Manager of Community Reintegration, Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 Title: Manager of Community Reintegration

Type: Full-time, hybrid

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: $63-66k/year

The Manager of Community Reintegration, under the supervision of the Vice President of Independent Living, is responsible for shaping, implementing and evaluating some of Access Living’s long term care services including, but not limited to, helping disabled people access SSI and SSDI benefits, find housing and transition from nursing homes, personal Assistant trainings and referrals.

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Farm Stand and Education Program Manager, Stein Learning Gardens at St. Sabina - Chicago, IL

 Title: Farm Stand and Education Program Manager

Type: Full-time, in-person

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay: ~$43.8k/year

The Farm Stand and Education Program Manager is responsible for running Barbara’s Market (commonly referred to as the farm stand) during all hours of operation. Tasks related to Barbara’s Market will represent approximately 60% of Program Manager’s time. The Program Manager will also be responsible for (co-)facilitating classes offered to students at St Sabina Academy, The Ark and to the broader community. As much as possible, the Program Manager will look for opportunities to provide education programming and other activities that will draw people to the weekly farm stand. Tasks related to Education will represent approximately 40% of Program Manager’s time.

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Digital Media Coordinator, IL Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

 

Details

Job Type:Full Time

Education:High School Diploma Required

Experience Level:Mid-level

Salary:USD $45,000 - $55,000 / year

Salary to commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus generous benefits ICIRR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Volunteering

Description

Specific responsibilities:

• Be a part of winning campaigns: Work with members of all ICIRR departments to develop and implement digital advocacy and storytelling tactics that drive our coalition’s campaigns toward victory. This will include managing our digital advocacy platform to publicize and help mobilize ICIRR events.

• Digital content creation and audience management: Develop, implement, manage and analyze new and alternative social media strategies and use creative, cutting-edge practices to grow our coalition’s visibility, traffic, and reach. In doing so, ensure that ICIRR has an integrated approach to all aspects of its digital presence. This includes tracking success through analyzing metrics and suggesting adjustments.

• Community outreach through digital platforms and tactics: This includes managing phone banks and text banks, assisting with digital ad buys, and responding to community members on Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or email. Work across departments to schedule and execute informational or advocacy live streams. Track website performance and ensure up-to-date content.

• Mass email and text message support: Calendar, write, and send action alerts by text and email to mobilize ICIRR’s membership and online base. Assist with fundraising and e-newsletter campaigns.

• Assist with media and press outreach: Assist with press activities, including press conferences, rapid response activities, writing press releases; pitching to the media; maintaining media lists; and conducting media monitoring.

• Additional responsibilities include: Photography at in-person events; light video editing; assistance with annual fundraising event; rapid response for breaking immigration news; supporting ICIRR members in their digital outreach. Considering event and rapid response work, availability on some nights and weekends may be necessary.

Job requirements:

• Experience: Minimum two years of experience in communications, social media, or community organizing. Examples include but are not limited to paid or volunteer work with political campaigns, community-based organizations, or college student organizations.

• Skills: Excellent writing, editing, proofreading and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Ability to speak and write in Spanish is a plus. Demonstrated project or program management is a plus. Team player who is willing to experiment and try new tactics to reach our audiences.

• Programs and platforms: Familiarity with social networking, content management systems, web development, database management, and/or community outreach strategies (including phone banking, text banking, or canvassing). Programs and platforms you would be using include but are not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, StreamYard, Canva, VAN, and Phone2Action.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, creative writing, communications, marketing, or journalism. Organizing or community-based experience is accepted in lieu of formal education.

• Interests: Interest in immigration and refugee issues and understanding of Chicago and Illinois communities preferred.

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Program Site Coordinator, Chicago HOPES for Kids - Chicago, IL

 

Details

Job Type:Part Time

Start Date:January 13, 2025

Application Deadline:January 3, 2025

Education:High School Diploma Required

Experience Level:Entry level

Compensation:USD $23 - $25 / hour

$23 per hour starting; $25 per hour starting for Bilingual/Spanish Speaking

Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Education, Housing & Homelessness, Poverty, Volunteering

Description

Chicago HOPES for Kids provides educational programming for children living in homeless shelters throughout Chicago. It is our mission to provide learners with the resources and encouragement needed to succeed academically, despite the many challenges of homelessness. We are currently seeking applicants to our Site Coordinator role for the Spring Semester 2024 Chicago HOPES for Kids K-5, and 6-9th grade programs.

The Ready Readers (K-5) Site Coordinator position is a unique opportunity for anyone with experience in education, social work or community development looking for a meaningful opportunity to work directly with learners. The Site Coordinator serves as a liaison between Chicago HOPES for Kids and the shelter site, and is responsible for fostering an environment where learners can connect and grow. In response to COVID-19, health and safety precautions are taken to keep all parties as safe as healthy as possible.

