AmeriCorps Programs Coordinator

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities)

• Assist the Program Manager in developing, coordinating, and delivering volunteer and service-learning projects in accordance with approved activities and Performance Measures
• Lead AmeriCorps Member recruitment efforts each term
• Aid with AmeriCorps and Youth Volunteer Corps recruitment and onboarding efforts
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the AmeriCorps Program Manager
• Maintain AmeriCorps and Youth Volunteer files according to compliance requirements
• Track Youth Volunteer Corps service hours on a weekly basis until the completion of service
• Timely collection of required documents and requests for full YVC Stipends at all club sites
• Track, monitor and record necessary performance data on a bi-weekly basis
• Develop and maintain strong rapport with AmeriCorps Members to encourage program completion/retention
• Aid in the development, implementation, and delivery of youth geared training on careers and their educational requirements, resume writing, networking, interviewing, and job search skills
• Aid in setting up workshops on financial aid options, post-secondary school tours, obtaining recommendations, help with essay writing, SAT/ACT testing and score submissions, college application assistance, enrollment assistance, assistance with housing applications, food programs, and other steps required to complete the process of applying to and enrolling in college.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• BA/BS Degree from an accredited, four-year university or college in a field related to Education, or a combination of education and relevant experience
• 1 – 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate students in a fluid environment
• Capability of enforcing Boys & Girls Clubs rules and policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook)
• Keen organizational skills
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Outstanding interpersonal/soft skills
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative, and commitment
• Capable of maintaining strict confidentiality
• Skilled at working under pressure, while meeting deadlines simultaneously
• Competence working effectively with a variety of people in a teaming environment
• Ability to receive, process, learn and grow from redirection or constructive feedback appropriately

Relationships

• Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with club staff, and supervisor to receive/provide information and discuss issues.
• External: Maintain contact and build relationships with community groups, schools external staff, volunteers and others to recruit and/or assist in resolving challenges.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Moderate noise level.
• Ability to speak, listen or hear the telephone, use calculator, computer, copier, and fax machine.

Company Description

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization founded in 1971. We serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18 in twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County. Our mission is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.