Peace & Justice Center Coordinator

Description: BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is presently seeking a committed, self-motivated, and innovative individual to join our team. BUILD is a nationally respected gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organization based on Chicago’s West Side. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the city’s most challenged neighborhoods. We set the bar high and lead by example, putting our values of respect, collaboration, and open communication into everything we do. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youth and families we serve. The Peace and Justice Center Coordinator (PJCC) will assist with all workings of the Peace and Justice Center(PJC). This includes all directives that help with the organizational functions and will report directly into the Peace and Justice Center Manager (PJCM). Our core Values: Empathy, Passion, Persistence and Innovation. Support the Peace and Justice Center’s administrative needs. Coordinate all scheduling of PJC events, trainings, and workshops Facilitate survey's and qualitative data collection Ability to enter information in data into our Apricot system Experience understanding and evaluating data & metrics Assist with planning and implementation of PJC activies. Including but not limited to: Training schedules, Community circle planning and community meeting schedules. Assist with documentation, grant reporting, and other logistical needs. Create innovative outreach strategies. Build and manage relationships with community partners such as local schools, community organizations, community members, and social service agencies. Contribute to the physical and conceptual development of the Peace and Justice Center as a dynamic space for youth and Community led social change Participate in additional PJC events and activities as needed The ability to plan and coordinate all components of community outreach Conducting community and partner presentations as needed The ability to create engaging, informative resources, that will be shared throughout the community Requirements: At least two to three years’ experience working in justice or community-based settings Knowledge in Restorative Justice parctices Ability to create administrative systems for new initiatives Flexible schedule for events on evenings and weekends Excellent public communication skills Experience working with youth required Experience working with youth in a community setting preferred Benefits: 401(k) plan + 2% match Medical, Dental and Vision Life Insurance Paid Vacation Wellness Days Flexible Spending Account This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.