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YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is Hiring a Family Engagement Specialist Near Chicago, IL

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a part time Family Engagement Specialist whowill be responsible for implementing and overseeing the center’s family engagement strategy with the ultimate goal of engaging families in academics, STEM, creative arts, sports and fitness. This position will have a base located at the Kelly Hall YMCA.

Make a difference by contributing to building a better, stronger community for all. The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families, and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living. In this role, you'll be an integral part of the YMCA team. So you're not just impacting a bottom line, you're impacting people and communities all over Chicagoland.

As a Family Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing the center’s family engagement strategy, with the ultimate goal of engaging families in academics, STEM, creative arts, sports, and fitness. The Specialist will be responsible for cross communication with teams and individuals who have engagement responsibilities across the YMCA. 

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees 
  • Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund 
  • Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
  • Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
  • Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
  • Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

Scope of Responsibilities:

 Family Engagement

  • Helps implement a center-wide engagement strategy, with the ultimate goal of building a community of members that value and support the Y’s family engagement initiatives
  • Collaborates with schools, parent organizations, and non-profits that share the Y’s commitment to family engagement
  • Helps plan and promote community wide initiatives and ensures participation 
  • Supports annual events like Fall Festival, Friendsgiving, Healthy Kids Day, and Back 2 School Block Party. 
  • Develops and manages monthly family nights (Kids Night Out/Parents Night Out) 
  • Supports family health, nutrition, and fitness classes/events
  • Supports the mission and strategic plan of the YMCA with other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates degree or equivalent education experience
  • Three years of experience in education, community organizing, and/or social service 
  • Proven record of accomplishment building positive relationships with parents and community 
  • Commitment to, and a passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission
  • Ability to collaborate with and engage others cross-functionally
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness; Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and constituents
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel), Google Platform, and e-mail. Willingness to adapt and learn new technologies. 
  • Meet physical qualifications required as outlined in job description; The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities

Child Abuse Prevention:

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Other

POST DATE

09/14/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

12/12/2022

WEBSITE

ymcachicago.org

HEADQUARTERS

Chicago, IL

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

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