Sustainable Community Schools Coordinator

Westside Health Authority (WHA); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Westside Health Authority in Chicago seeks a Resource Coordinator for Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) to advance student achievement, family engagement, and community partnerships. You will serve as a liaison among students, families, educators, schools, and community partners to ensure equitable access to resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating SCS activities, leading the SCS Leadership Team, managing data and reports, and ensuring grant compliance while promoting educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration, Human Services, Sociology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in education, youth development, community engagement, program coordination, family engagement, social services, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with schools, community-based organizations, youth, families, and diverse populations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, build partnerships, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools systems, procedures, and community resources preferred.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages reflective of the school community) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of Sustainable Community Schools initiatives and activities in partnership with school leadership and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate and support the Sustainable Community Schools Leadership Team, ensuring representation from students, parents, educators, school staff, and community members.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate monthly leadership team meetings and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, attendance records, and action plans.
• Assist in developing and implementing school-wide strategies aligned with Sustainable Community Schools goals and priorities.
• Support collaborative decision-making processes that encourage shared leadership and community participation.
• Monitor program activities and ensure compliance with grant requirements, school objectives, and funding expectations.

Skills

Community engagement

Program coordination

Data management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration, Human Services, Sociology, or a related field

Tools

Cityspan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westside Health Authority in Chicago seeks a Resource Coordinator for Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) to advance student achievement, family engagement, and community partnerships. You will serve as a liaison among students, families, educators, schools, and community partners to ensure equitable access to resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating SCS activities, leading the SCS Leadership Team, managing data and reports, and ensuring grant compliance while promoting educational