AmeriCorps Project Coordinator

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Essential Job Functions

Under the general direction of the RRTC's Director of Native Initiatives and AmeriCorps Seniors program policy guidelines, the AmeriCorps Project Coordinator has full-time responsibility for the development and operation of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program. The Project Coordinator functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, volunteers, and volunteer stations. The Project Coordinator serves as the representative of the sponsor in signing and approving official project documentation, including project reports, memoranda of understanding, and/or letters of agreement for in-home assignments. The Project Coordinator will abide by VCU-RRTC's established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures. The Project Coordinator serves full time, as negotiated with the AmeriCorps Seniors. The Project Coordinator may participate in activities to coordinate program resources with those of related local agencies, boards, or organizations. Note to Applicants: This is a grant-funded position.

Typical Duties


The Project Coordinators' duties include, but are not limited to:

Plan and develop all phases of AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Project (SFGP) operations;

Ensure National Service Criminal History Check are completed for all covered staff and volunteers in accordance with AmeriCorps Seniors requirements and agency policy;

Recruit, select, orient and place volunteers with volunteer stations;

Develop and maintain appropriate fiscal, personnel, program and volunteer records and reports;

Enhance the total efforts of AmeriCorps Seniors FGP through active involvement with community organizations, other national service programs, where appropriate;

Implement agreed upon performance measure and other AmeriCorps Seniors FGP grant requirements;

Plan, develop, and implement ongoing public relations opportunities, including social media, in cooperation with VCU-RRTC;

Arrange for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of AmeriCorps Seniors FGP;

Assure volunteer orientation, in conjunction with volunteer work stations and staff;

Develop and maintain close coordination and relationships with volunteer stations, including development of volunteer assignment plans;

Provide ongoing support to volunteers;

Appraise volunteer performance;

Assess appropriateness and/or performance of volunteer stations;

Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the AmeriCorps Seniors.