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Chicago Public Media

Community Stewards Lead

LocationChicago, IL
SetupOn-site
LevelMid
Posted6d ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Chicago Public Media is hiring a mid-level Community Stewards Lead (Chicago, IL) to oversee the initial cohort of Community Stewards and build the stewardship program, paying $69,000 - $86,000 per annum.

Role
Community Stewards Lead
Organization
Chicago Public Media
Location
Chicago, IL
Work setup
On-site
Level
Mid
Compensation
$69,000 - $86,000 per ANNUM
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

The Community Stewards Lead will oversee the initial cohort of Community Stewards and build the systems, training, coaching, and support infrastructure needed for the stewardship model to succeed and grow.

What you'll do

  • Recruit, onboard, and manage Community Stewards
  • Build the steward training and support program
  • Coach stewards on neighborhood strategy and community building
  • Drive community performance and learning
  • Build feedback loops between stewards, product, marketing, and editorial teams
  • Prepare the stewardship model for expansion

What it takes

  • Experience managing, coaching, or developing people
  • Experience building or operating community programs
  • Strong facilitation and training skills
  • Experience developing playbooks, documentation, training programs, workflows, or other systems
  • Strong understanding of online community management
  • Ability to coach individuals toward clear goals

What you'll bring

People managementCommunity-buildingProgram developmentOperational experienceFacilitation and trainingPlaybook and documentation development

How we treat you

Medical, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement savings, and a commuter benefits plan

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

Chicago, IL

Is the job remote?

No, it is an in-office position.

What is the compensation range?

$69,000 - $86,000 per annum.

What are the key qualifications?

Experience managing people, building community programs, facilitation and training skills, and developing playbooks.

How do I apply?

Please apply by February 28, 2024, through the Chicago Public Media job application process.

How to apply

Apply directly on Chicago Public Media's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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