AmeriCorps Seniors Program Director

Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA) in Las Vegas, NV seeks an AmeriCorps Seniors Program Director to oversee day-to-day operations, grant management, and volunteer administration for the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. The role ensures federal compliance, drives volunteer recruitment, and tracks outcomes in the community.

The position requires 5+ years in program leadership, grant administration (federal funding preferred), and experience supervising diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, non-profit management, gerontology, or related field.
• 5+ years in project management, grant administration (federal funding preferred).
• Experience leading diverse teams and community volunteer mobilization.
• Strong budgeting, grant reporting, proposal writing and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of AmeriCorps Seniors programs administered by the organization.
• Manage federal grant administration, reporting, and compliance.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate AmeriCorps staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate budgets, fundraising, and program evaluation to ensure measurable impact.

Skills

Budget management

Grant reporting

Proposal writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For almost 50 years, Jewish Family Social Agency has been providing care, help and healing to thousands of children, families, adults and seniors regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender or age. We are a non-profit, non-sectarian social agency offering counseling services, emergency assistance, a food pantry, senior services, adoptions and professional social services to families and individuals in times of need.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, a collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

The AmeriCorps Seniors Program Director oversees the day-to-day operations, grant management, and volunteer administration of both the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) and the Senior Companion Program (SCP). This professional role ensures federal compliance, drives volunteer recruitment, and tracks the measurable impacts seniors make in the community.

Program Distinctions

While the administrative duties for the Director are combined, the programs serve distinctly different demographics:

• Foster Grandparent Program: Volunteers mentor and tutor children with exceptional or special needs.
• Senior Companion Program: Volunteers provide emotional support, respite, and assistance with daily tasks to frail or homebound adults to help them remain independent.

Program Director's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Grant & Fiscal Management

• Administer, direct, and oversee two concurrent federal AmeriCorps Seniors project grants.
• Compiling and submitting monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports.
• Grant application review and management.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets, ensuring all expenses align with federal and local sponsor regulations.
• Identify, secure, and document required local matching funds and prepare all required programmatic reports.
• Coordinate Advisory Councils for both projects as outlined by AmeriCorps Seniors guidelines.

Compliance & Evaluation

• Ensure strict adherence to AmeriCorps Seniors Regulations governing program scope, operations, and grant deliverables.
• Track and report performance measurements.
• Conduct annual satisfaction surveys to assess the impact of the programs on the community.
• Review and analyze outcome data.
• Utilize program data to recommend programmatic changes for ongoing improvement.

Supervision of AmeriCorps Staff

• Provide day-to-day supervision of the AmeriCorps Program Manager, Case Manager, Data Entry Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator.
• Hire, train and evaluate staff to carry out, maintain and improve operations efficiently.
• Develop measurable performance goals for each staff member.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, Non-profit Management, Gerontology, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management, grant administration (Federal Funding preferred), and community volunteer mobilization. Experience working with older adults in a community setting. Prior experience leading diverse teams is required.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in budget management, grant reporting, proposal writing, public speaking.
• Staff Supervision: 5 +years providing direct supervision to program staff/
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, volunteer best practices, social determinants of health and the aging process.

Requirements: Ability to pass a background check and drug screening. Possess reliable transportation and a Nevada Driver’s License. Ability to attend occasional after-hours and weekend meetings/events is required. Regional travel may be required for this position.

Job Type: Full-Time/Exempt

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is committed to providing equal employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, legal domicile status, veteran status, disability or AIDS/HIV status or any other characteristic protected under federal or state law.