This is a part-time position which requires a time commitment of 12-15 hours per week while program is in session. Site Coordinators are expected to be on site during each program day, Monday-Thursday. The daily program time commitment is a three hour block between 2 pm - 8 pm, depending on the site. The 90-minute program takes place within this block.

The Literacy Leaders (6th-9th) Site Coordinator position is a unique opportunity for anyone with experience in education, social work or community development looking for a meaningful opportunity to work directly with learners. The Site Coordinator serves as a liaison between Chicago HOPES for Kids and 1-2 community partner sites (two days designated for each site) and is responsible for creating an environment where volunteers and learners can connect and grow. In response to COVID-19, health and safety precautions are taken to keep all parties as safe as healthy as possible.

This is a part-time position which requires a time commitment of 8-15 hours per week while the program is in session. Site Coordinators are expected to be on site twice weekly per site, either Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays. The daily program time commitment is a three hour block occurring between 2 pm - 8 pm, depending on the site. The 120-minute program takes place within this block.

• * We are specifically hiring Site Coordinators for to work in neighborhoods on the South and West Sides, and we are especially looking for English/Spanish Bilingual applicants to be able to grow our bilingual programs**

Site Coordinators are required to attend training sessions before the start of each program semester (September - December, January - May, June - August), and are also expected to attend regular meetings on Friday mornings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in education, social work, or related field preferred, or High School Diploma/GED equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience working closely with elementary school-aged children (Kindergarten to 8th Grade)
• Experience working with children who have experienced trauma and/or homelessness preferred
• Experience coordinating programming for children preferred
• Familiarity with Zoom and Google Suite products (Gmail, Google Classroom, Google Meet, etc.)
• Fluency in Spanish is recommended but not required!

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate afternoon literacy and enrichment programming for K-5th or 6th-9th learners at a designated program site
• Lead a team of volunteers by delegating tasks, communicating consistently with volunteers, supporting volunteer appreciation efforts, and facilitating volunteer connections with learners
• Promote and model positive behavior norms
• Deliver program curriculum and collaborate with external enrichment partners for the purpose of a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience for all participants
• Facilitate communication between Chicago HOPES for Kids and shelter staff, parents and other stakeholders
• Facilitate literacy assessments and surveys
• Maintain consistent documentation of program activity, including daily reports, student reading logs, volunteer and student attendance
• Distribute and collect enrollment forms, surveys, and other documents as directed by the Program Manager
• Attend and participate in online Friday morning meetings and workshops
• Uphold safety procedures and adhere to public health guidelines
• Other duties related to program operations as required (eg distributing donations, organizing site library, conducting inventory)

** Level of Language Proficiency

Bilingual/Spanish-speaking preferred

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Supervisor of Children Services Programs, City of Chicago - Chicago, IL

 SUPVSR OF CHILDREN SERVICES PROGRAMS

Department of Family and Support Services

(Finance)

 

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $74,244

 

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 10/1/2024

 

Under general supervision, the class supervises a functional area within the Children Services Division of the Department of Family and Support Services and performs related duties as required

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinates advisory and parent participation committees to develop uniform initiatives.
• Assigns and reviews the work of staff and/or teams.
• Oversees administration functions for central office and delegate agencies.
• Supervises assigned teams in reviewing data from agencies’ implementation of quality improvement.
• Supervises the preparation of program auditing and community assessment reports.
• Supervising staff as it pertains to compliance with Illinois Department of Children Services.
• Supervises the preparation of program auditing reports detailing agencies ratings in each component area, need for assistance and proposed corrective action.
• Supervises and participates in the development of plans and strategies to assist agencies in meeting performance standards and childhood development goals.
• Coordinates the revision of delegate agencies’ development plans as needed.
• Recommends the continued funding of agencies that meet performance standards and corrective action for those that do not.
• Supervises training and technical assistance to delegate agencies on education and program compliance, performance standards and facilities requirements.
• Supervises the childcare licensing process to ensure programs operate under mandated requirements.
• Prepares reports on program activities and accomplishments.
• Serves as a liaison to the community in promoting childcare and head start programs; provides program information for inclusion in grant applications.

 

Additional duties may be required for this position

 

 

Location:      1615 W Chicago Ave

Days:             M-F

Hours:           9am to 5pm

 

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, the Social Sciences, or a directly related field plus three years of work experience in education or social service or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met

 

 

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:

·         A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview.  The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral parts of the interview will be selected.

 

 

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

 

 

• Previous experience working in social, community educational development work.

 

• Previous experience supervising staff.   
• Previous experience involving the analysis of issues and trends in Early Childhood Education, developmental, cultural and economic issues that impact young children.

 

• Previous experience planning and management of Early Childhood development programs and services for ages zero to five.

 

• Previous experience providing technical assistance to Head Start and Child Care delegate agencies.

