Program Coordinator

Available

Coordinates development and implementation of the Sunlight African Community Center’s After-School Program Activities. Administers assigned budget, assists in planning and implementing the after-school program and provides oral and written reports to the public and the school system, with approval of the Executive Director. Also facilitates partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to the students and families, and the greater Chicago. Work with Executive Director to develop procedures and for operation of the after-school program. Prepares additional proposals for supplemental funding and through developing events. Perform other duties as assigned.

Outreach Worker

Available

The primary function of the Outreach Worker is to build relationships with the Paseo Boricua Businesses and DSBDA members. Intern would assist with dissemination of DSBDA materials for events, specific program, and general project to all our different constituencies (businesses, residents, property owners). Conduct interviews or surveys as needed, and facilitate and promote community participation in our events. Assist and support DSBDA Personnel to achieve their respective program & organizational goals.

Assistant

Available

We are in need of an assistant who would be able to work with us. Opportunities for service include but would not be limited to the following: Work with Director of the “Homework Club” in helping to set up and oversee a small computer program for children. Helping to plan and produce educational material for children. Accompanying director to recruit volunteers in colleges and high schools. Assisting as tutor in the program. Also: •Data entry work for the Center
•Receptionist work
•Participate in Staff Meetings
•Help prepare for Board Meetings

Childcare Worker

Available

Intern would care for a small group of infants & toddlers and engage them in early learning activities. Specific Duties include: Attend FLC orientation and training; Work, play, and engage with 4 – 5 infants/toddlers; Participate in periodic assessment of each child's learning; Report promptly any incident involving the child and/or parent; Attend at least two In-Service trainings a year and Other duties as assigned

Volunteer Tutor – Spanish Literacy (ESL Class)

Available

Under the supervision of the Literacy Coordinator the Volunteer Tutor is responsible for imparting English as a Second Language classes, implementing, and designing curriculum-based activities for ESL in the Spanish Literacy Program. The tutor attends training sessions and departmental meetings.

Intern

Available

The Crisis Center Program provides services to youth, families and individuals who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. The Solid Ground Supportive Housing Program is a residence for homeless male youth aged 16-21.

Special Events Intern

Closed

The Special Events Intern, with direction from the Development Director, works to elevate the fundraising performance of REST’s two annual (The Sleepwalk and The Boat Cruise) special events. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducts a marketing and public relations campaign aimed at raising the awareness and attendance of the events. This includes designing marketing and advertising material, researching various advertising options, and obtaining successful media placements.
2. Coordinates mail campaign.
3. Serves as Event Representative at meetings, festivals, etc.
4. Solicits raffle prizes.
5. Assists with logistical planning.
6. Provides support with miscellaneous tasks consistent with the needs of the events.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will be working towards a bachelor’s degree, have coursework in a related capacity, a commitment to helping homeless adults, computer proficiency (Microsoft Office), good communication skills and flexibility.

Project JAM! Assistant

Closed

Hours: 2:45-5:15PM (minimum of 3 days a week required).
Supervisor: Project JAM! Coordinator, Howard Area Community Center
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Help plan and run after-school program for 8-12 year olds at Jordan School in North Rogers Park.
-Help direct recreational and educational activities such as outdoor sports, organized indoor games, tutoring, arts and crafts and field trips.
-Assist in the organization of social workshop programs helping participants in the areas of communication, anger management, and multi-cultural awareness, problem solving strategies, conflict resolution, and drug/alcohol awareness.
-Other duties as assigned

Literacy Coordinator Assistant

Closed

Intern would assist in the orientation and support of Volunteer students from DePaul University. Also, intern assists in the operation of the Literacy Learning Center, providing administrative support and participation in community education coordination. Responsibilities include: 1. Assists with student registration.
2. Help facilitate meeting times and places and within Erie House for tutors and students.
3. Assists in maintaining students and volunteers records, including Tutor training and students orientations, data -base input.
4. Cultivate and promote an innovative teaching curriculum with volunteer tutors.
5. Others duties as requested.

