Program Coordinator

Company: Operation Homefront
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Program Coordinator Department: Field Operations- Central Region Location: NE, KS, MO, IL, IN, and OH FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Manager, Regional Operations Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive, not simply struggle to get by, in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Operation Homefront is sourcing candidates for a Program Coordinator position in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibility is assisting with the execution of assigned programs, community events, outreach, and fundraising, managing volunteers, and providing administrative support to the field office— including answering telephones and correspondence, accounting, and database management. Desired candidates will have: High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2 years’ experience performing program delivery, and/or event coordination in the nonprofit sector preferred Experience with social media and communication tools Valid driver’s license. Acceptable MVR (annual) Criminal background check MS Office Programs EveryAction & Digital Cheetah experience a plus 100/300/100 personal auto coverage Access or ownership of an automobile Typical duties include: Assists in coordinating all Field Office program activities, outreach, and events. Provides administrative support – answering phones, answering Email, office/program supply purchases, budget tracking, program recordkeeping, and accounting duties, including timely and accurate documentation of all in-kind good inventory, distributions, and current needs. Coordinates volunteer program – recruits and maintains a pool of volunteers for program needs, posts volunteer opportunities, records volunteer hours, fills volunteer opportunities, trains and supports volunteers, and provides volunteer recognition. In coordination with the Regional Development Manager, researches funding opportunities, compiles donor information, writes grants and applications to gain sponsorship and donations, and solicits corporate cash and in-kind donations. Assists in establishing and maintaining database of all corporate relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups, organizations, and military leadership, as well as area resources for the military community. Writes content for online communication and electronic newsletters to submit to national communications staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Details: This will be a virtual position with the ability to perform duties from a home office if desired; however, event support and periodic office meetings would require some travel to surrounding areas. General office and sedentary. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to drive a motor vehicle and travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events to include overnight travel at least 40% of the time. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and education verification.

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