Program & Operations Coordinator
Organization: Evanston Cradle to Career
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Start Date: March 1, 2026
Location: Evanston, IL
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to kholmesross@evanstonc2c.org
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About Evanston Cradle to Career
Evanston Cradle to Career (EC2C) is a collective impact initiative uniting over 40 community partners committed to ensuring that by age 23, all Evanston youth are leading healthy, productive, and satisfying lives.
EC2C works to dismantle systemic racial, social, and economic disparities by aligning systems, strengthening partnerships, and advancing community-driven solutions that expand opportunity for children, youth, and families.
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Position Overview
EC2C seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and mission-driven Program & Operations Coordinator to support the organization’s internal operations, communications, and cross-partner coordination efforts.
This role plays a central part in ensuring EC2C’s initiatives run smoothly, with dedicated coordination responsibilities for Wraparound Evanston, a systems-change effort focused on aligning care coordination, service delivery, and community-based support for youth and families.
The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys managing logistics and details, and is energized by work that strengthens community systems and partnerships.
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Key Responsibilities
Program & Operations Support
• Coordinate scheduling, logistics, RSVPs, and materials for EC2C meetings, working groups, and events
• Maintain accurate contact lists and stakeholder communication records
• Manage and reconcile credit card expenses and receipts
• Support digital communications, including social media, website updates, and e-newsletter content
• Translate or facilitate translation of EC2C materials into Spanish
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Wraparound Evanston Coordination
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Wraparound Evanston initiative
• Support collaborative grant efforts by coordinating timelines, information gathering, and document preparation
• Coordinate logistics for Evanston-based trainings and workshops
• Assist in developing shared materials and internal documentation, including partner directories and meeting summaries
• Support cross-agency communication and collaboration processes
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Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit, education, or community-based settings
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience coordinating meetings, trainings, or events
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital communications tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Canva, website CMS)
• Experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, collaboration, and community-centered work
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Preferred Qualifications
• Spanish proficiency or experience coordinating translation strongly preferred
• Familiarity with collective impact or cross-sector collaboration models
• Interest in youth-serving systems, care coordination, or community-based initiatives
• Comfort working in evolving, dynamic environments
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Why Join EC2C
This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in advancing equity, strengthening systems, and supporting collaborative work that directly impacts Evanston’s children, youth, and families.
