Foster Grandparents Program Director

• JOB TITLE:
  
  Foster Grandparents Program Director
• PROGRAM:
  Ameri Corps Seniors, Foster Grandparents sponsored by United Way of Eastern Idaho
  
  REPORTS TO:
  
  United Way of Eastern Idaho CEO and Board of Directors
• STATUS:
  Full-Time

The Ameri Corps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Director provides day-to-day leadership and full administrative oversight of the Foster Grandparent Program. The Director is responsible for federal grant administration, fiscal and program compliance, required match development, volunteer and station management, staff supervision, performance measurement, community partnerships, and continuous program improvement. The role requires active work across rural and remote communities and close coordination with United Way leadership, Ameri Corps Seniors, the Volunteer Coordinator, volunteer stations, community partners, and Foster Grandparent volunteers.

• Administer and oversee the Ameri Corps Seniors FGP federal grant in accordance with award terms, federal regulations, Ameri Corps Seniors guidance, and United Way policies.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage annual budgets, work plans, expenditures, volunteer stipends, and supporting fiscal documentation in coordination with United Way finance staff.

• Develop and carry out strategies to generate, secure, track, and document the program's required non-federal match, including grants, donations, sponsor ships, partner contributions, and allowable in-kind resources.
• Prepare and submit required grant applications, continuations, amendments, progress reports, performance reports, and other documentation through Ameri Corps electronic systems.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready program, fiscal, personnel, volunteer, and station records; support monitoring visits, audits, compliance reviews, and required National Service Criminal History Checks. Program Operations & Performance
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate all phases of FGP operations, including annual goals, objectives, performance measures, and service strategies.
• Monitor progress toward grant deliverables, Volunteer Service Years, enrollment and retention goals, service activity, and measurable community outcomes.
• Collect, review, and analyze program data, satisfaction feedback, and outcome information; use findings to strengthen program quality and recommend improvements.
• Assess community needs and develop or refine volunteer assignments to ensure meaningful, outcome-based service opportunities. Volunteer & Volunteer Station Management
• Recruit, screen, orient, enroll, place, support, supervise, and recognize Foster Grandparent volunteers in partnership with program staff and volunteer stations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with volunteer stations; negotiate, review, and update Memoranda of Understanding and volunteer assignment plans.
• Provide coordinated orientation, in-service training, consultation, and problem-solving support for volunteers and station staff; mediate concerns or conflicts as needed.
• Assess the appropriateness and performance of volunteer placements and stations and develop new stations in response to community need. Leadership, Staff & Partnerships
• Directly supervise and provide day‑to‑day support to the Volunteer Coordinator, including establishing priorities and expectations; supporting volunteer recruitment, onboarding, retention, station relationships, documentation, and problem‑solving; and providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Select, train, supervise, support, and evaluate additional FGP staff as assigned and maintain clear roles, procedures, and communication that support efficient program operations.
• Work cooperatively with United Way staff, the Board of Directors,…