal of ensuring sufficient resources

and access to services

·         Fulfill all other duties as assigned by the Founder & CEO

Qualifications:

·         Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to cultivate and

maintain stakeholder relationships (e.g. community partners, families,

school admin, and donors)

·         Have a strong understanding of entrepreneurship

·         Ability to work both in a team environment and independently with

minimal supervision, be flexible, and manage multiple priorities

·         Ability to work well in a fast-paced startup environment

·         Organizational, communication and problem-solving skills - must be

organized and able to manage a variety of tasks

·         Minimum of 2 years experience working and building positive relationships

with high school aged youth and/or equal experience developing and

managing impactful programs in an educational setting, youth development

agency, or out-of-school time program

·         Experience developing and implementing youth programming that considers

the impact of race, gender, socio-economic status, and other identities on

academic and educational experiences for youth

·         Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., Sociology, Education, Social Work)

·         Experience with data collection and using technology as a management

reporting tool

·         Experience cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships (e.g.

community partners, families, school admin, and donors).

·         Proven experience managing a team

·         Competency with technology applications including Microsoft applications,

project management software and digital communication tools

·         Strong project management skills

·         A self-reflective and positive disposition

Apply here.

Program Manager, JB & MK Pritzker Family Foundation

Who: JB & MK Pritzker Family Foundation

What: The Foundation seeks a Program Manager to play a leadership role in the effective development and implementation of the foundation’s behavioral health priorities under the Pritzker Community Health Initiative (PCHI), as well as play a key role in the day-to-day management of the civil and human rights portfolio. We have two aggressive goals for these initiatives: Reducing behavioral health emergency room admissions by 50% in Cook County by 2023 & Reducing the women’s prison population by 50% by 2025

Responsibilities:

· Partner with the PCHI Director to develop, refine, and implement a behavioral health grant making-strategy

· Identify potential grant possibilities that advance the program’s strategies

· Assist PCHI Director in the collection of information from grantees required to complete analyses of current and prospective grantees

·        Assist PCHI Director with the due diligence activities for new potential grantees

·        Write and edit internal grant documents

·        Manage the processing of grant agreements and payments in close coordination with the legal and finance teams

·        Contribute to the team’s development of criteria to evaluate the effectiveness of the portfolio and participate in the evaluations of the results

·        Share collective responsibility for reaching annual investment and grant targets

·        Interact with peer grant-makers, nonprofit leaders, as well as leaders in the public and private sectors

·        Participate in board and staff meetings as required

·        Perform related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement for the role.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, open to challenges and have high standards and a good sense of humor. They must have a passion for Community Health, and/or Human and Civil Rights with a demonstrated interest in the fields. A familiarity with Chicago, Cook County and/or Illinois would be ideal. They should have experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies to affect change, as well as experience working collaboratively across the nonprofit, private and public sectors. The successful candidate could come from a variety of professional backgrounds.

Apply: All qualified candidates should apply with a cover letter describing their interest and a copy of their resume to recruiting@pritzkergroup.com

Manager, Programs (Chicago or DC Preferred), Feeding America

Who: Feeding America

What: Drive the development and implementation of a range of programs, interventions and other solutions that address the needs of people and communities facing hunger and lead to a clear and measurable impact.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Director of Programs, drive the development and execution of strategies that address the needs of people and communities facing hunger.
• Manage project timelines and effective completion of project deliverables.
• Apply a variety of proven program implementation techniques to advance project goals.
• Facilitate training and technical assistance to the network and other stakeholders via workshops, technical assistance calls, webinars, and other methods of education and information dissemination
• Develop and implement processes to capture, store and effectively disseminate programmatic knowledge to internal and external audiences.
• Develop strong internal working relationships with Member Grants, Philanthropy, Finance, Member Services, Government Relations and other departments that support the effective implementation and evaluation of program strategies.
• Supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the issues facing food insecure households in the United States.
• Support the development and implementation of evaluation plans to track the impact of our work and allow for continuous learning.
• Identify internal and external research and data needs relating to program design and delivery to and work with research team to address.
• Develop and steward relationships with key national partners.
• Represent Feeding America program work at internal and external conferences, meetings and events.
• Respond to requests for information on national programs.
• Serve on national and interdepartmental committees and task forces as required and assigned.
• Manage project budgets.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS or relevant experience
• 5+ years’ experience in program management or outreach
  
  

Foundational Requirements

• Committed to organizational mission of ending hunger.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Committed to a workplace that values different backgrounds and life experiences and allows everyone to bring their authentic self to work. Builds equity into structures, systems and processes for our employees and the communities we serve.
  
