Illinois Access to Justice (ILA2J) Program Coordinator

The Westside Justice Center is growing and expanding its program services team!

Unleash your programmatic acumen and make a difference with the Westside Justice Center. Join our mission-driven team as the Program Coordinator and play a critical role in advancing access to justice in our communities.

Founded in 2015, the Westside Justice Center (WJC) is not just a workplace—it is a community-centered Legal Aid clinic committed to eradicating barriers to justice and uplifting authentic community leadership.

As the Program Coordinator, you will oversee training, outreach, and collaboration with partner organizations. If you're a proactive individual with a passion for social justice and a knack for program management, we invite you to join us in our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports subrecipients to meet program goals
• Provides technical assistance or capacity-building support
• Coordinates and leads monthly program and/or regional meetings with partners
• Gathers and distributes resources for and from subgrantees
• Provides needed support for success
• Gathers all relevant data for use in tracking, analyzing, and reporting

Successful Candidates Will Possess:

• 3 years of experience in a nonprofit or community organization as a Program Coordinator, Program Assistant, Project Coordinator, or Partnership Coordinator
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Experience in leading team meetings, facilitating workshops, collaborating across organizations, and/or creating toolkits and resource guides

• Experience working with a network of community-based organizations preferred

• Experience in training and community outreach preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills
• Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
• Cultural Competency
• Reliable transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits 

• Community Impact
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to spend extended time working on a computer
• Occasional need for local travel for work-related reasons

Compensation

Actual compensation will be determined based on a wide array of relevant factors, including market considerations, organizational needs, and an individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications. Target salary hiring range is $25 - $27 per hour.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, requirements, or responsibilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Westside Justice Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.

We prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, parental status, military service or discharge status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with our mission to advance justice and equity, people of color, women, LGBTQI-GNC individuals, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated people are strongly encouraged to apply.