AmeriCorps Volunteer and Partnership Development Coordinator

AmeriCorps Volunteer and Partnership Development CoordinatorOur AmeriCorps members serve their community while also transforming their lives and roles in society through earning their GED, high school diploma, or college credits, learning job skills, and serving their community through building affordable housing. Members in our program divide their time between classroom, field (construction sites), and leadership development. We operate "work, learn, and earn" job training programs that address the needs of low-income disconnected young adults. We train tomorrow's workforce today. As AmeriCorps volunteers, members earn a living stipend and a Segal Education award. Under the direction of the Program Director, the Volunteer and Partnership Development Coordinator will be responsible for developing and strengthening community partnerships, including identifying partnerships for potential service projects and service learning initiatives. The position will provide the opportunity for the right person to implement the volunteer program, enabling the Heart of Oregon Corps to better serve low-income young people and community residents.Member Duties : Recruit volunteers through networking; presentations to faith, business, and/or community groups; staffing booths at community events; and utilizing the media. Screen volunteers through interviews, reference checks, and criminal background checks. Develop and facilitate orientation and training for volunteers. Supervise non-AmeriCorps volunteers; develop and implement recognition activities for volunteers such as special events, awards. Maintain accurate records of volunteer participation. Develop community partnerships to support the volunteer or service-learning program. Assist in the delivery of other program services as assigned to the extent that it is not in conflict with the primary position responsibilities or AmeriCorps provision including the AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities. Help young people in our community succeed in an innovative training program, to reorient their lives, nurture their leadership skills and enable them to make a difference in their community.Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Living Allowance .Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .Service Areas : Education , Community Outreach , Housing .Skills : Leadership , General Skills , Youth Development , Computers/Technology , First Aid , Community Organization , Communications , Team Work , Recruitment .