Chicago Debates Program Associate Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Chicago Debates seeks a mission-driven, engaging, and service-oriented candidate with a demonstrated passion for education to join our team. The Full-Time Program Associate will help achieve our mission of advancing the educational achievement, community contributions, and life success of Chicago's youth through the transformative power of academic debate. The Program Associate will work in collaboration with other program staff members and report to the Senior Program Manager.

This role includes full ownership of the entire debate tournament or scrimmage, including its preparation, execution, and debrief process. representing our values in all aspects of your work.

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Member Duties

School Support:
Support a portfolio of CPS schools - site visits in person and virtual to onboard and train teacher and community coaches (8-10 hrs/week, Sept-April), ongoing check-ins by Google Meet, email, phone, and text, and partnership with principals and assistant principals.
Record Keeping:
Document coach support in Technical Support Forms, report service hours on time, run program surveys, and help track outcomes.
Tournament Management:
Own tournament prep, execution, and debrief as Tournament Director, Tab Director, or Designated Judge, including transporting supplies up to 50 lbs. Coordinate judges, tab directors, and judge captains with the Volunteer Manager.
Program Operations:
Deliver programming that upholds our values, support student incentives and materials, and contribute to program planning.
Community Engagement:
Represent Chicago Debates at sponsor events at law firms and corporations, and help deliver public and recognition events.
Other duties as assigned.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage
Stipend

Terms

Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

Children/Youth
Education

Skills

Communications
Computers/Technology
Education
Team Work
Competitive debate

Program Type

Ameri Corps State / National

Program

Chicago Debates Program Associate

Program Start/End Date

09/28/2026 - 07/31/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 80

Program Locations

ILLINOIS Chicago

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 09/11/2026 To 10/01/2026

Contact

Sonny Patel

67 E Madison St

Chicago IL 60603

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