Nonprofit
Published 2/20/26 7:52PM

Administrative Volunteer

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    3-5 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Economic Development, Education, Entrepreneurship, Policy
    Benefits:
    Training Provided

    Description

    Are you organized, detail-oriented, enjoy supporting collaboration, and helping mission-driven work move forward? Manufacturing Renaissance is seeking a Research and Convening Administrative Volunteer to support our strategic initiatives focused on ownership diversity, industry retention, and workforce development. This is an excellent opportunity for students, emerging professionals, or experienced administrators who want to contribute their skills while supporting a more inclusive and sustainable manufacturing sector.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Conduct research to support manufacturing ecosystem development, worker ownership transitions, and early warning network strategies
    • Assist with drafting and formatting policy briefs, training materials, reports, and presentations
    • Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track follow-up action items for advisory groups and partner meetings
    • Organize digital files and administrative records related to programs and grants
    • Support data entry, document review, and quality assurance processes
    • Assist with coordinating internal meetings and occasional stakeholder engagements with community and industry partners

    What We Provide:

    • Orientation and training on MR’s programs and theory of change
    • Exposure to manufacturing policy, community wealth building strategies, and cooperative conversion efforts
    • Hands-on experience in nonprofit research, administration, and program development

    What We Ask:

    • Weekly commitment of 3-5 hours
    • Strong organizational, research, and writing skills
    • Attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
    • Comfort working independently with minimal supervision
    • Interest in manufacturing, economic development, nonprofit administration, or public policy

    Interested?

    Share your resume and then contact us at info@mfgren.org

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
    Associated Location

    1100 W Cermak Rd

    Chicago, IL, USA

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