Job Description: To organize and develop a network of homeless and formerly homeless individuals who are survivors of the sex trade and/or the formerly incarcerated and will work to advance racial equity.
About CCH:
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is a 42 -year-old systemic advocacy organization. CCH develops campaigns and initiatives to address the causes of homelessness – lack of affordable housing, lack of access to health care and services and lack of jobs paying a living wage. We place much emphasis on organizing and developing leaders who have experienced homelessness to become spokespersons and leaders of our various initiatives. CCH does its work in accordance with its organizational values – collaboration, integrity, strategic action, compassion, and intersectionality. We recognize that homelessness is a problem that stems from systemic racism and that biases and prejudices are embedded in the fabric of society, and thus, also permeate organizations like ours. CCH is committed to advancing racial equity in the workplace, through the work of our racial equity committee, and through the campaigns and initiatives we choose.
Job Responsibilities:
- Meet with shelter residents and other homeless people on a regular basis
- Develop and maintain relationships with shelter residents
- Develop leadership among homeless leaders, using motivational skills and a positive attitude
- Promote and facilitate relationships with service providers, primarily members of CCH and Reentry Committee
- Develop written materials and provide supporting information for project-specific proposals relating to the project
- Assist with training base members in organizing principles and tactics
- Work as a team member and do work in support of general CCH activities, as requested
- Attending all staff and program meetings, as required
- Works in collaboration with all CCH departments—CCH believes strongly in interdepartmental collaboration and expects all staff to work in close partnership with the other departments at the organization
Qualifications/Skills:
- This is an entry level position, best suited for those familiar with a diverse range of organizing tactics and strategies
- Experience in strategic action and building grassroots power through civic engagement.
- Experience building and developing grassroots leadership participation.
- Effective communication, including written and oral presentations.
- Demonstrated excellence in relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated strong project management skills.
- Experience working with people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Salary : $ 47,000 with a highly competitive benefits package
All employees should be up to date on vaccination series as indicted by the CDC. The currently approved vaccines under this policy are: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. No vaccine shall be designated unless and until it is fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or approved by the FDA for emergency use authorization. Fully vaccinated means at least two weeks after the final shot in the required timing and dosage (one shot for Johnson & Johnson, two shots for Moderna with 28 days between shots, and two shots for Pfizer with 21 days between shots).
Prospective employees will be expected to comply with this policy within two months of accepting their offer of employment.
Please send resume and cover letter to: organizerpositions@chicagohomeless.org
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless believes that personnel diversity is an organizational strength and recognizes and values the intersectional identities that staff members bring to our organization. We are enriched by the diverse experiences, beliefs, and ways of thinking that employees of different backgrounds bring.
People of color and people who have experienced homelessness or poverty are strongly encouraged to apply. Fair consideration is given to all qualified applicants regardless of criminal record. CCH is committed to providing equal employment consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion, national origin, ancestry, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or any other legally protected status.