MCMF Safe Spaces Program Coordinator

SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP•Chicago, IL

14h

About The Position

The MCMF Safe Spaces Program Coordinator provides mentorship, guidance, coaching, and direct support to 15 youth ages 16–24 employed through the My CHI My Future Program in partnership with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. The role supports youth employment, professional development, participant engagement, payroll administration, program compliance, and youth-led community events over a scheduled 40-week program period. The posting lists compensation of $26 per hour for 15–20 hours per week and a required commitment of 800 hours annually, in accordance with the funder-approved program schedule. The Coordinator recruits youth from the Brighton Park community, supports their employment readiness and retention, and facilitates individual and group workshops. The role also collaborates with youth and community partners to plan and deliver nine community events that provide safe, welcoming spaces and connect attendees with resources and services. The position coordinates youth payroll and timesheet records, maintains participant files and program documentation, and submits required reports and data to SGA leadership. Evening and weekend availability, English and Spanish fluency, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and travel among program-related locations are required. A high school degree is required; an associate degree in a related field and experience working with young adults are preferred.

Requirements

High school degree required.
Fluency in English and Spanish required.
Evening and weekend availability required.
Ability to travel between program locations, community sites, employer partners, training providers, and other program-related locations as needed.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel.
Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time; frequently move within the office; transport oneself to and from sites; occasionally ascend and descend stairs; constantly move to assist during program activities; lift up to 25 pounds at times; and frequently work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Human Services, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.
Experience working with young adults ages 16–24 preferred.
Experience facilitating group workshops, training sessions, or educational programming preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, and facilitate the hiring of 15 youth from the Brighton Park community.
Maintain consistent communication with youth and provide ongoing mentorship, coaching, guidance, and advocacy to support engagement and retention.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth, community partners, and partner site leads.
Communicate program expectations, policies, procedures, and employment requirements to participants.
Follow up with youth experiencing inconsistent attendance or disengagement to address barriers and encourage continued participation.
Facilitate individual and group workshops to strengthen employment readiness and professional development.
Provide training in workplace behaviors, communication, professionalism, financial literacy, digital literacy, career exploration, and other employability skills.
Register youth for job readiness workshops, training opportunities, and career development activities.
Collaborate with youth to plan, coordinate, and implement nine community events in Brighton Park during the program year.
Ensure events provide safe, welcoming, and engaging spaces and include recreational, educational, and community-resource activities.
Coordinate event logistics, including food and beverages, giveaways, resources, vendors, supplies, and activities.
Encourage youth leadership and participation in planning and delivering events.
Distribute and collect participant surveys, monitor completion, and maintain documentation of event outcomes and funder-required deliverables.
Identify and engage community organizations, service providers, and local partners; coordinate resource tables and informational materials for events.
Coordinate and process payroll for 15 youth participants.
Track, review, manage, and verify youth timesheets before payroll approval.
Enter and maintain attendance and timesheet records in the Cityspan system.
Monitor completion and submission of youth enrollment, employment, and program documentation, and ensure youth are registered and connected to the MCMF platform.
Maintain participant records, case notes, assessments, placement documentation, and files in accordance with program and funder requirements.
Prepare and submit required reports, data, and documentation to SGA leadership according to established timelines.
Ensure required program training, curricula, and evaluations are completed.
Perform other duties as assigned by SGA Management.