
Website Bridges To Prosperity Northern Illinois
POSITION SUMMARY
The Getting Ahead Coordinator plays an integral role in the implementation of the Getting Ahead
Program in partnership with local agencies, nonprofits and churches. The primary function of this position is
to provide leadership and administrative support to the Getting Ahead program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.
GETTING AHEAD CLASS SUPPORT
• Become the Community Expert of the Getting Ahead curriculum, attending trainings and
certifications as needed to develop a deep understanding of the program
• Coordinate Getting Ahead (GA) Classes with our community partners
• Coordinate participants in the Getting Ahead Classes (as needed)
• Provide support to the Getting Ahead Facilitators for their classes
• Tracking of GA participants within all organizations offering the GA classes, sending all
communications to GA participants and organizing the survey data
• Create/Maintain Staying Ahead Network database
SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING
• Manages the Staying Ahead Network Facebook Page, keeping it updated weekly with
programs and services to assist Getting Ahead graduates
• Provides Getting Ahead content for social media and other media needs such as website,
annual report, and others
ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT
• Promotes the Getting Ahead classes by representing the organization at events, committee
meetings and other community outreach opportunities
• Creates reports on the Getting Ahead program as needed
• Assists in identifying grant opportunities to support the program
The following are representative of the experience, knowledge, and skills required to perform this position
successfully:
MISSION ALIGNMENT and PASSION: We are a Christian faith-based organization that recognizes and
embraces the need to work together with those of all faiths, as well as those of no declared faith.
COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL/MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Good communication skills including uplifting
and encouraging others as well as positive presentation of the organization. Ability to effectively
communicate both orally and written. Must demonstrate good discretion and work well independently.
Maintain good working relationships and communications with volunteers, staff, and community
stakeholders. Knowledge of community resources, including but not limited to: nonprofits, government
agencies, human and social services.
REASONING/PROBLM SOLVING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Technology experience and proficiency is a must, including all Microsoft Office
products. Competent computer skills in Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point, data entry skills, and basic
understanding of database management.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: An office is provided as a “home base” however the position allows for a hybrid mix
of in-office and work-from-home.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports to CEO
COMPENSATION: Part-time position, 20 hours per week. The compensation for this position is $16.50/hr.
Work hours are flexible and determined by meetings, events and workflow from week to week.
TO APPLY: Resumes will be accepted through January 10, 2025 via email to: info@bridgesnorthernil.com.
To apply for this job please visit bridgesnorthernil.com.