AmeriCorps Seniors Coordinator 

AmeriCorps Seniors - Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, Retired Senior Volunteer Program Portage County

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week 

$36,000/Year 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 

Recruits, trains, and manage senior volunteers for the Foster Grandparent (FGP), Senior Companion (SCP) and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Portage County. The coordinator oversees, and is responsible for, all FGP/SCP/RSVP program operations and goals in Portage County.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Oversee FGP, SCP and RSVP operations and goals in assigned counties.

2. Recruits, enrolls and trains volunteers; ensures all proper documentation is obtained; conducts regular volunteer recruitment and gathering events

3. Provides appropriate volunteer recognition throughout the year (i.e. birthdays, important life events) and either manages, or co-manages, the planning, implementation and successful execution of annual Americorps Senior recognition event in local counties.

4. Establishes and promotes volunteer stations; ensures stations comply with grant performance measurements as needed; ensures stations submit reports when scheduled; addresses any concerns expressed by the station relative to the FGP/SCP/RSVP programs.

5. Collect, update, and maintain volunteer, station and program files, including timely submissions to central office.

6. Collect, submit and process data in compliance with grant requirements.

7. Recruit, train and direct activities of local Advisory Council members in collaboration with other AmeriCorps Seniors staff.

8. 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.

9. Develop and maintain community, agency and funder relationships.

10. Identifies and communicates new fiscal development sources/funders to ensure adequate funds for program implementation; secures information and paperwork for funding sources as needed; submits data and receives reports as requested; assists Director, Assistant Director and Support Coordinator with information for reports as needed.

11. 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).

12. Track and submit forms for petty cash, mileage reimbursement, and check requests.

13. Host regular in-service meetings, training and educational opportunities for volunteers.

14. Comply with agency policies and procedures; federal and state requirements; and education, certification and registry requirements.

15. Assist with maintaining a safe work environment.

16. Provide support for other counties and staff as needed.

17. Travel throughout service counties and state as needed

18. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to interact with others, specifically senior population.

2. Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including percentages and averages with a calculator.

3. Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

4. Ability to read and understand procedures, manuals, correspondence and general text.

5. Ability to maintain discretion with confidential data.

6. Valid Ohio Driver’s License, reliable transportation and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.

7. Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation and FBI). 

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL / LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Two years’ experience in office and/or volunteer management.  

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Customer service experience either through employment or volunteer services. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to travel within and outside of assigned county.