Now hiring Department Adjutant for California American Legion

The American Legion, Department of California is now accepting applications for Department Adjutant.

California American Legion is one of 55 Departments of The National American Legion, a nonprofit organization chartered by the United States Congress as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members, and communities. The Department of California has an annual membership of over 87,000 veterans and 424 autonomous Posts.

The Department Adjutant is an exempt salaried appointed position who reports directly to the Department Executive Committee and Department Commander. The Adjutant manages the daily operations of the state headquarters and department employees.

The Adjutant is responsible for supporting the Department Executive Committee and Department Commander in promulgating American Legion programs. The Adjutant follows policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines outlined in the National and Department By-Laws, Department Policy Manuals, the Department Convention, and the Department Executive Committee.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Relevant professional-level work experience may be considered in place of a college education.

• Must be an honorably discharged veteran from a branch of the US military

• Be a member of The American Legion in good standing or eligible to join a California Post upon hire

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others

• Strong public speaking and written communication skills

• Supervisory/management experience is required

• Experience in working with veterans or other civic organizations preferred

• Some overnight and out of state travel will be required, including occasional weekends

• Must have strong organizational and time management skills

• Must have computer skills and office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as a high degree of comfort with technology and learning new customer relationship management systems

• Experience in financial management/budgeting is desirable

• If selected, the candidate must submit to a background and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening

• Must have a valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Ability to work cohesively in a volunteer organization

• Knowledge of American Legion programs

The Department of California Headquarters (place of employment) is in Sanger, California, located in Fresno County.

Besides a competitive annual salary, the Department of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, vacation and sick time, medical & dental insurance, and 401K.

Individuals interested in submitting a resume may email it with proof of military service to hiring@calegion.org by 7 May 2021. Selected applicants will be notified of interviews after the closing date.

The expected start is last week of June 2021.