  

Required Technical Competencies And Experience

• Strong desire to develop and test new systems, new ways of thinking, and innovative approaches to addressing food insecurity.
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• Understanding of federal nutrition and benefits assistance programs.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically as part of a team and within broad coalitions.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and ability to learn new technological applications.
• 15-20% travel required.

Apply here.

Director of People and Culture (HR) - One Million Degrees

Who: One Million Degrees

What: To help support our continued growth, One Million Degrees is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Director of People and Culture with exceptional judgment, interpersonal skills, and ability to support and develop a talented team from a one-person HR shop. Experience in a unionized environment is highly valued. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of People and Culture is a critical position that will provide guidance and leadership and will play a key role in driving the next phase of growth at One Million Degrees. This is an exceptional opportunity to design and lead strategies to recruit, develop, and retain top talent for an innovative and transformative model for supporting and accelerating community college students. The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with demonstrated experience collecting and synthesizing input from stakeholders, identifying opportunities for improvement, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions, and thoughtfully designing process rollouts.  The successful candidate will also need to be experienced in employment law, compliance, and labor relations.

Responsibilities:

Build Strong Labor Relations

• Manage the implementation of OMD’s first collective bargaining agreement and provide ongoing interpretation and administration of the contract
• Advise leadership and supervisors of unionized employees on policy and practice to ensure compliance with the contract
• Manage and continuously build OMD’s relationship with Union representatives

Attract and Recruit Talented and Diverse Candidates

• Build on OMD’s current recruitment and hiring processes to attract talented and diverse employees at every level
• Build and maintain systems to track and communicate with candidates
• Develop talent pipelines with higher education and community partners

Onboard and Train Employees

• Implement and continually improve
• OMD’s onboarding and new hire training process, making sure that employees feel welcomed, informed about their benefits, and prepared to excel in their roles

Lead Culture-Building and Contribute to DEI Strategy

• Help define and create strategies for OMD’s organizational culture goals, working to make OMD an employer of choice
• Ensure that OMD is an equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and can thrive through trainings, coaching, and overall strategy and practice
• Liaise with OMD’s affinity groups and clubs and plan culture-building events

Develop Talent and Drive Performance

• Continue to build and evolve OMD’s talent development processes including organizational core competencies, goal-setting, performance metrics, 360 degree feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Manage OMD’s professional development programming, identifying and implementing training and development opportunities for individuals and teams

Administer Benefits and Ensure Compliance

• Manage all benefits at OMD
• Stay abreast of benefit and policy trends and best-practices
• Manage OMD’s compliance with all labor and employment laws keeping current on changes in local, state, and federal law
• Maintain required information such as labor posters and employee data

Qualifications:

Education – bachelor’s degree required; MBA or related Master’s degree and/or HR certification is preferred but not required

Experience

• 5-7 years Human Capital or Human Resources experience, non-profit, civic sector, or school district experience a plus
• Job experience or coursework relating to HR/legal compliance
• Experience in a unionized environment is a plus 

Skills

• Highly skilled communicator; exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong project manager; proven success working in a fast-paced environment and delivering against multiple work streams
• Fluent in change management strategies; proven success in implementing change across an organization
• Data-driven; proven ability to manage data/metrics and make data-informed decisions

Traits

• Entrepreneurial; you enjoy building, creating, and executing new strategies
• Trustworthy in managing sensitive situations and information; you are discrete, professional, and possess excellent judgment
• Collaborative; you enjoy gathering stakeholder input to create innovative shared solutions that meet the needs of the organization
• Detail-oriented and compliance-minded; you enjoy dotting i’s and crossing t’s
• Comfort with the uncertain; you are motivated to move forward, make decisions, and finalize details quickly once information is available
• Committed to DEI; you center equitable and inclusive practices in all phases of your work
• You believe in the talent and potential of community college students to change the world

Apply here.

