Chapter Network Coordinator

Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) is a leading champion for all children in the United States. Founded in 1972, we are the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect, working to actively prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect before it happens. Our success is founded on a nationwide network of state chapters and nearly 600 Healthy Families America home visiting sites. We also conduct, translate, and disseminate innovative research based on science that our vast network then puts into action. And we raise public awareness and advocate for family friendly policies at the national, state, and local levels to support transformative programs and promote the conditions and contexts that help children, families, and communities across the country thrive.

Objective

The Chapter Network Coordinator contributes to PCA America’s mission by assisting the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Chapters in providing support, technical assistance, training, and quality assurance to the state chapter network.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with COO for Chapters to contribute to PCA America’s strategic vision
• Assist with national initiatives and cross-sector partnerships
• Build strong and effective relationships with state chapters
• Provide support and technical assistance to state chapters through webinars, conference calls, affinity groups, learning circles
• Schedule and host chapter network webinars and conference calls
• Assist the COO for Chapters in matters related to chapters and other departments of PCA America
• Provide support and technical assistance to sites and peer reviewers for approximately 15 site visits per year
• Prepare professional correspondence and update directories
• Work collaboratively with staff, chapter network executive council (CNEC) members, and peer reviewers to ensure expenses related to board meetings and chartering site visits are submitted and reimbursed in a timely manner
• Develop, disseminate, and analyze chapter network surveys
• Provide support for annual two-day conferences for state chapter directors
• Assist in preparation of presentation and training materials
• Coordinate logistics and prepare agendas for various staff and committee meetings
• Upload, modify, and improve documents within PCA America’s chapter network online repository
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in social work, human development, child development, family science, public administration, or related field required
• Minimum five years of nonprofit experience required

Additional Requirements

• Strong work ethic; ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and meet deadlines
• Ability to exercise good judgement, demonstrate professionalism, and take initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration as well as independently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States
• Willingness to submit to any requested background checks
• Fluent in English
• Physical demands are minimal; must be able to lift and move supplies and boxes

Work Environment

This is a full-time office position at the Prevent Child Abuse America national headquarters, in Chicago, IL. This position predominantly operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for up to eight hours or more at a time. The employee must use his/her hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

Travel

First year minimal, after first year must be able to travel 2–3 days per month

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with educational and professional experience.
• Benefits include health, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, plus 401(k).
• Each full-time employee receives paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days in accordance with PCA America employee handbook.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To Apply

Email your resume, cover letter, and salary history to:

Kathryn Bruno
Senior HR Consultant
Prevent Child Abuse America
kbruno@bdo.com

Applications without resume, cover letter, and salary history will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

Prevent Child Abuse America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.