2025 YB Global Alumni Engagement VISTA-Lake County (Chicago)

YouthBuild Lake County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underserved young adults, ages 16-24, by providing them with opportunities to rebuild their lives and communities through education, job training, and personal development. The program focuses on helping individuals who have faced significant barriers, such as dropping out of high school or lacking stable employment, to gain the skills and confidence needed to achieve self-sufficiency and success. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong written and verbal communication skills. The role includes the development of an alumni engagement strategy for the organization and the creation of communications material that will be alumni- focused. The VISTA will also be responsible for planning and coordinating alumni events after incorporating alumni and staff feedback. Establishment of an alumni association will encourage alumni leadership and improve relations of alumni with the organization.