Coordinator, Midwest Region

Travis Manion; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) program

Paid time off

Holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Midwest Region Coordinator at Travis Manion Foundation drives daily operations for TMF programs across the Midwest. You will manage regional Volunteer Leaders, coordinate with internal teams, and help scale TMF initiatives like Character Does Matter and community events.

Travel up to 35% is expected; this is not fully remote. Candidates must reside in TMF’s Midwest states and support volunteers with a staff-backed approach to programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or prior military service is required or preferred.
• 1 year minimum in education, volunteer management, social work, nonprofit, or related admin field.
• Ability to manage a volunteer/community portfolio with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program strategy and volunteer activation with regional Leaders.
• Foster strong volunteer relationships and retention within TMF programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute TMF initiatives regionally.
• Support program data integrity and reporting across systems.

Skills

Volunteer management

Community engagement

Event coordination

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree or prior military service

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

Job description

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Position Title

Position Type

Full-time (Exempt)

Reporting to

Regional Lead, Midwest

Manages

No direct reports at the staff level; provides support and direction to Volunteer Leaders

Department

Programs

Position Summary

The Midwest Region Coordinator is responsible for supporting daily operations associated with Travis Manion Foundation's (TMF) local programmatic execution. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, volunteer relationship management of regional Volunteer Leaders to directly support their ability to plan and execute TMF initiatives such as Character Does Matter, Operation Legacy Service Projects, Community Engagement Events, Athletic Events, and Chapter creation/sustainability. The Midwest Region Coordinator focuses on building volunteer-led, staff-supported implementation and coordination efforts to deliver and scale programming, with guidance from their Regional Lead and the broader Regional Operations team. They also work collaboratively with internal Program Department Operations teams (Character Does Matter, Chapters, Service, and Volunteer Engagement).

This position operates from TMF's Midwest Region, which oversees Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. TMF will only accept applications from candidates who live in one of those states. You can expect to be traveling to programs and events up to 35% of the time. Certain programs and events take place on nights and weekends. This is not a fully remote position.

About Travis Manion Foundation

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) unites communities to strengthen America's national character by empowering veterans and families of fallen to develop and lead future generations. In 2007, 1stLt Travis Manion was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, "If Not Me, Then Who..." Guided by this mantra, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Program Strategy and Volunteer Activation Coordination

• Serve as the primary staff liaison with Spartan Volunteer Leaders in the community through Spartan Leader Account Management (SLAM), directly supporting volunteer-led, staff-supported planning and execution of TMF opportunities to help achieve TMF goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with volunteers, creating a sense of connection, belonging, and partnership.
• Create a culture where volunteers feel valued, heard, supported, and connected to the organization's mission.
• Build relationships that strengthen volunteer engagement, retention, and long-term commitment to the organization.
• Proactively connect with volunteers to understand their experiences, celebrate contributions, and identify opportunities for continued involvement.
• Partner with your Regional Lead and internal Program Department Operations teams (Character Does Matter, Chapters, Service, Volunteer Engagement) to develop and implement a strategic plan for regional program delivery, ensuring alignment with national objectives and optimal use of resources across:

Character Does Matter

Operation Legacy Service Projects (Service Platoons)

Chapters

Volunteer Relationship Management & Retention

Leading With Your Strengths

• Ensure quality and consistency in program execution by providing regular feedback, monitoring performance, and identifying opportunities for local operational improvements through clear communication, timely support, and effective problem-solving — internally with applicable department operations teams and externally with volunteers and/or partners.
• Step in to directly support or deliver planning and execution of TMF programs within the region when a Volunteer Leader is unavailable — backfilling to protect volunteer-led program continuity and sustainability.
• Cultivate relationships with local schools, youth organizations, community leaders, and local nonprofits to build awareness and expand TMF programming.
• Deliver, as needed, Leading With Your Strengths, THRIVE, or other applicable in-person or virtual personal development opportunities aligned with regional goals or local partnership needs.
• Serve as the primary steward of TMF Midwest Region data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all systems and records that reflect regional activity and engagement. Work with internal TMF operations teams to maintain data integrity.
• Manage regional program-related supplies and inventory, including assembling and shipping materials to remote locations to support seamless delivery by volunteers.
• Incorporate the Beaverfit Fitness Trailer(s) into area activations, where applicable, in coordination with local volunteer events — including support of transportation, operation, and maintenance.

