Resource Coordinator - Ravenswood Elementary

Job Details Location: Chicago, IL 60602 (4332 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60613) Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelors Degree Salary: $50,565.00 per year Travel: On-site Position Summary The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for managing and expanding after‑school and before‑school community school programming by recruiting student participants, coordinating developmentally appropriate activities, overseeing staff, maintaining accurate financial and attendance records, working with community members and organizations to offer programs and services that meet the needs of students and their families, and marketing the program for growth and sustainability. The Coordinator also maintains relationships with school administrators, staff, parents, and other stakeholders, and supports/ leads in parent engagement activities and programs. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Recruit and retain student participants and families through school‑wide events, emails, and flyers Maintain consistent communication, build relationships, and work collaboratively with parents, school administration, teachers, students, and community members Oversee program staff; monitor absenteeism and parent and child interactions Create a developmentally appropriate multi‑age after‑school program Create and maintain a program schedule that reflects effective management Develop and maintain appropriate conflict resolution and behavior management techniques Plan and oversee parent/family engagement activities and programs Effectively manage a grant and tuition‑based budget, maintaining compliance with grant provisions and collecting all tuition payments Coordinate and monitor programs and activities Maintain accurate enrollment and attendance records Purchase and order materials and supplies Maintain accurate accounting records, data, and statistics Monitor and support grant requirements and reporting Recruit, coordinate, and supervise high‑quality program partners that support the school’s mission Develop and maintain a marketing plan that supports the organization’s overall plan for growth and expansion Negotiate agreements with vendors and organizations that provide services Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent of sixty college credit hours required Minimum of 3 years of experience working with children and/or adults in a non‑profit, social service or community development organization Skills/Abilities 1‑2 years of experience working with elementary or high school age youth Ability to understand and interpret the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports Bilingual candidate preferred Core Competencies Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening Client orientation: Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize the impact Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity, consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if the change is required, demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work, and work of the team to ensure delivery of high‑quality work Supervisory skills: Effectively manages and develops others Mission drive: Demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as a whole and alignment with organization values Physical Demands Employee is regularly required to talk and hear frequently, sit and stand for sustained periods, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Work Environment The job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and while working with the public. All Youth Guidance employees must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemption. Occasional local and national travel may be required. Benefits Youth Guidance offers a competitive benefit package for eligible full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans; short‑term disability; life insurance; flex spending accounts; pet insurance; 401(k); a wellness program; and more. Employees may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr YOUTH GUIDANCE