Available Positions
The Director of External Affairs leads the External Affairs team and is responsible for outward-facing communications and managing the Chicago Urban League’s brand. The Director works closely with senior staff to advance strategic priorities, anticipate issues, respond to opportunities, identify project needs, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and manage deadlines. The Director also helps to plan, coordinate and implement special events.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide strategic communications counsel and support to program department heads and their staff
- Develop and execute annual communication and marketing plans for the organization and its programs
- Demonstrate extremely creative thinking and bring new and exciting ideas and concepts to all events to attract media/press and public interest, increase stakeholder and community engagement, and set the Chicago Urban League apart from other event offerings in and around the Chicago metropolitan area
- In collaboration with departmental leads, coordinate internal and external communications to promote the visibility of events and manage the production of print materials.
Job Title: Illinois Navigator (independent contractor)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Salary Range: $35,000 – $40,000
The Illinois Navigator will be responsible for assisting individuals in enrolling in the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, making sure individuals understand their healthcare options and can enroll into the appropriate health plans. The Illinois Navigator candidate is required to complete a background check during the hiring process. Upon hire, the Illinois Navigator must be trained by October 1, 2024, and licensed by November 1, 2024.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conduct community outreach to inform individuals about the ACA, available health insurance options, and enrollment periods.
- Provide personalized assistance to individuals seeking to enroll in health insurance plans through the marketplace. This includes helping them understand plan benefits, coverage options, and financial assistance programs available.
- Assist individuals in completing applications for health insurance coverage through the marketplace. This involves explaining the application process, ensuring all required information is provided accurately, and addressing any questions or concerns.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions with individuals, including documenting inquiries, applications submitted, and outcomes. Prepare reports as required by supervisor.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations regarding confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards in providing assistance to individuals.
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
Primary Function
Responsible for assisting the facilities manager in maintaining the Chicago Urban League’s office building and employee parking lot.
Principal Accountabilities
Accountable for minor repairs, mechanical, structural, general cleaning, and maintenance of CUL office building.
Daily duties include but are not limited to:
- Check all light sources including the parking lot and replace bulbs as
- Responds to employee requests for cleaning and maintenance as
- Responds to employee requests in the areas of safety and environmental needs through both personal and work order systems.
- Responsible for shipping/receiving of mail and
- Responds to various requests and work orders for service from HR, security, and executive departments.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Chicago Urban League seeks a talented grant writer for the position of Grants Manager to manage and significantly grow the Chicago Urban League’s grants portfolio and revenue. To support the sustainability of the Chicago Urban League’s programs and services, the Grants Manager will manage and coordinate the research, cultivation, writing, and submission of federal, state, and local government and foundation and corporate grants. This individual will lead all aspects of developing successful grant proposals and contracts, coordinate input across the organization as needed, and ensure that the Chicago Urban League remains in compliance with funder requirements by preparing and submitting reports and other documentation.
Reports to: Director of Development
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to convey seemingly complicated projects in a compelling and persuasive manner.
- Write, prepare, and submit public/governmental grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other related correspondence, with a major emphasis on public and private grant submissions.
