Resource Coordinator Sustainable School

Job Title:

RESOURCE COORDINATOR – SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (SCS)

Department:
Sustainable Community Schools (SCS)

Reports To:

Lead Partner Agency (LPA)

Employment Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Funding Source:
Grant-Funded Position

Westside Health Authority is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of residents in Chicago’s West Side communities, including Austin, Garfield Park, and Lawndale. WHA empowers individuals and strengthens neighborhoods through employment opportunities, education, youth development, community wellness, housing initiatives, violence prevention, and community engagement.

The Resource Coordinator is responsible for implementing and coordinating Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) initiatives designed to support student achievement, family engagement, community partnerships, and whole-child development. This position serves as a liaison between students, families, educators, school administrators, community organizations, and stakeholders to ensure equitable access to resources, opportunities, and support services.

The Resource Coordinator facilitates collaborative planning, community engagement, leadership development, program implementation, and data-driven decision-making aligned with the Sustainable Community Schools framework. The position promotes community voice, shared leadership, educational equity, and meaningful family and youth participation in school improvement efforts.

The Resource Coordinator works closely with school leadership, students, families, community partners, and the SCS Leadership Team to strengthen school-community connections and improve outcomes for students and families.

This position is subject to continued funding availability, program performance requirements, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) guidelines, and organizational needs.

• Coordinate implementation of Sustainable Community Schools initiatives and activities in partnership with school leadership and community stakeholders.
• Facilitate and support the Sustainable Community Schools Leadership Team, ensuring representation from students, parents, educators, school staff, and community members.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate monthly leadership team meetings and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, attendance records, and action plans.
• Assist in developing and implementing school-wide strategies aligned with Sustainable Community Schools goals and priorities.
• Support collaborative decision-making processes that encourage shared leadership and community participation.
• Monitor program activities and ensure compliance with grant requirements, school objectives, and funding expectations.

• Conduct community asset mapping and needs assessments to identify resources, service gaps, opportunities, and community priorities.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with students, families, educators, school staff, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Engage families, students, educators, and community members through outreach efforts, meetings, events, and engagement activities.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies designed to increase stakeholder participation and engagement.
• Promote meaningful inclusion of individuals and groups historically underrepresented in school decision-making processes.
• Establish and maintain partnerships that enhance resources, services, and opportunities available to students and families.

• Facilitate Needs and Assets Assessment processes and assist in translating findings into school improvement plans and program priorities.
• Coordinate implementation of programs and services that align with school goals, community needs, and funding requirements.
• Assist school leadership and community partners with identifying and developing sustainable programming opportunities.
• Support planning and implementation of educational, family engagement, enrichment, wellness, and community-based initiatives.
• Monitor program participation, outcomes, and performance indicators.
• Assist in developing recommendations for continuous program improvement and sustainability.

• Maintain accurate attendance records, participant rosters, sign-in sheets, and required program documentation.
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