Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City
Program Coordinator (AmeriCorps Program Coordinator)- Health Department
Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
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AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Unified Government of WYCO/KCK hosts members in two (2) AmeriCorps programs within the Wyandotte County Public Health Department; AmeriCorps VISTA (UG VISTA) and Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA). AmeriCorps is a national service program designed to aid sustainable solutions to poverty. Members serve full-time for one year, building capacity, while PHA serves an assigned number of hours during their service year, building capacity and providing direct service. Each program provides services within UG departments and community partner organizations that serve our community. The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator is responsible for growing and sustaining the program to continue to meet the needs of the Wyandotte County community.
Essential Job Functions
The position will focus on our members' experience from initial inquiry to "Life After AmeriCorps;" interact with and support sub-sites; be the driving force of recruitment and provide support to the AmeriCorps Program Supervisor.
Recruit individuals into the program through a variety of recruitment streams such is on social media, online posting, AmeriCorps posting, career fairs, etc.
Complete pre-screen phone calls to ensure applicant eligibility, forward applicants to sites to schedule an interview, attend interviews, process offer letters to applicants, notify AmeriCorps Regional Portfolio Manager
Implement innovative methods to promote the AmeriCorps VISTA Program and the impact of members' service in WYCO.
Support, coach, and retain 32+ AmeriCorps members placed throughout Wyandotte County; including two VISTA leaders housed in the same division
Coach and collaborate with VISTA Leaders.
Complete member enrollment, onboarding, and training
Be responsible for coordinating appropriate professional development opportunities and training once a month for members to build on their skills
Provide ongoing training and maintain positive relationships with members. Strategize and implement processes to retain members within the program.
Provide training and support for a positive relationship with host-site supervisors.
Process member cost-share expenses and housing stipends
Ensure member reports and timesheets are completed.
Conduct monthly member check-ins
Ensure member and site evaluations are completed at the given time frames
Provide training and support to host-sites
Complete all required exiting procedures, such as "Life After AmeriCorps"
Uphold grant requirements such as fiscal, program, and member management
Maintain an understanding of the various processes and procedures of the position
Utilizes strong communication skills and professionalism
Work collaboratively with UGPHD staff, AmeriCorps Regional Office Staff, AmeriCorps members, and host-site staff to maintain a positive, collaborative environment.
Maintain professional and cordial interactions with community partners, staff, and others at all times
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related program experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Requires knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) and office equipment Must be comfortable speaking on the phone and in person with others.
Demonstrated ability to work well with people of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences Ability to work collaboratively in a team, manage multiple priorities, and have exceptional time management and organizational skills, strong project management skills.
Preferred experience:
AmeriCorps or Peace Corps experience; supervisory experience; recruitment of volunteers or employees. Volunteer or service experience. Content creation, social media, earned media, or public relations experience.
Salary Range:
$25.96 - $34.72/hr.
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.
If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.
Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Unified Government of WYCO/KCK hosts members in two (2) AmeriCorps programs within the Wyandotte County Public Health Department; AmeriCorps VISTA (UG VISTA) and Public Health AmeriCorps (PHA). AmeriCorps is a national service program designed to aid sustainable solutions to poverty. Members serve full-time for one year, building capacity, while PHA serves an assigned number of hours during their service year, building capacity and providing direct service. Each program provides services within UG departments and community partner organizations that serve our community. The AmeriCorps Program Coordinator is responsible for growing and sustaining the program to continue to meet the needs of the Wyandotte County community.
Essential Job Functions
The position will focus on our members' experience from initial inquiry to "Life After AmeriCorps;" interact with and support sub-sites; be the driving force of recruitment and provide support to the AmeriCorps Program Supervisor.
Recruit individuals into the program through a variety of recruitment streams such is on social media, online posting, AmeriCorps posting, career fairs, etc.
Complete pre-screen phone calls to ensure applicant eligibility, forward applicants to sites to schedule an interview, attend interviews, process offer letters to applicants, notify AmeriCorps Regional Portfolio Manager
Implement innovative methods to promote the AmeriCorps VISTA Program and the impact of members' service in WYCO.
Support, coach, and retain 32+ AmeriCorps members placed throughout Wyandotte County; including two VISTA leaders housed in the same division
Coach and collaborate with VISTA Leaders.
Complete member enrollment, onboarding, and training
Be responsible for coordinating appropriate professional development opportunities and training once a month for members to build on their skills
Provide ongoing training and maintain positive relationships with members. Strategize and implement processes to retain members within the program.
Provide training and support for a positive relationship with host-site supervisors.
Process member cost-share expenses and housing stipends
Ensure member reports and timesheets are completed.
Conduct monthly member check-ins
Ensure member and site evaluations are completed at the given time frames
Provide training and support to host-sites
Complete all required exiting procedures, such as "Life After AmeriCorps"
Uphold grant requirements such as fiscal, program, and member management
Maintain an understanding of the various processes and procedures of the position
Utilizes strong communication skills and professionalism
Work collaboratively with UGPHD staff, AmeriCorps Regional Office Staff, AmeriCorps members, and host-site staff to maintain a positive, collaborative environment.
Maintain professional and cordial interactions with community partners, staff, and others at all times
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related program experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Requires knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) and office equipment Must be comfortable speaking on the phone and in person with others.
Demonstrated ability to work well with people of various ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences Ability to work collaboratively in a team, manage multiple priorities, and have exceptional time management and organizational skills, strong project management skills.
Preferred experience:
AmeriCorps or Peace Corps experience; supervisory experience; recruitment of volunteers or employees. Volunteer or service experience. Content creation, social media, earned media, or public relations experience.
Salary Range:
$25.96 - $34.72/hr.
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.
If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.
Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS