Partner Support Specialist

Join CEDA as a Partner Support Specialist
Location: Central Office, Chicago, IL
Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

The Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities and reducing poverty. Join our team as a Partner Support Specialist to provide relationship management and direct support to our Energy Services Partner Intake Sites. In this role, you’ll ensure program compliance, provide issue resolution, and help improve service delivery across Cook County.

What You’ll Do:

Phone Support:

• Respond to Partner Intake Site inquiries via phone and email, offering accurate guidance and policy clarification.

• Document and track support interactions, escalating complex issues when needed.

• Provide excellent customer service, identifying trends and recommending process improvements.

• Use technology and platforms to efficiently manage a high volume of communication.

Site Visits:

• Conduct on-site visits to assess needs, provide support, and ensure compliance with Energy Services guidelines.

• Perform assessments and audits, provide feedback, and recommend operational improvements.

• Deliver refresher training and help reinforce standards and best practices.

• Maintain strong relationships with Partner Intake Sites through face-to-face engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, generous PTO, and more

• Professional Growth: Collaborate with dedicated teams and expand your skills in a mission-driven environment

• Make an Impact: Help improve service access and quality for communities across Cook County

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required

• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience, preferably phone-based

• Access to reliable transportation for in-person site visits

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time management skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/recordkeeping systems

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is a plus

• Prior nonprofit or community-based experience strongly preferred

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to be part of a team committed to fighting poverty and making a lasting impact in Chicagoland. Please see the full job description for further details.

CEDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. CEDA is a recipient of federal funding and complies with all applicable non-discrimination provisions, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other applicable regulations. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.