Resource Coordinator in Chicago, Illinois at Night Ministry

Position Summary: Leads and coordinates the acquisition and distribution of in-kind donations for agency programs and other initiatives. Participates in departmental responsibilities, which include promoting volunteer and in-kind donation opportunities, speaking engagements, administrative tasks, and transportation of in-kind donations.

Position 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).

Qualifications:

· 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.

Reporting to this position: No direct reports.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb stairs; crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally drive an automobile and lift and/or move 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may vary at the different locations required in this job.