Consultant, Leadership in Democracy Program

2 days ago


Wheaton IL United States EPIP Full time
Consultant, Leadership in Democracy Program (RMF)

Posted on October 26, 2020

ABOUT US

The Robert R. McCormick Foundation is dedicated to fostering communities of educated, informed, and engaged citizens. Through philanthropic grant-making and Cantigny Park, the Foundation works to make life better in Chicagoland.

Cantigny Park , part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, is the 500-acre Wheaton estate of Robert R. McCormick.

About the Democracy Program

Our mission is to strengthen democracy in Illinois through informed and engaged citizens and communities, and responsive systems of government. The goals of the Democracy Program include developing civic leaders who invite constituent participation and advocate for inclusive policies.

Opportunity: Consultant, Leadership in Democracy Program

The Democracy Program seeks an experienced consultant to design and implement a learning experience for the second cohort of this program. This is a part-time position anticipated to spend 90 hours between December 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Responsibilities
  • Review participant applications and synthesize learning goals.
  • Conduct 1:1s with program participants to better assess their needs for the cohort learning experiences.
  • Attend two-day Management Center training on January 27th and January 28th with program participants.
  • Design and facilitate cohort learning experiences in January, April, and June based on participant interests and feedback.
  • Evaluate cohort learning sessions.
  • Synthesize trends affecting participants and recommend how the Democracy Program might better support partners.
  • Meet virtually and correspond electronically with Foundation staff and program participants throughout the engagement.
Qualifications
  • Experience in leading a community of practice or network and facilitating adult learning experiences.
  • Experience in the nonprofit sector preferred.
  • Experience with facilitating diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
  • Demonstrated commitment to leadership development.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, relationship and consensus-building, and project management skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Exceptional time and project management skills and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated passion for the Foundation’s values with a commitment to deliver results measured against the Foundation’s mission.
  • Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening.
Required Application Materials

Please submit the following materials online HERE :

  • Resume
  • Cover letter that includes expected compensation/hourly rate.
  • Writing sample that reflects your facilitation and/or planning skills.
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