Capacity Building Project Coordinator

• Location 3605 W. Fillmore,Chicago, IL, 60624,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Exempt

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The Capacity Building Project Coordinator will provide direct support to the GASC Capacity Building Network for Community Safety, assisting in the implementation of technical assistance, training, and resource development for community-based organizations (CBOs). The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Capacity Building Project Manager to ensure smooth program operations, coordinate service delivery, and track program milestones. This role will be instrumental in supporting CBOs in their organizational development and enhancing their ability to deliver effective community violence intervention programs.

• Assist in the execution of capacity-building initiatives, ensuring CBOs receive timely and relevant support.
• Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and technical assistance activities with The Network Training Coordinator and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Serve as a liaison between community partners, technical assistance providers, and program staff.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, including training participation logs and organizational assessments.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of capacity-building efforts.
• Provide direct support to CBOs, connecting them with appropriate resources and funding opportunities.
• Ensure all grant and contract deliverables are met in collaboration with program leadership.
• Assist in the development of toolkits, guidance materials, and best practice documents for community partners.
• Work with internal teams to gather and analyze data for program evaluation and reporting.

• Oversee the coordination of workshops, training sessions, and resource-sharing initiatives to strengthen CBOs’ operational and programmatic effectiveness.
• Develop a knowledge management system for best practices, toolkits, and learning materials.
• Provide direct guidance to CBOs on program development, evaluation, and sustainability strategies.
• Ensure ongoing needs assessments are conducted to tailor capacity-building efforts effectively.
• Create and implement individualized capacity building plans with CBOs based off needs assessment data.

• Assist in the coordination of training sessions for CBO staff.
• Support peer-learning networks and collaborative cohorts within the network.
• Provide technical assistance to CBOs on program planning, data collection, and sustainability strategies through connections with SMEs.
• Research and share emerging best practices in community violence intervention (CVI).

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations, government agencies, funders, and advocacy groups.
• Represent UCAN North Lawndale in meetings, conferences, and advisory boards to promote the initiative’s objectives.
• Advocate for policies and funding mechanisms that support community-based violence intervention and prevention strategies.

• Assist with the execution of the development department’s strategy to ensure program compliance and each of the Key Program Indicators are met.
• Ensure that all milestones are met on time and adhere to program objectives and deliverables.
• Responsible for developing detailed capacity building plans to monitor and track progress and ensure compliance.
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