Program Coordinator

South Side Healthy Community Organization; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO) seeks a Program Coordinator to support administrative functions and project management. The role requires a highly organized individual with strong communication, meeting management, and documentation skills.

You will coordinate meetings, manage training materials, and assist in developing project protocols. The position also involves onboarding new staff, overseeing staff documentation, inventory management, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is REQUIRED.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in public health, social service, administration, or healthcare is REQUIRED.
• Ability to improvise and adapt in any situation.
• Ability to work on a team with multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and health equity.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and events for assigned projects, including agendas and minutes.
• Maintain training and meeting materials and organize program records.
• Assist in developing project protocols and communicate changes to staff.
• Create reports, presentations, tables, and graphs to support project goals.
• Onboard new staff with secured office space and necessary equipment.
• Monitor office supply inventory and manage outreach calendars.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written presentation

Integrity

Racial equity commitment

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Organization At the South Side Healthy Community Organization (SSHCO), we believe in transforming health and scaling new models of care to build a stronger, more vibrant, and empowered community. We are a key partner in a collaborative of 13 healthcare organizations on Chicago's South Side, all united by a single mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community.

If you are guided by our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, Communication, Accountability, and Respect, we invite you to join us. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a movement that prioritizes community needs and ensures a healthier future for all.

SSHCO provides a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to promote a well-balanced lifestyle for our employees, including medical/dental/vision insurances, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and tuition benefits. These benefits are designed to be affordable and competitive, helping you with your well-being, financial security, and career advancement.

Req Number ADM-26-00003

Category Administrative

Position Program Coordinator

Open Date 8/12/2026

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Pay Range $26.50 - $31.25 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Work Modality Hybrid

Shift Days

DESCRIPTION

The Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the organization’s administrative functions and project management initiatives. This position requires a highly organized individual who excels in communication, meeting management, and documentation processes. Key responsibilities include coordinating meetings and events, maintaining training and meeting materials, and assisting in the development of project protocols. The individual will also manage staff documentation and ensure effective inventory management. By maintaining efficient workflows and fostering collaboration among team members, the Program Coordinator contributes to the achievement of the organization’s strategic goals while modeling SSHCO’s mission and values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Effective Communication: Maintain effective written and verbal communication with staff and others through appropriate and considerate interactions. Model SSHCO’s mission, vision, and values while ensuring discretion and confidentiality.
• Administrative Support: Perform basic administrative duties such as photocopying, electronic mailing, sending mail, faxing, tracking, and securely storing equipment. Submit check requests or purchase orders and organize and maintain program records (both physical and electronic files).
• Meeting Management: Schedule and organize meetings and events for assigned projects, including sending agendas, taking meeting minutes, and tracking action items.
• Project Protocols: Assist in developing protocols and guidelines for assigned projects, ensuring clear communication of any new or changed procedures to project staff.
• Documentation Creation and Management: Create reports, presentations, tables, graphs, and other documentation as needed to support project goals. Management and printing of training materials.
• Project Support: Support other projects related to the strategic goals and administration of assigned initiatives.
• Onboarding Collaboration: Collaborate with supervisors to onboard new staff, ensuring secured office space and the provision of necessary equipment, technology, and supplies.
• Inventory Management: Monitor office supply inventory, order supplies as needed, and manage the outreach calendar to coordinate schedules and events effectively.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as requested.

TRAVEL

This position requires regular local travel throughout the South Side of Chicago and surrounding service areas to support SSHCO's care coordination programs and partnerships. Travel may include visits to hospitals, health systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCS), physician practices, managed care organizations, community-based organizations, and other partner or meeting locations as needed. Occasional travel outside of the primary service area may be required based on the organizational priorities. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent REQUIRED.
• At least one year of professional experience in public health, social service, customer service, administration, or healthcare industry REQUIRED.
• Ability to improvise, problem solve and adapt in any situation.
• Ability to work on a team with multiple projects within tight time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflict.
• Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills with all levels of employees internally and externally.
• High level of integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and health equity.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, oversight, and problem-solving skills.

EOE Statement SSHCO is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Our hiring and employment practices are based solely on job-related criteria and qualifications, and we strive to ensure that all employees and applicants are treated with respect, fairness, and without bias. We promote an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute their best, and reach their full potential.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or throughout your employment, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure equal access and opportunities for all individuals.

This position is currently accepting applications.