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Community Development Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL

... of community. The Role: We're hiring a part-time Development Associate to help us grow our ... fundraising efforts and pull off memorable events like Hunt for Good and City of Big Dreams. You'll ...

The Insurance Business Development Associate works closely with senior business development ... communities and our global economy.Visitwww.nuveen.com to learn more about us. Our Culture of ...

Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities ... Position Overview As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the ...

Associate, Development

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$85K - $103K/yr

Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities ... Position Overview As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the ...

Associate, Development

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$85K - $103K/yr

Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities ... Position Overview As an Associate, Renewable Development, you will be responsible for leading ...

Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities ... Position Overview As an Associate, Renewable Development you will support the department with the ...

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How much do community development associate jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for community development associate in Chicago, IL is $55,028.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,800.00 and $61,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Development Associate vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Development AssociateCommunity Outreach Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in social sciences, community development, or related fieldBachelor's degree often preferred; experience in outreach or communication roles
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, government agencies, community programsNonprofits, community centers, public service organizations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in community development projects, urban planning, social servicesCommon in outreach, public relations, and community engagement roles

The Community Development Associate and Community Outreach Coordinator roles share similarities in working within community-focused organizations and requiring related educational backgrounds. However, the Associate typically focuses on program development and community planning, while the Outreach Coordinator emphasizes direct engagement and communication with community members.

What are the most commonly searched types of Community Development jobs in Chicago, IL? The most popular types of Community Development jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Development Associate (Remote)

The Simple Good

Chicago, IL โ€ข Remote

$25 - $30/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 8 hours ago


Job description

THE SIMPLE GOOD - DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Development Associate (Part-Time) - The Simple Good Location: Chicago, IL (220 N. Green Street) Reports to: Director of Development and Executive Director FLSA Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt - 25 hours per week with the possibility of full-time hours Pay: $25 to $30/hour depending on experience. Term: June 1 December 31, 2026 (with potential to extend based on funding)

About Us: The Simple Good is a Chicago-based nonprofit empowering youth through art-based Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness programming. Since our founding, we've reached

7,200+ students across 40+ neighborhoods locally and globally, helping young people build emotional resilience, self-expression, and a sense of community.

The Role: We're hiring a part-time Development Associate to help us grow our fundraising efforts and pull off memorable events like Hunt for Good and City of Big Dreams. You'll work closely with our Director of Development, our Executive Director (Priya Shah), and the Growth Committee of our Board of Directors to support donor engagement, event logistics, and day-to-day fundraising operations.

What You'll Do

  • Support donor engagement by managing donor relations, grants management, and other fundraising tasks
  • Assist event planing as needed
  • Attend events and represent The Simple Good
  • Draft and send donor communications (thank-you notes, event invitations, follow-ups, campaign updates)
  • Maintain our donor database and keep records clean and current
  • Support the Director of Development, Executive Director, and Growth Committee with meeting prep, materials, and follow-through on action items
  • Pitch in wherever the team needs you, we are a small nonprofit wear everyone wears lots of hats

What We're Looking For

  • The role is hybrid - office & events are all in Chicago
  • Experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit events or related experience
  • Strong writing and communication skills, especially in donor-facing messages
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
  • Warm, professional, and genuinely excited about our mission
  • Comfortable with tools like Google Workspace tools, Gmail, Word

Nice to Have

  • Some experience with nonprofit CRMs (database)
  • Background in event planning or other detailed managing, scheduling, etc.
  • Connection to Chicago's nonprofit, arts, or education communities

Schedule & Compensation

  • 25 hours/week
  • $30/hour
  • Term: June 1 December 31, 2026 (with potential to extend based on funding)
  • No Benefits

The Simple Good is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.