Project + Outreach Associate

Blue Daring is looking for a proactive Project & Outreach Coordinator to support a community engagement initiative over a four-month, part-time contract (20–30 hours/week). We're looking for an early-career professional who enjoys connecting with people, keeping moving pieces organized, and turning plans into action. This role will help coordinate a multi-month outreach effort that includes community meetings, pop-up events, business outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

We are looking to bring someone on board in mid-September 2026.

This is a Chicago-based position. You will work from the office 3 days per week.

• have approximately 2–5 years of professional experience in project coordination, community engagement, communications, event coordination, outreach, or a related role
• be an exceptional organizer who can manage multiple conversations, schedules, deadlines, and logistics simultaneously
• be a confident and professional communicator who enjoys building relationships with community members, businesses, organizations, and partners
• have experience coordinating events, meetings, workshops, or community gatherings from planning through execution
• be comfortable conducting outreach by email, phone, and in person
• have experience tracking contacts, managing follow-up, and ensuring commitments don't fall through the cracks
• be able to translate strategic direction into clear action items and keep projects moving forward
• be comfortable drafting emails, meeting summaries, agendas, and other project communications
• have strong attention to detail and consistently follow through on commitments
• be comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a small, fast-moving team
• be proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
• be dependable, adaptable, well-spoken, and genuinely enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds
• bilingual professionals preferred but not required

• support a three-month community outreach campaign from planning through execution
• organize community meetings, pop-up events, and stakeholder gatherings
• conduct outreach to businesses, community organizations, neighborhood leaders, and other partners
• manage outreach schedules, participant lists, logistics, and follow-up communications
• serve as a reliable point of contact for partners and community stakeholders
• capture meeting notes, document feedback, and communicate insights back to the project team
• help ensure outreach activities are organized, welcoming, and well executed
• keep projects moving by tracking deadlines, deliverables, and next steps
• work with amazing clients on meaningful community-based projects
• become part of a diverse, idea-centric team
• do work you are proud of

We partner with people with vision to bring ideas to life.

Founded in 2003, Blue Daring is a Chicago-based team of creative strategists and strategic creatives who bring brilliant thinking and beautiful design to meaningful people, projects, and ideas.

We are diverse, respectful, dedicated, strategic, and fun. Our culture is based on doing great work and taking care of our clients and each other. We're seeking talented people who are excited to contribute, grow, and make an impact.