AmeriCorps Coordinator

Center for Justice Innovation•New York, NY

1d•$58,000 - $74,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. The Red Hook Community Justice Center (the Justice Center) is the nation’s first multi-jurisdictional community court, hearing criminal, housing and family matters under one roof with a single judge. The Justice Center’s mission is to solve community problems: strengthening families, empowering youth, preventing evictions, addressing crime when it occurs, and working to prevent crime before it takes place. The Center’s Youth and Community Initiatives department is seeking an AmeriCorps Coordinator to oversee the Red Hook Community Resilience Corps, an AmeriCorps national service program that engages individual in a year of service in their community and serves as a pipeline to career, training and educational opportunities. Reporting to the Director of Youth and Community Initiatives the AmeriCorps Coordinator will be responsible for managing various administrative tasks, providing member experience support and community engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in youth development, workforce development and/or program implementation
Excellent written skills
Skilled communicator able to work in multi-disciplinary setting
Able to maintain strong relationships with multiple agencies and organizations both onsite and in the community
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day administrative tasks related to the AmeriCorps program
Facilitate the recruitment, enrollment, and training of AmeriCorps members
Provide ongoing support to members ensuring a positive experience
Collaborate with HR to manage personnel matters related to AmeriCorps members
Ensure compliance with program guidelines, policies, regulations, and audits
Coordinate logistics for AmeriCorps member service activities, events, and training sessions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of member documentation
Support the department’s programming and initiatives, as needed
Develop strategies to enhance the overall experience of AmeriCorps members
Provide individualized support and coaching to participants, including one-on-one and group sessions to build resiliency, self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and work toward personal goals
Implement retention initiatives to ensure members complete their terms of service
Assist members with professional development and educational opportunities
Work closely with Red Hook Housing Resource Center and CJI staff to align AmeriCorps activities with organizational objectives
Collaborate with internal departments to integrate AmeriCorps members into existing initiatives
Plan and execute community events including but not limited to college and recruitment fairs and service projects
Develop and implement outreach strategies to attract AmeriCorps member applicants
Represent the program at community meetings, conferences, and events
Build and maintain relationships with local Red Hook community organizations, educational institutions, and potential program partners
Attend networking events to promote the program and establish connections within the community