VillageCorps Program Coordinator

Villagecorps Program Coordinator

About Homewood Children's Village:
Homewood Children's Village is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Homewood children and reweaving the fabric of the community in which they live. Through cradle-to-career strategies, Community Schools, youth development programming, college and career preparation, family support, and community partnerships, HCV works to ensure children and families are supported, connected, and positioned for long-term success.

Position Summary:

The Village Corps Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations and implementation of Homewood Children's Village's Village Corps program. The Village Corps program mobilizes Ameri Corps members, interns, fellows, and volunteers to support young people and strengthen communities. The Program Coordinator will support the day-to-day experience of Village Corps participants, from recruitment and onboarding through service, development, and exit.

This role will help ensure that participants are well supported, service sites receive consistent communication and support, and program operations are organized, compliant, and aligned with program goals. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Village Corps to implement the program's vision and priorities.

Participant Recruitment and Selection:
Support the Director with day-to-day recruitment activities and candidate communication. Support application, interview, screening, and selection logistics. Coordinate candidate interviews with the Director and service sites as appropriate. Communicate with candidates regarding next steps, required documentation, and enrollment requirements. Maintain organized recruitment records and status updates.

Participant Onboarding:
Support the Village Corps onboarding process. Support the collection and organization of required participant documentation. Support completion of enrollment paperwork and required systems. Support National Service Criminal History Check procedures in accordance with Ameri Corps guidelines. Maintain accurate participant files and follow up on missing or incomplete documentation. Coordinate orientation logistics and participant communication. Work with the Director during high-volume onboarding periods and complex enrollment or compliance situations.

Participant Support and Development:
Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for Village Corps participants. Conduct routine participant check-ins and provide ongoing coaching and support. Monitor participant engagement, attendance, progress, and overall experience. Provide regular feedback and support participants in meeting program expectations. Help implement the Village Corps participant development and professional development framework established by the Director. Support participants in identifying goals and accessing appropriate professional development, leadership, and learning opportunities.

Coordinate participant recognition, engagement, and leadership opportunities. Address routine participant questions and concerns and work with the Director on complex or serious performance or conduct issues. Coordinate participant exit processes and ensure required exit documentation is completed.

Participant Evaluation:
Support the participant evaluation process using the evaluation framework established by the Director. Provide regular feedback and coaching to participants regarding their performance, growth, and progress. Document participant progress, strengths, areas for growth, and performance concerns. Communicate significant evaluation trends or concerns to the Director.

Service Site Support:
Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for assigned service sites. Maintain regular communication with site supervisors and address routine questions or concerns. Conduct routine site visits to support participants and maintain strong site relationships. Monitor participant placement, schedules, attendance, and overall service experience. Coordinate site supervisor communication and training logistics. Identify site concerns and work with the Director on complex, recurring, or escalated issues.

Provide the Director with regular updates on site relationships, participant experiences, and emerging concerns.

Program Operations:
Coordinate day-to-day Village Corps program operations. Monitor participant timekeeping, attendance, and service hours through established systems. Follow established procedures for…