AmeriCorps Operations Coordinator

Job Posting

Title:

Ameri Corps Operations Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

Charles A Dana Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest

Start Date:

Oct 19, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to host sites or events within Central Texas and surrounding areas

• Some evening/weekend work may be required for events or trainings

• Travel may be required

The Ameri Corps Operations Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative, logistical, and compliance operations of the Dana Center's Ameri Corps programs (both Literacy First and Numeracy First). This role ensures the programs run smoothly from member onboarding through service completion, manages grant compliance and reporting to the One Star Foundation, and coordinates the Ameri Corps grants continuation and recompete process.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about national service and community impact.

• Coordinate all aspects of Volunteer experiences, overseeing implementation of member and supervisor onboarding and service year engagement

• Coordinate Ameri Corps member records and retention, file audits, and monitoring site visits

• Ensure Ameri Corps members are trained annually on grant requirements

• Oversee professional development opportunities and service events for Ameri Corps members throughout their term of service

• Manage Ameri Corps grant compliance regarding member enrollment, exits, and ongoing program management during the service year

• Maintain and update the Ameri Corps Compliance Manual, and train Ameri Corps staff on relevant components annually

• Attend One Star monthly meetings

• Manage the relationship between Dana Center and One Star Foundation, which oversees Ameri Corps in Texas

• Manage all information regarding program implementation

• Coordinate the Ameri Corps grant continuation and recompete process, with input from Dana Center Leadership and relevant staff

• Attend local, state, and national/regional Ameri Corps conferences

• Collaborate closely with the Literacy First and Numeracy First project teams, Project Management Team, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, and Human Resources Coordinator to coordinate grant activities

• Work effectively across teams to monitor the operational plan and progress toward strategic plan goals

• Participate in processes and activities designed to establish an organizational culture that supports learning, collaboration, and collective responsibility to enhance professional relationships, job satisfaction, and organizational efficiency and effectiveness

• Attending biweekly team meetings and monthly departmental meetings.

• Prepare monthly Program Enrollment Reports (PERs) along with the Simple Fixed Calculator spreadsheet for reporting to One Star Foundation, using member timesheets

• Work with Assistant Director, Finance monthly for reporting in One Star Foundation online platform

• Bachelor's degree education, business, social work, public administration or related field

• 5 years of experience in program coordination, nonprofit administration, or a related field

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation

• Problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfort learning new databases and systems

• Ab…