Community Outreach Coordinator

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a passionate and relationship-driven Community Outreach Coordinator on behalf of a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting refugee communities in Chicago, IL. This is an exciting opportunity for a community-focused professional who thrives on grassroots outreach, volunteer recruitment, and building meaningful relationships that make a lasting impact. Reporting to the Chief Administration Officer, the Community Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in expanding volunteer recruitment efforts, cultivating community partnerships, and strengthening relationships with volunteers, tutors, families, and prospective donors.

This individual will collaborate closely with Outreach and Development teams to advance community engagement initiatives and support the organization's long-term volunteer capacity.

• Annual salary of $50,000.
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity.
• Meaningful work supporting refugee communities and educational programming.
• Collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit environment.
• Opportunity to expand community partnerships and volunteer engagement.

• Lead grassroots volunteer recruitment initiatives through neighborhood canvassing, community visits, digital outreach, and targeted recruitment campaigns to expand the organization's volunteer network.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with local organizations, community groups, prospective volunteers, and neighborhood partners to strengthen recruitment pipelines and long-term engagement.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment activities, including prospective volunteer interviews, outreach communications, recruitment materials, follow-up efforts, data tracking, and onboarding documentation.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteer tutors, families, and prospective donors through ongoing communication, organizational tours, presentations, community events, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Collaborate with Outreach, Development, and organizational leadership to implement volunteer recruitment strategies, support fundraising activities, and create meaningful opportunities for community involvement.
• Guide interns participating in canvassing initiatives, maintain accurate recruitment and outreach records, and support special projects, organizational events, and cross-functional priorities.

• Experience in community outreach, volunteer recruitment, grassroots organizing, nonprofit engagement, community relations, or a closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse communities, cultivate partnerships, and motivate individuals to participate in volunteer opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct outreach, initiate conversations, and professionally represent an organization's mission.
• Strong organizational skills with experience tracking outreach activity, managing recruitment pipelines, maintaining accurate records, and coordinating high-volume communications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, conduct in-person community outreach, and accommodate occasional evening and weekend activities as needed.

• Salary: $50,000 annually
• Employment Type:
  
  Direct Hire, Full-Time
• Location:
  
  West Ridge neighborhood, Chicago, IL
• School-Year
  
  Schedule:
  
  1:00 PM-9:00 PM
• Summer
  
  Schedule:
  
  9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• The position requires flexibility based on volunteer recruitment opportunities and community outreach activities.
• Occasional weekend hours and additional evening commitments may be required to support organizational events, volunteer engagement, and fundraising initiatives.