Hampton Roads Coordinator

About MFAN

The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) is a national nonprofit dedicated to understanding and serving the modern military family. We bring together research, data, and real-life stories to inform decision-makers, create community connections, and drive solutions that improve military family well-being. We are a nimble, mission-driven team passionate about making meaningful changes in the lives of those who serve and their loved ones.

Job Summary

The Hampton Roads Coordinator serves as a local representative of the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN), helping connect military families to valuable programs, resources, and community support. This role supports the implementation and growth of MFAN's PCS Pantry Restock Box program throughout the Hampton Roads Peninsula, including Hampton, Newport News, and Yorktown.

This is a highly interactive, community-facing role ideal for someone who enjoys meeting new people, building relationships, and being actively involved in their local military community. The Coordinator will regularly attend military installation briefings, community events, and outreach opportunities to represent MFAN, share information about our programs, engage directly with military families, and build relationships with local organizations and partners. The ideal candidate is outgoing, approachable, and comfortable initiating conversations with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

The role also requires a willingness to roll up your sleeves and handle the hands-on logistics of community outreach, including transporting materials and supplies, setting up and breaking down event tables and displays, and distributing promotional materials. Successful candidates will be dependable, organized, resourceful, and equally comfortable engaging with families at an event or independently coordinating the details that make those events successful.

This is a part-time, 1099 contractor opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting military families, enjoys working independently, and wants to make a meaningful impact in their local community.

Position Type / Hours of Work

This is a locally based, community facing position that requires regular attendance at in person events and activities throughout the Hampton Roads Peninsula. Administrative responsibilities may be completed remotely. This is a 1099 contract position expected to average about 10-15 hours per week. This position does require some evenings and weekends to attend community events. The position offers some flexibility in hours but candidates must have availability to meet for regular check-ins between 9 am and 4 pm ET. Candidates are expected to reside in the Hampton Roads Peninsula (Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown) local area and must have a dedicated workspace, computer, high-speed internet, and access to reliable transportation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, coordinate participation, and represent MFAN at community-wide events that build relationships and enhance visibility and engagement, including regularly scheduled installation briefings and special events.
• Manage the physical setup and breakdown of outreach events, including transporting supplies, assembling displays, arranging tables, and distributing program materials.
• Respond to community requests by identifying resources, and as appropriate, referring to partners in our MFANetwork.
• Keep all members of the team up to date with program information.
• Ensure technology is used correctly for all program operations.
• Monitor and supervise the activities of volunteers as needed.
• Support other MFAN programs and team members on an as needed basis.

Required Experience & Skills

• Appreciation for military life and understanding of the military/veteran organization landscape.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Outgoing, personable, and comfortable approaching new people, initiating conversations, and engaging with military families in a variety of community settings.
• Proven self-starter with strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Strong computer literacy skills with a preference for experience in digital and email marketing platforms and customer relationship management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in public speaking, delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences and effectively conveying key messages through clear, impactful communication.

Working Conditions

The work environment described here is representative of those a contractor encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The qualified employee will work in a dynamic home office setting and within the local community, as well as interact with staff and consultants, and therefore may be subjected to interruptions throughout the workday. To accomplish their responsibilities, the qualified candidate will have reliable access to a car and be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. The position will require some flexible hours.

Contractor Details

This is a 1099 contractor position, meaning you will be responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and other benefits. You will not be an employee of MFAN and will not receive employee benefits such as health insurance, accrued leave, or retirement contributions. The contract is anticipated for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.