At the beginning Resource Developers typically focus on helping people Set Goals, develop Action Plans and Follow Up. An easy way to start is to invite people to use the Scrip program and to buy stuff. You might invite several friends over and show them the possibilities on your computer.  Soon you will organizing Change Your Life and Introductory Meetings, developing prospect databases and doing prospect research. You may be involved in Special Event planning,  telemarketing, door-to-door canvassing and mass emailing.  
         Other Resource Development tasks could involve recycling research, soliciting donations of computers, rebuilding computers, remodeling and construction, car repairs, assisting with training programs and finding or developing sites for recycling centers. 
         You could do patent research, engineering drawings, greenhouse farming, verma-composting and more. If you have skills in working with and training people, you might become involved in helping Coordinators develop programs to work with the homeless, welfare recipients, the juvenile court, parolees, school systems and job placement efforts. 
       At this point it should be obvious that the scope of a Resource Developer’s job can be quite broad. One caveat, as you begin to develop resources for more than one part of Chimorel, you must strengthen your organizational skills. Trying to do too much simultaneously can dissipate your focus, weaken your effectiveness and reduce your earning potential. Warren speaks from genuine experience. 
        A second caveat, although the things you are learning about may sound like Chimorel is a vast organization, it is still at the beginning of its development phase. We have worked with thousands of clients, seminar participants and students, but much of it has been in conjunction with other more established organizations. A lot of the original support we provided was for free or in exchange for other things or services. There is still a lot of work to do to make all the things you read about real. 
       A paid Resource Developer starts as a part-time Independent Contractor. The IRS has guidelines that define an independent contractor. When you move from a Volunteer to becoming an Independent Contractor, you will review these guidelines to be sure you understand your role. In large part, you will control how much you earn and how you will spend your time. Your earnings will be based on your accomplishments, not on how much time you spend. 
     Although you won’t be paid on an hourly basis, you should anticipate the equivalent of $1-25+/hr depending on your skills, organizational ability and actual accomplishments. With a 10-15 hour/wk commitment on your part, it is reasonable to earn $100 to $350+/wk; however, you need to accomplish your goals to actually be paid. Typically, you would be paid once each month, but actual compensation arrangements can be flexible. 
       If you are on welfare, worker’s compensation, social security disability income or some other program which provides the basis of your support OR if you are not very confident in your skill level, you may want to initiate a Chimorel Training Program and remain a Volunteer. Ask for more details, if you are interested.  As you develop other Resource Developers, new clients and the right skills, you can become a Manager, a Planner, Coordinator and Coach.

Skills and Keywords:

•  Any level of education. Entry level position with significant training provided.
•  Active learner. Enthusiastic reader. Active listener. Decent writer and speaker.
•  Able or learn  to sell. Coachable.
•  Independent thinker. Action oriented.
• Strong customer focus. Learn and implement effective marketing strategies.

Responsibility Allocation: Administrative 5-10%, Marketing 25-50%, Program 50-80%, Technical 5-15%.

Ask your manager for a spreadsheet to calculate potential earnings.