Resource Coordinator

The Salvation Army Midland Division Corps located in Springfield, Missouri, is looking for an individual who would like to apply their experiences to fill our Resource Coordinator position.

This position supports the Development Department's overall goal of resourcing the Springfield Corps by maintaining an awareness of needs (needs coordination) and focusing on identifying, recruiting, cultivating, and managing volunteers (volunteer coordination) for our various programs, securing gift-in-kind donations, and identifying, recruiting, cultivating vendors who provide services that save the Army operating dollars and overseeing the Red Kettle Campaign. Position supervises volunteers.

This is a full-time exempt position 30 hours per week.

1707 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, Missouri

Essential Functions

• Maintain an awareness of needs (needs coordination).
  
  
  
  • Interview Program Heads and staff to learn of needs.
  • Maintain a Needs List for each program/area.
  • Share needs with advisory organizations, Community Relations Coordinator, and Partners for Good (P4G).
  • Act as a liaison between programs and P4G.
  
  
  
  
• Identify, recruit, cultivate, and manage volunteers.
  
  
  
  • Maintain Volunteer database.
  • Seek new volunteers by all means available including presentations to groups.
  • Qualify volunteers by registering them, performing background checks, proper training (Safe from Harm (SFH), MVR's, inform of policies).
  • Act as Springfield SFH coordinator.
  • Maintain awareness of volunteer needs in all program areas.
  • Develop and maintain a volunteer recognition program.
  
  
  
  
• Identify, recruit, cultivate vendors to provide services that save the Army operating dollars (Partners for Good).
  
  
  
  • Secure gift-in-kind (GIK) donations.
  • Compile and maintain a list of GIK needs including the value of those gifts.
  • Recruit, compile, cultivate and maintain a list P4G and what goods they can supply.
  • Act as liaison between Department Heads and P4G.
  
  
  
  
• Oversee the Red Kettle Campaign.
• Provide Event Planning Services.
• Assist Development Department with fund raising, including, but not limited to Springfield's Capital Campaign and grants as directed by the Development Leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with everyone. This includes but is not limited to resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of all; respect for property and persons; and professional communications.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field with two years of related work experience. Event planning and volunteer supervision is a plus. Combination of education and work experience will be considered. Must have a valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army MVR check. Must be willing to support The Salvation Army mission.

Knowledge of

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required. Microsoft Teams experience a plus. Ability to use internet search capabilities essential. Ability to use social media essential. Excellent oral and written communication essential. Must be able to work well in a team environment while also having the ability to work independently. Must be able to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be able to perform the duties of the job. Must be able to work in an office environment using a computer, answering phones, and operating office equipment. Must be able to work outdoors when needed in various weather conditions. Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds on occasion.