Youth & Community Engagement Coordinator

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

PSLF eligibility

Professional development

Job summary

Youth Guidance in Chicago is seeking a part-time Community Coordinator to support youth engagement and community activities linked to the MCMF grant.

You will assist with outreach, events, and program documentation, focusing on Garfield Park and West Side partnerships, with occasional evenings and Saturdays.

This hands-on role reports to the Program Partnerships & Operations Manager and is grant-funded through December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with youth, young adults or community programs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to organize multiple activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and engage 6-12 youth in Garfield Park.
• Maintain regular communication with participants and encourage participation.
• Support youth meetings, trainings, and activities.
• Help youth connect with workforce development and community opportunities.
• Collect attendance, timesheets and program feedback.

Skills

Youth engagement

Communication

Event planning

Time management

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Youth Guidance in Chicago is seeking a part-time Community Coordinator to support youth engagement and community activities linked to the MCMF grant.

You will assist with outreach, events, and program documentation, focusing on Garfield Park and West Side partnerships, with occasional evenings and Saturdays.

This hands-on role reports to the Program Partnerships & Operations Manager and is grant-funded through December 31, 2026.