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CAREERS
CISC is currently accepting applications for: a School/Agency
Coordinator; a Veteran School Coordinator; a Communications and Government
Relations Manager; and a part-time Evaluation Coordinator. Please see
detailed job descriptions below.
AGENCY/SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Communities In Schools of Chicago (CISC) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to working in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools to
improve student achievement. CISC links existing health, human and other
support services to 152 Chicago public schools. During the 2007-2008 school
year, 58,000 students and families will benefit from mentoring, counseling,
substance-abuse, parent-training, violence-prevention and enrichment programs.
CISC will expand into 16 additional Chicago public schools this coming
fall, positioning our organization in more than a quarter of the schools
in CPS.
Agency/School Coordinators work with schools and agencies to develop the
capacity of both groups to establish and maintain effective partnerships
and effectively reduce barriers to student learning. Agency/School Coordinators
manage a portfolio of schools while also investigating new agency partnership
opportunities. Agency/School Coordinators work creatively to develop new
ways to expand the reach and effectiveness of local agencies in order
to have an increased impact on student academic success and general well-being.
CISC is an affiliate of Communities In Schools, Inc., a national nonprofit
organization with sites in close to 200 different cities and communities.
Below is a summary of the agency/school coordinator position.
Responsibilities:
" Develop and implement strategies for creating partnerships between
schools, neighborhood organizations, social service agencies, and community
institutions.
" Train and provide assistance to site coordinators in 12 Chicago
public schools related to needs assessments, community partnership coordination
and program evaluation
" Research and identify potential service providers to meet identified
needs at schools and guide the initial stages of those partnerships.
" Strategize and explore potential large-scale and replicable opportunities
to meet core needs of students.
" Represent CISC at various coalitions and community events.
" Maintain detailed records of school and agency partnerships.
" Help plan and facilitate trainings and networking events for school
and agency partners.
" Periodically observe and monitor agency/school partnerships and
services connected.
" Collect and analyze data from schools to evaluate the impact of
connected programs/services.
" Assist with other organizational projects, as needed.
Desired skills/attributes
" Enthusiasm for mission-driven work
" Ability to work collaboratively and independently
" Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
" Ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships while setting clear
expectations
" Solution-orientation and ability to problem-solve
" Strong written and oral communication
" Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences
" Detail-orientation and commitment to follow-up and follow-through
Qualifications:
" Bachelor's degree with at least three years of work experience.
" Will consider candidates from a wide range of career backgrounds,
but experience working with urban public schools is helpful.
" Must have a car.
" Minority and Spanish-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to
apply.
Reports to: Director of Active Schools
Start date: A.S.A.P.
Salary: $35,000, dependent upon qualifications
To apply or for further information, please write, email or fax (no phone
calls please):
Director of Active Schools
Communities In Schools of Chicago
815 W. Van Buren, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
Fax: 312.829.2610
jobs@chicagocis.org - please write "Agency/School Coordinator"
in the
subject line to ensure that your materials get directed appropriately
Veteran School Coordinator
Communities In Schools of Chicago (CISC) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to working in partnership with the Chicago Public
Schools (CPS) to improve student achievement. CISC links existing health,
human and other support services to 162 Chicago public schools. During
the 2007-2008 school year, 58,000 students and families benefited from
mentoring, counseling, substance-abuse, parent-training, violence-prevention
and enrichment programs. CISC will expand into 16 additional Chicago public
schools this coming fall, positioning our organization in more than a
quarter of the schools in CPS.
After four years of active partnership designed to increase the ability
of school staff to create, sustain, and maximize community partnerships,
schools transition into the technical assistance phase of CISC partnership
by joining the Veteran School Network (VSN). Upon graduating into the
VSN, schools have established long-term relationships with a number of
service providers, and are prepared to seek new partners as additional
needs arise. CISC veteran school coordinators (VSCs) respond by providing
training, consultation, and program referrals to key staff at veteran
schools. In addition to providing technical assistance to individual veteran
schools, VSCs help develop networking and training events that benefit
schools in all phases of CISC partnership. Overall, CISC veteran school
coordinators are working with 109 schools, in communities across Chicago,
during the 2008-2009 school year.
CISC is an affiliate of Communities In Schools, Inc., a
national nonprofit organization with offices in close to 200 different
cities and communities. The Chicago affiliate is nationally recognized
for its unique approach to leveraging community-based resources to address
the holistic needs of students and families. Below is a summary of the
veteran school coordinator position.
Responsibilities:
" Connect a range of agency programs to address the priorities of
each CISC veteran school
" Develop and implement strategies for creating partnerships between
schools, neighborhood organizations, service agencies, and community institutions
" Provide technical assistance to schools in needs/outcomes assessment,
scheduling and evaluating services, and strategic planning
" Maintain detailed records of community partnerships at up to 25
CISC veteran schools.
" Collect and analyze data from schools in the Veteran School Network
to evaluate the impact of connected programs/services
" Research potential service providers to meet identified needs at
schools, and guide the initial stages of those partnerships
" Periodically observe and evaluate the quality and effectiveness
of agency programs.
