AmeriCorp Coordinator

About the role

The AmeriCorp coordinator ensures the success of NEWESD 101 programs by managing and mentoring AmeriCorps members and providing meaningful and impactful experiences.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, and mentors AmeriCorps members serving within the YouthBuild program to deliver services in compliance with NEWESD, state, federal guidelines, and grant requirements.
• Conducts orientation and ongoing training to ensure members understand their roles, responsibilities, and program expectations.
• Provides consistent supervision, coaching, and professional development to support AmeriCorps members in their service duties.
• Monitors and evaluates member performance to ensure compliance with AmeriCorps policies and program guidelines.
• Facilitates regular check-ins, team meetings, and one-on-one coaching sessions with members to support them in addressing challenges, improving engagement, and meeting service goals.
• Tracks member progress, service hours, and required documentation to comply with AmeriCorps requirements.
• Works collaboratively with YouthBuild and AmeriCorps program staff, instructors, committees, and advisory groups to integrate AmeriCorps members into program activities and service projects and meet program objectives.
• Fosters a strong culture of civic engagement, leadership development, and teamwork among members.
• Schedules and facilitates monthly service projects in collaboration with other team members.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to enhance member experiences and service opportunities.
• Ensures adherence to AmeriCorps grant requirements, policies, and reporting obligations (e.g., enrolls a total of 50 AmeriCorps members, conducts three service project days, submits success stories, etc.).
• Assists with conflict resolution and member disciplinary actions as necessary to maintain a healthy climate and culture.
• Provides recognition, support, and incentives to promote member retention.
• Participates in and represents NEWESD 101 in a variety of meetings and travels both locally and statewide (e.g., conferences, meetings, training) to gather and convey information.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., case notes, statistical reports, pre/post follow-up, etc.) to document activities, provide written reference, and convey information.
• Enters data into both written and electronic systems to track outcomes and progress toward goals.
• Transports members/students in NEWESD 101 vehicles as needed to support program activities and service learning events.
• Reports immediately to agency supervisor or assistant superintendent any incident that poses a threat to the safety, security, or integrity of youth, staff, or partners and follows up with a written incident report to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the classification of work.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required include: applying assessment instruments and proctoring testing (GED, pre-and-post CASAS testing); operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; analyzing program activities and regulatory compliance; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking; administering personnel policies and procedures; and developing and implementing recommendations.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required includes: understanding of opportunities available to youth and the many barriers they may bring with them; knowledge of GED preparation; and knowledge of AmeriCorps regulations and requirements.

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and work with data utilizing defined but different processes. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and groups and work with a variety of data. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines. Specific abilities required include: adapting to changing work priorities; working with detailed information and data; communicating with diverse groups in a nonjudgmental manner; producing work under pressure; managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks to meet goals and deadlines; displaying patience and a sense of humor; employing critical thinking and confidence in decision-making; taking individual initiative and accepting responsibility and accountability for actions; understanding verbal input and responding quickly; maintaining confidentiality; working flexible hours, possibly some evenings and weekends; and having regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.

Qualifications

Experience: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Two years of successful experience working with youth/young adults in alternative/at-risk programs within scope of work and experience with GED preparation is highly preferred.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Clearances: WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (at employee's expense); clear driver abstract for the last five years.

Certificates/Licenses: Hold and maintain a valid driver license, reliable transportation, and required auto insurance; obtain and maintain certification in first aid/CPR; obtain and maintain Pearson Vue GED proctor certification.

Benefits

SEBB health benefits are available if NEWESD 101 anticipates you will work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). SEBB benefits include:

• Medical insurance – Optional. Employees who carry medical insurance will have a monthly out-of-pocket cost. Family/dependents may be covered.
• Dental insurance – Mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
• Vision insurance – Mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance – Basic life insurance is mandatory, and a $35,000 policy is free to the employee. Additional life insurance may be purchased.
• Long-term disability insurance – Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and free to the employee. Additional long-term disability insurance may be purchased.
• Employees have the option to enroll in a flexible spending account.

Participation in School Employees Retirement System is mandatory if your position is eligible (requires at least 70 hours of compensated employment in a month for at least five months during a 12-month period, expected for two consecutive years).

Employees may also contribute to a deferred compensation account (457 plan) or a tax-sheltered annuity (403(b) plan).

Additional benefits include (some may be prorated based on work schedule): sick leave; vacation leave (not applicable to positions that do not work year-around); bereavement and critical illness leave; jury duty leave; military leave; parental leave; emergency leave; and paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year.

Pay

It is anticipated that the salary will increase by 2.6% effective September 1, 2026.

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