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In collaboration with site staff, the Coordinator will engage participants in career readiness and project-based learning aligned with high-growth industries.This role focuses on preparing youth for employment by building practical skills, setting expectations for workplace behavior, and exposing participants to real-world career pathways.Core ResponsibilitiesDesign and lead a project connected to a high-growth industryCoordinate guest speakers and industry exposure opportunitiesSupport youth in obtaining required employment documentsProvide coaching and feedback on work readiness and professional behaviorGuide youth in identifying next steps toward employment or career pathwaysSpecific ResponsibilitiesFacilitate and supervise all daily program activities for youth participantsServe as the primary liaison between participants, agency staff, and DFSS personnelBuild strong relationships with youth and promote a positive group culture Support team building and collaboration across participant cohorts Connect youth to wraparound services within the agency and through external partnersMonitor participant progress in project-based learning and skill development throughout the program Plan and implement program activities and service projects Develop strategies to maintain strong youth engagement and retentionCollect and manage required participant documentation, including:Parent/Guardian Consent FormsULBGC Membership Enrollment Birth Certificate (copy)Proof of Chicago ResidencyDaily attendance recordsEnter and maintain accurate data in Cityspan and other required platformsImplement and track program performance measures and outcomesRequirementsMinimum Qualifications: High school diploma requiredExperience working with youth in a structured settingStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to stay organized and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentPositive, energetic, and professional demeanorAbility to accept feedback and work as part of a team Preferred QualificationsExperience in after-school or summer programmingFirst Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)","company":"Pii","rawCompany":"pii","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-11T21:10:59.126Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1099.00","title":"Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other","slug":"community-and-social-service-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Coordinator","description":"DescriptionPrimary Function:The Chicagobility Program Coordinator is a seasonal position responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading a six-week workforce development program for youth. 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