City Council Affairs Coordinator

Job Summary

The City Council Affairs Coordinator will work within the Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) team and is responsible for supporting and executing the Chicago Public Schools' agenda at the local City Council level. The position responds to matters raised by all public sectors as they relate to City Council legislative actions having an impact on the Chicago Public Schools' policies and operations. Primarily, this position will help support the District’s City Council projects. This role reports to the City Council Liaison of Intergovernmental Affairs.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Masters Degree in education, political science, or a related field preferred.
• Experience Required: Minimum of three (3) years of professional administrative and logistical support experience, including coordinating complex projects required. Experience working in or around the Chicago City Council preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Ability to quickly learn and understand education policy issues in Chicago Public Schools; Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; Excellent organization, strategic, and project planning skills; Self-starter capable of anticipating problems and developing preemptive solutions; Familiarity with community-based organizations in Chicago serving youth and their families; Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards and goals, and effectively lead cross-functional teams in achieving those goals; Outstanding problem-solving skills; Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Familiarity with Google Suite, specifically Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and Google Meet.

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice - Comprehensive Health Coverage to Employees and Their Eligible Dependents.
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow - Strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Pension Plans, Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Spot Pet Insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life - Competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Vacation Days, Parental Leaves, Short-Term Disability, Religious Holidays Leaves.

Posting Date

Jul 14, 2025, 10:22:39 PM

Primary Location

Central-42 West Madison Street (Intergovernmental Relations)

CPS Non-Union

Position Type Non-Union

Position Grade

S06

Estimated Annual Salary Range

$58,000.00

Position Type

Exempt