Hampton Roads Coordinator
About The Position
The Hampton Roads Coordinator is a locally based, community-facing representative of the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN). The role connects military families with programs, resources, and community support and helps implement and grow MFAN’s PCS Pantry Restock Box program throughout the Hampton Roads Peninsula, including Hampton, Newport News, and Yorktown. The Coordinator attends installation briefings, community events, and other outreach opportunities to represent MFAN, share program information, engage with military families, and build relationships with local organizations and partners. The position combines relationship-building and event outreach with hands-on logistics. Duties include transporting supplies, setting up and breaking down event tables and displays, and distributing promotional materials. The Coordinator also responds to community requests by identifying resources and, when appropriate, referring people to MFANetwork partners; keeps the team informed about program information; uses technology for program operations; monitors volunteers as needed; and supports other MFAN programs and team members when needed. This is a part-time 1099 contractor opportunity averaging approximately 10–15 hours per week, anticipated to last 12 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs. The role requires regular in-person attendance at events and activities throughout the Hampton Roads Peninsula; administrative work may be completed remotely. Some evening and weekend availability is required, along with availability for check-ins between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET. Candidates are expected to reside in the local area and have a dedicated workspace, computer, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation. The working environment includes a home office and the local community, with possible interruptions. The contractor must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. As a 1099 contractor, the person is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and other benefits and will not receive employee benefits such as health insurance, accrued leave, or retirement contributions.
Requirements
- Appreciation for military life and understanding of the military and veteran organization landscape.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Outgoing and personable, and comfortable approaching new people, initiating conversations, and engaging with military families in community settings.
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal and time management skills.
- Strong computer literacy.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with varied internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated public-speaking expertise, including delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences and conveying key messages clearly.
- Expected to reside in the Hampton Roads Peninsula local area (Hampton, Newport News, or Yorktown).
- Must have a dedicated workspace, computer, high-speed internet, and reliable transportation, including access to a car.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Must be available for regular check-ins between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET and some evening and weekend events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with digital and email marketing platforms and customer relationship management systems.
Responsibilities
- Identify community-wide events, coordinate MFAN’s participation, and represent MFAN at events that build relationships and increase visibility and engagement, including installation briefings and special events.
- Set up and break down outreach events, including transporting supplies, assembling displays, arranging tables, and distributing program materials.
- Respond to community requests by identifying resources and, when appropriate, referring people to MFANetwork partners.
- Keep team members informed about program information.
- Ensure technology is used correctly for program operations.
- Monitor and supervise volunteers as needed.
- Support other MFAN programs and team members as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
