Department of Wisconsin

Posted at 05:08 PM on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 by Wisconsin VFW News in Veterans Job Opportunities

The Wisconsin chapters of Operation Homefront are merging.  We are currently looking to fill the position of Chapter President/Executive Director of the merged chapters.  While this will be a paid position, the best candidates should have a heart for the organization's mission.  Office location in Wisconsin yet to be determined and could be near the new Chapter President's home city.

Mission:

Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind and to wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide and has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. Operation Homefront nationally, also operates CinCHouse, the online community of nearly 400,000 military wives and women in uniform.

More information on Operation Homefront can be found at www.operationhomefront.net

Qualifications for the position:

• Passion for the cause of helping our troops and their families who make the greatest sacrifices
• Experience in non-profit management (highly desired)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience organizing and facilitating special events
• Ability to secure foundation support and grant writing experience
• Commitment  to perform fundraising activities among private and public donors and constituents
• Organizational skills, attention to details with special attention to published materials for the organization
• Administration and financial management experience

Interested candidates should forward their resumes, work history and salary expectations to:  couleeregion@operationhomefront.net  or mail to:  Operation Homefront,  P.O. Box 1534,  La Crosse, WI  54602