Are you talented at organizing events, talking with people, and partnering? The Missouri Veterans Home – St James is recruiting for a Volunteer Services Coordinator to manage our volunteer program and engage the community. You will work with our Veterans Assistance League as they raise funds to support our state’s heroes. If you would like to experience the rewards of this position, apply now!
Pay: $37,785.86
Qualifications:
Must demonstrate the following which may be obtained through work experience as a communications, social work, and/or non-profit management professional or through completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related program:
- Knowledge of the business operations related to recruiting, orienting, and managing others
- Knowledge of public communication, marketing and event planning
- Knowledge of community partnerships
AND
- 1 – 3 years of relevant experience
(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.)
Examples of Work:
- Develop, with the Administrator, specific marketing plans for public speaking engagements regarding the Home and admissions
- Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to recruit, supervise, retain and recognize volunteers
- Serve as the point of contact with the Veterans Assistance League, providing administrative support and assist with their annualized fundraising plan
- Assist the Veterans Assistance League with its solicitation of donations (Note: this position cannot solicit donations of any type.)
- Coordinate the publishing of the facility newsletter utilized by the general community, which includes maintenance of a large database of volunteers, donors, and other interested parties
- Develop and encourage positive relations with community organizations
- Ensure positive news events capture the attention of local media outlets, which includes serving as public spokesperson in all media types
Benefits:
- 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
- Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- Retirement
- Up to $75/month match on savings plan
- 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law .