Outreach Specialist - PowerPed Outreach Program

About the Position

The Outreach Specialist will play a key role in engaging with communities of color to facilitate presentations, gather data, and build connections. This position involves coordinating listening groups, administering written surveys, and collaborating with interpreters when necessary to ensure clear communication. As a part-time, grant-funded role, the Outreach Specialist will contribute to fostering trust and understanding between the organization and diverse communities. This is a part-time, grant-funded role, renewable annually based on funding availability, with occasional evening or weekend commitments for community events.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach and Community Engagement

• Collaborate with the project team to align outreach activities
• Plan and facilitate listening groups and presentations in diverse communities
• Gather qualitative input on pedestrian and traffic safety from communities
• Build trusting relationships with local leaders, organizations, and residents
• Disseminate and collect surveys to gather data from residents
• Accurately document insights, themes, and feedback from listening groups
• Work alongside interpreters for culturally relevant data collection strategies

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in outreach with diverse communities
• Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working on issues of safety and transportation, a plus
• Proficient technical skills with Microsoft Office, Asana and SurveyMonkey
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for travel in Chicago and to Peoria and Springfield, IL (compensated at federal rates)
• Fluency in English required; conversational or fluent Spanish is a plus
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends

Employment & Working Conditions

• Part-time, Hourly $28 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Work will take place in Chicago and Peoria/Springfield, IL
• Work Schedule: Standard 8-hour shift, 9am to 5pm and occasional evenings and weekend hours as needed

About Vega Impact Group

Vega Impact Group is a management consulting firm focused on social responsibility strategies. Our services enable governments, companies, and philanthropies to prosper and meet the demands of an evolving world. Based in Chicago, our woman and minority-owned firm works provides innovative solutions with a high-performance mindset to clients in the government, corporate and philanthropic sectors. Our organizational values – Focus, Learning, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence – along with our entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment, seeks to deliver the highest quality service to our clients.

Join a firm dedicated to helping organizations positively impact their communities through a culture of inclusion, quality service, and high performance.

• Gain access to ongoing professional development opportunities, mentorship, and career advancement. Must be comfortable in professional business environment and professional attire.
• Work on a variety of projects in a dynamic environment that challenges and inspires you and build a vast, diverse network of professionals and civic leaders.
• Enjoy offices with inspiring lakefront views located downtown Chicago and easily accessible by public transportation.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and your resume to Talent@vegaimpactgroup.com detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Vega Impact Group.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peoria, IL 61602

Salary : $28