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SGA Youth & Family Services

Offers youth and family support services

Administrative Operations Coordinator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Chicago, IL, USA
In PersonTravel between SGA locations is required.
Facilities OperationsFacilities Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, facilities management, operations management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities, administrative operations, office management, property management, nonprofit operations, or a related field.
  • Experience working with building management, landlords, contractors, or facilities-related vendors.
  • Working knowledge of commercial leases, facility operations, or property management practices.
  • Experience managing competing priorities and working effectively with individuals at different levels of an organization.
  • Working knowledge of voice over internet protocol, telecommunications, and common workplace technology systems.
  • Ability to work independently while keeping the Senior Director of Operations informed of significant issues and developments.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive organizational information.
  • Ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work varying hours Monday through Friday; the schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to travel between SGA locations as required.
  • Ability to work at a computer and remain stationary for extended periods.
  • Ability to move throughout office and program locations to conduct inspections, assess operational needs, access equipment and supplies, and coordinate facilities activities.
  • Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when required.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate day-to-day facilities and administrative operations across SGA locations to ensure sites are safe, functional, organized, and adequately supplied.
  • Conduct and coordinate scheduled inspections of SGA facilities and maintain documentation of findings, corrective actions, and follow-up.
  • Coordinate facility repairs, maintenance requests, work orders, and other building-related needs with landlords, contractors, and vendors.
  • Monitor facility-related contracts and vendor services to ensure services are delivered as agreed and issues are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Support the administration and monitoring of SGA's leases, including tracking renewal dates, required notices, insurance requirements, landlord communications, and other key obligations.
  • Coordinate agency security, building access, keys, alarms, and related systems in collaboration with appropriate internal staff.
  • Coordinate the day-to-day administration of information technology-related vendor services, including communication, service requests, equipment needs and returns, and issue escalation.
  • Monitor office supplies and coordinate purchasing, distribution, and inventory management to support operational needs.
  • Support emergency preparedness, health and safety activities, and agency emergency management procedures in coordination with leadership and Human Resources.
  • Coordinate information gathering to identify potential facilities, costs, operational requirements, space, equipment, and operational needs associated with program changes or growth.
  • Maintain operational trackers, schedules, calendars, and reports that provide visibility into facility and administrative projects, deadlines, outstanding issues, and resolutions.
  • Support the development and monitoring of operational budgets, including tracking expenditures and recurring facility-related costs.
  • Draft and manage the Requests for Proposals process to secure qualified vendors and optimize operational workflows.
  • Evaluate equipment purchasing, contracts, and usage to eliminate redundancies, optimize resources, and reduce costs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with purchasing, budgeting, expense tracking, contracts, or vendor management.
  • Experience working in a nonprofit, human services, healthcare, education, or similarly service-oriented organization.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace and Adobe products.

About the company

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SGA Youth & Family Services

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SGA Youth & Family Services provides a cycle-of-support for children and families in the Chicago area, offering parenting programs, early childhood education, mental health services, and workforce development to break the generational cycle of poverty. Using its Cycle of Opportunity framework, services connect across life stages—from parenting and early learning to job readiness—through partnerships, including with Chicago Public Schools, to help families access education, mental health support, and employment pathways. It differentiates itself with a long history dating back to 1911 and a lifecycle-based, community-anchored model delivered by a single organization in partnership with schools and local agencies, addressing both individual needs and broader community challenges. Its goal is to reduce poverty across generations by equipping children and families with education, mental health support, and employment opportunities to improve outcomes block by block.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1911

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What believers are saying

  • Chicago awarded SGA $600,000 in August 2026 to coordinate wellness microgrants.
  • SGA launched a $750,000 My CHI My Future micro-grant round in 2026.
  • Summit Together finished in August 2026, showing SGA still wins neighborhood placemaking contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Chicago dependency concentrates revenue; losing DFSS contracts in 2027 would gut growth.
  • Reimbursement-only micro-grant administration strains cash flow and operational capacity through November 2027.
  • Public scrutiny rises around executive pay; ProPublica reported $1.8 million in compensation.

What makes SGA Youth & Family Services unique

  • SGA's 1911 Chicago legacy and Cycle of Opportunity model span childhood through workforce.
  • SGA administers Chicago DFSS micro-grants, proving city government trusts its operational capacity.
  • SGA combines CPS mental-health partnerships with early childhood, family support, and workforce services.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays