Youth Workforce & Events Coordinator — Safe Spaces (Temp)

Gads Hill Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Generous Paid Time Off

403B Plan (Up To 5% match following 2

Job summary

Gads Hill Center in Chicago's North Lawndale community is seeking an experienced Safe Spaces Program Coordinator to lead the My Chi. My Future. Safe Spaces program, centering youth voice and positive youth development for teens and young adults.

The role involves planning, implementing, and overseeing activities, ensuring cultural responsiveness and strong engagement with the community. You will supervise paid youth participants aged 16–24, coordinate events, support recruitment, track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in youth development, education, social services, or a related field
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working directly with youth, particularly teens and young adults in community-based settings
• Ability to train, lead, and energize a youth team to achieve program goals
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing events, including logistics coordination and community engagement
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and youth-centered practices
• Familiarity with the North Lawndale community or surrounding communities is required
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal record and child abuse/neglect registry check
• Active CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor employed youth participants (ages 16–24)… while fostering a safe, inclusive environment
• Coordinate and implement all program activities, ensuring alignment with goals and performance measures
• Lead planning and execution of youth-driven events in North Lawndale, including logistics and outreach
• Facilitate youth workforce development by supporting skill-building in communication, teamwork, leadership, and event planning
• Guide youth participants in developing and implementing event ideas reflecting peers and community
• Build and maintain program schedules, track attendance and engagement, and support program hours
• Collaborate with the Resource Coordinator to recruit and retain youth participants
• Support outreach via peer recruitment, social media, and community-based promotion
• Collect and enter program data in alignment with funder requirements
• Ensure all program deliverables are met according to funder requirements
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including supervision, incident reporting, and emergency procedures
• Coordinate with community partners to secure event space, resources, and wraparound supports

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in youth development, education, social services, or a related field

Job description

Gads Hill Center in Chicago's North Lawndale community is seeking an experienced Safe Spaces Program Coordinator to lead the My Chi. My Future. Safe Spaces program, centering youth voice and positive youth development for teens and young adults.

The role involves planning, implementing, and overseeing activities, ensuring cultural responsiveness and strong engagement with the community. You will supervise paid youth participants aged 16–24, coordinate events, support recruitment, track