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Neighbor Engagement Coordinator - Alderperson Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward, City of Chicago

Description: This position will assist with the neighborhood engagement initiatives that aim to increase community involvement in ward processes. They will streamline coordination and communication of events that the ward office hosts, and staff events that the ward office is invited to participate in. The role will also include processing constituent service requests. 

Find out more and apply here.
Responsibilities:
  • Report to the Chief of Staff and supervise department volunteers and interns as applicable.
  • Assisting in creation and staffing of an annual schedule of events to host and attend, including tabling, event partnerships, office hours with other elected officials
  • Assisting in communications of events and projects for distribution through social media, newsletter, flyers. etc.
  • Working with 40th Ward team to address and resolve incoming phone, email, and walk-in constituent service requests
  • Conducting 40th Ward surveys, spending time “in the field” to assess reported issues and to monitor current projects and conditions.
  • Performing other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Resident of Chicago, IL.
  • Very strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to hold conversations on sensitive, critical matters while being empathetic, respectful, and honest.
  • Resourceful, responsive, and service-minded. Willing to go the extra mile and seek creative solutions.
  • Ability to work some evenings and weekends; maintain a flexible schedule for community meetings.
  • Participate in event set up, requiring the ability to lift items weighing 20 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Large group facilitation and stakeholder engagement experience
  • Demonstrated experience with Airtable, Salesforce, Google Suite, ArcGIS, Mailchimp, and Social Media platforms
  • Familiarity with the operations and engagement strategies of municipal agencies
  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Compensation:
  • Position is part-time: 28 hrs/week
  • $25/hr
How to apply:
  • Complete the form and upload resume, cover letter and writing sample at bit.ly/WorkWithAldVasquez
  • Applications will be accepted through June 18th, 2023
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