" Help plan and facilitate training forums for the principals, school
coordinators and program staff of the CISC school and agency networks
" Contribute to the writing and editing of CISC publications, including
articles for newsletters and annual reports
" Assist with other organizational projects, as needed
Desired skills/attributes
" Ability to multi-task and meet multiple project deadlines
" Clear, concise writing
" Proficiency in public speaking
" Excellence in communicating with diverse audiences
" Detail-orientation
" Commitment to follow-through and follow-up
" Ability to be a team-player
" Willingness to learn new skills
" Computer literacy
" Active listening
" Persistence
Qualifications:
" Bachelor's degree, with at least three years of work experience
" Will consider candidates from a wide range of career backgrounds,
but experience working with urban public schools is helpful
" MUST HAVE A CAR
" Minority and Spanish-speaking candidates encouraged to apply
Reports to: Director of Veteran Schools
Start date: Summer 2008
Salary: $35,000, depending on qualifications
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via mail, email or fax
to:
Director of Veteran Schools
Communities In Schools of Chicago
815 W. Van Buren, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
Fax: 312.829.2610
COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER
Communities In Schools of Chicago (CISC) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to working in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools and
community organizations to improve student achievement. During the 2007-2008
school year, CISC connected more than 1,000 services and programs to more
than 58,000 students and families including mentoring, counseling, substance-abuse,
parent-training, violence-prevention and enrichment programs. CISC links
existing health, human and other support services to 161 Chicago public
schools. CISC also partners with more than 130 community organizations
and agencies across the city who provide their programming in the schools
at no cost to the student or school.
CISC is an affiliate of Communities In Schools, Inc., a national nonprofit
organization with offices in 200 different cities and communities.
The Communications and Government Relations Associate's responsibilities
will focus on strategizing and implementing public and government awareness
efforts including developing media relations, identifying federal and
state funding opportunities, and managing organizational publications
and materials. The Communications and Government Relations Manager will
work closely with the Director of Development, the Development Associate,
the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in implementing CISC's
communications and fundraising strategies.
Responsibilities:
" Develop annual communications and government relations plans in
conjunction with members of the development and management teams.
" Manage the tactical execution of communications strategy, including
working closely with external PR firm and managing key staff members communication
with the media.
" Build CISC awareness and relationships with city, state and federal
officials and legislators.
" Identify and cultivate public funding sources.
" Collaborate on the creation, editing and publication of literature
and materials for external audiences including annual report, newsletter,
press releases, promotional videos, and information packets.
" Create new materials to share the CISC story with diverse audiences.
" Support Board and staff message dissemination through tool and
training development.
" Maintain and expand CISC website to ensure that information is
current and accurate.
" Analyze results of communications programs to support fundraising
programs.
" Work with development team to implement the comprehensive fundraising
program to meet the short- and long-term needs of CISC.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
" Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
" Familiarity with Chicago's and Illinois's public sector and legislators
" Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising
" Strong organizational and strategic planning skills
" Ability to multi-task and meet multiple project deadlines
" Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Qualifications:
" A bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years experience, preferably
in marketing, press relations and/or government relations experience.
" Strong interest in quality education and social services for urban
youth.
" Minority applicants encouraged.
Reports to: Director of Development
Salary: $48,000 - $53,000, commensurate with experience
Please send cover letter and resume: (No phone calls please)
Director of Development
Communities In Schools of Chicago
815 West Van Buren, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
jobs@chicagocis.org
Please write "Comm. and Govt. Relations Manager" in the subject
line to ensure that your materials get directed appropriately.
Fax: 312/ 829-2610
EVALUATION COORDINATOR
PART-TIME
Communities In Schools of Chicago (CISC) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to working in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools and
community organizations to improve student achievement. During the 2007-2008
school year, CISC connected more than 58,000 students and families benefited
from mentoring, counseling, substance-abuse, parent-training, violence-prevention
and enrichment programs connected by CISC. CISC links existing health,
human and other support services to 161 Chicago public schools. CISC also
partners with more than 130 community organizations and agencies across
the city who provide their programming in the schools at no cost to the
student or school.
CISC is an affiliate of Communities In Schools, Inc., a national nonprofit
organization with sites in 200 different cities and communities.
Working approximately twenty hours per week, the Evaluation Coordinator
will play a lead role in assisting the organization in evaluating the
process and impact outcomes related to our work with schools and agencies.
Responsibilities range from designing the overall evaluation plan, developing
tools for collecting data, orienting staff to relevant collection procedures,
analysis and interpretation of information collected, and summarizing
and reporting of findings to both internal and external audiences. Below
is a summary of the evaluation coordinator position.
Responsibilities:
" Work with the management team to review and update evaluation goals
as needed.
" Lead development of annual plans for data collection, analysis,
and reporting.
" Modify or create data collection tools and processes for implementation
by general staff.
" Provide training and support to staff on evaluation tools to ensure
consistency in usage and interpretation.
" Monitor status of various tools and processes throughout the year
to ensure adherence to timeline.
" Assist in monitoring and implementing web-based student survey
in partner schools.
" Analyze and interpret data collected throughout the year.
" Prepare summaries and reports as needed for both internal and external
audiences.
" Engage management and/or other staff in developing organizational
understanding and utilization of findings.
" Assist development staff in preparing reports to funders and articulating
organizational impact.
" Assist in managing additional consultants relevant to evaluation.
" Assist with other organizational projects, as needed.
Desired skills/attributes
" Ability to work collaboratively and independently
" Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines
" Strong analytical skills
" Strong computer skills including spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint
" Strong written and oral communication
" Detail-orientation and commitment to follow-up and follow-through
Qualifications:
" Master's degree preferred with at least three years of work experience.
" Will consider candidates from a wide range of career backgrounds,
but experience with non-profit evaluation is desired.
" Minority and Spanish-speaking candidates strongly encouraged to
apply.
Reports to: Director of Program and Planning
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
To apply or for further information, please write, email or fax (no phone
calls please):
Director of Program and Planning
Communities In Schools of Chicago
815 W. Van Buren, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
Fax: 312.829.2610
jobs@chicagocis.org - please write "Evaluation Coordinator"
in the
subject line to ensure that your materials get directed appropriately
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