Central Illinois Outreach Coordinator

Faith In Place • Chicago, IL

3d • $50,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

Faith in Place is seeking a passionate Outreach Senior Coordinator to join their Outreach Department. This role focuses on educating communities about environmental crises and solutions, gathering community needs for policy and program teams, building power for advocacy campaigns, and connecting communities for collaboration. The work is carried out within Faith in Place’s three program areas: Sustainable Energy, Healthy Communities, and People-Powered Futures. The Outreach Coordinator will report to Faith in Place’s Illinois Outreach Director and will be responsible for outreach only in their geographic region. The organization strives to build a culture grounded in growth, collaboration, healing, and justice, valuing diverse voices and perspectives through ongoing training and learning.

Requirements

• Must be currently located in or originally from Champaign-Urbana, IL.
• Passion for climate action, environmental justice, and racial/economic justice.
• Strong verbal communication skills (large groups, small-group facilitation, and 1:1).
• Ability to work respectfully across diverse backgrounds, faiths/spiritualities, and political beliefs.
• Storytelling and writing skills to make complex issues accessible and motivating.
• Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to work across race, faith, class, and political identity.
• Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and goals.
• Public speaking/facilitation skills and ability to lead workshops or trainings.
• Comfort with standard business software/apps and willingness to learn and be skilled in using Microsoft Teams, Monday.com, and BambooHR.
• Commitment to motivating individuals and communities to take action.
• 3-5 years relevant community organizing experience.
• Reliable vehicle for regular local travel (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Access to a personal cell phone.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading and collaborating with volunteers; supervisory experience a plus.
• Experience working in or with faith-based communities.
• Familiarity with Illinois environmental policy or coalitions.
• Advocacy or campaign experience, particularly in grassroots or faith-based settings.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with Houses of Worship, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Support advocacy campaigns that advance renewable energy projects by helping partners navigate siting and permitting barriers in their communities.
• Support local projects being led in your region.
• Organize and host educational events and workshops aligned with the three program areas.
• Mobilize communities in your region to participate in advocacy campaigns.
• Relay community concerns and insights to internal policy and program teams.
• Track and report on outreach activities, events, expenses, and time consistently.
• Participation in staff meetings and team retreats.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Medical and dental plan costs are currently covered at 85% with the employee contributing 15% of the premium.
• Employer-matched SIMPLE IRA (currently matched at 4% starting the first of the month following employment).
• Professional development stipend of $500 annually plus additional organization-supported opportunities.
• 4-day flex work-week model (Fridays for no work or independent work).
• Up to sixteen (16) paid vacation days (beginning after three months of employment), two (2) personal days, and five (5) sick days.
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend.
• $500 one-time home office stipend.

What This Job Offers

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