Outreach Support

Faith In Place • Chicago, IL

3d • $25 - $25

About The Position

Faith in Place is seeking a part-time Illinois Outreach Support staff member to provide short-term capacity support for outreach and organizing efforts in Southern and Metro East Illinois. This role is designed to strengthen relationship-building, event support, and program coordination during a focused six-month period.

The Illinois Outreach Support position is ideal for someone who is community-rooted, organized, and comfortable supporting grassroots engagement efforts in collaboration with staff, congregations, and local partners.

Requirements

• Connection to or familiarity with Southern and/or Metro East Illinois communities.
• Experience or interest in community outreach, organizing, faith-based work, or environmental justice.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently with clear guidance and check-ins.
• Basic comfort with digital tools such as Microsoft Suite and Monday.com and shared tracking systems.
• Alignment with Faith in Place’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach efforts with congregations, Green Teams, and community partners in Southern and Metro East Illinois.
• Assist with follow-ups, scheduling, and coordination related to outreach activities.
• Support relationship maintenance by tracking contacts, notes, and next steps in Monday.com.
• Assist with planning and logistics for outreach events, workshops, and gatherings.
• Support on-the-ground event needs when applicable, including setup, registration, and participant coordination.
• Help prepare outreach materials and resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and participation.
• Coordinate with the Illinois Outreach Director to support short-term priorities and deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees