Community Engagement Coordinator
CEL - Center for Enriched Living, Deerfield, Illinois, United States, 60063
CEL (Center for Enriched Living) is an independently funded nonprofit that empowers teens, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fully and confidently CEL also equips educators to foster empathy, celebrate diversity, and build truly inclusive classrooms. CEL members are known, respected, and supported as they build friendships, pursue goals, and actively participate in the community. Our universally designed building and deeply caring staff create a welcoming space where people with disabilities are not an afterthought, they’re the focus.
The Community Engagement Coordinator – Membership (CECM) strengthens and grows CEL’s membership base by building relationships with community partners, overseeing member registration and enrollment, and supporting engagement initiatives that promote inclusion and community connection.
Primary Benefits
Pay Range: $22/hr - $24/hr
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off Package + Holidays + 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle.
Ongoing training/growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Lead the full membership enrollment process from initial inquiry through onboarding.
Assess individual support needs to promote successful program participation.
Implement targeted recruitment and retention strategies to grow and sustain membership across all CEL programs.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with schools, families, and community organizations.
Manage accurate and timely member records in CEL’s database.
Track membership metrics and identify trends to inform outreach strategies.
Represent CEL at events, resource fairs, and outreach activities to share CEL’s mission.
Skills You Bring to CEL
Committed to CEL’s mission of creating opportunities for people with developmental disabilities; 1-2 years of experience working with the IDD community preferred.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Skilled in written and verbal communication and able to tailor messaging for various audiences.
Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and member needs.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Recreational Facilities
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The Community Engagement Coordinator – Membership (CECM) strengthens and grows CEL’s membership base by building relationships with community partners, overseeing member registration and enrollment, and supporting engagement initiatives that promote inclusion and community connection.
Primary Benefits
Pay Range: $22/hr - $24/hr
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance.
Generous Paid Time Off Package + Holidays + 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle.
Ongoing training/growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
Lead the full membership enrollment process from initial inquiry through onboarding.
Assess individual support needs to promote successful program participation.
Implement targeted recruitment and retention strategies to grow and sustain membership across all CEL programs.
Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with schools, families, and community organizations.
Manage accurate and timely member records in CEL’s database.
Track membership metrics and identify trends to inform outreach strategies.
Represent CEL at events, resource fairs, and outreach activities to share CEL’s mission.
Skills You Bring to CEL
Committed to CEL’s mission of creating opportunities for people with developmental disabilities; 1-2 years of experience working with the IDD community preferred.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Skilled in written and verbal communication and able to tailor messaging for various audiences.
Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and member needs.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Recreational Facilities
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