Chicago Federation of Labor Workforce & Community Initiative, Community Engagement Manager

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Description

We are an energetic and creative group of professionals, dedicated to high standards of excellence and quality. We value each of our employees, and we strongly encourage a team-oriented work environment dedicated to working toward a larger purpose:

serving our community.

The Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) Initiative is hiring a Community Engagement Manager in Chicago and Cook County. This role manages the collaborative partnership between the United Way of Metro Chicago (UWMC) and the CFL, bridging the labor movement and local community impact.

Key Details

  • Position: Community Engagement Manager

  • Location: Chicago and Cook County, IL (Requires significant local travel; access to a union-made personal vehicle is strongly preferred)

  • Schedule: Full-time (Requires flexibility for weekend and evening hours)

  • Benefits: No-cost medical, dental, and vision plans; generous PTO; flexible schedules; 403(b) plan with match; life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

Core Responsibilities

  • Fundraising & Campaigns: Coordinate and develop UWMC workplace giving campaigns with union employees; support annual holiday drives and fundraising luncheons.

  • Event Management: Plan and execute large-scale labor events, including the May Day 5K, Chicago Labor Day Parade, Eddie Fest, and community rallies.

  • Worker & Union Support: Connect union members to public/private assistance programs and provide resource support to workers during labor disputes or strikes.

  • Partnership & Communications: Cultivate relationships between unions and community partners, recruit volunteers, and contribute to CFL quarterly publications and social media.

Candidate Requirements

  • Labor Movement Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the local labor movement and its organizational structures.

  • Experience: Proven track record in executing fundraising, member engagement, or community work plans.

  • Skills: Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills; ability to bring diverse groups together around social and economic justice issues.

  • Technical & Physical: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to sit for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds regularly.

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