Community Service Coordinator - OSD Pensacola, FL

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OSD is a global, chapter-based, Veteran Service Organization providing relevant, relatable, and sustainable impact to the military community through social, professional, and service-oriented programs.

An OSD chapter provides a foundation in a local community through one or more of OSD’s 3 Pillars: Social Connection, Professional Development, and Servant Leadership. Chapters are made up of groups of active duty members, veterans, family members and civilian supporters devoted to giving back at the community level. Chapter are semi-autonomous all working independently, as well as in conjunction with each other in support of the worldwide OSD mission of supporting veterans. Chapters are self-reliant and come up with interesting and beneficial events that engage their chapter members, local veterans, local civilian supporters, and their local community as a whole. Chapters work closely with local businesses, organizations, and companies to help ensure continued growth and sustainability of OSD. Chapters also create active and engaged communities online through social media. Each Chapter is different, made up and directed by individuals, but supported by the resources and leadership of the OSD national office. This ensures that each chapter aligns with 'The OSD Way.’ An OSD Chapter is driven to gather and make an impact with events either by veterans, for veterans, or with veterans.

The OSD Community Service Coordinator works closely with the Chapter Leader and Chapter Members to plan and execute events which fall under OSD’s Servant Leadership Pillar. The Community Service Coordinator strives to plan events which appeal to a diverse audience and engage a variety of community partners. From food drives to community clean-ups to disaster relief, they work closely with local nonprofits to find ways to partner with and support the work being done in their community. The Community Service Leader pursues partnerships with local nonprofits or service organizations and acts as a representative of OSD to their local community. The Community Service Leader helps inspire participation of team members by getting them excited about upcoming opportunities. The Community Service Coordinator strives to provide veterans, service members and their families, and civilian supporters an opportunity to serve in the community on behalf of OSD.

If you have a passion for community service, this role is for you! An ideal Community Service Leader will an excellent event planner with an affinity for volunteering. The Community Service Leaders is not responsible for planning all community service projects, rather they will look for ways to partner with local nonprofits and meet identified needs in the community. With this in mind, they will have a good understanding of the types of nonprofits serving their community and think creatively about ways for OSD members to engage with these nonprofits.

Most importantly our Community Service Coordinator will uphold the OSD values including:

1. Accountability - We do what we say and do the right thing all the time.
2. Action - Our actions are what drive our impact.
3. Seeking Knowledge - We are always learning, bettering our community and ourselves.
4. Community Focused - We see the need and meet the need.
5. Leadership - We build, reinforce and cultivate the veteran support ecosystem.
6. Fellowship - We nourish lifetime relationships through fellowship emphasizing fun.

With your help, OSD will touch the hearts and minds of countless veterans, service members, and civilians who will forge lasting friendships for years to come.