Benefits
Flexible Schedule (based on program requirements)
Hybrid work environment (based on program requirements)
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Personal Time
Paid Sick Time
Medical Insurance
Optional Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
School Programs Site Coordinator
Part Time • Arlington Heights
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About the Organization:
HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) mobilizes people to lend their time, talents, and voices to increase the capacity of nonprofits and schools and drive change in 44 suburban communities. HOSC refers volunteers to 100+ community partners and harnesses the power of volunteerism to benefit at-risk students, enable vulnerable populations to age in their homes, and improve communities by providing critical resources to high-needs populations. HOSC partners with nonprofits, schools, and government bodies, providing services to underserved populations, including victims of violence, the disabled, veterans, seniors, youth, and those needing food, shelter, mental health services, and other vital assistance.
HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) mobilizes people to lend their time, talents, and voices to increase the capacity of nonprofits and schools and drive change in 44 suburban communities. HOSC refers volunteers to 100+ community partners and harnesses the power of volunteerism to benefit at-risk students, enable vulnerable populations to age in their homes, and improve communities by providing critical resources to high-needs populations. HOSC partners with nonprofits, schools, and government bodies, providing services to underserved populations, including victims of violence, the disabled, veterans, seniors, youth, and those needing food, shelter, mental health services, and other vital assistance.
Environment and Culture:
At HOSC, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture. We value teamwork and individual contributions; all aimed at supporting the needs of our diverse communities.
At HOSC, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture. We value teamwork and individual contributions; all aimed at supporting the needs of our diverse communities.
Position Summary:
The Site Coordinator serves as a liaison between HOSC and school sites to create an environment where volunteers and students can connect and grow. The position is responsible for the daily operation of the afterschool program at the assigned school sites, including attendance tracking, maintaining school-based relationships with administrators and teachers, instructing daily programs, overseeing classroom management, and implementing lesson plans to keep students engaged.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and facilitate after-school enrichment programming for 4-8th grade learners at designated school sites.
- Provide day-to-day oversight of programs.
- Deliver program curriculum and collaborate with external enrichment partners.
- Support volunteer connections with students.
- Maintain accurate and consistent documentation of program activity, including daily reports, volunteer attendance, and student attendance.
- Check email daily to ensure that program updates and communications are reviewed and responded to in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication between HOSC and school site staff, partners, volunteers, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Manage the end-of-session celebrations.
- Promote and model social-emotional learning competencies and positive behavior norms.
- Monitor student behavior on site during program hours and utilize appropriate discipline measures, as necessary (training provided).
- Maintain student participation and attendance throughout the year via recruitment and retention activities, including student voice and choice engagement strategies.
- Distribute and collect forms, surveys, assessments, and other documents as directed by the Program Manager.
- Attend and participate in meetings and workshops as scheduled.
- Uphold safety procedures and adhere to public health guidelines.
- Other duties related to program operations as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in education, social work, or related field preferred, or equivalent life and work experience.
- Experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children.
- Experience coordinating programming for children and youth preferred.
- Familiarity with youth development principles.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, parents, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Skilled in data tracking, record keeping, writing reports, and maintaining student and staff records.
- Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others.
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
- Driver's License Required.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian preferred.
Temporary Afternoon Position:
ASAP – May 15, 2026
Monday – Thursdays: Onsite: 2:30-5pm
Planning time and weekly team meeting: 2 hours per week
Site Coordinators must attend training sessions before the start of each program semester (September and January) and regular weekly team meetings.
School Site Locations: Community Consolidated School District 21, Wheeling Township
ASAP – May 15, 2026
Monday – Thursdays: Onsite: 2:30-5pm
Planning time and weekly team meeting: 2 hours per week
Site Coordinators must attend training sessions before the start of each program semester (September and January) and regular weekly team meetings.
School Site Locations: Community Consolidated School District 21, Wheeling Township
Physical Factors: Ability to travel to sites and to work on a computer for multiple hours.
Working conditions: Collaborative, hybrid work environment. The position requires onsite attendance.
Compensation: $16-18/per hour.
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: May 15, 2026
Main Office Location: HandsOn Suburban Chicago, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL
To Apply, please send a cover letter including why you are interested in the position, relevant skills, and related experience and a résumé to schools@handsonsuburbanchicago.org. In the subject line, please include Site Coordinator.
To Apply, please send a cover letter including why you are interested in the position, relevant skills, and related experience and a résumé to schools@handsonsuburbanchicago.org. In the subject line, please include Site Coordinator.
Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Mission:
To positively impact communities by connecting people to enriching volunteer experiences
Vision:
To be a premier resource and community leader for volunteerism and effective volunteer management while driving change to address substantial community needs for underserved and marginalized individuals and families.
Since 1969, HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) has been fulfilling its mission "to positively impact communities by connecting people to enriching volunteer experiences." HOSC mobilizes people to lend their time, talents, and voices to increase the capacity of nonprofits and schools and drive change in 44 suburban communities. HOSC refers volunteers to 100+ community partners and harnesses the power of volunteerism to benefit at-risk students, enable vulnerable populations to age in their homes, and improve communities by providing critical resources to high-needs people. HOSC partners with nonprofits, schools, and government bodies, providing services to underserved populations, including victims of violence, people with disabilities, veterans, seniors, youth, and those needing food, shelter, mental health services, and other vital assistance. These organizations are crucial in addressing substantial community needs for underserved and marginalized individuals and families. Increasing access to resources can help to level the playing field for those who face disparities.
Primary Focus Areas:
Primary Focus Areas:
- Civic Engagement: HOSC enriches volunteer experiences through its 24/7 searchable, user-friendly database, outreach, and education, enabling volunteers to be matched with opportunities that best fit their interests, schedules, and location.
- Capacity Building: HOSC builds capacity for 100+ nonprofits, schools, and government organizations that provide vital services to the community and underserved populations, including victims of violence, the specially-abled, veterans, seniors, youth, and those in need of food, shelter, mental health services, and other vital assistance. to successfully match them with volunteers far beyond what their budgets would typically allow.
- Seniors: HOSC engages those 55 and better to serve in the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program as community resources and pairs them with organizations, people, and programs to help them successfully age in place by assisting with meal delivery, provide transportation to medical appointments, offer financial literacy through tax-aide to low-income individuals, and make an impact serving organizations, people, and programs that need their vital assistance.
- Education: HOSC School Programs provide equitable opportunities for low-income, high-risk elementary and middle school students to succeed in high school, many of whom have limited English proficiency and receive special education. The Programs improve the grades, attendance, and the social and emotional well-being of students by addressing student and family needs holistically with an integrated multi-tier system of support combining tutoring, mentoring, behavioral health services, and case management in collaboration with community partners.
- Social Equity: HOSC embodies the values, policies, and practices that ensure that all people—including but not limited to those who have been historically underrepresented based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion—are represented and have access to the fair distribution of programmatic, financial, and informational resources.
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