Project Odyssey Coordinator - Wounded Warrior Project - Tampa, FL

Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) Project Odyssey Coordinator is responsible for the planning, logistics, recruitment, and application process related to Project Odyssey. This position works closely with the Combat Stress Recovery (CSR) Specialist to plan quarterly Odyssey programs. The Project Odyssey Coordinator directly assists with location scouting, event planning including schedule, activities, and contracts, and coordination of warriors to attend the event. In addition, the Project Odyssey Coordinator will be required to travel in support of all Project Odyssey programs in his or her designated region.

Essential Job Functions

Works with the CSR Manager to maintain Project Odyssey budget

Works with CSR Specialist to develop regional Project Odysseys

Scouts potential locations and vendors that fit the goals of Project Odyssey

Manages Project Odyssey and CSR Program inventory

Provides outreach to warriors in region who are living with combat stress

Provides education and support to mental health counselors working with Project Odyssey

Develops schedules and itineraries for the event

Develops appropriate programming and resources for the event

Facilitates group activities and de-briefs program events

Recruits warriors for Project Odyssey, including distributing and collecting applications

Distributes and collects necessary paperwork (e.g. pre-post surveys, HIPAA forms, waivers, etc.)

Builds relationships with activity vendors and support resources

Helps develop Project Odyssey toolkit for consistent programs and activities in all scheduled events

Recruits trained Peer Mentors for Project Odyssey

Provides support to warriors on the program

Participates in highly physical adventure learning activities including but not limited to, high and low ropes courses, water sports, hiking, climbing, and horseback riding

Assists CSR Specialist and Manager with any additional follow up support, if necessary

Provide referrals to appropriate upper-level staff members

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication skills including above-average electronic communication skills

Able to complete required assignments in a timely manner

Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work well under pressure

Ability to generate big-picture content and program structure

Self-motivated, positive, outgoing, personable, and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups

High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint

Knowledge of web-based communication tools, including social networks and online chat programs

Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries

Excellent organizational skills

Must be a team player

Excellent verbal and written skills

Must be familiar with military culture

Able to lift twenty-five (25) lbs and walk one (1) mile on uneven terrain

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelors’ degree required, preferably in a social work, psychology or a related healthcare field; related MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum of two (2) years working with military and veteran population required

Experience assisting military or veteran populations in support of development and readjustment preferred

Working knowledge of military and veteran issues, particularly with Iraq and Afghanistan military and veterans required

Experience in a behavioral health setting is preferred

Experience in event planning or recreational programming is preferred

Travel 50 – 75%