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Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative (ChiEAC) ChiEAC is a community-rooted nonprofit devoted to building educational equity and justice for racialized and minoritized students and families. Through data, organizing, and advocacy, we uplift community voices that are too often silenced in Chicago’s educational systems. ChiEAC Data Science Alliance ChiEAC’s Data Science Alliance connects emerging professionals in Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI/ML with hands-on, impact-driven projects. This is your opportunity to develop your technical skill set, build your professional portfolio, and create real change-all while being mentored by equity-driven educators, researchers, and technologists. 8 Key Areas of Opportunity 1️⃣ Survey Design & Research Development Collaborate on identifying topics that matter most to racialized and minoritized communities. Design culturally responsive, community-driven survey instruments using best practices in inclusive methodology. 2️⃣ Data Collection & Field Strategy Support digital and grassroots distribution through online platforms, in-person outreach, and partner networks. Monitor and optimize response rates, ensuring ethical data handling and privacy protections. 3️⃣ Data Analysis & Visualization Use tools like Python, R, SPSS, Excel, or Tableau to clean, analyze, and extract actionable insights. Create compelling data visualizations and reports for stakeholders and community leaders. 4️⃣ Community Engagement & Storytelling Present findings to educators, advocates, and families in community settings. Help translate data into meaningful action through storytelling, infographics, and policy recommendations. 5️⃣ App Development & UX/UI Engineering Contribute to or lead development of mobile/web apps for data collection, mental health tracking, or community resource sharing. Collaborate on user-friendly dashboards and digital tools to make complex data accessible to families and frontline workers. 6️⃣ Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Advise and implement strategies to protect sensitive community data and promote privacy-aware design. Help build trust with our communities by upholding the highest standards in ethical tech practices. 7️⃣ AI & Machine Learning Explore machine learning models that analyze open-ended community feedback or identify trends in educational access. Use natural language processing (NLP) or sentiment analysis tools to understand student and parent perspectives. 8️⃣ Predictive Analytics & Early Warning Tools Develop predictive models to proactively identify high-risk scenarios and connect students/families to resources. Support intervention strategies based on data-driven forecasts and simulations. Why This Role Matters Co-lead a mission-aligned, portfolio-ready project with deep community impact. Access mentorship and professional development tailored to students and early-career professionals of color. Join a network of Black and Latina/o scholars, activists, and data scientists working for justice. Gain references, recommendations, and career-launching experiences in the public interest tech space. Ideal Candidate We’re looking for motivated, values-driven volunteers with any of the following: Background or interest in data science, education equity, or community advocacy Coursework or experience in statistics, programming, machine learning, or cybersecurity Proficiency (or eagerness to learn) tools like Python, R, SPSS, Tableau, SQL, React, or Figma Ability to communicate across differences and work with integrity in community spaces Commitment to using data to tell stories that move people to action Time Commitment 20-25 hours/week Flexible scheduling; hybrid/remote work available OPT option How to Apply Interested in volunteering? Click here to schedule a time to talk with our Executive Director, Benjamin (Dr. D) Drury here https://calendly.com/chieac/socialchange We welcome emerging leaders who want to build, create, analyze, and inspire alongside us. Build Tools for Justice Whether you're coding an app, visualizing trends, analyzing text, or building predictive models-you’re helping create pathways for students and families to thrive.
Date Posted: 2025-07-23
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative (ChiEAC) started in 2020 with the goal of connecting racialized and minoritized students to pathways to upward social mobility through education. Today, we continue our mission with an emphasis on our Revolutionary Student Sponsorship program. We recognize the pathway to upward social mobility is substantially more complicated with more obstacles for racialized and minoritized students. We sponsor largely Black and Latina/o students in Chicago as they seek their version of the American Dream. To qualify for sponsorship, students need to be enrolled in some form of educaitonal programming with the goal of using that education to link to more opportunities. All students are assessed by our Executive Director, Dr. Benjamin M. Drury, and then connected to either one of our partner organizations or to one of our advocates. After placement, our promise to the students we serve is we willcontinue to follow up until we are no longer needed. Entry Level Grant Writer We are seeking to build a team of rising grant writers to identify funding opportunities, create compelling requests for these opportunities to fund our programming, and organize the reporting we need in order to remain in compliance with granting organizations. We will work with you to build your skills so that you can help our organization while levelling up your porfolio. Overview Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match ChiEAC priorities Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of ChiEAC, and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry, concept papers and grant proposals Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations from RFP to final reporting Required Skills and Education Possess at least an Associates Degree level of education Bring little to no grant writing experience, preferably with an education focus Developing professional writing and verbal skills MUST BE highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data *HUGE PLUS* Strong foundational computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel) Motivated self-starter, works well collaboratively and independently with purpose Preferred Education, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree 3 to 5 years of experience as a successful grant writer Previous grant budget development and management A proven record of securing major grants with certifiable references Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles Previous federal grant application, submission, approval and management of fund QUESTIONS? Please direct them to benjamin@chieac.org
