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Overview
Project Unloaded is seeking to contract for a Community Partner Program Facilitator for Summer 2025. The role will support Project Unloaded’s in-person youth programming in Chicago this summer. This facilitator will lead in-person sessions with high schoolers with the goal of educating teens about the risks that come with using and owning guns, and empowering them with the tools they need to leverage social media to spread that message to their peers.
About Project Unloaded
Project Unloaded works to prevent gun violence by educating, engaging, and empowering teens through cultural campaigns and community partnerships that share a simple message: guns make us less safe. We sit at the intersection of public health, youth engagement, social marketing and culture. Through large-scale, data-backed social media campaigns that have reached a quarter of American teens, teen-facing local programs, and an inspiring youth council, we combine young people’s love of social media with a gun violence prevention message that can reduce gun use and save lives.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
The contractor will be paid up to $28/hour, depending on experience
Schedule
Hours per week: Up to 16 hours/week for 7 weeks
Program Dates: June 23 – August 1, 2025
**In addition, 4-5 hours of prep time is required during the week of June 16 or before
How to Apply
Submit your qualifications, including your resume as a PDF or Word attachment alongside a brief email about why this role interests you to: info@projectunloaded.org. Please reference “Community Partner Program Facilitator” in the subject line.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this posting will receive responses.
Thank you for your interest.
Position Title: Operations Manager
Location: Fully remote (Chicago preferred)
Reports to: President
Status: Part-time (.5 FTE), exempt
Position Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for finance, human resources and compliance functions for Project Unloaded. The position reports to the President and will work closely with third-party providers including PEO and accounting firms. Currently a half-time position, the role could expand in its responsibilities in the future.
About Project Unloaded
Project Unloaded works to prevent gun violence by educating, engaging, and empowering teens through cultural campaigns and community partnerships that share a simple message: guns make us less safe. We sit at the intersection of public health, youth engagement, social marketing and culture. Through large-scale, data-backed social media campaigns, teen-facing local programs, and an inspiring youth council, we combine young people’s love of social media with a gun violence prevention message that can reduce gun use and save lives.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Human Resources
● Oversee PEO in carrying out HR functions, including payroll, employee benefits, hiring, and orientation of employees
● Assist with implementation of annual employee reviews and work plans
● Coordinate employee training and professional development
● Help promote an organizational culture that encourages top performance and high morale.
Finance
● Oversee accounting: supervise contracted finance team
● Ensure adherence to non-profit accounting policies and practices
● Support preparation of annual audit
● Review monthly financial reports for accuracy and create additional reports as needed for grants, projects and Board meetings
● Present all relevant financial data for approval to President and Board Treasurer
● Manage contracting process with third party vendors
Compliance and Risk Management
● Work with outside law firm to ensure all business and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance thereof
● Manage renewal of insurance policies
Miscellaneous
● Working with President, help prepare materials for Board Meetings, and take minutes
● Maintain board minutes and other corporate records
● As directed, help to develop, implement and review operational policies and procedures
● Manage travel and logistics for meetings as needed
● Perform other duties as assigned
● Comply with Project Unloaded’s Minor Protection Policy
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability
● At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience
● Experience and acumen in non-profit finance and organizational management
● Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team
● Excellent writing and editing skills
● Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
● Extremely well organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
● Entrepreneurial spirit, strong problem-solving skills, and creative thinking skills
● Flexibility and an openness to evolving responsibilities
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $50,000 – 75,000 (Based on .5 FTE)
Benefits: Paid holiday, sick, and unlimited flexible time off.
Hiring Statement
Project Unloaded is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Project Unloaded’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
E-Verify
Project Unloaded participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status.
How to Apply
E-mail your resume and cover letter as PDF attachments to: jobs@projectunloaded.org. Please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses. Thank you for your interest.
Location: Fully remote
Reports to: Managing Director
Status: Hourly, non-exempt; Temporary
Hours per week: Up to 35 hours/week for 8 weeks
Position Summary
Project Unloaded is hiring a Marketing and Advertising Intern for Summer 2025. The intern will support and help create content for Project Unloaded’s Gen Z-facing advertising campaigns. The intern will also support education and outreach work on Project Unloaded’s campaigns and theory of change. Eligible applicants will be incoming or current college students.
About Project Unloaded
Project Unloaded works to prevent gun violence by educating, engaging, and empowering teens through cultural campaigns and community partnerships that share a simple message: guns make us less safe. We sit at the intersection of public health, youth engagement, social marketing and culture. Through large-scale, data-backed social media campaigns that have reached a quarter of 13-17-year-olds nationwide, teen-facing local programs, and an inspiring youth council, we combine young people’s love of social media with a gun violence prevention message that can reduce gun use and save lives.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $15/hour
Benefits are not available for this position.
How to Apply
E-mail your resume and cover letter as PDF or Word attachments to: info@projectunloaded.org.
Please reference the exact title of the job you are applying for in the subject line. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled.
Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses.
Thank you for your interest.
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