Community Network Anchor Program Coordinator — Independent Contractor

Job Posting

Independent Contractor | Approximately 20 hours/week | $25/hour | 10-month engagement | Compensation not to exceed $24,000

About the Role

NAMI Illinois is seeking a Community Network Program Coordinator to provide administrative, communications, and data support for our Community Network Anchor (CNA) grant, a regional initiative funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to convene and connect communities across nine counties: Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Will, Grundy, and Kankakee.

The Community Network Program Coordinator will manage the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that keeps the program running between community listening sessions, working closely with the Primary NAMI Illinois Contact to support timely coordination and implementation. This is a support-focused role rather than a facilitation or public-facing position, helping to ensure that materials, data, communications, and reports are organized, accurate, and completed on time so the broader team can stay focused on community engagement.

Responsibilities

Awareness & Communications

• Build and maintain a standardized awareness toolkit (social posts, press releases, promotional materials)
• Draft social media content and press releases for major program milestones
• Draft a terminology one-pager and support development of the program's strategic plan

Regional Advisory Committee & Affiliate Coordination

• Track committee applications and monitor geographic representation
• Support outreach and application review for community partner organizations
• Maintain an internal FAQ to support consistent partner engagement

Registry & Data Management

• Launch and maintain a living regional community network registry
• Document new cross-organizational connections and follow up on progress
• Build a standardized data entry process and train partner organizations on its use
• Process survey and sign-in data within 5 business days of each session

Reporting Support

• Draft quarterly data report packages for review and submission to the state
• Draft post-session recap communications
• Support year-end impact reporting

Requirements

Required

• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit program coordination, grant administration, communications, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, professional content efficiently
• Comfort with data entry, spreadsheets, and basic tracking or reporting tools
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines independently
• Ability to receive feedback and make timely revisions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in community engagement, behavioral health, or mental health advocacy spaces
• Some familiarity with grant reporting cycles or funder relationships
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Basic design skills (Canva-level) for toolkit materials
• Familiarity with rural or multi-county service regions

Logistics

Hours: 20 hours/week, flexible scheduling with availability for occasional evening or weekend hours around listening sessions

Location: Remote, with occasional travel within the Westchester Health Region

Reports to: Primary NAMI Illinois Contact

Term: October 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Engagement@namillinois.org.

Please include “Community Network Program Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Bilingual (Spanish)