Project Analyst, Transportation Resource Associates

Who: Transportation Resource Associates

What: The Project Analyst will be based either in TRA’s Philadelphia office or in Chicago (though TRA’s work is almost entirely virtual under pandemic conditions), and will interface closely with TRA’s Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Florida, Washington, DC, and Pittsburgh staff. The Project Analyst will travel frequently in support of TRA projects throughout the United States. The Project Analyst supports TRA’s consulting staff and its highly varied, technical work. Responsibilities include participating in client interviews, field assessments, and observations; documentation of business processes; writing and editing reports and proposals; interpreting and editing client documentation and procedures; and providing data, information, and analyses for use by TRA project managers and subject matter experts. The position answers primarily to TRA personnel, but also will interface with TRA clients in both public and private sectors. The Project Analyst will join a staff of other, very skilled Analysts who are involved in multiple projects — with varied groups of coworkers — at any given time. The Project Analyst often also works independently and will be expected to continuously learn about all aspects of public transportation operations, maintenance, safety, and security.

Responsibilities:

The Project Analyst will be based either in TRA’s Philadelphia office or in Chicago (though TRA’s work is almost entirely virtual under pandemic conditions), and will interface closely with TRA’s Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Florida, Washington, DC, and Pittsburgh staff. The Project Analyst will travel frequently in support of TRA projects throughout the United States. The Project Analyst supports TRA’s consulting staff and its highly varied, technical work. Responsibilities include participating in client interviews, field assessments, and observations; documentation of business processes; writing and editing reports and proposals; interpreting and editing client documentation and procedures; and providing data, information, and analyses for use by TRA project managers and subject matter experts. The position answers primarily to TRA personnel, but also will interface with TRA clients in both public and private sectors. The Project Analyst will join a staff of other, very skilled Analysts who are involved in multiple projects — with varied groups of coworkers — at any given time. The Project Analyst often also works independently and will be expected to continuously learn about all aspects of public transportation operations, maintenance, safety, and security.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree is required. A candidate with a bachelor’s degree will be considered only with significant, applicable transportation industry experience. 
• Candidates with experience in rail and bus transit, general transportation, engineering, planning, or similar disciplines are often successful, however applicants with other applicable backgrounds may be considered. 
• Knowledge of or interest in public transportation operations, maintenance, or safety is preferred. Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) in any industry is beneficial, as is knowledge of Federal Transit Administration and/or US Department of Transportation requirements.
• Candidates who have completed the FTA Transit Safety and Security Program certification are preferred.
• Project Analyst candidates must be detail-oriented, organized, and flexible. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, strong ability for critical thinking, and an excellent capacity to analyze, understand, and incorporate technical information. Candidates must also be able to think creatively about data and how to present it as useful and engaging information, both for external and internal use. 
• Candidates must be able work independently and interface regularly with a wide range of clients. Successful Project Analysts must be outgoing, engaging, and social, and must actively look for ways they can help the TRA team. A TRA Project Analyst must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Database and MS Project experience is a plus.

Apply here.

Project Associate, Metro Strategies (Chicago)

Who: Metro Strategies (Chicago)

What: Metro Strategies, a planning, policy and public affairs firm, is seeking a Project Associate who will assist with project outreach initiatives as well as data collection, surveys, research and writing. The Project Associate will be expected to support the planning, organization and implementation of projects. The Project Associate must prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner. This person must be detail-oriented and have strong writing and communication skills. This position will be based out of Metro Strategies’ Chicago office but will be expected to travel to client locations throughout the region when in-person activities resume.

Responsibilities:

• Perform project support duties as assigned by project managers to advance client projects.

• Assist with preparation of project materials and presentations.

• Draft project communication and outreach plans.

• Conduct research and data collection/analysis.

• Write technical and persuasive memos, documents, and reports.

