Community Impact & Outreach Coordinator
Location: Chicago, IL – Citywide
Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week)
Pay: $18.50-$20.00/hour
About the Role
We’re seeking a Community Impact & Outreach Coordinator to lead and manage our on-the-ground outreach initiatives. This position is perfect for someone with strong organizational skills, a passion for connecting with people, and the ability to keep multiple moving parts in sync.
You’ll coordinate street-level outreach, petition circulation, and event engagement for a range of clients including community organizations, corporations, political campaigns, and grassroots initiatives.
What You’ll Do
– Manage Outreach Team: Supervise and schedule outreach associates and interns.
– Plan & Execute Campaigns: Coordinate street canvassing, event tabling, and petition circulation.
– Build Relationships: Act as the primary contact for community partners, neighborhood leaders, and client representatives.
– Track Progress: Maintain outreach reports, signature counts, and contact logs.
– Event Coordination: Organize and support community events, pop-ups, and corporate activations.
– Training & Onboarding: Train new team members on outreach best practices and community engagement etiquette.
The Perfect Candidate
This role is ideal for someone who’s equal parts leader and doer — you can manage a team in the field while also jumping in to talk to residents, coordinate with partners, and deliver results.
Majors that are a strong fit include:
– Political Science / Public Policy
– Marketing / Communications / Public Relations
– Urban Studies / Community Development
– Sociology / Social Work
– Nonprofit Management
– Event Planning / Hospitality Management
What We’re Looking For
– At least 1–2 years of experience in outreach, canvassing, or community engagement (paid or volunteer).
– Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage others.
– Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
– Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
– Comfortable working in diverse neighborhoods and environments.
– Must be 18 – 24 years old.
Why Join Us?
– Lead meaningful community engagement projects across Chicago.
– Work with diverse partners from grassroots to corporate levels.
– Gain leadership experience in project coordination and field operations.
– Flexible scheduling with a mix of in-field and administrative work.
Schedule & Pay
• 20 hours/week at $18.50-$20.00 per hour
• Flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required for events.