Collaboration Coordinator

Collaboration Coordinator About UsUnited Congregations of Metro-East (UCM) was established in 2000 by a coalition of faith-based leaders to address systemic injustices in the Metro-East region. Driven by a vision of equity and commitment to their communities, these leaders created an organization capable of enacting meaningful change. Over the years, UCM has grown to include a diverse network of congregations and community partners, each contributing unique perspectives and strengths to our collective efforts.**This position will support The VALUE CollectiveGreater East St. Louis regionFull-time Contract Role | 1 year | $65,000 + Wellness StipendAbout VALUE CollectiveThe VALUE Collective is a collaborative of grassroots organizations working to build power and transform conditions in the greater East St. Louis area, including Cahokia Heights, Washington Park, Fairmont, and Brooklyn. We believe in leader-full communities, shared governance, and community-rooted change. Our work is grounded in the belief that residents are not just participants - they are decision-makers, culture-shapers, and leaders. We are building leader-full communities and shifting the political landscape in our footprint through organizing, leadership development, and coordinated electoral engagement.The RoleUCM is seeking a Collaboration Coordinator to support The VALUE Collective to help strengthen and coordinate the complementary work happening across partner organizations.This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, relationship-oriented, and energized by helping people move shared work forward. The Collaboration Coordinator will support collective strategy by helping identify opportunities for aligned action, coordinating logistics and communication, and supporting implementation of shared campaigns, events, and organizing efforts.The Coordinator will work closely with organizational leadership and the VALUE Collective Facilitator to help ensure that collaborative work is aligned, strategic, and actionable.ResponsibilitiesKey responsibilities include:Coordination & Collective AlignmentWork with leadership and lead staff across partner organizations to coordinate and align shared activities, trainings, campaigns, events, actions, and timelinesSupport communication and coordination across the collective through regular check-ins, updates, and follow-upAttend and support monthly VALUE Collective meetingsHelp identify opportunities for collaborative action and shared organizing effortsCoordinate planning conversations, action steps, and collective debriefsProject Management & LogisticsMaintain shared workplans, calendars, timelines, and systems for coordination Help track responsibilities, deadlines, and follow-through across projectsSupport logistics for collective events, canvasses, trainings, meetings, and community actionsAssist with internal systems that support collaboration and accountabilityOrganizing & Engagement SupportSupport implementation of community engagement and organizing efforts across the collective footprintHelp maintain engagement tracking systems, sign-in lists, follow-up pathways, and referralsSupport outreach and coordination with residents, volunteers, and partner organizations as neededHelp coordinate and oversee canvassing efforts, including supporting canvasser communication, scheduling, logistics, and reportingQualifications We understand that candidates may not come with expertise in every area of this role. We encourage applicants who bring strong coordination and relationship-building skills and at least 3 years of experience in some combination of the following areas:Preferred ExperienceCommunity organizing experience, including grassroots, civic, issue-based, and/or electoral organizingFamiliarity with and connection to the Greater East St. Louis footprint, including Cahokia Heights, Washington Park, Fairmont, and BrooklynExperience coordinating projects, teams, or collaborative initiativesStrong organizational and project management skillsExperience planning or coordinating events, actions, trainings, or community engagement activitiesExperience working with nonprofits, coalitions, or community-based organizationsAbility to manage multiple moving pieces while maintaining strong communication and follow-throughSkills & QualitiesStrong relationship-building and interpersonal skillsAbility to work collaboratively across organizations and leadership stylesComfortable with logistics, coordination, and detail managementSelf-directed, adaptable, and proactiveCommitment to community-rooted and people-centered workStrong written and verbal communication skillsCompensation This is a full-time contract position with compensation of $65,000 annually plus a wellness stipend.