Compass for Kids

10/15/2026

Thank you MJ Kellner for being a Compass for Kids sponsor! Your efforts support our mission to empower children and families underserved by our community.

10/13/2026

Love kids? Love Springfield? This job was made for you.

Every kid deserves someone in their corner. At Compass for Kids, you could be that person.

We're hiring a Part-Time Site Coordinator & Program Associate for Club Compass. You'll work directly with elementary students, helping them learn, grow, and feel like they belong. No two days look the same: one day you're leading activities, the next you're cheering on a field trip or celebrating a student's win.

✅ Up to 25 hrs/week (school year, Aug–May)
✅ $19.10–$20/hour
✅ Paid leave + retirement match after 1 year
✅ A supportive, mission-driven team that has your back

If you want your work to actually matter, apply today. 👉

Compass for Kids is hiring! We’re looking for a Part-Time Site Coordinator & Program Associate to join our team in Springfield and help students learn, grow, and feel supported through Club Compass! Why Join Our Team?Working at Compass for Kids means being part of a team that believes every role m...

10/11/2026

Social Emotional Learning is at the heart of Club Compass. We are so thankful to our friend and partner, Erica T. Austin SPS Dist.186 Board Member for her activities that embody & strengthen these lessons!
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Community. Opportunity. Empowerment.

10/10/2026

Each week at Club Compass, the kids, volunteers, and staff are treated to a hearty meal provided by a community partner. Thank you to FBI Springfield Citizens Academy Alumni Association and FBI Springfield for hosting dinner for our McClernand Club Compass site! 🧁
We appreciate your continued support of Club Compass!

10/09/2026

‘Tis the season! Thank you to Nick Omas & Walmart Supercenter on Dirksen for donating pumpkins for two of our Club Compass sites including all the carving supplies!🎃❤️

Let the pumpkins fun start!

10/08/2026

Help us welcome Ross Cornell, our new Program Manager! 💙💚

Ross joins Compass for Kids with experience in performance, production, and operations. Most recently, he served as Supervisor of Talent Casting Operations at Universal Orlando Resort, supporting more than 40 live entertainment experiences. He’s also a certified Project Management Professional who knows how to bring people together and keep things running smoothly.

We’re excited to have Ross on the team and look forward to getting to know him. You’ll have a chance to see his creative side, too: he’ll be performing in White Christmas at the Hoogland Center for the Arts this holiday season!

Welcome to Compass, Ross! We’re so glad you’re here.

10/07/2026

We are grateful to Clocktower Community Bank for being a Compass for Kids sponsor! Thank you for helping us create opportunities for youth to explore their skills and passions.

Hometown Community Banks

10/07/2026

🍦🚨 TODAY’S THE DAY, SPRINGFIELD! ONE HOUR ONLY!

Make your lunch break a little sweeter! The Soft Serve Social Ice Cream Truck is stopping by Compass for Kids TODAY for a fundraiser benefiting United Way of Central Illinois. 💙💛

📅 TODAY, Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ONLY!
📍 Compass for Kids | 1201 S. 4th Street, Springfield
🎉 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Grab your coworkers, text a friend, and come enjoy a treat while supporting our community. Don’t wait, the truck is here for just one sweet hour! 🍦

Tag your ice cream buddy and help spread the word!

10/07/2026

📣 Compass for Kids is hiring!

We’re looking for a Part-Time Site Coordinator & Program Associate to join our team in Springfield and help students learn, grow, and feel supported through Club Compass!

💙 Up to 25 hours per week during the school year.

If you love working with children and making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.compassforkids.org/join-our-team/

Please share and help us find our next team member!

10/06/2026

Happy birthday to Hope, our Club Compass Coordinator at our McClernand & Graham sites! 🎂

Hope is busy planning the fun, keeping things running, and making sure every kiddo feels like they belong. 💙

Have the best birthday, Hope! 🎉