Little Village Neighborhood Network Coordinator

About Enlace Chicago: 

Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and builds the capacity of stakeholders of Little Village to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. For more than 35 years, Enlace Chicago has been a steadfast anchor in Little Village—championing opportunities, improving lives, and partnering for lasting change. We advance health, protect human rights, empower futures, build peace, and foster resilience for families across the community. 

Enlace leads multiple collaborative networks including the Little Village Neighborhood Network, Violence Prevention Collaborative, Little Village Youth Safety Network, Little Village Education Collaborative, Little Village Immigration Collaborative, and PAES (Promoviendo, Abogando y Educando por la Salud). These networks unite partners across schools, community-based organizations, health providers, elected officials, and resident leaders. Together, we work to create strong schools, healthy families, safe streets, and a thriving community rooted in dignity and justice. 

Position Overview: 

The Neighborhood Network Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director of Networks and Community Partnerships,  drives day-to-day execution for the Little Village Neighborhood Network. This role manages logistics, partner coordination, documentation, and basic data collection/QA to keep Steering and subcommittees moving efficiently. The Coordinator supports community engagement events, managing relationships with partners, and ensuring effective internal/external communications in partnership with the Director of Networks & Community Partnerships and the Director of Data & Impact. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Coordination & Logistics 

• Schedule meetings; prepare agendas and packets; capture minutes and action items; track follow-ups. 
• Maintain a live action register, shared drive organization, calendars, and contact lists. 

Partner Support & Documentation 

• Help facilitate smooth interaction to facilitate cooperation and information sharing, including serving as point of contact for partner updates Collect sign-ins, MOUs, artifacts, and other documents, as needed. 
• Prepare decision packets and summaries for escalations to Steering. 

Data & Reporting Support (Collaborates closely with Data and Impact team) 

• Collect monthly metrics using agreed templates; conduct basic QA and submit on time. 
• Update status trackers and dashboards; compile inputs for quarterly reports and public updates. 

Events & Community Engagement 

• Coordinate logistics for network meetings, retreats, community forums, training (space, vendors, outreach, accessibility, translation). 
• Draft and format bilingual communications (emails, flyers, slides).

Operations & Compliance 

• Process small procurements and reimbursements; support vendor paperwork within budget parameters. 
• Maintain accurate files for compliance (agendas, minutes, sign-ins, MOUs, reports). 

Core Competencies: 

• Organization & Follow-Through
• Clear Communication (bilingual preferred)
• Relationship-Building
• Basic Data & QA
• Problem-Solving
• Equity & Community-centered Practice
• Attention to Detail
• Proactive Collaboration.

Additional Qualifications: 

• 2–5+ years of project or program coordination experience in community/nonprofit settings.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent time management and documentation habits.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace/Office; familiarity with spreadsheets/CRMs and basic data QA.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred; comfort supporting public-facing meetings and events. 

Compensation: The salary range for this position annually is between $50,000 and $60,000. Salary is commensurate with experience in addition to the generous benefits package listed below. 

Benefits: 

Health benefits.Enlace Chicago offers you and your family access to a low-cost comprehensive health care plan, which includes medical (Bluecross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), and vision (VSP) coverage. Enlace Chicago also provides life insurance coverage and short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to you with options of additional coverage. 

Retirement program. Enlace Chicago offers a voluntary 403(B) plan which begins at a 1% contribution. Enrollment is available after a 90-day grace period beginning on the first day of employment. An enrollment packet will be mailed to you. 

Paid time off. You will receive 96 hours of Upon Hire hours, which will be prorated depending on your start date. After your 3rd month, you will accrue 3.33 hours per pay period or a total of 6.66 per month. All vacation days are considered above and beyond the approved holiday schedule. Enlace has 12 paid holidays with a Holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s Day that will not be deducted from your PTO. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: At Enlace Chicago, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential to addressing the complex social challenges we seek to solve, and we strive to create a culture that promotes belonging, respect, and opportunity for all. Our mission is rooted in uplifting the stories of those who have been historically marginalized, and we actively work to ensure that our programs, partnerships, and workplace reflect these values. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion to apply. 

Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Deadline for submission: Open until filled.