About Kids Rank
Kids Rank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built specifically for military-connected children. Founded in 2012 in Great Lakes, IL, home to the largest population of active-duty, military-connected school-aged children in the state, we're the only organization of our kind delivering ongoing, peer-to-peer programming focused on military kids' needs.
Military children face unique challenges: frequent moves, parental deployments, and the isolation that can come with starting over in new schools. Through in-school and after-school groups led by trained Pride Leaders, we help kids build resilience through our three pillars:
CONNECT, LEAD, and SERVE.
Today we serve 200+ children annually across 9 schools and satellite locations.
About the Role The Outreach Program Lead is the public-facing heart of our direct service work. Based at Forrestal Village Chapel with regular travel to school sites and events, you'll coach Pride Leaders in the field, build relationships with schools, families, and community and military partners, and help bring our events to life. You'll partner closely with the Executive Director and our Administrative Program Lead, who handles curriculum, data, and logistics.
Salary:
$38,000–$40,000/year
What You'll Do
Visit school sites to observe Pride groups, coach Leaders on curriculum delivery, classroom management, and engagement, and support them when challenges arise
Build and maintain face-to-face relationships with school staff, administrators, and community partners
Develop partnerships for events and free or low-cost volunteer opportunities for kids
Work with our Events Coordinator to plan and run events, workshops, and family engagement opportunities
Communicate with families, gather feedback, and share field observations and participation data through weekly check-ins
Required
Experience working with children
Military experience or a military connection
Strong, empathetic communication with people from a range of backgrounds
Adaptability, patience, and problem-solving skills
Reliable transportation for regular travel between school sites and events
Nice to Have
Organizational and computer skills
Experience with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques
A degree, certification, or coursework in child development or mental health
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with 50% of premiums covered
Paid holidays: one week at Thanksgiving, two weeks over winter break, and one week in summer
Hybrid flexibility, combining in-person site work with some remote work
How to Apply
Applications are accepted from October 12, 2026 through November 6, 2026.
Apply directly through LinkedIn.