Community Engagement Coordinator - North Lawndale

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and-dep

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Community Affairs Specialist I (Community Coordinator) to support the Neighborhood Center at North Lawndale. You will build partnerships, coordinate programs, and engage residents, schools, and service providers to connect opportunities with UIC resources.

You’ll travel between community sites, coordinate events, monitor program data, and report outcomes to the Assistant Director of Community Collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of work experience in public contact with an agency or organization oriented toward community activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public health, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to travel between community centers and North Lawndale sites.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between UIC and neighborhood stakeholders to coordinate and support programmatic activities at the UIC North Lawndale Neighborhood Center and in other community settings.
• Oversee logistics, scheduling, and regular functioning of the North Lawndale neighborhood Center.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community residents, neighborhood schools, community-based organizations, local service providers, civic and cultural organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Engage UIC colleges, departments, programs, faculty, staff, students, and alumni in identifying and coordinating opportunities for community engagement, programming, and services.
• Promote awareness of UIC programs, services, educational opportunities, and resources available through the Neighborhood Center and broader UIC community.

Skills

Excellent communication

Travel ability

Microsoft Office Suite

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public health, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Community Affairs Specialist I (Community Coordinator) to support the Neighborhood Center at North Lawndale. You will build partnerships, coordinate programs, and engage residents, schools, and service providers to connect opportunities with UIC resources.

You’ll travel between community sites, coordinate events, monitor program data, and report outcomes to the Assistant Director of Community Collaboration.