The Chicago Public Education Fund

We currently seek a Coordinator to support the programmatic work of The Fund. This individual will sit on the Educator Programs team and report to the Vice President. The Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the programmatic work of The Fund through creating and managing all systems and logistics related to our educator-facing programs.    Role-specific responsibilities for the Coordinator include, but are not limited to: Coordinating with program leads to support and ensure successful implementation of a streamlined program application for educators.  Creating recruitment lists and managing tactics of program selection and confirmation for 300+ school leaders.  Accessing, cleaning, managing, and performing analyses of Fund program data, CPS school data, and CPS talent data on various databases. Developing new components of the program database and presenting reports to the Fund leadership team, based on recruitment, registration, attendance, and other program metrics. Supporting the creation of benchmark materials and reports to advance strategic work with Fund grantees. In addition, the Coordinator will have general responsibilities, including but not limited to: Add value to organizational activities such as strategic planning, document production, recruiting, and other duties as assigned. Represent The Fund at external events and exhibit The Fund’s core values of collaboration, equity, excellence, innovation, integrity, and leadership. REQUIREMENTS  We seek entry-level candidates with a passion for innovation, equity, and excellence in public education. Candidates with lived or professional experience with Chicago’s public-school systems will be given preference.    The ideal candidate will be: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Tableau, R, or similar software and languages helpful but not required. Highly proficient in other Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint, and Google G Suite Experienced with data analysis and presentation of results. Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills, including the ability to present data to non-technical audiences. Able to manage self and workload effectively, be flexible and adaptive, and follow through on execution. COMPENSATION The salary band for an associate at The Fund starts at $40k and there is room to grow to $55k over time based on merit and market adjustments. The Fund offers a robust benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement contribution, unlimited PTO plus additional holidays, and paid short-term and family leave. Please note that The Fund team is currently working with a flexible but mostly in-person schedule out of our offices in downtown Chicago.    TO APPLY   Applicants who apply by October 18th will be given preference.  All applicants must submit their applications via The Fund website (link below). Applications submitted by alternate means (Indeed, LinkedIn, direct email, etc.) may not be considered.     Please visit https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/careers/ and follow the links to navigate to the "Coordinator, Educator Programs" job description. Once there, use the "Apply" button to submit your application: resume and two writing samples in MSWord (.docx) or .pdf format. For the writing submissions, we would like to see a) an example of substantive professional communication (e.g., a detailed email sent to external partners) and b) a sample of narrative writing not longer than 1,000 words (excerpts from longer pieces will be accepted).  Finalists for any role with The Fund must undergo a background check to be considered for employment.   Questions regarding the job application can be sent to Careers@thefundchicago.org. We regret that we will not be able to respond to phone inquiries about this position.    The Chicago Public Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer. The Fund evaluates applicants for employment based on qualifications, merit, and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Fund employs and values a diverse work environment.

We are currently seeking a Coordinator to join our dynamic Impact & Engagement team. The Coordinator will report to the Director, Impact & Engagement and serve on a four-person team charged with telling educator stories, fundraising, and leading The Fund’s external relationship strategy with donors, partners, and key officials at Chicago Public Schools and City Hall.   Responsibilities for the Coordinator include, but are not limited to:   Financial Operations: Manage gift processing for the organization, including database entry and thank-you letters. Help process benchmark payments for The Fund’s grantees, including preparing disbursement letters and collecting invoices. Work closely with The Fund’s Operations Manager to update financial trackers, as relevant. IT Oversight: Provide day-to-day IT support for the team, including onboarding and offboarding technology (i.e. purchasing laptops for new employees, ensuring that machines are up to date). Manage relationships with third-party tech vendors. Organizational: Provide support for events and meetings, as needed. Maintain organizational calendars for external relationships and events. Provide reception support.   REQUIREMENTS The Fund is seeking a highly motivated early-career professional. Successful candidates will have: Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills, particularly with diverse audiences Attention to detail and ability to work on tight timelines Technological familiarity with PC machines Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google G Suite Ability to manage self and workload effectively, be flexible and adaptive, and follow through on execution Strong organizational skills   COMPENSATION The salary band for a Coordinator at The Fund starts at $40k and there is room to grow to $55k over time based on merit and market adjustments. The Fund offers a robust benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement contribution, unlimited PTO plus additional holidays, and paid short-term and family leave.      TO APPLY Applicants who apply by October 18th will be given preference.  All applicants must submit their applications via The Fund website (link below). Applications submitted by alternate means (Indeed, LinkedIn, direct email, etc.) may not be considered.         