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Our Mission
Black Midwifery Collective (BMC) is a dynamic catalyst for change in the fields of reproductive health and birth justice. Our mission is to ignite community midwifery education, workforce development and provoke action and rally communities to reclaim their autonomy in healthcare. We are committed to promoting access to comprehensive reproductive health and perinatal services, advocating for reproductive rights, and empowering individuals and communities to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Black Midwifery Collective works to achieve birth justice in the health care ecosystem through community-driven workforce development, partnership, policy action, and systems change.
Current Opportunities
POLICY & ADVOCACY MANAGER
- Remote With Some In-Person
- Part-Time
- Contractor Role
The Policy and Advocacy Manager is responsible for executing the organization’s policy and advocacy strategy, which includes setting organizational policy priorities, building effective campaigns for policy change, and managing relationships with elected officials, regulatory agencies and stakeholder organizations to achieve BMC’s vision. This position is highly collaborative in nature, requiring close partnership within BMC and external partners to understand the experiences of community members and service providers and facilitate understanding of proposed/enacted policies and engagement in the policy making process. The Policy and Advocacy Manager reports to the Executive Director and may supervise interns in the future. This is a part-time contractor position at approximately 10 hours per week at a rate of $55−75 per hour based on experience.
Government relations and legislative and administrative advocacy
- Lead statewide advocacy initiatives to advance BMC’s policy priorities and to engage policy makers, agencies, coalitions, and other partners in policy and systems change.
- Develop and promote annual policy priorities, contribute to writing and/or negotiating legislative and administrative policy language to advance our goals, and analyze policy proposals related to our priorities.
- Identify and cultivate key relationships with elected and appointed officials and staff, serving as the organization’s primary liaison with government officials, including elected and administrative officials at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Monitor, evaluate, research, and respond to local, state, and federal policy developments and issues, including legislative and regulatory proposals.
Strategic implementation
- Execute a policy and advocacy strategy to advance an agenda aimed at achieving reproductive and birth justice.
- Participate in and lead, where appropriate, coalitions that align with BMC’s policy priorities; build and maintain relationships with strategic partners.
- Facilitate research and dissemination of information on promising and innovative policies aimed at achieving reproductive justice and birth justice.
- Lead or support specific initiatives that advance BMC’s systems change work, including initiatives that seek to create change in local, state, and federal governments.
- Build policy and advocacy knowledge and skills among BMC staff and BMC Board. Keep these groups informed of, and when appropriate, mobilized and engaged in policy and advocacy work
- Create content to help BMC partner organizations, members, supporters, funders, staff, and Board understand BCM’s policy goals, process, and outcomes.
- Work with the Executive team and other Directors to facilitate collaboration across the organization.
- Manages and drafts reports for advocacy-related grants, as required.
- Experience in public policy or related field and/or 3 or more years of work experience.
- Knowledge of the health care landscape in Illinois, especially Certified Professional Midwives, community midwifery and Medicaid.
- Experience working in leadership role on issues of importance to low-income communities, communities of color, undocumented people, and/or LGBTQ communities.
- Experience and ease in communicating with high-level policy makers, including those in the legislative and executive branches, opinion leaders, and their staff.
- Experienced with public speaking and crafting persuasive arguments.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze public policy proposals, experience drafting of legislation and regulatory language a plus but not mandatory.
- Experience working within coalitions and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly in writing and in oral presentations to a range of audiences.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct business travel throughout the state and country, to stakeholder meetings or to Springfield during the state legislative session.
Talents and competencies
- Displays insight, creativity, and resourcefulness.
- Exhibits vision, passion, and confidence.
- Reacts well under pressure; shows ownership and sound judgement in decisionmaking, including others in the process as appropriate.
- Acts in accordance with organization mission, vision, and values.
- Thinks both big picture and process.
- Understands audience and power dynamics when communicating and tailors communication accordingly.
- Not discouraged by ambiguity and able to provide direction.
- Champions new ideas and processes.
- Gives and welcomes constructive feedback and is open to differing views.
- Fosters team cooperation, support for ideas, and group problem solving.
Apply by submitting
your resume and cover letter to communications@blackmidwiferycollective.org
Apply by submitting
your resume and cover letter to communications@
blackmidwiferycollective.org
Executive Assistant
- Remote With Some In-Person
- Part-Time
- Contractor Role
We are seeking a skilled and organized Business Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the company. The Business Administrator will be responsible for a variety of administrative and operational tasks, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the organization.
- Office Management
- Oversee and maintain a well-organized digital office environment (organizing files)
- Manage office supplies, platforms, and digital platform related matter
- Enforce health and safety protocols.
- Support initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Assist in the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures.
