Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

ASSISTANT TO THE SENIOR SERVICES DIRECTOR – FULL TIME (40 hours/week 9am to 5pm)

Oak Park Township is seeking a Full-Time Assistant to the Director with a background in social services to provide support and assistance to the Senior Services Director for oversight of the department, maintain workflow with the supervisory team, represent the department to internal and external stakeholders, and ensure updated departmental and program information.

The position requires a Master’s degree in gerontology, public administration or related field and two (2) years administration, management, and supervisory experience; or a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with four to five (3-5) years administration, management, and supervisory experience.

For a complete job description, please click here. 

Position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to Pamela Mahn, Senior Services Director, at pmahn@oakparktownship.org. 

GIRLS ON THE RISE PROGRAM FACILITATOR – FULL TIME

Job Summary: Girls on the Rise of Oak Park Township Youth and Family Services has an exciting opportunity for a Youth Program Facilitator. The Youth Program Facilitator is responsible for implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades 5th -9th, during school hours and afterschool hours. Facilitators will be responsible for leading instruction, and curriculum-based content for minority girls which focuses on self-esteem, self-image, self-advocacy, and cultivate communication and other pro-social skills.

Job Functions

• Facilitate programming to groups of girls ages 11-15, both in-person or virtually.
• Prepare for, and facilitate hands-on and intentional programming activities within our Girls on the Rise’s curriculum
• Develop content according to the guidelines and delivery schedule outlined in Girls on the Rise virtual and in-person programming models.
• Maintain safe spaces by implementing in-person and online safeguards for engagement.
• Conduct essential tasks to ensure the maintenance of program equipment and distribution of at-home activity supplies.
• Identifies ways to encourage, collect, and share Girls on the Rise work.
• Provide feedback and creative input on programming.
• Support with the planning and implementation of special events/projects.
• Supports goals for student’s engagement and family outreach.
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and work in collaboration with Girls on the Rise and partner contacts.
• Maintain relationships with students & their families and provide individual support ensuring their ability to effectively engage in the program.
• Create and share family engagement activities for independent projects.
• Collect Girls on the Rise’s registration and assessment forms.
• Effectively communicate with students and their families, when engaging during sessions, by-phone, via email and online
• Maintain and track attendance, using a tracking database in support of program evaluation.
• Perform other duties that are assigned

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Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to DHickman@oakparktownship.org.

COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR – FULL TIME (40 hours/week 9am to 5pm)

Oak Park Township is seeking a full-time Communications and Engagement Coordinator to serve as a member of the Township Administration team. The Communications and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive communications and community engagement program that will enhance Oak Park Township’s image and provide timely communication with Oak Park residents. The Communications and Engagement Coordinator reports to the Township Manager. The Communications and Engagement Coordinator will:

– Serve as primary contact, internally and externally, for coordination of the Township’s public relations activities.
– Coordinate public information to build understanding and awareness of Township programs and services.
– Develop production schedules for ongoing communications and marketing materials.
– Coordinate strategy and implementation for program and event promotion via website and social media with the digital media consultants.
– Represent the Township at community events.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years’ experience in marketing, communications, public relations, and community engagement, preferably in a local government or social services environment.

For a complete job description, please click here. 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to Kim Henry, Operations Manager, at khenry@oakparktownship.org.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER – PART TIME (27.5 hours/week 8 a.m. to 1:30 pm)

 Oak Park Township is seeking a part time Food Service Worker to serve as a member of the Senior Services team to help the Township achieve its mission of: 1) addressing the needs of our community by providing nutritious meals and opportunities for recreation, education, and socialization for older adults; 2) assisting with the operation of the nutrition site in an open, inclusive, and fiscally responsible manner while maintaining or improving service quality to staff, program participants, vendors and other partners; 3)  assisting with opportunities for increased collaboration with community partners and providing volunteer opportunities to enhance service provision while conserving funds.

The Food Service Staff Worker will:

• Package, serve and/or deliver meals to older adults who participate in our nutrition service program while ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines
• Assist nutrition staff and volunteers in successful daily operations of the nutrition site, which includes set up and breakdown of the service area
• Assist with Well-Being calls to older adults enrolled in the nutrition program
• Stock supplies for the site and inform Nutrition Program Manager of inventory needs
• Create a friendly, open, and welcoming environment by engaging with participants, volunteers, and staff.
• Act as a team player by providing staff coverage for other members of the Nutrition team as needed.
• Utilize food sanitation skillset to maintain high level of food safety at all times.

The position requires a High School Diploma, ServSafe Food Protection Food Manager Sanitation Certification, valid Drivers License, and at least one year of experience in a food service environment.  Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, work well as part of a team, demonstrate tact, and show sensitivity to the needs of older adults.  A background check and pre-employment test will be required for all candidates.  Experience with Microsoft Office, databases and applicant tracking systems a plus.

For a complete job description, please click here.  Interested applicants should submit a resume via email to Laura Valcour, Nutrition Program Manager, at lvalcour@oakparktownship.org