Who we are
Kids First Chicago (K1C) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in Chicago has access to a high-quality public education. We believe that a healthy education environment where kids, schools, and communities thrive is the key to a world-class city.
First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity in terms of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience, and our team at all levels shows this. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latine, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience of being part of marginalized communities.
Current job openings will be listed below.
OPEN POSITION
Associate Director of Parent Engagement & Organizing
Kids First Chicago is seeking a talented Associate Director of Parent Engagement & Organizing to join our team and make a positive impact. You will develop and lead community engagement initiatives to leverage change for better education outcomes for all students. The Associate Director of Parent Engagement & Organizing will lead a diverse team of community engagement coordinators, help cut issues, and harness the power of parents to drive meaningful change in Chicago’s education landscape.
OPEN POSITION
Senior Grants Manager
Kids First Chicago is seeking a talented Senior Grants Manager who will actively pursue new fundraising leads in partnership with the development team, other senior staff, and board members. The Grants Manager will manage all matters related to grants and institutional giving, including corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and public funding opportunities. The Manager will provide data and research to support institutional giving, manage grant-related deliverables (letters of intent, applications and proposals, and reports), and recommend strategies to expand K1C’s pool of institutional donors. The Manager will be a core grant writer who can communicate K1C’s mission, programs, and impact in a compelling and nuanced fashion and tailor proposals to fit partners’ interests.
Get involved!
Consider meeting with one of our staff members to explore how we can support you in advocating for your child and/or getting involved in parent leadership opportunities.