At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, we’re building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities - coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more - that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action.

Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community.

Purpose of the Role

The Sports Facility Coordinator will lead operations for the Obama Presidential Center’s (OPC) Home Court, ensuring the facility maintains a high performance standard for guests. Managing technology systems, equipment, and coordination across teams. This role will provide key oversight for the property.

The Sports Facility Coordinator will report to the Superintendent, Operations & Maintenance.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for programming guests, external partners, and community members, consistently reflecting the core values of the Obama Presidential Center.

• Oversee facility schedule, which will compliment community and programming needs to have availability beyond business hours into the evening.

• Inform staffing needs as necessary for appropriate custodial and security coverage, with support from Operations team.

• Manage inventory and equipment maintenance and repair, collaborating with OPC internal teams to ensure seamless integration of programming and events.

• Lead policies and procedures for Home Court, acting as facility expert.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Maintain a working knowledge of OPC operations and programming to provide a high-level overview for guests or visitors.

• Act as point of contact for programming and event needs onsite, leveraging internal teams as needed for seamless guest experience.

• Manage OPC Home Court scheduling; coordinate with internal teams including Operations, Programs, Visitor Experience, Security, and Earned Income to integrate programming and events into facility operations.

• Inform internal team of facility needs to maintain cleanliness, safety, and top-tier equipment; engage Building Services and Operations & Maintenance, and Engineering team in operations.

• Build and maintain a working knowledge of technology systems for scheduling, security, and programming needs utilizing CMMS

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of administrative or office coordination experience

• Availability to work second shift hours and weekends

• Experience or commitment to customer service, ideally in an entertainment or sports context;

• Experience managing multiple responsibilities, overseeing schedules, inventories, and staffing needs

• Experience in community engagement, either in outreach or program facilitation

• Commitment to building a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk on foot for extended periods of time;

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer;

• Ability to bend, lift and move boxes.

The salary range for this role is between $59,755 and $74,670.

This is an on-site, full-time position based at the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.

Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at [email protected] if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.