AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator - AmeriCorps Seniors, Portage County - Full-Time

Axess Family Services, Inc.•Ravenna, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator for the Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, and Retired Senior Volunteer Program in Portage County. This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers an annual salary of $36,000. The coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing senior volunteers, overseeing all program operations and goals for FGP, SCP, and RSVP in Portage County.

Requirements

Ability to interact with others, specifically senior population.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including percentages and averages with a calculator.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
Ability to read and understand procedures, manuals, correspondence and general text.
Ability to maintain discretion with confidential data.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License, reliable transportation and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation and FBI).
Two years’ experience in office and/or volunteer management.
Customer service experience either through employment or volunteer services.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee FGP, SCP and RSVP operations and goals in assigned counties.
Recruit, enroll and train volunteers; ensure all proper documentation is obtained; conduct regular volunteer recruitment and gathering events.
Provide appropriate volunteer recognition throughout the year (i.e. birthdays, important life events) and either manage, or co-manage, the planning, implementation and successful execution of annual Americorps Senior recognition event in local counties.
Establish and promote volunteer stations; ensure stations comply with grant performance measurements as needed; ensure stations submit reports when scheduled; address any concerns expressed by the station relative to the FGP/SCP/RSVP programs.
Collect, update, and maintain volunteer, station and program files, including timely submissions to central office.
Collect, submit and process data in compliance with grant requirements.
Recruit, train and direct activities of local Advisory Council members in collaboration with other AmeriCorps Seniors staff.
Encourage members to participate in National Days of Service (ex: MLK, Patriot Day) and promote national service and National Days of Service in the local community.
Develop and maintain community, agency and funder relationships.
Identify and communicate new fiscal development sources/funders to ensure adequate funds for program implementation; secure information and paperwork for funding sources as needed; submit data and receive reports as requested; assist Director, Assistant Director and Support Coordinator with information for reports as needed.
Promote the program’s mission and needs, to include community outreach, speaking engagements, and marketing through a variety of mediums (i.e. social media, newspaper).
Track and submit forms for petty cash, mileage reimbursement, and check requests.
Host regular in-service meetings, training and educational opportunities for volunteers.
Comply with agency policies and procedures; federal and state requirements; and education, certification and registry requirements.
Assist with maintaining a safe work environment.
Provide support for other counties and staff as needed.
Travel throughout service counties and state as needed.
Other duties as assigned.