AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: AmeriCorps Program Coordinator (Part-Time)
REPORTS TO: Chief Operations Officer
HOURS: 20-25 Hours/week
COMPENSATION: $16 an hour
Position Summary:
The part-time AmeriCorps Program Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting youth and strengthening both school and out-of-school time communities. This position leads the recruitment placement and ongoing support of AmeriCorps Members who serve in local schools and Boys & Girls Clubs with a focus on helping students develop social-emotional skills improve academically and thrive in all areas of life.
By building a strong pipeline of caring trained adults this role directly supports the development and delivery of high-impact programming for Boys & Girls Club youth during essential out-of-school hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Member Recruitment & Placement:
- Lead recruitment efforts to bring in AmeriCorps Members from colleges community organizations and local networks.
- Match Members with school and Boys & Girls Club sites based on youth needs site capacity and Member interests.
- Collaborate with Club and school site staff to define roles and responsibilities for Members in supporting academic and SEL-focused activities.
Member Support & Supervision:
- Provide coaching and supervision to ensure Members are equipped to support Club and school-based youth effectively.
- Coordinate and facilitate Member training in trauma-informed practices SEL strategies and youth engagement techniques.
- Serve as the main point of contact for Member needs and site-based support.
Program Development & Quality:
- Work with Club staff to align AmeriCorps support with program priorities such as homework help mentoring enrichment activities and SEL.
- Assist with the development and refinement of programming that addresses both academic growth and social-emotional development.
- Support the integration of AmeriCorps Members into the Clubs daily schedule and special initiatives.
- Attend compliance meetings/training during and after hours.
Compliance & Administration:
- Track Member hours and service logs to meet grant and compliance requirements with AmericaLearns and the grants system.
- Collect impact data and success stories to demonstrate outcomes.
- Ensure program documentation reporting and evaluations are completed accurately and on time.
Relationships
- Internal: Maintain close contact with AmeriCorps Members and supervisors to receive/provide information discuss issues explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.
- External: Maintain contact with new potential members community outreach or other businesses. May be required to communicate with or work closely with school principals and classroom instructors.
Additional Responsibilities
- May be required to drive a Club van.
- May be required to answer phones and perform other light administrative duties.
Qualifications
Skills/Knowledge Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience in working with children
- Knowledge of youth development
- Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
- Ability to deal with the general public (both verbal and written)
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
- Valid State Drivers License (van drivers only)
- Ability to work independently balance priorities and support both site staff and AmeriCorps Members
- Knowledge of SEL frameworks youth engagement strategies and program design
Skills/Knowledge Preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Bachelors degree in education youth development social work or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred or Hours completed towards an elementary or secondary education degree
- Experience with AmeriCorps youth programs or out-of-school time services preferred
Strong communication organizational and relationship-building skills
Disclaimer
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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