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Goodwill Northern New England AmeriCorps Program Coordinator in Manchester, New Hampshire
Description
Job Summary:
The AmeriCorps Coordinator oversees all aspects of a portfolio of AmeriCorps members and sites. The Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will include recruiting, training, placing and overseeing 10 to 50 members in their caseload. Additionally the Coordinator will case manage, document and report on all aspects of the activities of the members, their host site agencies and all aspects of program operation as needed. This position will help coordinate Goodwill NNE AmeriCorps programs across ME and NH as needed.
Learn more about the GoodwillNNE AmeriCorps programs at www.goodwillnne.org/americorps
Communicates regularly with the AmeriCorps Program Managers and other appropriate staff about program operations, needs and issues.
Represents AmeriCorps at State Staff Council, VolunteerNH meetings, VolunteerME meetings and other regional and national meetings as required.
Recruits, interviews, selects and provides orientation for AmeriCorps Members with assistance from placement sites and other staff. This includes recruiting full-time stipend Members, and un-stipend Members.
Actively participates in working groups to support initiatives across all programs such as the Recruitment, Communications or Training group.
Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and with the general public, supporting the agency Vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the fullest participation of their diverse residents.
Furthers the organizational commitment to triple bottom line results: integrating social, economic and environmental goals into thinking, planning and actions.
Facilitate a working group within the Goodwill AmeriCorps team.
Work Location: Primarily mobile with regular in-person meetings and travel throughout New Hampshire and Maine. The Coordinator should be prepared to spend much of their work time working from home and the GoodwillNNE office on Lancaster St in Portland.
Minimum Requirements:
2 years of work or volunteer experience in business, human services, education, or workforce industry
High School Diploma or Equivalency
One year experience with AmeriCorps or other forms of national or international service as a staff person and/or enrolled member
Knowledge of and ability to learn web-based data-based applications
Excellent time management and negotiation, conflict management, organization skills
Must be able to travel as required to worksites and training locations
Knowledge of recruitment, selection, supervision and disciplinary practices
Criminal background check that meets Agency and AmeriCorps standards
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years experience in AmeriCorps or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree in business, human services, education or workforce industry
Prior Americorp experience
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Time Management: Intermediate
Computer proficiency: Intermediate
Supervision: Intermediate
Negotiation: Intermediate
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
- High School Diploma/GED or better
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree - Related field or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Drive. Lic. - Class C