EXECUTIVE I (Environmental Justice Program Coordinator)
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Oct 29, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Anticipated Starting Salary $6,135 monthly; Full Range $6,135 - $8,790 monthly
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Summary
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency seeks a Spanish-speaking Environmental Justice Program Coordinator to strengthen community engagement and serve as a bridge between IEPA's technical programs and residents in environmental justice areas. The role implements the Illinois Environmental Justice Enforcement Strategy, manages the Supplemental Environmental Projects program, administers the Illinois Commission on Environmental Justice, and ensures language access through Spanish translation and interpretation services. This is a full-time, salaried position based in Chicago with a hybrid work schedule requiring periodic headquarters reporting.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in business or public administration) plus one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
- Fluency in written and verbal Spanish with proficiency in translating and interpreting between English and Spanish
- At least one year of experience with environmental justice programs, community engagement initiatives, or public-facing environmental programs
- Experience cultivating and maintaining cooperative relationships with community groups, advocacy organizations, or governmental partners
- Experience developing, monitoring, or evaluating program goals, performance metrics, or compliance activities
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