Education Outreach Specialist

Education Outreach Specialist (EOS) (40 hours Full-time) Non-Exempt

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 Chicagos West Side. Since 1969 BUILD has worked to save lives and mentor young people who live in the citys most challenged neighborhoods. When you work at BUILD you make an important difference to the thousands of youths and families we serve.

Our Core Values: Empathy Passion Persistence and Innovation.

The EOS will be serving as a liaison between the program Chicago Public Schools community partners and parents and/or guardians. The EOS will be in charge of program implementation curriculum development and youth recruitment according to program guidelines. The EOS will work alongside other project leaders in the successful completion of the grant project through data collection and input evaluation and reporting practice and interdepartmental collaboration. The EOS report directly to the Middle and Secondary School Education Services Manager (MSSESM).

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development of strategic goals for student programming
• Manage participant behavior by establishing guidelines expectations mutual respect and mutual accountability
• Coordinate and attend collegiate and career opportunities such as college tours fairs/conferences internships job shadowing and workshops/information sessions for youth and parents
• Gather and provide academic and post-secondary resources such as tutoring standardized testing preparation mentoring scholarships and other financial aid services
• Recruit and effectively manage a caseload of 100 youth meeting service eligibility requirements
• Advise students on educational and career endeavors regarding course selection goal setting academic improvement and exposure to STEM and other career opportunities
• Equip youth with resume writing job searching and interviewing and networking skills
• Empower youth to self-advocate teach them effective communication skills and how to research and access resources and opportunities
• Create an environment fostering holistic youth development through the exposure of cultural and enrichment programs
• Collection of all required student intakes and supporting documentation prior to acceptance into the program in addition to maintaining files as required and compliance with Apricot
• Maintain confidentiality of information according to HIPPA and FERPA privacy laws
• Collaborate with target school personnel and community partners for referrals/coordination of project activities
• Identify and obtain partnerships and opportunities that will improve program services and implementation

• Bachelors Degree in Education Human Services Counseling or a field having a direct relationship to coursework focusing on college and career preparation
• 1 years experience working with 6th-12th grade students from low-income backgrounds
• Must pass background check screening including Chicago Public School fingerprinting background check
• Availability to travel for overnight college tours and professional development conferences
• One or more years of TRIO experience.
• Familiarity with PowerSchool and Apricot preferred
• Automobile with insurance and a valid drivers license preferred
• Travel to school sites required

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Medical Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

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.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically prohibit employment. Rather BUILD Inc. considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense the circumstances surrounding it the proximity in time of the conviction and its relevance to the position.

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.

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.