Illinois Outreach Coordinator

Position: Central Illinois Outreach Coordinator
# Central Illinois Outreach Coordinator Faith in Place Economic Justice & Poverty Solutions Education Access & Learning Equity Environment & Climate Justice Field & Community Engagement Policy, Research & Advocacy Country United  States Work Mode On-site Found
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Mid-Level---For the full description, please visit the official website.

Position Description Join a diverse, fun team passionate about creating healthier and more just communities as Faith in Place’s Outreach Senior Coordinator.

Location The applicant must be currently located in or originally from Champaign-Urbana, IL.

* Note:

If not currently located there, Faith in Place will not cover moving costs.
* Role The Outreach Coordinator will join the Outreach Department and report to Faith in Place’s Illinois Outreach Director. They will be responsible for outreach only in their geographic region.

As a community organizer, the Outreach Coordinator will:
* Educate communities in their region about environmental crises and solutions.
* Listen to community needs and relay them to our policy team and program staff.
* Build power for advocacy campaigns that advance environmental and racial justice.
* Connect communities with one another for collaboration, support, and shared learning.
* Actively participate and lead in environmental coalitions.

This work is carried out within Faith in Place’s three program areas:
Sustainable Energy, Healthy Communities, and People-Powered Futures.

Responsibilities
* Cultivate relationships with Houses of Worship, community leaders, and partner organizations.
* Support advocacy campaigns that advance renewable energy projects by helping partners navigate siting and permitting barriers in their communities.
* Support local projects being led in your region.
* Organize and host educational events and workshops aligned with the three program areas.
* Mobilize communities in your region to participate in advocacy campaigns.
* Relay community concerns and insights to internal policy and program teams.
* Track and report on outreach activities, events, expenses, and time consistently.
* Participation in staff meetings and team retreats.

Qualifications Required

* Location:

Must be currently located in or originally from locations listed above.
* Passion for climate action, environmental justice, and racial/economic justice.
* Strong verbal communication skills (large groups, small-group facilitation, and 1:1).
* Ability to work respectfully across diverse backgrounds, faiths/spiritualities, and political beliefs.
* Storytelling and writing skills to make complex issues accessible and motivating.
* Demonstrated cultural humility and ability to work across race, faith, class, and political identity.
* Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and goals.
* Public speaking/facilitation skills and ability to lead workshops or trainings.
* Comfort with standard business software/apps and willingness to learn and be skilled in using Microsoft Teams, , and BambooHR.
* Commitment to motivating individuals and communities to take action.
* 3-5 years relevant community organizing experience.
* Reliable vehicle for regular local travel (mileage reimbursement provided).
* Access to a personal cell phone.

Preferred
* Experience leading and collaborating with volunteers; supervisory experience a plus.
* Experience working in or with faith-based communities.
* Familiarity with Illinois environmental policy or coalitions.
* Advocacy or campaign experience, particularly in grassroots or faith-based settings.

This position will be hired at the Coordinator, Senior Coordinator, or Manager level depending on experience and qualifications:
* Coordinator: $50,000–64,000
* Senior Coordinator: $59,000–70,000
* Manager: $68,000–75,000

Hours This is a full-time, exempt position. While most work is during a standard workday, outreach often occurs on evenings and weekends. Comp time will be provided for approved time worked outside regular hours.

About the Organization’s Mission Faith in Place is a multi-faith environmental nonprofit (501c3) with outreach staff across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Our mission is to empower people of diverse faiths and…