- Act as a key point of contact during emergencies and coordinate responses.
- Administrative Support:
- Provide high-level administrative support to executives, including managing schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Coordinate office logistics for meetings, events, and other activities.
- Prepare and distribute internal and external communications.
- Prepare and proofread business documents, reports, and presentations.
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
- Act as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries.
- Draft, proofread, and edit documents, emails, and other communications.
- Ensure effective communication flow within the organization.
- Support coordination of company events, conferences, and team-building activities.
- Manage logistics, including venue selection, catering, and guest arrangements.
- Professional Development and Management Support
- Work with the finance team to ensure proper documentation and back up of transactions are received.
- Maintain and update company databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Generate reports and provide data analysis as needed.
- Generate regular and ad-hoc reports for management analysis.
- Project Coordination:
- Assist in project coordination and management activities.
- Assist in budget preparation.
- Collaborate with project teams to facilitate communication and workflow.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project timelines are met.
- Track project milestones and report on progress.
- Event Support
- Support with event preparation and planning.
- Registration and volunteer coordination.
- Vendors and budgeting.
- Event logistics and day of support
- Vendor and Contract Management:
- Liaise with vendors and manage vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
- Request scope of work and invoice.
- Facilities Management:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Implement measures to enhance workflow and productivity
- Research Support
- Assist researchers and data analysts with collecting, cleaning, organizing, and analyzing data,
- Supporting the overall research process like literature reviews, data entry, and report preparation
- Study communications
- Support development of study procedures and documentation
- Prepare presentations of study documents and materials
No Longer Accepting Applications
Apply by submitting
your resume and cover letter to communications@blackmidwiferycollective.org
Apply by submitting
your resume and cover letter to communications@
blackmidwiferycollective.org
Opportunities Outside of BMC
Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Midwifery
- Chicago | Kennedy-King College
- Full-Time
- Faculty
Kennedy King College is currently seeking a Full-Time Faculty to design and deliver instruction to students enrolled in the Midwifery Program. This is an opportunity to serve as inaugural faculty in the new Midwifery program to prepare Licensed Midwives to serve the community. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.
The City Colleges of Chicago delivers exceptional learning opportunities and educational services for diverse student populations in Chicago. We enhance knowledge, understanding skills, collaboration, community service, and life -long learning by providing a broad range of quality, affordable courses, program, and services to prepare students for success in a technologically advanced and increasingly interdependent global society. We work proactively to eliminate barriers to employment and to address and overcome casual factors underlying socioeconomic disparities and inequities of access and graduation in higher education.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
- Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
- Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
- Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
- Provide instruction during scheduled class time.
- Prepare, deliver, and facilitate class lectures and discussions to students on topics related to course objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Prepare course materials, including course syllabi; evaluate student work/performance; log student participation (i.e., attendance); and develop assessment instruments to measure student learning and other resources necessary to support classroom instruction, etc.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations; evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
- Hold office hours for student conferences and other instructional support needs.
- Participate in various department and or college-wide activities or committees.
- Complete all mandatory midterm/final grading and active pursuit certifications required by the college.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Midwifery or a related field with 5 or more years of experience as a Certified Professional Midwife or Certified Nurse Midwife in the community (home or birth center) setting. OR Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery or a related field with 10 or more years of experience as a Certified Professional Midwife or Certified Nurse Midwife in the community (home or birth center) setting.
- Required professional certifications, including requirements related to CPM/CNM/LM, continuing education related to education and management thereof, and professional requirements for program and college accreditation.
- Two or more years of teaching experience in a higher education setting.
- Experience designing and delivering curriculum using learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Brightspace, or similar platforms)
- Strong knowledge of formative and summative assessment and their role in the teaching and learning environment
- Current knowledge, skills, and attitudes aligned with legal and ethical practices of Midwifery
- Strong time and task management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse groups of students and staff
- Experience supporting a diverse, multilingual student population, with a commitment to the open-access mission of community colleges
- Strong troubleshooting skills; self-motivated, results-driven, and highly organized
- Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment that supports students’ academic, personal, and career success
- Ability to create engaging learning environments that promote intellectual curiosity and discipline-specific problem-solving skills
All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents for review:
- A letter of interest.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- A statement of your teaching philosophy.
- A legible copy of your college transcripts (Unofficial transcripts initially accepted, official transcripts must be provided at time of interview.)
- Two letters of recommendation
Salary range: $58,000 – $65,000
- Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant’s education.
- Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits.
This position is represented by the Local 1600 Union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.