Please visit https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/careers/ and follow the links to navigate to the "Coordinator, Impact & Engagement" job description. Once there, use the "Apply" button to submit your application: resume , cover letter , and two writing samples in .pdf or .docx formats. For the writing submissions, we would like to see a) an example of substantive professional communication (e.g. a detailed email sent to external partners) and b) an example of an extended memo or other long-form written communication (newsletter, report, etc.).  Finalists for any role with The Fund must undergo a background check to be considered for employment.    Questions regarding the job application can be sent to Careers@thefundchicago.org. We regret that we will not be able to respond to phone inquiries about this position.      The Fund employs and values a diverse work environment. We are also an equal opportunity employer. The Fund evaluates applicants for employment based on qualifications, merit, and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are currently seeking a manager to oversee our stakeholder engagement strategy, including but not limited to events, communications, and public-facing opportunities. This creative and organized individual will collaborate with a small, cross-functional team to execute best-in-class multimedia storytelling that engages The Fund’s diverse stakeholders and contributes to The Fund’s top line goal of improving school quality through principal leadership. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Manager will report to the Chief of Staff. Each Fund Manager is responsible for working with a cross-functional team to develop and implement the organization’s strategy for supporting or retaining principals. The ideal candidates will have: Evidence of a strong work ethic and a detail-oriented approach to project management; Examples of exceptional written and oral communication skills across a diverse set of audiences; A history of reasoned judgment and positive energy, including in high-stress situations; A track record of successful project and people management (in professional or personal contexts); Demonstrated ability to foster and manage strong and productive partnerships with external stakeholders; A commitment to public education, and an interest in education policy; and Prior experience working in or with public schools in Chicago. Responsibilities for the Manager include, but are not limited to: Communication & Events Managing (and often doing) The Fund's external-facing communication, including our newsletters, reports, social media, and web presence. This can include communication to program participants as well as our organization’s supporters. Overseeing annual campaigns to celebrate Chicago’s principals and assistant principals. Responding to urgent media requests and other communication needs thoroughly, calmly, and with our organizational values in mind. Leading an effort to improve and refine The Fund’s branded materials and messaging. Creating and managing The Fund’s editorial calendar, including report releases, campaigns, website content, and one-off mass communication. Creating and training the team on systems that ensure strategic communication and that help us all draw connections across outreach efforts. Providing support for editing external-facing documents; developing and updating tools that enable others to communicate effectively and to manage events efficiently. Management Cultivating and maintaining relationships with outside partners in the civic, corporate, community, and nonprofit space. Managing and coaching Summer Fellows to create content for The Fund’s website. Supporting positive culture, including engaging in diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism work on cross-function and full team. General Responsibilities Add value to organizational activities such as strategic planning, document production, recruiting, and other duties as assigned. Represent The Fund at external events and exhibit The Fund’s core values of collaboration, equity, excellence, innovation, integrity, and leadership. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS The Fund is seeking a highly motivated professional with 3+ years of experience. Successful candidates will have: Prior Experience: Experience with multimedia storytelling and design Outreach & recruitment experience Experience working in public education in Chicago preferred Management experience preferred, but not required Skills and abilities: Strong verbal and written presentation and communication skills, particularly with diverse audiences Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google G Suite Highly proficient in Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop Knowledge of WordPress or another similar platform Basic knowledge of The Raiser's Edge/RE-NXT Ability to develop and cultivate relationships and networks to achieve results Ability to manage self and workload effectively, be flexible and adaptive, and follow through on execution Ability to think through and manage many details, often on tight timelines Outstanding organizational skills Experience with multiple platforms for communication (video, social media, etc.) is preferred Experience with MailChimp or Emma is preferred Compensation The salary band for a manager at The Fund starts at $70k and there is room to grow to $110k over time based on merit and market adjustments. The Fund offers a robust benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement contribution, unlimited PTO plus additional holidays, and paid short-term and family leave. To Apply Please visit https://thefundchicago.org/who-we-are/careers/ and follow the links to navigate to the Manager, Engagement job description. Once there, use the "Apply" button to submit your application: resume , cover letter, and two writing samples in MSWord (.docx) or .pdf format . For the writing submissions, we would like to see a) an example of substantive professional communication (e.g. a detailed email sent to external partners) and b) a sample of narrative writing not longer than 1,000 words (excerpts from longer pieces will be accepted).  Questions regarding the job application can be sent to Careers@thefundchicago.org . We regret that we will not be able to respond to phone inquiries about this position. The Chicago Public Education Fund is an equal opportunity employer. The Fund evaluates applicants for employment based on qualifications, merit, and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Fund employs and values a diverse work environment.