Community Liaison & Neighborhood Programs Coordinator

University-of-Illinoi; 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/or b

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Community Affairs Specialist I (Community Coordinator) to support place-based programs and engagement at the North Lawndale Neighborhood Center. The role serves as a liaison between UIC and community stakeholders to identify priorities and connect them with UIC resources and services.

The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma and three years of public-facing community work, with travel across North Lawndale.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in public contact with an agency or organization that is oriented toward community activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between UIC and neighborhood stakeholders to coordinate and support programmatic activities.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Community Affairs Specialist I (Community Coordinator) to support place-based programs and engagement at the North Lawndale Neighborhood Center. The role serves as a liaison between UIC and community stakeholders to identify priorities and connect them with UIC resources and services.

The position requires a minimum of a high school diploma and three years of public-facing community work, with travel across North Lawndale.