Adjunct Lecturer (Non-Union) - Midwifery
- Chicago | Kennedy-King College
- Part-Time
- Faculty
Kennedy-King College is seeking a Midwifery Adjunct Lecturer (Non-Union). The lecturer will facilitate courses, counsel students, prepare lectures, grade assignments, and participate in committees that support the college community. Furthermore, the lecturer will have the opportunity to serve as inaugural faculty in a new program to prepare licensed midwives to serve a community beset by poor maternal health outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Design courses to meet learning outcomes and promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
- Create an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
- Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
- Help students reach their academic, personal and career goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
- Contribute to and provide leadership in the student’s academic and professional communities and promote collaboration and teamwork among members of these communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Do you have a Master’s degree in Midwifery or a related field with 5 or more years of experience as a Certified Professional Midwife or Certified Nurse Midwife in the community (home or birth center) setting?
OR
A certificate, diploma, or equivalent degree in Midwifery from a MEAC-accredited program with a minimum of 5 years of documented experience as a CPM. - Current knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the legal and ethical practices of Midwifery.
- Required professional certifications, including requirements related to CPM/CNM/LM, continuing education related to education and management thereof, and professional requirements for program and college accreditation.
- Two years of high education teaching experience preferred.
- Proficiency in D2L Bright Space or Learning Management Systems, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Typhon.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Day and evening availability.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
- Clinical instruction may involve – Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Applicants must include a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, and 3 contacts for letter of recommendation.
The starting salary for this position is $743.00 – $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
WORK BASED LEARNING COORDINATOR – MIDWIFERY PROGRAM
- Chicago | Kennedy-King College
- Full-Time
- Faculty
Kennedy-King College is seeking a Work Based Learning Coordinator who will plan and develop clinical education experiences for the clinical phase in an Allied Health/Career Program. The position monitors supervised clinical practice experiences and modifies them as necessary to ensure expected learning outcomes will be met by each student by program completion.
The Associate of Applied Science in Licensed Midwifery at Kennedy King College prepares students for entry into professional midwifery practice through a rigorous, holistic, and community centered curriculum grounded in the Midwives Model of Care. The program integrates strong foundations in biology, sociology, public health, nutrition, and pharmacology with progressive core midwifery coursework covering antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, and well woman gynecologic care. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive, trauma informed, and equity driven practice, ensuring graduates are prepared to serve diverse families across the lifespan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Maintains links with clinical instructors, community health centers, and other agencies involved in the clinical phase of the program.
- Assures the availability of remedial instruction for struggling students.
- Reviews syllabi and lesson plans, in conjunction with the faculty, and ensures all are appropriately mapped to curriculum, and meet accreditation standards.
- Orients instructors to ensure student learning outcomes and expected educational competencies are communicated to instructors and scheduled for students.
- Monitors supervised clinical practice experiences to ensure instructors are fulfilling student learning outcomes and recommends modifications as necessary to ensure student learning outcomes are met by each student by program completion.
- Works with clinical instructors to ensure documentation of student demonstration of defined professional behaviors and that student assessments, evaluations, various documentations and grades are properly obtained, completed, accurate and reported.
- Accountable for program’s compliance with the accrediting body standards. Disseminates regulatory program changes and updates to the instructors. Monitors and informs program managers of mandatory compliance issues and program changes. Directs staff activities in preparing for ICCB and other program reviews.
- Establishes the clinical rotation schedule for the term and assigns clinical students using the established network of clinical sites.
- Assigns instructors to clinical sessions; selects the books for the term and helps select student supplies.
- Meets with representatives of potential clinical sites and develops new/additional sites for the program.
- Performs clinical site evaluations as part of the contract renewal process and writes qualitative evaluations of the site.
- Defines and maintains consistent and effective processes for the initial and ongoing evaluation of all sites used for students’ clinical practice experiences, using comparable evaluation processes for clinical sites regardless of geographic location.
- Ensures and documents that each clinical site provides the student access to physical facilities, patient populations and supervision necessary to fulfill the program’s expectation of the clinical experience.
- Participates in the application review process, College and program Open House activities, and new student orientation.
- Submits all State and National test applications for program completers. Coordinates the development of an electronic standardized Midterm and Final examination and proposes recommendations for modifications.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Midwifery or a related field
- Licensed to practice as a Licensed Midwife in the State of Illinois.
- Two years of work experience in Midwifery
- Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good knowledge of program administration methods
- Good knowledge of use of instructional technology
- Good knowledge of program accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
- Good knowledge of curriculum design, assessments and clinical education relating to midwifery
- Knowledge of applicable higher education software systems
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive situations
- Ability to conduct program evaluations and recommend corrective actions
Salary Range: $81,085.00 – $89,193.50 per year.
Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
This position is represented by the Local 1600 Professionals union.
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
