Position Available for Mission Effectiveness / Volunteer Coordinator
at Franciscan Outreach Association
Franciscan Outreach Association is a homeless service organization with a 246 bed overnight shelter, a soup kitchen, and case managers who help the homeless find whatever they need to build a better life. Our website is www.franoutreach.org. We are in search of a Mission Effectiveness/Volunteer Coordinator who will
· work with our Full-Time Volunteers who live and work with us for a year at a time, most of whom are young persons from around the US and the world
· coordinate part time volunteers for two sites, and
· plan and direct the process of making the FOA mission more tangible for all FOA employees and supporters
Successful applicants will have:
· Broad pastoral experience in the Catholic Church working with young people or with Catholic non-profit organizations serving the marginalized
· The ability to communicate the Franciscan legacy broadly, creatively and enthusiastically.
· An M.A. in Pastoral Theology or M.Div, preferably
· The ability to work independently and as part of a team
· The ability to interact verbally with volunteers, staff, guests, and other persons
· Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word
· Applicant need not be an ordained minister.
Salary is $20,000 and is provided by a one year grant from a foundation which may be renewable. Position begins on or about June 1, 2009.
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter by mail or fax. Resumes will NOT be accepted by email. Franciscan Outreach Association is an equal opportunity employer. Send resume and cover letter to Diana Faust, Franciscan Outreach Association, 1645 W. LeMoyne, Chicago, IL 60622 or fax to (773) 278-7120.
Dated: April 22, 2009