AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator - Juneau

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Ameri Corps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator - Juneau

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN922

Employment Type

Employment Type

Full Time Non-Exempt

Location

Salary Range

Salary Range 30.63

Salary Period

Salary Period Hourly

Benefits Full time-eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.

• Recruit people 55+ around the region to join the Senior Companion or Elder Mentor volunteer program.
• Assist interested applicants with onboarding process, interview applicants with support from supervisor, and track new and interested applicants through volunteer database management system
• Organize monthly volunteer retention events for active volunteers in the region
• In collaboration with supervisor, develop partnership with schools, senior centers, senior housing facilities, and other volunteer placement sites to identify a site supervisor for volunteers at the site, train site supervisors on Ameri Corps Seniors program, and ensure the placement is set up for volunteers.
• Provide onboarding training to new volunteers in the program with support of supervisor
• Interview current volunteers toprovide content for newsletters, social media, and highlight stories
• Collect success and highlight stories from volunteers in the region to be shared with program staff for program promotional materials.
• Conduct community needs assessments with Seniors in the region to identify areas of need for senior services and how Ameri Corps Seniors program could fill those needs.
• Work with regional organizations and native corporations who also provide elder services to communities in order to collaborate and expand resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Call and recruit potential volunteers to join the program
• Visit regional senior serving organizations to develop partnerships
• Visit school and Head Start settings where Elder Mentor volunteers are serving
• Meet virtually with supervisor at least weekly and daily communication via Teams messenger
• Use Sharepoint to access program Flyers and distribute flyers
• Use volunteer database management system to track new volunteers and follow up with potential applicants.
• Create Flyers and advertisement for program on Canva to distribute to communities
• Talk with Elder Volunteers on the phone
• Maintain privacy in sensitive situations and follow policies in handling personal identifiable information (PII)
• Preference given to Yupik Speaker for position(s) in the Y-K delta region
• Ability to use computer and Microsoft 365 Suite
• Comfortable calling and talking on the phone with Elders, Tribe members, and other organizations
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact.
• Ability to establish a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and on their home with remote supervision.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• This position is remote; ideal candidate is based out of a location that is a hub to easily access other surrounding communities (Dillingham, Bethel, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau). Communities outside of those will be considered on a case by case basis.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and develop documents, program and training materials.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures.
• Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.
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