City Year
ImpactDirector
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“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.
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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