Training & Legal Fund Coordinator - Green Janitor Specialist

Seiu Local 1 & Participating Employ•Berwyn, IL

57d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Training & Legal Fund is seeking a full-time Coordinator/Green Janitor Specialist to support the Fund’s roll-out in Cleveland and coordinate the Green Janitor Education Program (GJEP) in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The role is based in Chicago and requires regular travel to Cleveland, typically once per month. This position requires a self-motivated, highly organized professional who can manage multiple priorities, build strong relationships, and provide accessible, high-quality service to adult workers, instructors, and employers. The Training & Legal Fund is a new benefit for eligible SEIU Local 1 union members, aiming to enhance professional and personal growth by providing training and legal services free to members. The Fund initiated operations in mid-2025 in Chicago and started to build services in Cleveland in mid-2026. The Fund is still in start-up phase and requires a resourceful team player. The Green Janitor Education Program (GJEP) is a labor-management initiative that advances union-driven decarbonization in large commercial buildings by equipping building service workers with practical green cleaning and sustainability skills. The program supports the environmental and health priorities of property owners, employers, workers, and tenants while promoting consistent green cleaning practices. This role will support program logistics, schedules, resources, timelines, and follow-up; coordinate stakeholders; and monitor participation and satisfaction. The Fund is the leading Green Janitor Education Program in the nation and operates in Chicago and Cleveland.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience in a start-up environment or with project initiation.
At least two years of experience in program coordination, training administration, office management, outreach, education, legal services, labor, or a related setting.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate schedules, events, instructors, vendors, materials, records, and multiple priorities with strong organization, initiative, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and customer-service skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, virtual meeting platforms, and digital recordkeeping systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience supporting adult learners, union members, or diverse worker populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate GJEP classes, instructor trainings, graduations, and new training opportunities across Chicago and surrounding suburbs, including schedules, locations, materials, equipment, vendors, attendance, timelines, and inventory.
Serve as the primary contact for instructors and assist members and students with eligibility, enrollment, schedules, attendance, grades, certificates, service inquiries, and referrals to training or legal resources.
Support instructors in delivering accessible, engaging training; organize professional development and feedback sessions; and address scheduling, staffing, curriculum, or operational issues.
Promote GJEP and Fund services through worksite visits, member meetings, presentations, technology, and written materials, while maintaining relationships with employers, property managers, contractors, trustees, vendors, and community partners.
Maintain Chicago-based operations and travel to Cleveland approximately once a month to engage members and provide logistical support for training and legal services; provide timely and professional follow-up to ensure consistent service across both markets.
Maintain accurate program, participant, contact, and case-management records; organize files and tracking systems; prepare materials and reports; and monitor goals, deliverables, timelines, outcomes, and stakeholder requests.
Direct participants to appropriate resources and provide administrative support to Fund staff.
Follow Fund policies and safeguard sensitive information.