PROJECT COORDINATOR (Training Unit)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Bureau/Unit of Training and Development

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $75,336

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on 01/05/2026

MOPD seeks to fill a Project Coordinator position who will develop navigator services for individuals who acquire disability through gun and community violence, and also work to build and support an accessible eco-system of support services with community partners. This includes serving individuals who acquire disabilities, providing training and outreach on physical and community access, overseeing accessibility audits of organizations, coordinating in person events, developing and provide training, overseeing and developing resource guides for community organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Collaborates with non profits and community organizations to support individuals who become disabled due to gun or community violence by sharing resources and providing trainings

* Update and implement MOPD's Accessibility Checklist

* Represent MOPD at outreach events

* Organize and facilitate MOPD events related to supporting individuals who become disabled due to gun or community violence

* Develops and leads small support groups for individuals who acquire disabilities through gun or community violence

* Research and organize resource materials

* Serve as a liaison between Chicago residents, other city department and sister agencies, and community organizations

* Serve on various committees and advisory groups

* Develop, update, implement, and report on grant deliverables.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to positions within the class.

LOCATION: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD)

121 N LaSalle St (City Hall) and 2102 West Ogden (Central West Community Center) Chicago IL 60602

HOURS: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in program Administration OR
• Seven (7) years of program administration work experience OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of experience in program administration OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences, Planning or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of experience in program administration

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma at the time of processing

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

* Previous experience working with the disability community and disability organizations.

* Lived experience with disability.

* Previous experience working with individuals who have or acquire disability through gun and community violence and have knowledge and ability in providing services related to disability and trauma.

* Experience and understanding of disabilities including effective communication with individuals with disabilities.

* Experience in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.

* Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training materials.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor