Learning Engagement Coordinator

Learning Engagement Coordinator

Organization Overview

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people - trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment - girls-only, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming - research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls and address the systemic barriers that impede girls’ success, particularly girls in low-income communities and girls of color.

Position Overview

Girls Inc. of Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Learning Engagement Coordinator. This full-time, youth-facing role within the Community Engagement Department is responsible for adapting and implementing a variety of Girls Inc. programs focused on girls in grades K through post-secondary. Program areas include Healthy Sexuality Education, Leadership & Empowerment, and College & Career Readiness.

The Learning Engagement Coordinator facilitates high-quality, mission-aligned programming through curriculum-based activities and meaningful discussions designed to increase knowledge, strengthen self-confidence, and cultivate communication and life skills. This position ensures consistency and excellence in programming across several core initiatives, including Bold Girls Society (BGS), Teen Council, Youth Winter Sports, Project Accelerate, and Bold Women Society (BWS).

Community programs may occur during the school day, after-school hours, or on weekends. This role requires in-person facilitation and a flexible schedule to meet programming needs across Chicago.

The Learning Engagement Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Community Engagement and is responsible for closely reporting all programming and facilitation-related work to the Youth Engagement Manager. Additionally, all Learning Coordinators support organization-wide initiatives as needed, serving as visible and effective leaders and advocates for Girls Inc. of Chicago’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as lead facilitator for assigned programs, including BGS, Teen Council, Youth Winter Sports, Project Accelerate, and BWS.


• Deliver engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive sessions aligned with Girls Inc.’s core pillars: Healthy Living, Academic Enrichment, and Life Skills.


• Prepare weekly session agendas, based on frameworks provided by the Youth Engagement Manager.


• Maintain consistent communication with participants and families via email, phone, and in-session check-ins.


• Provide youth with mentorship, access to enrichment resources, and follow-up on opportunities shared during programming.


• Adapt and implement Girls Inc. curriculum and locally developed content to meet the diverse learning needs of girls across age groups.


• Ensure sessions are conducted with fidelity to Girls Inc. behavior and safety protocols.


• Collaborate with departmental support staff to ensure materials, supplies, and space are secured and prepped in advance.


• Submit attendance and engagement data in the assigned database (e.g., Compass360) for each session on a weekly basis.


• Administer youth surveys, pre/post assessments, and other evaluation tools.


• Support partner engagement during program sessions, including guest speaker prep and facilitation.


• Participate in field trips, speaker events, showcases, and other special events that enrich the youth experience.


• Communicate reflections and observations from sessions to the Youth Engagement Manager and Director of Community Engagement for continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

•  Participate in organizational initiatives and internal events.


• Uphold continuous improvement and collaborative teamwork.


• Complete other duties as assigned to support mission success.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Passionate about the Girls Inc. mission and values and working with girls and women.


• Must be able to effectively communicate with youth, community leaders, and volunteers to foster their involvement and participation in Girls Inc. initiatives.


• Must be able to develop curriculum and program activities that are responsive to the needs and interests of the girls and their communities.


• Must have reliable and consistent transportation, as well as the ability and flexibility to work between the hours of 7:30am-6pm across Chicago neighborhoods, including Chatham, Douglas, North Kenwood, West Englewood, Hegewisch, Roseland.


• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends, in addition to business hours.

Education & Experience

•  A bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, or a closely related field is required; Master's degree a plus but not required


• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in youth facilitation, after-school programming, or community-based education


• Proven experience adapting curriculum and engaging with diverse youth populations


• Familiarity with data tracking tools and attendance systems


• Strong communication and organizational skills with a commitment to collaborative teamwork


• Knowledge of Chicago communities and cultural humility in working with youth from historically marginalized backgrounds

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position requires the ability to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment, and the physical ability to perform light lifting. This person must be able to communicate effectively with program participants. Work is generally performed in an office or classroom setting, and may involve standing, stooping, bending, and walking. Girls Inc. will make accommodation when necessary. This person may be required to travel to various locations throughout Chicago. Generally, the working conditions have little or no exposure to extremes in safety hazards or hazardous materials.

GIRLS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.