Outreach Associate (Part-Time)
• The Outreach Associate is an important role in North Branch Works’ new nonprofit
capacity building program that was recently funded by the City of Chicago.
capacity building program that was recently funded by the City of Chicago.
• The primary focus of this position is to connect with potential nonprofit partners in the following
neighborhoods: Avondale, East Garfield Park, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Irving Park, Near West
Side, Garfield Park, and West Town.
• The Outreach Associate will lead the initial contact with these organizations and help strengthen
NBW’s network in West Side communities. This task will require research, virtual and in-person
meetings, phone calls, direct mail, and helping to provide technical assistance. The Outreach
Associate will build upon our asset map for West Side neighborhoods and further strengthen our
directory.
• The Outreach Associate will work closely with our Director of Business and Economic
Development to help nonprofit organizations identify and apply for grant opportunities that build
their capacity to deliver high-quality services and carry out their missions.
• The Outreach Associate will help NBW organize and deliver two webinars targeted to nonprofit
organizations in Q4 of 2022 and Q1 of 2023. This work may include opportunities for public
speaking, program development, event planning, and group facilitation.
• The Outreach Associate will participate in community roundtables and other meetings to identify
and partner with potential nonprofit partners.
• The position also requires updating records in Salesforce and adding new nonprofit partners.
• The Outreach Associate may participate in meetings with businesses and decision-makers and
help with our 2023 events such as Chicago River Day Cleanup and North Branch Brewery Tour.
• The Outreach Associate will help with communications work such as social media and writing
stories for our blog and our bi-weekly e-newsletter.
• This position is part-time (20 hours) and contingent on grant-funding through September of 2023.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking candidates are preferred.
• Compensation for the Outreach Associate position is $18 per hour.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Steve Simmons, Director of Business and Economic Development, at steve@northbranchworks.org.