Resource Coordinator

Night Ministry•Chicago, IL

3d•$52,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Coordinator leads and coordinates the acquisition and distribution of in-kind donations for agency programs and other initiatives. This role also participates in departmental responsibilities, which include promoting volunteer and in-kind donation opportunities, speaking engagements, administrative tasks, and transportation of in-kind donations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum one year of experience doing similar work in a non-profit environment.
Creative, detail-oriented team player and self-starter who can stay organized and multitask in a busy environment.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and public speaking skills.
Current driver’s license, good driving record, and evidence of insurability.
Able to maintain a flexible schedule, with frequent evening and weekend work, including up to two weekends a month, and the days leading up to Christmas Eve.
Demonstrated success and comfort working with diverse populations, cultural and faith traditions.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, database, social media, internet).
Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of The Night Ministry, especially volunteers and in-kind donors.
Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, across diverse programs.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and effectively to internal and external volunteer/donor inquiries, directly or by referral.
Lead service events and other service projects.
Lead the solicitation, receipt, and tracking of in-kind donations and gift cards.
Transport in-kind donations from donors to the office, off-site storage, and programs.
Maintain in-kind and gift card inventory systems at the office and off-site storage.
Develop and maintain in-kind partnerships with community organizations.
Speak at engagements, including corporate and community events.
Participate in departmental evaluation activities.
Participate in the department’s activities related to the annual Holiday Celebration, including the acquisition and tracking of gifts, quality control, wrapping, distribution, and donor thank-you letters.
Maintain familiarity with the agency’s mission and target populations and communities served using current literature and agency materials.
Attend staff, agency, and inter-agency meetings, trainings, and seminars as assigned; participate in the agency’s marketing and communications and fundraising activities as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).