Faith In Place

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Location: Southern and Metro East Illinois Reports to: Illinois Outreach Director Hours: 8–12 hours per week Compensation: $25/hour Term: 6-month contract About Faith in Place Faith in Place is a multi-faith environmental organization working at the intersection of faith, climate justice, and community organizing. We partner with congregations and community leaders across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin to advance people-powered solutions rooted in care for the Earth and one another. Position Overview Faith in Place is seeking a part-time Illinois Outreach Support staff member to provide short-term capacity support for outreach and organizing efforts in Southern and Metro East Illinois. This role is designed to strengthen relationship-building, event support, and program coordination during a focused six-month period. The Illinois Outreach Support position is ideal for someone who is community-rooted, organized, and comfortable supporting grassroots engagement efforts in collaboration with staff, congregations, and local partners. Key Responsibilities Outreach & Relationship Support • Support outreach efforts with congregations, Green Teams, and community partners in Southern and Metro East Illinois. • Assist with follow-ups, scheduling, and coordination related to outreach activities. • Support relationship maintenance by tracking contacts, notes, and next steps in Monday.com. Program & Event Support • Assist with planning and logistics for outreach events, workshops, and gatherings. • Support on-the-ground event needs when applicable, including setup, registration, and participant coordination. • Help prepare outreach materials and resources as needed. Organizing & Administrative Support • Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and participation. • Coordinate with the Illinois Outreach Director to support short-term priorities and deliverables. Qualifications • Connection to or familiarity with Southern and/or Metro East Illinois communities. • Experience or interest in community outreach, organizing, faith-based work, or environmental justice. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Comfortable working independently with clear guidance and check-ins. • Basic comfort with digital tools such as Microsoft Suite and Monday.com and shared tracking systems. • Alignment with Faith in Place’s mission and values. Work Expectations • This is a part-time, hourly, 6-month contract position. • Work hours are flexible within agreed-upon weekly expectations. • Some evening or weekend availability may be required for events or meetings. • This role may involve local travel within Southern and Metro East Illinois. Compensation & Term • $25 per hour for 8–12 hours per week. • Six-month contract, with a defined scope of work and clear priorities. • This position does not include benefits.