Program Impact Specialist

Program Overview

SGA provides a wide range of social services in some of Chicago's most challenged and consistently underserved communities and creates long‑term community‑wide change. The Chicago Department of Public Health’s Microgrants program will design and implement a coordinated, citywide application system to distribute microgrants to Community‑Based Organizations (CBOs) that provide existing community engagement and health promotion events in priority communities. Microgrant‑supported activities will include community health fairs, preventive health screenings, violence prevention programming, and workshops focused on health education, economic resources, and other social factors that influence health.

Part‑time, Temporary

Up to $55,000

• Work closely with Program Leadership and CDPH to align grant applications with Community‑Centered Wellness Microgrant Program goals and data collection.
• Work in cooperation with grantees to monitor ongoing performance and streamline data collection.
• Ensure that eligible organizations in all designated regions participate in the grant‑making process and that all funds are spent according to CDPH stipulations.
• Work in cooperation with MCMF Anchor Organizations in all 15 Community Strategy Regions.
• Participate in the application review and selection process.
• Provide technical assistance and follow‑up to community‑based organizations to remove barriers to data collection participation.
• Collect, aggregate and prepare individual grantee and overall program‑wide data for CDPH reports.
• Develop and manage grantee reporting process in Submittable, an online grants submission and management portal dedicated to the CDPH Community‑Centered Wellness programme.
• Conduct in‑person and virtual capacity building for grantees related to data collection and best practices.
• Work in partnership with SGA’s Program Evaluation team to determine clear outcomes standards for grantees in keeping with CDPH priorities.
• Attend mandatory training implemented by SGA or funder.
• Assist as needed in grantee vouchering in cooperation with SGA’s Finance team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s in evaluation, data/information analysis, public health or a related field preferred.
• Masters level student acceptable.

• 2+ years of experience in data evaluation, grant monitoring or program compliance, preferably with the public health or nonprofit sector.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas like VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting, and complex data cleaning.
• Experience navigating, querying, or managing data tracking systems.
• Ability to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data and translate outcomes for non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in creating clear, scannable data dashboards, charts, and summaries for CDPH stakeholders.
• Understanding of data equity and commitment to making data processes accessible in underserved communities.

• Sensitivity to cultural diversity required; ability to communicate and cooperate with diverse families and community groups.
• Must have a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Strong organizational skills and positive attitude in a high‑intensity environment.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of service providers and stakeholders.
• Availability to work varying hours Monday‑Friday, including some evenings and weekends.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in executing tasks; ability to take initiative.

• Must be able to work on a computer screen for a long period of time.
• May need to deliver supplies to community locations.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds and perform event set‑up and tear‑down.

403(b) retirement savings plan. Paid vacation, sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits are provided in accordance with plan documents and organizational policies, and eligibility may vary based on employment status and scheduled hours.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.