 

APPLICATION EVALUATION:  Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.  Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.  Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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Program Manager - Pritzker Group

Who: Pritzker Group

The J.B. & M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation (“Foundation”) has a national focus on catalyzing entrepreneurial change that promotes greater equity and fairness in the lives of ordinary people. The Foundation and its affiliates anticipate continuing to make substantial philanthropic investments in excess of $1 billion over 20 years.

The Foundation’s primary strategic focus is early childhood development; community healthcare and critical community needs in the state of Illinois; and upholding and expanding individual civil and human rights.

The Foundation’s work takes the following fundamental approach: · Investing in evidence-based programs and measuring Return on Investment; · Effecting public policy initiatives through demonstrable advocacy; · Engaging through partnership – recognizing that no one achieves success alone; and · Leading – by convening, spotlighting and bringing expertise. The Foundation is located in Chicago and led by President Janet Froetscher.

What: Program Manager

The Foundation seeks a Program Manager to play a senior leadership role in the effective implementation of the foundation’s Prenatal-3 year old (PN-3) priorities in states and communities under the Pritzker Children’s Initiative (PCI). This effort will actively support a set of states and communities as they seek to undertake common policy and program advancements to ensure children under three are on track for later school readiness. Over the next five years, the Foundation intends to support development of model initiatives in states and communities that advance policies and programs that ensure a strong start in life, such as home visiting, quality child care for infants and toddlers, and universal connections that link families with infants and toddlers to essential and needed services. Though this Initiative, the Foundation makes catalytic investments in states, communities, promising models, and effective communicators to create a tipping point by building a national movement for prioritizing infants, toddlers, and their families for public action and investment.

The Program Manager will support national organizations, state stakeholders and leading early childhood researchers to fuel momentum for positive policy change in states and communities across the country. S/he will work with a variety of partners including national organizations supporting state strategy, state-level organizations that are planning for and guiding implementation of state strategy, , and organizations at all levels leading innovative policy and program development to expand access to high quality services for infants and toddlers. S/he will work closely with the PCI Director to link state leaders to experts and organizations engaged by the Foundation to support them, and facilitate peer-to-peer connections across selected states. Within states, the Foundation anticipates working with the public sector, foundation leaders, and non-profit policy and advocacy organizations as part of the PN-3 strategy.

Director of Fiscal and Public Policy - Voices for Illinois Children - Chicago, IL

Director of Fiscal and Public Policy
Voices for Illinois Children

Chicago, IL

Voices for Illinois Children is an independent advocacy organization that champions strong public policies and investments for all children in our state. In 1987, a dedicated group of civic, business, community, academic, and philanthropic leaders established Voices for Illinois Children to develop and promote strategies that improve conditions for all children throughout the state. As a privately funded organization, Voices for Illinois Children seeks to educate opinion leaders and policymakers on issues facing children and families.

Over the last 30 years, Voices has grown into a powerful and well-respected advocate. Voices unites community leaders and people who care passionately about children into a statewide network that helps establish new policies and implements innovative programs to improve the education, health care, and economics of children and their families.

Voices is seeking a new Director of Fiscal and Public Policy to manage its Fiscal and Public Policy Center. The ideal person will work collaboratively with a broad range of local and national coalitions and community partners to ensure that Illinois makes sound budget and tax policies as well as effective, public policies in children and families and their communities. This role reports directly to the President of Voices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the FPPC staff in collecting/compiling and analyzing data and nonpartisan research for review of fiscal and public policy that will the improve the well-being of Illinois children and families.
• Oversee the Kids Count
• Manage the development and production of policy briefs, facts sheets, blog entries, reports and other research products.
• Work closely with Voices’ staff to develop an effective communications strategy that includes the use of social media.
• Work in conjunction with the Director of Development to write grants and secure funding to support FPPC’s work plan and strategies.
• Work with outreach staff to develop and leverage advocacy efforts, strategies and resources that will broaden the reach of the FPPC’s work.
• Serve as the liaison to the State Priorities Partnership.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with legislative leadership, Governor’s office, and other key policymakers and stakeholders.
• Staff the Board of Director’s Policy Committee.
• Other duties as assigned by Voices’ President.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Advance degree required or equivalent experience preferably in economics, finance, public administration, public policy, law, or a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex or technical information clearly to a range of audiences in writing, through public speaking, and to the media. Strong tax policy and budget analysis skills and deep understanding of fiscal issues is required.
• Minimum ten years of experience in public policy analysis; demonstrated capacity to work with policymakers, advocates, the news media, and constituent groups to think strategically about opportunities to influence public policy in a nonpartisan manner is required. Knowledge of the state legislative and budget process in Illinois or in another state is desirable.
• Commitment to social and economic justice; strategic thinker with strong leadership skills; commitment to excellence; understanding and valuing of diversity; strong administrative skills.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Voices for Illinois Children offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-provided health insurance, generous retirement plan, and paid vacation.

Application:

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to apply@voices4kids.org with the subject line “Policy Analyst Search.” No phone calls please.

Voices for Illinois Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports equal access for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, women, veterans and LGBTQ candidates to apply.