The Position: Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (Health & Medicine) is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for the Schweitzer Fellows program to support and coordinate all aspects of Fellowship and the Fellows for Life Programs. Founded in 1996, Health & Medicine’s Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program cultivates aspiring health and human services professionals to be informed, concerned, and involved with addressing health inequities. Each year, the Schweitzer Program provides 26 students with opportunities to design and implement projects to improve the health and well-being of underserved Chicago communities.
This person should be organized, responsive, familiar with principles of project management, and committed to the principles of health equity and social justice.
Who We Are: Health & Medicine is an independent non-profit health policy and advocacy center in Chicago working to improve the health of all people in Illinois by building power and momentum for social justice and health equity in Illinois. We have a four-decade history of promoting health justice in Chicago and Illinois through research, education, policy development, and collaboration.
Work Environment: Health & Medicine’s offices are located in downtown Chicago and operate using a hybrid model. Currently, our 19-person staff work in the office 1 day per week and remotely for 4 days per week, subject to change. This position is 20 hours per week; some evening and weekend work will be required to support programmatic events. Sitting for extended periods is required. Local travel to off-site locations throughout Chicago, suburbs, and across Illinois is occasionally required.
Your Responsibilities
As a Coordinator, you will provide administrative support and coordinate all aspects of the Schweitzer Fellowship Program and Fellows for Life Program. The Program Coordinator will:
Coordinate the following:
Work with the Program Director on the following activities:
Who We’re Looking For
Applicants with these qualifications or transferable experience will be best prepared for this position:
Preferred Qualifications:
Note: Research shows us that some candidates, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, apply for positions only when they feel like they meet 100% of the desired qualifications. At Health & Medicine, we know that very few people truly meet every single qualification for open positions. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse work experiences and backgrounds. If you feel like you have valuable skills and experience to be successful in this position, we encourage you to apply and mention your strengths and plans for professional growth in a role like this.
Health & Medicine is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic not relevant to the posted position.
The Position: Health & Medicine Policy Research Group (Health & Medicine) is seeking a part-time Program Coordinator for the Schweitzer Fellows program to support and coordinate all aspects of Fellowship and the Fellows for Life Programs. Founded in 1996, Health & Medicine’s Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellows Program cultivates aspiring health and human services professionals to be informed, concerned, and involved with addressing health inequities. Each year, the Schweitzer Program provides 26 students with opportunities to design and implement projects to improve the health and well-being of underserved Chicago communities.
This person should be organized, responsive, familiar with principles of project management, and committed to the principles of health equity and social justice.
Who We Are: Health & Medicine is an independent non-profit health policy and advocacy center in Chicago working to improve the health of all…
To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@hmprg.org. Please write your name (Last, First) then “Schweitzer Program Coordinator” in the subject line of your e-mail. Our priority deadline is February 17, 2025, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls please.
Starting date: Immediate
Selected candidates will be emailed to schedule a 10-15 minute introductory phone interview with our Director of Finance and Operations.
Candidates selected to move forward will then be contacted via e-mail to schedule a one-hour Zoom interview with 2-3 Health & Medicine staff members.
Finalists will be asked to submit contact information for three professional references.
An offer letter will be emailed to the final selected candidate.
To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@hmprg.org. Please write your name (Last, First) then “Schweitzer Program Coordinator” in the subject line of your e-mail. Our…