Community Navigator

Westside Justice Center • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Westside Justice Center is growing and expanding its program services team! Unleash your advocacy skills and make a difference with the Westside Justice Center. Join our mission-driven team as a Community Navigator and play a critical role in advancing access to justice for our communities. Founded in 2015, the Westside Justice Center (WJC) is not just a workplace—it is a community-centered Legal Aid clinic committed to eradicating barriers to justice and uplifting authentic community leadership. As a Community Navigator, you will support and empower individuals and communities to access, attain, understand, and act on their rights, through education, support, step-down training and dissemination of information. Community Navigators steward resources and support individuals in accessing timely legal services. If you're someone with a genuine passion for social justice and a desire to make a tangible impact, we invite you to join us. This role is part-time, on-call and event support.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in the work of WJC and/or its clients
• Familiarity with the landscape of community-based resources in Chicagoland
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be both creative and innovative
• Experience in community building activities
• Experience in project management
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
• Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail
• Cultural competency
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Occasional need for local travel

Responsibilities

• Assist with the distribution of literature and canvas materials
• Organize and help plan community events
• Work with community partners to establish, maintain and nurture relationships
• Attend meetings sponsored by community-based organizations
• Plan, schedule and conduct trainings for Know Your Rights
• Increase the impact and outcome of legal education in the community
• Assist with accompaniments as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed