Program Operations & Compliance Coordinator

Communities Empowered Through Construction•Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and solutions -driven Program Operations & Compliance Coordinator to support the Executive Director across multiple business ventures and community -facing initiatives. This role supports workforce development programs, nonprofit initiatives, event production, concessions/retail operations, community outreach projects, and consulting engagements. This position blends operations, data analysis, process development, compliance oversight, design, technology support, and event coordination. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and able to manage complex workflows across a fast -paced portfolio.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills and problem -solving ability
Proven ability to develop and implement processes and procedures
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Excel (formulas, tables), Word, PowerPoint, and Canva
Ability to learn, troubleshoot, and manage multiple software programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Comfortable interacting across community, administrative, and construction environments

Nice To Haves

Experience with Zoho, LCP Tracker, B2GNow, or compliance/reporting tools
Background in construction, community outreach, or workforce development
Experience supporting executives with multiple business ventures
Experience with CRM systems or database management

Responsibilities

Provide high -level operational support across several business lines, including:
Workforce development and construction outreach services
Nonprofit programming and resource assistance
Event production and community engagement
Marketing, communications, and special projects
Draft, organize, and implement internal processes, procedures, and workflows
Maintain structured documentation, databases, project records, and digital files.
Support intake systems, scheduling, meeting preparation, and general admin duties.
Process, analyze, and organize data for compliance and workforce reporting.
Assist with generating monthly workforce and subcontractor reports.
Support community outreach, job fairs, and targeted hiring events.
Support skills assessments and candidate pipeline management.
Recruitment tracking and documentation
Workforce participation and residency reporting
Coordinate logistics, including venue setup, materials, vendors, registration, and event flow.
Support branding and messaging across workforce programs, nonprofit initiatives, and business ventures.
Conduct site visits for workforce verification, documentation, and compliance observations.