One Covenant Community Grant Coordinator

North Park University•Chicago, IL

8d•$46,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

North Park Theological Seminary is seeking to hire a full-time coordinator to assist the project director in executing with excellence “One Covenant Community,” a five-year, large-scale collaborative project funded by the Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. This is a time-limited position, to begin January 1, 2026, and end December 31, 2030. Reports to project director. The successful candidate will be based at North Park’s campus in Chicago.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational and administrative skill
Exceptional written and verbal communication; website management experience preferred
Ability to effectively manage complex projects and facilitate strong relational networks with diverse partners, vendors, and stakeholders
Basic accounting and budget management skills
Commitment to the ﬂourishing of Christian congregations and pastors

Nice To Haves

Seminary degree
Denominational or conference experience
Knowledge of Covenant institutions and distinctives

Responsibilities

Coordinate all aspects of grant meetings and gatherings, including scheduling, attendance, logistics, and evaluation
Maintain detailed records and minutes of grant meetings, activities, and evaluation
Maintain ongoing communication with multiple, diverse partnering organizations regarding reporting timelines and requirements, subaward management, invoicing, and assigned task completion
Assist the Project Director with project management tasks including adherence to established timelines and budgets, reporting, evaluation, data collection, and
Work closely and collaboratively with the Project Director and the North Park University Business Office on budget management, invoicing, and procurement in accordance with institutional sponsored project policy and process
Manage promotional communications, including website, social media, and email marketing.