Job Description
IDHS Program Coordinator Chicago Jobs Council (CJC) is a workforce development intermediary that keeps jobseekers at the center of all we do. CJC advocates for jobseekers, by researching current pressing matters for the field, develop recommendations and share them broadly to create systemic change. CJC builds capacity for the workforce development field, by developing curriculum that's offered through trainings, cohort learning and leadership academies based on our research of best practices. CJC influences City, State and Federal Policies related to increasing funding for our public workforce system, creating equitable pathways and eliminating barriers to employment. Our Mission: Together with community and institutional leaders, Chicago Jobs Council is re-imagining our workforce system so all people can thrive through employment. Our Vision is to create an anti-racist workforce development system and employment equity so that everyone can realize their unique pathway out of poverty. Position Scope: The IDHS Program Coordinator is a full-time, grant-funded position that supports the development, coordination and delivery of the training of SNAP and other IDHS Employment & Training providers throughout Illinois. This position reports to the IDHS Training & Development Program Manager and plays a vital role in coordinating logistics, contracts, materials, data collection, evaluation, marketing and communication for IDHS program trainings and technical assistance, as well as advisory group and community of practice meetings for frontline providers. Competitive Compensation: Full-time grant-funded position with an annual starting salary ranged between $50,960-$56,600 Location: Hybrid, 29 E Madison, Suite 1700C, Chicago, IL Excellent Benefits: Health Insurance, 403b, Vacation/Sick/Personal Benefit Time, Hybrid Key Responsibilities Training & Project Coordination: Organize logistics for all IDHS training sessio