• Prepare articles, reports, project fact sheets and policy briefs.

• Maintain stakeholder lists and databases.

• Assist with project/client website content and use of social media.

• Produce accurate and timely meeting minutes.

• Execute all areas related to event management.

• Staff special meetings and events.

• Contribute to project strategy.

• Gain knowledge and understanding of projects and stakeholders.

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and writing skills.

• Interest in and knowledge of public policy issues.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to juggle a variety of tasks simultaneously and prioritize projects efficiently.

• Ability to be flexible, well-organized and self-sufficient.

• Strong planning, organization and implementation skills which allow the successful

  completion of projects by specific due dates.

• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends when project needs dictate.

• Understanding of social media as a project communication tool.

• Strong dedication to client/customer service.

• Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local transportation infrastructure issues and

  stakeholders is a plus.

• Proficiency in a second language is preferred.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, urban planning,

  communications or the equivalent. A master’s degree is preferred. 

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, references and supporting materials such as work or writing samples to lsweeney@metrostrategiesinc.com

Manager of Program Initiatives - Chicago, After School Matters

Who: After School Matters

What: Reporting to the Senior Director of Program Supports, the Manager of Program Initiatives – CHA Learn and Earn will be responsible for managing the new CHA Learn and Earn initiative. This project is a timely addition to the ASM program portfolio and aims to prevent summer learning loss by coupling academic learning with After School Matters career exploration programs, guiding participants to make meaningful connections between academic content and their career areas of interest. The management of this project falls into four primary work streams:

Responsibilities:

·         Creating a project plan to implement the programmatic and operational aspects of this project;

·         Meeting with external and internal stakeholders to understand their needs, perspectives and how they will contribute to project;

·         Planning events

·         Arranging teen transportation to and from programs

·         Identifying and onboarding any potential instructors to implement the program;

·         Identifying community locations such as schools, City Colleges, ASM locations, etc. to house programs and showcases

·         Arranging any instructor and program staff training for special curriculum and logistics that will be implemented in the program

·         Coordinating and collaborating on all aspects of any final showcases or events associated with the program in partnership with Advancement/Events, Communications and the Program Supports teams

·         Performing site visits to monitor quality and implementation of programs

·         Directing supervision of seasonal Program Specialists and instructional staff to implement programs

·         Hosting and coordinating tours of funders, elected officials, or other guests to visit the program or showcase

·         Partner with key internal departments (Operations, Finance, Cityspan, Legal, Research and Evaluation, Communications, etc.) to successfully plan and implement the project

·         Maintain relationships and be the direct liaison to CHA for connecting its community to ASM opportunities

·         Complete outreach and interface with funders, elected officials, and other guests to meet the desired outcomes for CHA Learn and Earn initiative

·         Conduct site visits and observations to monitor program implementation and quality to coach programs to continuously improve teen engagement and progress towards defined program outcomes

·         Partner with the Senior Manager of Learning Communities and Professional Development to determine the best ways to support the instructional practices and quality in programs

·         Design and provide oversight of special events in coordination with CHA to creatively showcase teen participants and their projects

·         Schedule and lead tours for funders, elected officials, and other guests

·         Other duties required.

Qualifications:

·         Excellent organizational, conceptual, and analytical skills; strong process orientation, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills; a firm commitment to quality

·         Strong grasp of instructional best practices

·         Skilled in developing and facilitating collaborative relationships and interacting with a range of stakeholders

·         Comfortable with delivering training, giving constructive feedback, and providing coaching to staff and teachers

·         Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects at one time, able to respond to requests quickly, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast paced, high energy environment

·         Strong orientation to customer service (i.e., ASM staff and teens, community and government leaders, corporate executives, etc.)

·         Detail oriented and capable of meeting deadlines

·         Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment

·         Proficiency in MS Office applications required

·         Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred

·         5+ years of experience in education and/or non-profit administration

·         Classroom teaching experience preferred

·         Commitment to the youth of Chicago

·         Valid Driver’s License, insured transportation, and driving record that satisfies our Motor Vehicle Policy required [1]

·         Evenings and weekends may be required

Apply here.