AmeriCorps Kansas Program Coordinator

The AmeriCorps Kansas Program Coordinator serves as the administrator for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City’s program and its members by ensuring grant guidelines are being followed, documented and reported to the Kansas Service Commission.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

A. Supervise, train, support AmeriCorps Members including: providing daily support, guidance and oversight to AmeriCorps members to ensure excellence in service, troubleshooting problems as they arise, evaluating performance through check-ins and service observations, coordinating member orientation and other member trainings, conduct member evaluations, timely enrollment and exit of members, communicate with site supervisors in relation to supervision of members, work with other staff to ensure the highest quality of service to Club members, volunteers and community stakeholders.
B. Evaluate, track and report on progress:
Maintenance of member files, web reporting of member hours and program accomplishments, learn, understand and adhere to specific AmeriCorps guidelines.
C. Recruit program participants:
Recruit and select AmeriCorps members for 2010 program year. This may include calling, e-mailing and posting announcements, holding information sessions, and answering applicant questions. Member communication once selections have been made.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work well with diverse types of people
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle potentially stressful situations calmly and appropriately
• High energy, enthusiastic and strong commitment to public service
• Desire to work in a growing nonprofit organization
• Flexibility, creativity, and commitment to excellence highly valued
• Access to reliable transportation required

Qualifications:

College degree and at least two years of management work experience preferred. Familiarity with AmeriCorps and youth development a plus.

Annual Pay:

$17,500/year

To apply, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to kclay@helpKCkids.org.