Description

Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking
workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses.
We deliver financial independence and careers through skills, hope, and resilience.

Position Summary
Revolution Workshop is looking for an individual that enjoys detail oriented work and is mission-driven
to help underserved populations. This individual will be responsible for ensuring all of Revolution
Workshop’s programming is within required compliance. This includes an understanding of government
funding streams, data input from all programmatic activity recorded by other staff, and regular
meetings with grantors. This individual must also enjoy data analysis to help the organization grow in a
strategic manner. This position is full-time, in person, and year-round at both our East Garfield Park and
Roseland training facility.

Reporting Structure
This position reports directly to the Data & Compliance Manager
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend events
required and will flex hours accordingly.

Roles and Responsibilities
Compliance:
Supervision of government funding streams to ensure compliance in programmatic data
entry including:
o Enrollments, Assessments, Case Plans, Job Entries, Exits, Training Services into
grant databases

Supervision of programmatic private funding requirements
Analyze results and create reports regularly (PPRs, etc, varies by funding stream)
Complete quarterly audits on all trainee files to ensure compliance
Track progress of trainees through lifetime of grant cycle
Collaborate with program staff to support programmatic changes driven by grant funding
Assist with compliance integration and onboarding of additional grant opportunities to the
organization
Support with financial vouchering for grants
Verify performance metrics for grants and that proper payment was received
Create training materials/documents for team
Conducts training sessions to continuously keep team up to date
Maintain updated training materials based on changes in grant needs

Data

Salesforce administration support to ensure all data is captured in organization wide reporting
Analysis of data to report on trends and inform organizational change
External Partnerships
Work with grantors for a full understanding of funding administration
Attend regularly scheduled meetings for all required funding streams

Teamwork
Assists in the promotion of Revolution Workshop program to community-based
organizations by email, telephone, informational and personal visits
Assist with the planning and development of Revolution Workshop programs/events
Other tasks assigned by supervisor
Travel between sites is required

RW’s Core Values
Accountability: We believe actions matter. We hold our trainees, graduates, employer partners,
and each other to the highest standards of excellence.
Compassion: We value lived experiences. We give each person we work with the individual
support they need to succeed — whether that’s equipping them for their journey or simply
offering an opportunity.
Social Justice: We amplify the voices of those we serve to dismantle the systems that
economically oppress black, brown, and underserved communities
Integrity: We strive to do right by those we serve with an eye towards honesty, inclusion, and
equity.
Community: We value everyone who walks through our door. We’re a life-long safety net, cheer
squad, and career network.

Salary: $50,000-$55,000, depending on experience

Work Environment:
This position is performed in a mixed shop and office environment. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is exposed to moving tooling and the shop. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.

Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
ICHRA medical reimbursement
Short term and long term disability
403b 3% match

Nondiscrimination:
It is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equal
opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national
origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal
appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other
pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status,
religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or
any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Revolution Workshop is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Disability Specifications:
ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

Requirements

Qualifications:

1+ years of related administrative experience, experience with government funding streams and
databases (including IL Worknet, Career Connect, ISETS, etc) strongly preferred
Excellent computer skills – Google G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail etc.),
Microsoft Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases
Competence in data validation and error-checking, ensuring accuracy in calculations and
programmatic records.
Salesforce experience, preferred
Lived experience, or, at least two years of experience working with diverse groups
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Must be a team player and detail oriented
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to produce required skills
Ability to stay organized across multiple projects at the same time
Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule