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Community Organizer on Equitable Development (Full-time)- Posted 06/2026

JOB SUMMARY: ASE is seeking to hire an additional Community Organizer to help expand our Coalition for a South Works CBA, and work with residents to win Community Benefits Agreements (a.k.a. CBAs- written agreements between developers and the community). The Community Organizer will help coordinate Coalition efforts to ensure community benefits for the South Works Quantum campus on Chicago’s southeast side, work on CBAs for local developments- including South Works, and anti-displacement policies to prevent the displacement of long-time residents. Residents have prioritized jobs and training, environmental sustainability and protections, affordable housing, green infrastructure, and quality of life for developments.

The South Works development is already underway. Coalition members are working to ensure the remediation (cleaning up) of the site is completed in a healthy way with limited environmental impacts in the community. We are working to ensure Coalition priorities are met for the site, including job, training, and education pipelines, affordable housing for current local residents, and anti-displacement policies.

ASE unites diverse communities on Chicago’s southeast side, majority African American and Latino, to have a voice in the community on social justice issues, including equitable development. The Community Organizer would be part of a team working on equitable development, environmental justice, and ensuring the community is part of the decision-making process in local developments.

There have been 17 developments in the last 6 years on the southeast side. The Community Organizer will help coordinate the Coalition for a South Works CBA to make sure southeast side developments benefit local residents, and work with ASE team members who are working with Coalition members to combat environmental racism, and the concentration of toxic developments on the southeast side. ASE is working on a CBA and anti-displacement policies for the South Works development, won a victory with the City’s denial of the General Iron permit (company with a history of air pollution violations), and is now working on environmental justice policies at city, state, and federal levels, led by community residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform outreach to organizations (schools,churches,non-profits,block clubs) and networks to expand Coalition
• Coordinate meetings with residents, stakeholders, and decision-makers (inc. developers and public officials)
• Discuss local issues regarding equitable developments with community members
• Strategize with community residents, local organizations, and fellow ASE campaign staff
• Coordinate with partners to support and ensure resident-identified priorities are met for developments
• Work with community residents on racial equity issues, as they arise and as capacity allows.
• Other tasks and duties reasonably related to the job responsibilities
• Prepare written reports, meeting summaries, related written materials as they pertain to the work

REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in community/union organizing or working on community issues, desirable
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships with and engage a variety of community members, community groups, and potential allies. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Willingness to perform outreach, both to individuals and to groups, and speak in front of groups.
• Share our commitment to social, racial, and economic justice, and increasing community leadership and involvement in local issues
• Experience working with diverse populations, especially African Americans and Latinos.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) desirable.
• A flexible schedule and ability to work some evening and weekend hours, when needed. Ability to work in a hybrid work environment, coming to the office 2-3 times/week to meet with residents, partners, and staff.
• Cell phone and automobile (with valid U.S. driver’s license and auto insurance)
• Basic computer fluency. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Position is hybrid and available immediately.

Salary and benefits: Full-time salary, commensurate with experience. Salary range: $40,000-$60,000. Health benefits, vacation & paid time off (32 days/ year), paid travel reimbursement

How to apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Amalia, at amalia@asechicago.org, with “Community Organizer” in the subject line of the email.

Alliance of the SouthEast (ASE) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other factor not specifically related to the ability to perform the job at hand.     Updated 04/2026

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Environmental Justice Outreach Team Member (Part-time)- Posted 06/2026

Location: Southeast Side of Chicago (Focus: ZIP code 60617)
Reports to: Environmental Justice Outreach Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Alliance of the Southeast (ASE) is seeking four dedicated and energetic Environmental Justice Outreach Workers. Team members will engage directly with Southeast Side residents about local air quality concerns, provide information about a local air monitoring program, and help build community power around environmental justice issues. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities disproportionately affected by industrial pollution.

The outreach team will roll out an air monitoring program designed to help analyze the amount of pollution experienced by households on Chicago’s Southeast Side. This data will be crucial in documenting environmental health disparities and supporting community advocacy efforts. The team will perform outreach to and help identify households willing host air monitors for the air monitoring program. Training will be provided for the air monitoring program.

ASE is a community-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents on Chicago’s Southeast Side through advocacy, education, and community organizing. Our environmental justice initiative focuses on addressing air quality issues affecting our neighborhoods and empowering residents to participate in creating healthier communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Door-to-Door Outreach: Conduct door-knocking campaigns in assigned areas within ZIP code 60617 to engage residents about environmental justice issues
• Community Outreach and Education: Perform outreach— including door knocking, event tabling, and flyer distribution—to inform residents about local air quality issues, our monitoring program, health impacts of pollution, and steps toward cleaner air. 
• Recruit Air Monitor Hosts: Identify and recruit residents interested in hosting air quality monitors at their homes
• Data Collection: Document resident interactions, concerns, and interest in program participation using our outreach tracking system
• Event Support: Represent ASE at community events, block parties, and neighborhood gatherings to distribute information and engage residents about the air monitoring program and local environmental issues.
• Being a team player: Work collaboratively with other outreach team members to ensure comprehensive neighborhood coverage
• Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Outreach Coordinator about field activities, resident feedback, and potential follow-up needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good interpersonal skills and comfort speaking with and engaging diverse community members.
• Willingness to perform outreach, both to individuals (including door-to-door) and to groups. Willingness to learn and explain technical information about air quality in accessible, relatable terms
• Ability to maintain a positive and upbeat attitude when dealing with members of the community.
• Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Familiarity with Southeast Side neighborhoods and environmental justice issues is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse populations, especially African Americans and Latinos.
• Prior experience in community organizing, canvassing, or outreach desirable
• A flexible schedule and ability to work evening and weekend hours, esp. to attend community events, as needed.
• Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) desirable, but not required
• Cell phone
• Automobile or means to travel to events, and participate in outreach efforts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Schedule & Compensation:

• This position is available immediately, and will be for 11 weeks.
• Wages and benefits: Part-time- 20 hours/ per week, at $21-23/hour.
• Training provided for air monitoring program, and on local environmental justice issues.

Additional benefits: Opportunity to build valuable skills in community organizing and environmental advocacy.

How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter with a short statement of interest to: sam@asechicago.org with “EJ Team member” in the subject line.

For any questions, please call: Sam Corona (773) 234-1070.

Alliance of the SouthEast (ASE) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, nationality, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other factor not specifically related to the ability to perform the job at hand.

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ASE is looking for volunteers!

• Are you looking to get involved in the community or are you already involved in the community?
• Would you like to make a difference in the community?
• Do you need community service hours?
• Would you like to gain some work experience?

The Alliance of the SouthEast is looking for volunteers for neighborhood projects in South Chicago and the East Side. Volunteers should be passionate about working with other residents and institutions to make a difference in the community. We are looking for people who have good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude and spirit. We are looking for people who like working with diverse populations (African Americans and Latinos). We are also looking for volunteers to do some light office work and make phone calls 1-2 times per week. If you are looking to help longer term, we will try to match interests to one of our campaigns. Fluency in Spanish is not necessary, but preferred.

We are open to local residents looking to volunteer to fulfill service hours. Work may include: helping with an event, making phone calls, door knocking, updating databases. We will do our best to match interests.