City Year

ImpactDirector

$73–78k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Impact Director at City Year. Skills: Service implementation, Talent development, School partnerships. Lead AmeriCorps volunteer Student Success Coaches. Hire Impact Managers”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive improved student outcomes; Achieve student academic goals; Achieve student attendance goals; Achieve student behavior goals

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Local travel required, Access to reliable transportation, Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs, Hybrid schedule, Reliable internet access

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years experience supervising young adults, Authorized to work in US, Pass criminal background checks

Nice to Have

City Year/AmeriCorps/Peace Corps experience, Experience with Chicago Public Schools, Experience holding principals accountable, Community service work experience, Demonstrated project management competency, Highly ethical standards, Ability to execute strategic plan, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as team member, Excellent communication skills, Excellent writing skills, Proficiency in computer skills

What You'll Do.

Lead AmeriCorps volunteer Student Success Coaches

Develop Impact Managers

Manage Impact Managers

Supervise AmeriCorps volunteers

Develop AmeriCorps volunteers

Drive volunteer engagement

Direct evaluation initiatives

Manage school partner relationships

Implement new school partnerships

Renew school agreements

Serve as executive contact

Forge partnership with principal

Ensure schools meet Conditions for Success

Implement corrective actions

Inform Learning and Development strategy

Participate in execution of learning initiatives

Contribute to organizational priorities

Be accountable to City Year's mission

Work to develop site strategy

Advance site strategy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

City Year Chicago team members; Senior Leadership Team

Communication Scope

Organizational messages

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

**Application Instructions** Click Apply to submit your online application. Please attach a resume and thoughtful cover letter on the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV" field. Active City Year Staff members must login to Workday to apply internally. ### ### Work Location: 100% On-Site **Position Overview** The Impact Director leads the service implementation of City Year teams serving a portfolio of six to eight Chicago Public Schools partner schools. In partnership with school administration, they drive improved social-emotional and academic outcomes for students through each team’s delivery of the Whole School Whole Child model over the school year. At the same time, the Impact Director cultivates a pipeline of civic-minded change agents among both the City Year staff and AmeriCorps Volunteers of their portfolio through intentional talent development, commitment-building, and organizational alignment. Reporting to the Senior Director of Impact, the Impact Director serves on the site’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing individually and as a collective to strategic initiatives for the benefit of the site at large. -Starting salary range for this role is $73,000 - $78,000. -Anticipated start date for this role is summer 2026. -This is a primarily in-person role within school environments with flexibility to periodically work remotely. **Job Description** **Responsibilities** • Lead a portfolio of approximately fifty 18- to 25-year-old AmeriCorps volunteer Student Success Coaches (SSCs) who will serve with City Year over a ten-month period. • Hire, develop, and manage three to four Impact Managers to supervise and develop the City Year SSCs in the portfolio, driving their engagement with the program as evidenced by indicators of the AmeriCorps volunteer experience (e.g. retention, satisfaction, engagement). Direct evaluation initiatives such as AmeriCorps surveys and the AmeriCorps performance management process. • Responsible for all school based and student

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