Date Posted: 2025-07-01
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Are you a data science graduate or early-career professional eager to apply your skills to the most advanced technologies in the world? The ChiEAC Data Science Alliance invites you to join a collaborative, volunteer-driven experience designed to prepare you for meaningful work in the United States tech sector. Our team is made up of international and local professionals working together to design and implement real-world solutions using free and open-source tools. Volunteers work directly on projects involving frontier AI models such as GPT-5 and Gemini Ultra, developing hands-on experience with multimodal machine learning that integrates text, image, video, and code into unified models capable of real-time problem solving. You will have the opportunity to design, test, and deploy agentic AI systems that can execute full task chains, integrate across tools, and learn from feedback. Our synthetic data initiatives offer experience in privacy-preserving model development, a skill in growing demand among companies facing ethical data compliance challenges. For those with interests in healthcare, neuroscience, or biomedical fields, we also offer the chance to work on AI-assisted drug discovery, digital neurotherapy using EEG and VR, and emerging brain-computer interface applications. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to tools like AlphaFold, MindMaze, Neuralink protocols, and CRISPR data frameworks. In the cybersecurity and blockchain domains, volunteers contribute to developing tools using zero-knowledge proofs and decentralized identity technologies. These skills are essential to the growing Web3 space, which is already influencing how major U.S. organizations think about digital trust, privacy, and compliance. Our work with decentralized identity systems like Worldcoin and Microsoft Entra helps volunteers understand identity verification, biometric authentication, and data protection...all key components of secure tech ecosystems in U.S. business and government sectors. Through this experience, volunteers build a U.S.-relevant technical portfolio, develop collaborative skills in a fast-paced project environment, and work under mentorship from experienced professionals. All work is remote, designed to be flexible and supportive of various time zones and life schedules. Whether you aim to break into the U.S. job market or build a global-ready skillset, this is your chance to apply cutting-edge tools to projects that truly matter. Volunteers walk away with project-based artifacts they can share in interviews, GitHub repositories, and LinkedIn profiles, along with references from ChiEAC’s team of engineers, educators, and data scientists.
Date Posted: 2025-07-23
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Chicago, IL 60637
On-Site Volunteer Role Community Impact Advocate Are you a college student in Chicago looking to make a real impact in your community? Join us as a Community Impact Advocate, where you’ll be at the heart of meaningful initiatives that empower underserved communities. What You’ll Do Engage directly with local youth and families, providing mentorship, academic support, and resource navigation. Assist in organizing community-driven events, workshops, and advocacy programs that promote education, mental wellness, and social equity. Serve as a liaison between community members and essential services, ensuring that those in need have access to critical resources. Develop leadership skills while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to transformative change in Chicago. Why You? You’re passionate about equity, education, and community-driven solutions. You thrive in hands-on, dynamic environments where no two days are the same. You want to build professional experience while making a direct impact. The Experience As a Community Impact Advocate, you’ll be leading, learning, and shaping a stronger future for Chicago. This opportunity is perfect for students seeking experience in advocacy, education, social work, or nonprofit leadership. Commitment Flexible hours with opportunities for both short-term and long-term involvement. Location Hyde Park, Chicago, Illinois Schedule time to talk here: https://calendly.com/chieac/socialchange
Date Posted: 2025-07-21
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Virtual Opportunity
Summer Internship: Social Media Content Creator Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative (ChiEAC) June 2 - August 15, 2025 | Remote | 5-8 hours/week | $500 stipend Are you a rising college freshman interested in digital storytelling, social impact, and data justice? The Chicago Education Advocacy Cooperative (ChiEAC) is now accepting applications for a Social Media Content Creator Intern to join us for a dynamic and mission-driven summer experience. This paid opportunity is designed for students ready to build their creative portfolio, deepen their understanding of community advocacy, and help communicate the powerful work of our ChiEAC Data Science Alliance. Summer Focus: "Voices Behind the Data" You will co-lead our Voices Behind the Data campaign - a digital storytelling project that brings visibility to ChiEAC’s Data Science Alliance, a student-led initiative using data to support educational equity for Black, Latina/o, and migrant youth in Chicago. Your work will help translate community-based research into accessible, compelling content that inspires action. What You’ll Do Design original graphics and content using Canva for Instagram and LinkedIn Interview student volunteers and translate their work into story-driven posts Develop a summer content calendar to build engagement and track growth Help create short-form videos (optional) to humanize data insights and behind-the-scenes efforts Join weekly virtual check-ins with a ChiEAC mentor for coaching and support Ideal for Students Who Are entering college in Fall 2025 with interests in media, design, education, or data science Have experience with (or are excited to learn) tools like Canva or basic video editing apps Want to explore how storytelling can drive social change Are organized, creative, and passionate about amplifying marginalized voices What You’ll Gain A real-world project to showcase on resumes and college applications Mentorship from experienced educators and community organizers A $500 stipend upon successful completion of the internship A professional letter of recommendation and continued mentorship after summer ends How to Apply Schedle time to speak with Benjamin (Dr. D) Drury https://calendly.com/chieac/socialchange
Date Posted: 2025-07-13
