Chicago City Director

Are you passionate about hands-on outdoor and science education? Do you care about environmental justice and urban nature? Gateway to the Great Outdoors (GGO) is seeking a Chicago City Coordinator to connect students with the outdoors, ignite curiosity, and build environmental literacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination: Plan and implement weekly programming and monthly field trips in coordination with teachers, schools, mentors, and partners.
• Material Coordination: Oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution of GGO materials.
• Activity Planning: Organize field trips and an end-of-year camping trip that inspires and educates.
• Program Improvement: Continuously seek ways to enrich our programs.
• Fundraising: Participate in fundraising efforts, donor management, and grantmaking.
• Communication: MUST Maintain strong communication with the GGO team.
• Supervision: Oversee AmeriCorps members and college mentors.

Why Join Us?

• Positive Impact: Provide outdoor education to students who might not otherwise have these opportunities.
• Engaging Work: Enjoy a variety of tasks and challenges.
• Community Focus: Contribute to a mission integrating STEAM education, nature, and social justice.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about the environment and education.
• A strong communicator who works well in a team.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with experience in event planning.
• Proactive and ready to engage in fundraising and community work.
• Committed to social justice and public health.