Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC), is a national nonprofit organization based in Chicago that works to make schools healthier places for all children. HSC advocates for policies and practices that support health and learning, including nutritious school food, physical activity, comprehensive health services, green schoolyards and clean air at school. HSC focuses on issues affecting students of color and those from under-invested communities, and strives to make equity part of the public dialogue about education and health.
HSC works with parents, teachers and principals in Chicago Public Schools, and uses the lessons learned to advocate for key policy and practice changes. HSC also empowers school stakeholders to be agents of change in their schools and districts, and builds the capacity of school leaders to better support student health. This work takes place at the intersection of health, education, equity and sustainability.
HSC’s policy work focuses on integrating health and equity into education policy and practice and leveraging cross-sector partnerships to support student health and school wellness. A core focus of HSC’s national policy work is supporting states and school districts in expanding Medicaid-funded school health services. HSC’s policy work also includes efforts to expand access to healthy school food and promote healthy and sustainable school campuses. HSC has a $2.2 million budget and a staff of 16.
Position Description
HSC is seeking a part-time bookkeeper to help further its mission of making schools healthier places for all children. The bookkeeper will provide accounting functions including but not limited to processing payroll bi-weekly, financial record keeping, and transactions including A/P, A/R, monthly billing, and general ledger. This is a part-time permanent position with the option to work remotely, although a strong preference will be given to candidates in Chicago. The bookkeeper will report to the Director of Accounting and Administration.
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Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $24 to $27 per hour based on experience. Generous benefit package includes employer-paid medical, dental and disability insurance, 6% employer matching contribution to a retirement plan after one year of employment, and paid vacation and sick leave.
To Apply
HSC is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability or veteran status. HSC strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQIA+ people and members of other marginalized communities to apply.
Send resume and cover letter to bookkeeper@healthyschoolscampaign.org. Please put your full name in the subject line.
No phone calls please. Position will be held open until filled.
https://healthyschoolscampaign.org/bookkeeper-part-time/
Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC), a national nonprofit organization, works to ensure that schools can provide students with healthy environments, nutritious food, health services and opportunities for physical activity.
Our approach is strategic and comprehensive. Drawing on our work in Chicago Public Schools, we develop policy and program recommendations supporting healthy schools and advocate for these recommendations at the local, state and national level.
We also help to strengthen the leadership skills of parents, students and school staff and administrators so they can advocate on their own behalf, and we work to build support for student health and wellness in the education sector and beyond.