Program Coordinator

Operation Homefront • Chicago, IL

27d • $42,000 - $52,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families by improving their financial, emotional, and social well-being. Operation Homefront is sourcing candidates for a Program Coordinator position in Kansas, Missouri, or Illinois.

The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibility is assisting with the execution of assigned programs, community events, outreach, and fundraising, managing volunteers, and providing administrative support to the field office— including answering telephones and correspondence, accounting, and database management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Acceptable MVR (annual)
• Criminal background check
• MS Office Programs
• 100/300/100 personal auto coverage
• Access or ownership of an automobile

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years’ experience performing social services responsibilities, program delivery, and/or event coordination in the nonprofit sector preferred
• Experience with social media and communication tools
• EveryAction & VolunteerHub experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating all Field Office program activities, outreach, and events.
• Provides administrative support – answering phones, answering Email, office/program supply purchases, budget tracking, program recordkeeping, and accounting duties, including timely and accurate documentation of all in-kind good inventory, distributions, and current needs.
• Coordinates volunteer program – recruits and maintains a pool of volunteers for program needs, posts volunteer opportunities, records volunteer hours, fills volunteer opportunities, trains and supports volunteers, and provides volunteer recognition.
• In coordination with the Regional Development Manager, researches funding opportunities, compiles donor information, writes grants and applications to gain sponsorship and donations, and solicits corporate cash and in-kind donations.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining database of all corporate relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups, organizations, and military leadership, as well as area resources for the military community.
• Writes content for online communication and electronic newsletters to submit to national communications staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED