ILA2J Program Coordinator

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

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

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

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

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

Successful Candidates will possess :

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Reliable transportation

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

Benefits :

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.

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.