Recruitment and Volunteer-Led, Staff-Supported Community Engagement

• Identify and leverage new channels to amplify the regional presence of TMF and grow the local volunteer base.
• Cultivate relationships with local veterans, families of the fallen, inspired civilians, schools, youth organizations, community leaders, and local nonprofits to build awareness and expand TMF programming.
• Recruit local volunteers to represent TMF at outreach events such as job fairs, conferences, community gatherings, and networking functions to bring veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilians into the TMF community — or attend in person if a volunteer cannot be arranged.
• Promote TMF programs through compelling content — posts, stories, and videos — across regional social media and digital platforms, when/where applicable, to foster engagement and tell impactful stories.

Administrative and Data Management

• Maintain accurate records within TMF systems, including but not limited to Salesforce, Airtable, Google Drive, and Dropbox.
• Collaborate with internal operations teams to track and analyze data related to program participation, feedback, and impact to inform reporting and continuous improvement efforts.
• Submit timely reports, evaluations, and after-action reviews to ensure program accountability and transparency.
• Monitor and manage regional program expenses within the fiscal-year budget approved for the region. Does not hold independent authority to approve, exceed, or reallocate funds; escalates budget variances or additional funding needs to your Regional Lead.

Special Events, Development, and Support

• Serve as a local TMF staff representative, as needed, supporting development initiatives — including fundraising events, donor engagement, and grant-related activities — in close collaboration with the national Development & Marketing team. Attending and supporting these events may occur outside traditional business hours or on weekends. Occasional travel may be required.
• Work in collaboration with internal TMF teams to support the successful planning and execution of TMF events such as the 9/11 Heroes Run and TMF Expeditions, particularly when hosted within the region.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned by your Regional Lead or national leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or prior military service; minimum of 1 year of experience in education, volunteer management, social work, nonprofit, administration, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or prior military service; minimum of 2–3 years of experience in education, volunteer management, social work, nonprofit, administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a volunteer/community portfolio independently with minimal oversight.

All Levels

• Self-starter with outstanding attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and professional customer-service skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others on a team and across teams.
• Self-reliant and initiative-driven while remaining an effective, collaborative team member; energetic, flexible, and proactive.
• Remains focused and efficient under pressure; delivers results on timelines; not intimidated by complex tasks, challenging timelines, or a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Google Suite, Salesforce, and other systems used to manage program-related data.
• Basic budget/expense-tracking literacy.
• Must have a personal vehicle in working condition, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance. TMF reimburses mileage when a personal vehicle is used for business travel.
• Dedicated to the Foundation's mission, with a passion for service and community development.
• Preferred: prior experience with veteran-serving or Gold Star-serving organizations, or personal connection to the military/veteran community.

Compensation

For the past eight years, Travis Manion Foundation has been recognized as a "Best Nonprofit to Work For" by the Nonprofit Times.

The pay for this position is $50k and is based on the candidate's work experience, skills, and abilities.

• medical and dental
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life
• participation in our 401(k) program
• attractive PTO policy
• holidays
• paid parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

TMF is committed to an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect, dignity and equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, age, genetic information, marital and partnership status, familial status, alienage or citizenship status, handicap, disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, consumer credit status, unemployment status, caregiver status, victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, military and veteran status and any other category protected by federal, state, city and local laws.

At TMF, one of our main priorities is to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as real value for our leaders, staff, board, members and those we serve. Many of the greatest ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment.