Available Positions
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services Center
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Youth & Family Services
ROLE:The Administrative Coordinator is instrumental in ensuring the seamless operation of administrative and clerical tasks within the organization and the Center.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position demands robust organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
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DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development
REPORTS TO: The Director of Workforce Development
ROLE: The Energy Transition Navigator is a pivotal role dedicated to fostering a network of community-based providers throughout Illinois.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary objective of this position is to facilitate community education, outreach, and recruitment efforts aimed at encouraging eligible individuals to participate in clean energy workforce and contractor development programs.
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DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development
REPORTS TO: Vice-President of Workforce Development
ROLE: Under the direction of the Vice-President of Workforce Development, the Re-entry Transition Specialist helps returning citizens, and justice-involved individuals become economically self-sufficient through intensive case management, job search assistance, and retention.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position works closely with the Workforce Development staff, partner organizations, and training and educational providers and reports directly to the Manager of Re-entry Services.
DEPARTMENT: IMPACT Leadership Development Program
REPORTS TO: SVP of Leadership Programming
ROLE: The Manager of Leadership Programs supports the Executive Director of the IMPACT Leadership Development Program/SVP of Leadership Programming and Philanthropy and the Director of Leadership Programs by managing critical day-to-day project management functions for the IMPACT and IGNITE programs, performing program and administrative duties related to all aspects of event planning for the delivery of the IMPACT program, and serving as the administrative liaison for the IMPACT Alumni Association.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Manager of Leadership Programs will play a critical role in stewarding and executing on the missions of the IMPACT Leadership Development and IGNITE programs.
DEPARTMENT: Youth Services Center
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Senior Program Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Vice President, Youth & Family Services
ROLE: Under the direction of the Vice President of Youth & Family Services, the position is primarily responsible for providing mentoring, case management, one-on-one intervention, group programming, recreation and SEL training to youth aged 11-24.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Intake and enroll candidates in Project Ready (STEM; Career Development; College Readiness; SEL; Trades) program.
- Maintain a minimum caseload of 40 youth participants
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
Primary Function
Responsible for assisting the facilities manager in maintaining the Chicago Urban League’s office building and employee parking lot.
Principal Accountabilities
Accountable for minor repairs, mechanical, structural, general cleaning, and maintenance of CUL office building.
Daily duties include but are not limited to:
- Check all light sources including the parking lot and replace bulbs as
- Responds to employee requests for cleaning and maintenance as
- Responds to employee requests in the areas of safety and environmental needs through both personal and work order systems.
- Responsible for shipping/receiving of mail and
- Responds to various requests and work orders for service from HR, security, and executive departments.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Chicago Urban League seeks a talented grant writer for the position of Grants Manager to manage and significantly grow the Chicago Urban League’s grants portfolio and revenue. To support the sustainability of the Chicago Urban League’s programs and services, the Grants Manager will manage and coordinate the research, cultivation, writing, and submission of federal, state, and local government and foundation and corporate grants. This individual will lead all aspects of developing successful grant proposals and contracts, coordinate input across the organization as needed, and ensure that the Chicago Urban League remains in compliance with funder requirements by preparing and submitting reports and other documentation.
Reports to: Director of Development
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to convey seemingly complicated projects in a compelling and persuasive manner.
- Write, prepare, and submit public/governmental grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other related correspondence, with a major emphasis on public and private grant submissions.
