Associate Director Community Resources

The Associate Community Resource Director assists with all aspects of the community resources, community-based participatory partnerships and linkages including

~Work closely with partners to develop the community-based initiative and sustain the organizational vision

~ Build and sustain successful relationships with schools, universities, and community stakeholders

~ Engage partners, community organizations, businesses, parents, students, and linked partners in expanding opportunities for service

~ Generate and support partnership opportunities that align with BLACK's goals and objectives

~ Recruit residents to participate in activities; Assist in the development of appropriate recruitment and retention strategies

~ Solicit and coordinate internal and external service providers

• Coordinate coalition activities and manage the operation and resource allocation in collaboration with the oversight provided by the Community Resources Director, Executive Director and Director of Operations

~ Support a community coalition that supports program development and assessment

~ Engage teaches, community organizations and partners in developing engagement opportunities for community members

~ Complete and submit all required administrative documentation and reporting requirements

~ Participate in all meetings and professional development activities associated with BLACK's Community-Based Participatory Partnership initiative as required. Act as liaison with City departments, outside agencies, volunteers and citizens

~ Knowledge of community partnership program strategies that serve low/middle-income communities

~ Experience with urban public education and youth development practices~ Experience organizing individuals, groups, and organizations toward articulated goals

~ Minimum of two years of professional experience in not for profit organizations, youth development, social work, community organizing or related field

~ Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

~ Experience with or knowledge of special education is a plus Certificates/Credentials/Licenses-Excellent Computer Skills MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint Supervisory Responsibilities

~ Must have a High school diploma or a GED coupled with a combination of workshops, seminars, and/or courses in management or business and three years of supervisory or management

Candidates must live in the United States and preferably in the Chicagoland area.