Program Associate, AmeriCorps Workforce Development

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Temporary Wheeling, WV, wheeling, WV, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $44,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Join Our Mission. Shape the Future.

At NCOA, we are on a mission to create the conditions for all to age well in America—today and into the future. Every day, we work to improve the lives of millions of older adults through innovative programs, trusted advocacy, and meaningful partnerships that advance health, economic security, and equity.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Program Associate, Ameri Corps Workforce Development to bring their expertise, passion, and commitment to help drive our mission forward. This team member will play a pivotal role in supporting the Ameri Corps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program by coordinating participant services, strengthening community and employer partnerships, and helping older adults build the skills and experience needed to pursue meaningful employment opportunities.

The ideal candidate is an organized and relationship-focused program professional who thrives on supporting participants, building community relationships, and coordinating multiple priorities to help older adults successfully navigate training, volunteer service, and pathways to employment. They will embrace and exemplify NCOA's core values of Caring for All, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect
, fostering a culture of excellence while helping ensure that every older adult has the opportunity to age with dignity, purpose, and security.

If you are ready to make a lasting difference while leading with purpose, we invite you to join our team.

The Program Associate, Ameri Corps Workforce Development plays a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of workforce development initiatives within the Center for Economic Well-Being (CEW). This includes providing program, participant, and operational support for the Ameri Corps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (SDP) activities in Wheeling, West Virginia. Working both independently and collaboratively, the Program Associate partners with internal staff, community organizations, employers, training providers, and volunteers to support successful program implementation and advance workforce development goals.

Working closely with the Ameri Corps program team, the Program Associate supports Ameri Corps Seniors volunteers throughout the West Virginia Northern Panhandle, western Pennsylvania, and eastern Ohio by coordinating participant recruitment, volunteer service, training, mentoring, and employment readiness activities for adults age 55 and older. The Program Associate builds relationships with the local business community to expand workforce opportunities for older adults and support participants in obtaining permanent employment.

This position emphasizes providing quality volunteer experiences and specialized training that prepare older adults for permanent employment.

The Ameri Corps Seniors Workforce Development Senior Demonstration Program (SDP) is funded by Ameri Corps Seniors and supports older adults in obtaining permanent employment in skilled labor and professional careers. Grantee organizations—including NCOA—provide:

• Training and/or certification for employment, and support such as mentorship, coaching, transportation, and other forms of support.
• Mentoring and/or coaching in regular increments, including during pre- and post-employment placement.
• A competitive stipend to remove barriers for older adults’ service.

Positions at this level typically report to an associate director or director and require experience supporting projects and managing tasks or deliverables. Incumbents are required to exercise judgement within their scope of work based on defined guidelines. Incumbents generally have one or more years of experience in their discipline and a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, as well as substantive experience at this level.

Graduate level degrees may be considered in lieu of experience.

* This grant-funded position is a short-term, temporary position that is funded through June 30, 2028, and designed to be filled by a W-2 employee.