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Job details 2026 Shape Up The Vote - Community Engagement Coordinator at Progressive Turnout Project Chicago, IL United States
2026 Shape Up The Vote - Community Engagement Coordinator
Progressive Turnout Project
Chicago, IL United States
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Salary range: $4,200 - $5,460/monthly

Community Engagement Coordinator - Job Summary

Manage the barber and stylist experience across a multi-state community engagement program to activate barbershops and salons as voter engagement hubs, ensuring clear communication, support, and retention of participants.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own barber/stylist user experience including clarity of expectations and support pathways
  • Support team in building and maintaining pipeline of participating shops and leaders
  • Create and maintain tools such as talk tracks, message templates, checklists, FAQs, and troubleshooting guides
  • Train and support Community Organizers and Communication Support Specialists
  • Coordinate milestone-based planning and readiness for events and activations
  • Support leadership development within barber/stylist network
  • Collaborate with local partners to strengthen credibility and expand reach
  • Travel regularly to shops and partner activations as needed
  • Provide regular program updates including feedback trends and operational risks
  • Participate in end-of-cycle debrief and documentation

Requirements

  • Excellent at designing and managing participant experience in high-volume programs
  • Ability to coach and support staff and create usable tools
  • Organized with ability to manage multiple workstreams
  • Clear and respectful communication with community leaders and small business owners
  • Ability to travel regularly to shops and salons in program states
  • Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs)

Education

No formal education requirements


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About Progressive Turnout Project

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Progressive Turnout Project rallies Democrats to vote by supporting competitive campaigns and deploying paid organizers for voter contact efforts.

What Our Employees Say

  • Mission-driven organization focused on increasing voter turnout and defending democracy. (www.turnoutpac.org)
  • Collaborative and supportive workplace culture, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. (www.glassdoor.com)
  • Opportunities for professional growth and valuable experience in grassroots organizing and campaigning. (www.turnoutpac.org)

Challenges You Might Face

  • Work-life balance can be challenging, especially during election cycles, due to long and irregular hours. (www.glassdoor.com)
  • Job security is often tied to the election cycle, with many positions being temporary or seasonal. (www.indeed.com)
  • Compensation and benefits may not be as competitive compared to similar roles in the private sector. (www.glassdoor.com)

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