Resource Coordinator - Schurz High School

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Guidance in Chicago seeks a Resource Coordinator to expand afterschool and before-school Community Schools programming. You will recruit students, engage families, and partner with CPS to support school activities. The role includes budgeting, grant compliance, and marketing for program growth.

The coordinator will lead parent engagement initiatives, staff oversight, and development of a community advisory approach with school administrators to strengthen services for students and families.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating afterschool or community programs.
• Ability to engage families and community partners effectively.
• Experience managing budgets and grant-related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program staff; monitor attendance and parent interactions.
• Develop a developmentally appropriate multi-age afterschool program.
• Create and maintain a program schedule reflecting effective management.
• Develop conflict resolution and behavior management techniques.
• Manage grant and tuition-based budgets with grant compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial and attendance records.
• Facilitate evaluation activities required by CPS and funding contracts.
• Coordinate outreach to parents, caregivers, and community members to promote engagement.
• Coordinate and monitor programs and activities; maintain enrollment records.
• Purchase/order materials; maintain accounting records and data.
• Recruit high-quality program partners and market growth plans.
• Negotiate vendor/partner agreements and provide staff training as needed.

Skills

Community engagement

Program coordination

Budget management

Job description

Position Summary: The Resource Coordinator is responsible for managing and expanding afterschool and before school community schools programming by recruiting student participants, working with community members and organizations to offer programs and services that meet the needs of students and their families, marketing programs for growth and sustainability, and providing training to authentically integrate and strengthen parent engagement in school activities. Also responsible for facilitating parent and community input and engagement through development and staffing of a Community Schools Advisory Committee in partnership with school administrators. The Resource and Family Engagement Coordinator will also represent Youth Guidance as a Lead Partner Agency with CPS and serve as a liaison with CPS Community Schools staff.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversight of program staff; monitoring absenteeism and parent and child interactions
• Create a developmentally appropriate multi-age after school program
• Create and maintain a program schedule that reflects effective management
• Develop and maintain appropriate conflict resolution and behavior management techniques
• Effectively manage a grant and tuition-based budget maintaining compliance with the provisions of the grant and the collection of all tuition payments
• Maintain accurate financial and attendance records
• Facilitate evaluation activities as required by CPS and other funding contracts
• Coordinates and provides direct outreach to parents, caregivers, and community members to champion authentic parent engagement.
• Coordinate and monitor programs and activities
• Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records
• Purchase/order materials and supplies
• Maintain accurate accounting records, data, and statistics
• Recruit high quality program partners that support the school’s mission
• Develop and maintain a marketing plan that supports the organization’s overall plan for growth and expansion
• Negotiate agreements with vendors and organizations that provide services
• Perform other duties as assigned