Overview
Annie’s Hope – The Center for Grieving Kids is a community-based nonprofit whose mission is to serve children, teens, and their families grieving a death. Annie’s Hope’s vision is to transform the response to and care for grieving families by being the “go-to” center for kids and families in the greater St. Louis region. Annie’s Hope is searching for an energetic, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, open-minded Family Support Group Coordinator to advance and manage the Family Support Group program and help grow services to serve more children and teens who grieve a death.
Skills and Experience
* A deep appreciation and understanding of core grief process concepts.
* Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
* Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
* Self-starter with comfort demonstrating networking, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
* Experience presenting to large and small groups, including social media, with effective speaking skills.
* Experience with and mastery of Zoom.
* Proficiency in CRM software, Salesforce (preferred).
* Flexibility of schedule to accommodate program delivery needs.
* Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, art therapy, social work, counseling, child development, child life services, or a related field.
* Three years of experience as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC, ATR, or CLS (preferred but not mandatory).
Duties and Expectations
* Convey warmth, compassion, respect, and non-judgment to adults, children, and teens in grief.
* Respectfully and favorably represent Annie’s Hope.
* Maintain the integrity, quality, and character of Annie’s Hope programs.
* Directly oversee all components of the Family Support Group program.
* Oversee, coordinate, and deliver community-based education/exhibits.
* Present the Family Support Group program at our Comprehensive Grief Workshop.
* Prepare a program development plan with an annual review in collaboration with the Program Director.
* Manage and promote the Community Resource Library (CRL).
* Prepare, monitor, and adhere to the FSG and CRL budgets in collaboration with the Program Director.
* Prepare monthly FSG reports and attend Board of Directors meetings when needed.
* Utilize a personal vehicle to deliver program materials and services.
* Assist in developing FSG educational and marketing materials – electronic, print, video, social media, and audio.
* Contribute program articles to the Grief Matters newsletter.
* Communicate with fellow program staff to ensure comprehensive support for families.
* Assist in preparations for Camp Courage, Camp Courage-Teen, and Teen Retreats, attending one or two weeks of camp and one retreat per year, as needed.
* Deliver Speaker’s Institute presentations, as available.
* Recruit, train, manage, and supervise FSG volunteers/interns/practicum students.
* Provide supplemental support for any Annie’s Hope program when feasible.
* Function as a member of the fundraising team.
* Contribute personally to Annie’s Hope through a “best stretch” monetary gift.
* Serve as an ambassador for Annie’s Hope, championing the cause within their network and communities.
* Other responsibilities as assigned.
* Operate standard office equipment and view a computer terminal for more than 50% of a standard workday.
* Lift and carry packages or items occasionally up to 10-15 pounds.
* Walk to and stand at organization events.
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