Public and School Partnership: AmeriCorps VISTA Coordinator II

Utah State University•Logan, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public & School Partnership’s AmeriCorps VISTA program is recruiting a new Coordinator II to assist with supporting and managing our 18 VISTA members and 15 Summer Associates during their year of service to schools and non-profit organizations in the community. We are based at the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University in Cache County, Utah! We seek a dedicated, organized professional who has experience or interest in working in a unique service-oriented setting that combines the best the university and local community have to offer. The Coordinator will work directly with the Project Director, office staff, VISTA Leaders, and VISTA members to ensure program, VISTA member, and service site success. PSP’s Coordinators are truly the glue that holds the organization together; therefore, applicants expressing a desire to remain in the position for a few years are preferred. This Coordinator II position focuses on all aspects related to the hiring and exiting AmeriCorps members and employees, along with AmeriCorps member support and supervision, partner site support and development, monthly financial duties, reporting support, and event support.

Requirements

At least two years’ experience working in a professional position, OR an Associate’s degree
At least 18 years of age
Can pass federal, state, and National Sex Offender Registry background check
Experience with Google Drive applications (sheets, docs, forms, slides, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience with AmeriCorps projects and service (AmeriCorps alumni and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers are highly encouraged to apply)
Experience hiring, on-boarding, and exiting staff members
Experience supervising others in a professional setting
Self-motivated – proactive and productive with minimal direct supervision
Detail-oriented, ability to meet sometimes overlapping deadlines without prompting
Effective and adaptable communicator
Bachelor’s degree (not required)

Responsibilities

Hiring and On-boarding coordination, in-service AmeriCorps member verification
Exiting coordination for AmeriCorps members
Internal and federal reporting assistance
Event support (service projects, social/recognition events, and training conferences/workshops)
AmeriCorps VISTA Leader supervision
AmeriCorps member site visits
Placement site support and development
Monthly financial responsibilities including receipt and invoice submission
VISTA member recognition
Reviewing & editing program handbook and other written materials
VISTA Assignment Description & Service Opportunity Listing assistance
Monthly Newsletter drafting