L-Evated Chicago is a partnership of organizations committed to transforming the half-mile radius around transit stations into hubs of opportunity and connection across our region's vast transit system. We view station areas as the optimal location for planning, programming, urban design and development to converge to address the region’s deeply rooted disparities in racial equity, public health, and climate resiliency. L-Evated Chicago’s founding partners are: The Chicago Community Trust, Enterprise Community Partners Chicago, IFF, Center for Neighborhood Technology, Metropolitan Planning Council, City of Chicago Department of Public Health, Latin United Community Housing Association, Washington Park Development Group, and Arts + Public Life.

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Job Announcement
L-Evated Chicago Program Director
L-Evated Chicago
L-Evated Chicago is a bold new initiative to increase and improve the way we plan for, design, develop
and activate the parts of the community surrounding our transit stations. L-Evated Chicago’s founding
partners are The Chicago Community Trust, IFF, Enterprise Community Partners – Chicago, Metropolitan
Planning Council, Center for Neighborhood Technology, Chicago Department of Public Health,
Washington Park Development Group, and Latin United Community Housing Association. L-Evated
Chicago will launch with a 3-year workplan with the intention to sustain the work and build systemic
change.
L-Evated Chicago was competitively selected through the Strong, Prosperous, and Resilient Communities
Challenge (SPARCC), a cohort of national foundations and policy, development and research partners, to
work in close partnership with communities in the Chicago region which similarly believe that transit
stations are 21st
-century catalysts for growth and opportunity. Equity is at the core of L-Evated Chicago’s
agenda, including the process by which we support and partner with communities and where we deploy
L-Evated Chicago resources. In some communities, our work will be about building markets in places
that have historically been excluded. In others, it will be about maintaining inclusion in the face of rapid
change. Equity is far from our only goal, however. L-Evated Chicago will also pursue the related issues of
human health and climate resilience. L-Evated Chicago fervently believes the area around a transit
station is the ideal location to address all three collectively.
Governance
L-Evated Chicago has a tiered governance structure:
Steering Committee: This change-driven body guides, implements, and evaluates L-Evated Chicago’s
strategic approach and detailed work plan administered by the L-Evated Chicago Manager. The Steering
Committee is comprised of up to 18 members at any given time and represents the diversity of Chicago
and the region. It forms topic-specific Working Groups with representation from the Steering Committee
and outside members to execute its responsibilities.
Working Groups: These action-oriented ad hoc groups help to carry out L-Evated Chicago’s Steering
Committee-approved work plan. Working Groups are comprised of government partners, community-
based organizations, individuals, private sector interests, and regional nonprofits.
Advisory Committee: This group of senior leaders from across the city and region provide the Steering
Committee with additional leverage to implement L-Evated Chicago’s strategic plan both locally and
systemically. The Steering Committee keeps the Advisory Committee stay informed and engaged, calling
upon them at key moments when opportunities for policy, process, and culture change arise.
Position Summary
L-Evated Chicago seeks a full-time Director to coordinate and administer L-Evated Chicago’s work plan.
The Director will work collaboratively with Steering Committee member organizations and community-
based partners on strategic planning and implementation – determining how, when and where to
leverage capacity and deploy resources. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to operate

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with a high degree of independence and minimal day-to-day oversight. The Chicago Community Trust is
fiscal agent for L-Evated Chicago.
Job Duties
Manage day-to-day operations of L-Evated Chicago, including staffing, administration, vendor
contracts, communications, committee relations, budgeting and fundraising
Administer the creation and implementation of L-Evated Chicago’s 3-year strategy and work
plan development
Leverage the skills, resources and networks of community and regional partners, including the L-
Evated Chicago Steering Committee, to implement L-Evated Chicago’s strategic plan
Coordinate between L-Evated Chicago and the SPARCC partners through their liaison
Facilitate the engagement of SPARCC technical assistance providers, including developing the
scope of work and coordinating communication.
Coordinate financial support to L-Evated Chicago partners, including Steering Committee
member organizations and community-based partners
Serve as liaison between L-Evated Chicago’s community-based initiatives and the Steering
Committee
Participate in community-led strategy sessions and planning meetings
Staff L-Evated Chicago Steering Committee, Working Groups and Advisory Committee:
o Schedule and coordinate meetings, interviews, events and similar activities
o Prepare meeting minutes, meeting notes and internal support materials
o Maintain records
Job Qualifications
Superb planning, organization, and coordination skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group facilitation
Proven ability and commitment to work effectively with diverse constituencies and coalitions,
including community groups and city and regional leaders
Experience with and effectiveness in working collaboratively as part of a dynamic, multi-
disciplinary team
Knowledge of the needs of Chicago communities and the Chicago region, including the role of
the built environment in affecting change, particularly as it relates to transportation and land
use
Understanding of complex systems from both conceptual and practical perspectives
Understanding of the interrelationship of racial equity, human health and climate resilience with
experience in one or more of these subject areas
Strong degree of cultural competency
Ability to understand the needs of a locality in a broader regional context
Some knowledge of real estate development and financing
MA/MS in policy, planning, public administration, community development or related field
Ability to remain focused and passionate amidst complexity
Must be service oriented and committed to providing exceptional service to Trust staff, L-Evated
Chicago partners and external customers

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This description should not be construed as containing every function or responsibility that may be
required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other
related functions as assigned.
Reporting, Compensation, Duration
The position is funded by local and national partners and housed at The Chicago Community Trust at 225
N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601. As such, the incumbent will receive benefits
afforded to staff at The Chicago Community Trust, including medical and dental insurance, retirement
planning and more. The L-Evated Chicago Director will report directly to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the
L-Evated Chicago Steering Committee. This position is full time. The initial length of the position is three
years based on achieving agreed upon benchmarks of accomplishment, with an option for renewal
based upon funding and other factors. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter to Michael Davidson at mdavidson@cct.org
and Joanna Trotter at jtrotter@cct.org. Applications are due by March 3, 2017. This position is
scheduled to begin at the earliest opportunity. The incumbent will be required to attend a gathering of
peer organizations in New York City from March 27 to 30.