Workers Rights Advocate

Closed

Intern would conduct workers rights workshops and other educational and outreach activities in congregations or community-based organizations, or in other places where workers congregate. Also, internship would involve helping workers when they have a problem in the workplace by either filing complaints through the Chicago Area Workers Rights Initiative (CAWRI) and/or organizing a Direct Action response to the situation, referring workers to our Legal Clinic or promoting and facilitating union organizing. The Workers Rights Advocate is responsible for:
1. Case Management: Assessing the level of activity of each workers case; i.e. Keeping in touch with governmental agency and/or the attorney handling case. Keeping notes and files on cases updated in turn keeping worker(s) updated on their cases.
2. Addressing any needs and concerns individual workers might have; i.e. referring to immigration attorneys or other direct service organizations.
3. Maintaining an open channel of communication with other advocates to share strategies and methodologies that are effective.
4. Conducting workers rights workshops, advocate trainings and other informational and educational activities intended to reach out to workers and advocates.
5. Updating Workers Rights Status Sheet with relevant information on cases currently folding out
6. Answering calls to workers and setting up appointments between workers and advocates.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Project Assistant

Closed

TCEP is a community-based organization that works in the eastern part of Little Village (sometimes known as Marshall Square). Our organization is a unique blend of direct action organizing and popular education. We also provide leadership development and services to community members and parents from five public schools including Telpochcalli School. TCEP works for social justice by increasing the capacity and participation of Little Village residents in the formation of a more united, educated, safer, and socially prepared community. We will do this by developing and maintaining a resident-directed community cultural center and a new model of community building/organizing. TCEP operates adult programs five days a week (M-F) generally from 9am – 8pm. And we have quarterly retreats that are weekends with occasional Saturday workshops in between. TCEP is an organization of five staff and various service providers. We also house a youth organizing group called SITY Ollin. Job Description: We need an assistant to work with the staff on both the program and organizing. Duties will include but are not limited to:
Data entry/database planning
Mailings
Assist in coordinating events regular meetings, activities and site visits
Plan and participate in quarterly retreats/convivios
Participate in staff meetings
A minimum of 15 hours is required but the arrangement of those hours can be flexible and open to negotiation (can include days and evenings)

Adult Education Program

Closed

This internship would include responsibilities in tutoring Low Intermediate adult ESL learners and administrative work. The primary responsibility is to facilitate the “Intercambio” class on Friday nights from 6pm-9pm. Intercambio is a class composed of half native Spanish speakers (Centro Romero students) and half native English speakers (DePaul students). The facilitator must be completely bilingual English/Spanish and comfortable leading a class in discussion and preparing exercises.

Program Assistant

Closed

A Kovler Center intern will gain a better understanding of the challenges/ obstacles facing asylum seekers, refugees and in particular survivors of torture. They will work in an environment that values people first and stresses providing holistic services as a part of an integrated team. They will gain a better understanding of the field of torture treatment in general. They will better understand the inner workings of an established non-profit organization in the field of Human rights.

School Assistant Coordinator

Closed

Intern will have rotating assignments through each of LCDC’s departments. Through these assignments, relational meetings and shadowing activities with LCDC’s Executive Director, Director of Real Estate Development, Chief of Staff and other key personnel, the intern will gain a thorough knowledge of the concept of asset based community development.

Partnership Intern

Closed

Recruits, develops training opportunities, and works with businesses and institutions, such as the three major hospitals within our target area (either delegate to HPEP of large), provides action -- oriented leadership for all functions pf the NNNN / Humboldt Park Empowerment Partnership. Coordinates DPD delegate agency work plan including creating necessary reports. Spanish preferred. Responsible to NNNN's Executive Director / Associate Director and works closely to NNNN's HPEP organizers. Emphasis on working with a team of housing technicians, organizers, and other administrative support staff. Works closely with Executive Director and other organizational staff on reporting monthly to the Humboldt Park Empowerment Partnership, HPEP Steering Committee and any other internal organizational projects.

Assistant

Closed

The position supports Umoja programming efforts at Manley High School and other Umoja sites. This position assists in the administrative support, coordination and staffing, as appropriate, of academic and leadership programming for students and their families. Additionally, this position works to support college and career activities for Umoja student participants. The position is supervised by the Leadership Coordinator and will work closely with other Umoja program staff.