Coordinator, Volunteer Programs & Advocacy

TITLE: Coordinator, Volunteer Programs
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Volunteer Programs and Advocacy
JOB LOCATION: Chicago, IL. At least one day per week in the Chicago office, with
option for other days to be worked remotely.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel to support groups, events, and
conferences
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: As the Foundation's Coordinator, Volunteer Programs you
will have all of the responsibilities and authority customarily attendant to such a
position, including, but not limited to, the following:
PFF SUPPORT GROUP LEADER NETWORK
Ensure the effective operations of the Support Group Leader Network (SGLN)
which includes, but is not limited to:
Maintain and develop relationships with volunteer support group leaders,
including joining support group meetings and acting as primary contact
for support group updates
Assist with execution of SGLN quarterly teleconferences and training
Assist with the marketing and promotion of the SGLN
Update support group information for the PFF website and database
Act as staff liaison for the PFF Lung Transplant Community Support
Group
Collect SGLN data to generate reports
LEANNE STORCH SUPPORT GROUP FUND
Administer grant program which includes, but is not limited to:
Develop application, program materials, and marketing of fund
Schedule and facilitate committee meetings
Manage the process of approval and distribution of funds
Stewardship of grantees
PFF AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Ensure the effective operations of the PFF Ambassador program which includes,
but is not limited to:
Maintain and develop relationships with volunteer PFF Ambassadors
Receive event requests and coordinate PFF Ambassador attendance at
events
Plan and book all travel for PFF Ambassadors
Oversee payment of PFF Ambassadors' out-of-pocket expenses and
stipends
Assist with the marketing and promotion of the PFF Ambassador program
Maintain promotional calendar for Ambassador events and facilitate event
promotions via established communications' channels

Assist with coordinating Ambassador trainings and monthly Ambassador
teleconferences
Assist with annual process of identifying and onboarding new PFF
Ambassadors
Travel to some PFF Ambassador events as a PFF staff representative

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate shipping of educational materials to volunteers and patients
Coordinate volunteer engagement for events including annual PFF Hill Day, PFF
Summit, and Annual Volunteer Meeting
Coordinate requests for volunteer participation in stakeholder opportunities,
such as steering committees and focus groups
Work closely with the Director, Volunteer Programs and Advocacy, to carry out
the mission and objectives of the Foundation as approved by the Board of
Directors
Maintain positive working relationships as a team player through problem
solving issues, speaking positively about others, listening attentively, and
observing the policies outlined in the PFF personnel handbook
Work well as a team member with positive and timely written and verbal
communication
Perform all other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
Written and spoken fluency in Spanish preferred
One to two (1-2) years of progressively responsible experience and success in
program development and implementation within a nonprofit environment
preferred
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Superior self-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
with a moderate level of supervision
High degree of creativity, energy, initiative, and attention to detail
Deadline-driven, incorporating effective planning and time management
strategies
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
Written and spoken fluency in Spanish preferred
One to two (1-2) years of progressively responsible experience and success in
program development and implementation within a nonprofit environment
preferred
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Superior self-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
with a moderate level of supervision
High degree of creativity, energy, initiative, and attention to detail
Deadline-driven, incorporating effective planning and time management
strategies
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office