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ILA2J Program Coordinator

ILA2J Program Coordinator

Westside Justice CenterChicago, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25-$26 per hour

Ignite your strategic acumen and make a profound impact with the Westside Justice Center! Join our dynamic team as the Illinois Access to Justice (ILA2J) Program Coordinator and play a crucial role in implementing initiatives to enhance access to justice and empower communities. Founded in 2015, the Westside Justice Center (WJC) is not just an organization; it's a mission-driven Legal Aid clinic committed to breaking down barriers to justice and fostering authentic community leadership.

As the ILA2J Program Coordinator, you will oversee program implementation, training, outreach, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with partner organizations. If you're a proactive individual with a passion for social justice and a knack for program management, we invite you to join us in our mission.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Supports the selection process :

Conducts background research and due diligence, prepares grant recommendations for administrative and Board consideration

  • Recruits, trains and coordinates the work of ILA2J external review committee
  • Reviews and evaluates proposals
  • Monitoring and evaluation :

    • Maintains all relevant data for use in tracking, analyzing and reporting

  • Performs site-visits to evaluate and support partner performance; provides technical assistance and training
  • Responsible for accurate submission of programmatic reports to funders
  • Subrecipients Support

    • Coordinates and leads monthly program and / or regional meetings with partners

  • Gathers and distributes resources for and from subgrantees
  • Provide needed support for success
  • Program Responsibilities :

    • Participates in the design, implementation, refinement, and adaptation of grantmaking strategies and in planning future program strategies

  • Assists in the design of new initiatives
  • Identifies and works with prospective grantees to develop programs that advance grantmaking strategies
  • Relationship Management

    • Builds and sustains relationships with colleague, community leaders and relevant organizations

  • Represents the Westside Justice Center at conferences and other public events

    • Successful Candidates will possess :

  • 3 years of experience in nonprofit management, operations, or development / fundraising.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Experience in organizational development, strategic planning, and financial management of nonprofits.
  • Experience in training and community outreach preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and organizational skills
  • Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail
  • Ability to work well independently as well as a member of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
  • Cultural Competency

    • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

    Reliable transportation

    Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    Benefits :

  • Community Impact

    • Health Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    Vision Insurance

    Paid Time Off

    Work Environment :

    The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers
  • Ability to communicate verbally
  • Ability to spend extended time working on a computer
  • Occasional need for local travel

    • The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, requirements, or responsibilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

    The Westside Justice Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQI-GNC people, and formerly incarcerated people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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