AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator - Bethel

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Ameri Corps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator - Bethel

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN921

Employment Type

Employment Type

Full Time Non-Exempt

Location

Salary Range

Salary Range 35.01

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly grasp, type, see, talk, hear, lift and carry 40 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
• Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Must be comfortable travelling on small planes to remote communities and staying on the floor of the school depending on the accommodations available in the community.

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time or part-time position, up to…