Community Engagement Coordinator

CEL - Center for Enriched Living; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Range: $22/hr - $24/hr

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Package

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Deerfield is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to enhance its membership base by building community partnerships and overseeing member enrollment. The ideal candidate will have experience with the IDD community, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering inclusion. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with the IDD community preferred.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to tailor messaging for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full membership enrollment process.
• Assess individual support needs for program participation.
• Implement recruitment and retention strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools and organizations.
• Manage member records in CEL’s database.
• Track membership metrics and identify trends.
• Represent CEL at events and outreach activities.

Skills

Experience with the IDD community

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

CEL (Center for Enriched Living) is an independently funded nonprofit that empowers teens, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fully and confidently CEL also equips educators to foster empathy, celebrate diversity, and build truly inclusive classrooms. CEL members are known, respected, and supported as they build friendships, pursue goals, and actively participate in the community. Our universally designed building and deeply caring staff create a welcoming space where people with disabilities are not an afterthought, they’re the focus.

The Community Engagement Coordinator – Membership (CECM) strengthens and grows CEL’s membership base by building relationships with community partners, overseeing member registration and enrollment, and supporting engagement initiatives that promote inclusion and community connection.

Primary Benefits

• Pay Range: $22/hr - $24/hr
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off Package + Holidays + 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle.
• Ongoing training/growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full membership enrollment process from initial inquiry through onboarding.
• Assess individual support needs to promote successful program participation.
• Implement targeted recruitment and retention strategies to grow and sustain membership across all CEL programs.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with schools, families, and community organizations.
• Manage accurate and timely member records in CEL’s database.
• Track membership metrics and identify trends to inform outreach strategies.
• Represent CEL at events, resource fairs, and outreach activities to share CEL’s mission.

Skills You Bring to CEL

• Committed to CEL’s mission of creating opportunities for people with developmental disabilities; 1-2 years of experience working with the IDD community preferred.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled in written and verbal communication and able to tailor messaging for various audiences.
• Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and member needs.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Recreational Facilities