Career Opportunities
Leadership Springfield seeks to inspire, develop, and connect leaders to serve the Springfield community. We provide community leadership programs for area professionals of all ages and stages and local students, unlocking the potential in our community and plugging in people to meet real needs in Springfield.
Interested in joining our small, but dynamic team? Take a look at our current open positions below!
Open Positions
Program outreach coordinator
Full Time | Springfield, MO
Are you a driven person who loves meeting (and exceeding) goals? Do you enjoy talking with people and doing community outreach? Do you love pulling groups together or serving as host at a get-together? When you plan events, do you make sure the gathering is executed with excellence? Do you quickly problem-solve when things don’t go quite as planned? If community outreach and planning events are where you thrive, come join our team!
Leadership Springfield is hiring a Program Outreach Coordinator to support outreach and execution of our two-day Access Class program as well as custom programs. The main duties of this role will be outreach and recruiting, program preparation and implementation, and proactive communication with lots of different stakeholders.
We have the flexibility you need and encouraging energy you’ve been missing. Leadership Springfield is a nonprofit with a dynamic team providing community leadership programs for local students and adult professionals of all industries. Bring your expertise, and let’s impact SGF together!
Interested in learning more or want to apply? Send your resume and cover letter to Executive Director Carrie Richardson at [email protected]. Find the full job description below.
No open positions at this time.
Open Internships
Do you know a college student who would love some hands-on experience learning useful skills for a local nonprofit in a flexible remote environment? Send them our way! Leadership Springfield is seeking interns!
Communications Internship
Part Time | Hybrid | Springfield, MO
This intern supports the Leadership Springfield team by assisting the Communications Director in creating content that aligns with our brand image and furthers our mission to inspire, develop, and connect leaders to serve the community. This includes helping with newsletter content, website updates, marketing materials, and other special projects as assigned. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Hayley Cobb at [email protected].
Leadership Events Internship
Part Time | Hybrid | Springfield, MO
The Leadership Events Intern supports the mission of Leadership Springfield by assisting the Director of Core Programs and Engagement, team members, and external partners to ensure excellent program delivery and participant satisfaction for the Rosie network, the Signature Class, the Academy Class, the Access Class, LeadSGF alumni programming, and other special projects as assigned. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Cindy Mergen at [email protected].
Operations Internship
Part Time | Hybrid | Springfield, MO
The Operations Intern will work closely with the Operations Director to keep our systems and processes organized and effective. You’ll gain hands-on experience with database management, donor relations, and project coordination. This role is perfect for a student who wants to sharpen professional skills while contributing to a mission-driven nonprofit. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Ale McClanahan at [email protected].