Job Title
New Moms Group Host
20/hrs per month
$20/hr
This is a part-time, hourly, position requiring 20/hrs per month. Hosting the New Moms Group requires 6 hours per week, for three weeks each month. Two additional hours per month are reserved for staff meetings or other work as-needed. Those two hours may fall on the hosting weeks or the off week.
Organization
Founded in 1980, the Neighborhood Parents Network of Chicago, (NPN),
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to connect a diverse community of families with the support and resources designed to solve the challenges of parenting in Chicago. NPN helps parents research schools, navigate developmental differences, and get parent-to-parent advice. Learn more at npnparents.org.
NPN is proud to be an inclusive organization and welcomes families of all cultures and backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
Job Purpose
Come join a supportive, hard-working team dedicated to bringing resources to their fellow parents in Chicago. The New Moms Group Host is the face of NPN to new moms throughout the city. This person is an important NPN ambassador, responsible for representing NPN well, spreading the word about NPN, and carrying out NPN’s mission in supporting Chicago parents.
The New Moms Group Host hosts NPN’s New Moms Groups. Currently, there are two NPN New Moms Groups per week, One at WonderPlay Chicago in Avondale and one at Bubbles Academy West Town. These venues could change in the future. The New Moms Groups meet for 90 minutes, once a week, three weeks in a row, with one off week in between.
New Moms Group Current Schedule (as of September 2026). Subject to change.
Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 AM
WonderPlay Chicago, 3501 W Belmont Ave
September 16, 23
October 7, 14, 21
November 4, 11, 18
December and beyond: TBD
Thursdays 1:00-2:30 PM
Bubbles Academy West Town, 1308 N Elston Ave
September 17, 24
October 8, 15, 22
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January and beyond will likely follow the same pattern
The person in this role will gather materials (snacks, paper products, name tags, goodie bags) and arrive 30 minutes early to check in with the venue, arrange the room, welcome moms and babies as they arrive, make announcements, lead introductions, get the conversation started, and generally create a warm, welcoming environment for attendees. The New Moms Group Host will maintain a warm working relationship with our venues and represent NPN well at all times. We seek a friendly, responsible, organized, punctual person to join our dynamic team!
Desired Qualifications
NPN values diverse experiences and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Follow the New Moms Group guidelines, suggesting changes as-needed
Arrive on-time, with all materials, to every meeting
Maintain a professional (business-casual, nice jeans are ok) appearance and demeanor at all times
Make announcements at each meeting, feel comfortable speaking in front of a group of about 10 women
Inform Executive Director when supplies need replenishing
Purchase light snacks (ie cheese and crackers) for each meeting, and submit timely reimbursement forms
Inform NPN team of trends, topics, and other relevant information that come up at the meetings
Actively participate in staff meetings and regular check-in meetings with the Executive Director and colleagues
Help with other assigned duties, as time allows
Other
Manage appropriate technology functions in collaboration with NPN technology team
Actively participate in monthly staff meetings and regular check-in meetings with Executive Director
Solicit auction items for NPN’s annual online auction
Required Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a warm demeanor
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Organized, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and familiar with the needs of new parents
Internally motivated to build relationships with and celebrate all types of Chicago families including but not limited to families with one parent, families of children with developmental differences, new parents, experienced parents, LGBTQIA+ parents and children, and families across all income brackets, races, and religions
Able to facilitate conversation without interjecting your own personal experience or opinions. The Host creates an environment for new moms to talk and ensures that the conversation flows smoothly
Ability to work special events on evenings and weekends approximately 6-10 times per year, in addition to regularly scheduled hours.
Ability to host New Moms Groups on the schedules stated above; ability to adjust to a new schedule if the time/date/location changes.
Ability to travel throughout the city of Chicago as needed.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to address changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Must have own laptop to use for day-to-day work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Slack
Google Workspace
Work Environment
All NPN staff work from home. We do not have an office.
Work hours are flexible. However, core work hours are 9am - 3pm Monday through Friday. We ask all staff to be available to schedule phone calls and meetings within that time frame. Most meetings and calls are scheduled in advance.
All staff occasionally need to work weekend or evening hours. All staff members are responsible for taking turns in staffing the monthly weekend NPN playdates and other evening and weekend programming.
Work Culture
We are a supportive, inclusive, hard-working team. We support each other in our work-life balance and believe in the best of each other. We are professional, enthusiastic, helpful, and hardworking. We believe in the value of NPN.
Our team works with minimal structure, prioritizing a collaborative culture where we readily assist one another. Ideal candidates will excel in a fluid, dynamic setting and value a workplace built on rapid peer support and collective problem-solving. We encourage everyone to create the processes they need to work efficiently, and we embrace the opportunity to adopt new processes across the entire team as appropriate.
Time Commitment
The New Moms Group host is a part-time, hourly, position requiring 6 hours per week for three weeks each month. Purchasing supplies, preparing nametags, setting up the room, hosting the event, cleaning up, and greeting/thanking the venue staff will be the majority of the role, approximately 5.5 hours each week. Thirty additional minutes are reserved for communication/follow up with the Executive Director and/or other colleagues. Up to two additional hours per month will be required for a staff meeting or other work. Those two additional hours may fall on one of the hosting weeks or on the off week.
How to Apply
Send cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Amy Johnson at apply@npnparents.org. Enter “NMG Host” in the subject line.