Kansas City Volunteer Development Coordinator

Want to make a profound impact on the lives of children
at a time when they need it most?

Work in a mission-focused organization with passionate people and enjoy other terrific benefits such as Paid Time Off (PTO), Medical insurance (for full-time), and SIMPLE IRA.

NOTE: Position expected to be offered late February.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri serves all 115 counties of Missouri, and six counties of eastern Kansas. We have granted over 3,600 wishes since beginning to serve the state in 1983. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit www.kc.wish.org

Responsibilities Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Missouri as Kansas City Program Center Volunteer Development Coordinator and help make wishes come true for area youth battling life-threatening medical conditions!

The Foundation is a grassroots organization relying heavily on its volunteer corps of over 100 to realize its mission within the area served by the chapterýs Kansas City program center. This key team member facilitates volunteer activities related to fundraising, program services, and operations. This individual will welcome new volunteers, train, coordinate and evaluate hundreds of volunteer hours, and play a pivotal role in the chapterýs ability to succeed. He or she will also be instrumental in supporting the administrative demands of the program center.
Qualifications Candidate must have:

 Bachelorýs Degree in Non-profit, Communications or Related Field
 Incredible interpersonal and organizational skills
 Proficiency in PC applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access
 Sense of humor and inviting personality
 Comfort in using a variety of mediums to successfully engage our volunteers
 Commitment to detail
 2-3 years of experience working in the volunteer field and/or equivalent experience
 Management experience of fundraising volunteers (preferred)
 Membership in Kansas Cityýs Council of Volunteer Directors (preferred)
 Responsible transportation
 Ability to Initiate New Programs
 Scheduling flexibility

Hours Full Time
Job Function Volunteer Management
Industry Non-Profit and Association
Application Instructions To express interest, please e-mail, fax or mail a cover letter and resume by Sunday, February 1, 2009 to:

Wendy Schneider
Senior Vice President
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Missouri
8251 Maryland Ave., Suite 10
St. Louis, MO 63105
(314) 721-9475 FAX
jobs@kc.wish.org

Deadline 02/01/2009
Salary High 35,000
Salary Low 30,000
Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO),
Medical insurance (for full-time)
SIMPLE IRA

Company Make-A-Wish Foundation* of Missouri
Web Site kc.wish.org
Job Location Kansas City, MO 64106
Contact Info

Contact Name
Wendy Schneider
8251 Maryland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63105
Email Address jobs@kc.wish.org
Primary Phone 314-721-9474*234 Phone (Day)