AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator - Dillingham

RurAL CAP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit programs after 60 days

Job summary

AmeriCorps Seniors is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support regional programs in Alaska. This role focuses on recruiting and onboarding volunteers aged 55+ for Senior Companion and Elder Mentor positions.

You will partner with schools and senior centers, train site supervisors, and help maintain volunteer engagement through events and newsletters. The position is remote with regional travel, requiring collaboration with supervisors and program staff to identify needs and place volunteers

Qualifications

• This role requires strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Ability to communicate clearly with elders and partners.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit people 55+ around the region to join the Senior Companion or Elder Mentor volunteer program.
• Assist onboarding, interview applicants with supervisor support, and track through the volunteer database.
• Organize monthly volunteer retention events for active volunteers in the region.
• In collaboration with supervisor, develop partnerships with schools and senior centers to place volunteers.
• Provide onboarding training to new volunteers with supervisor support.
• Interview current volunteers to gather content for newsletters and social media.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Suite

Phone communication

Relationship building

Time management

Remote teamwork

Tools

Volunteer database system

SharePoint

Job description

Job Details: AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator - Dillingham

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator - Dillingham

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN920

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Location

Salary Range

Salary Range 33.55

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 AmeriCorps Seniors program, and ensure the placement is set up for volunteers.
• Provide onboarding training to new volunteers in the program with support of supervisor
• Interviewcurrent volunteers toprovide content fornewsletters, 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 AmeriCorps Seniors program could fill those needs.

• 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 AmeriCorps Seniors program, and ensure the placement is set up for volunteers.
• Provide onboarding training to new volunteers in the program with support of supervisor
• Interviewcurrent volunteers toprovide content fornewsletters, 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 AmeriCorps 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.

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 30 hours per week, that will coordinate the implementation of the AmeriCorps Seniors program regionally (representation from southeast, southcentral, Southwest, and Northwest all considered). The AmeriCorps Seniors program provides volunteer opportunities for people 55+ across the state of Alaska. There are two main service types: Elder Mentor-volunteering in schools or Head Starts as a mentor, tutor, or culture bearer; Senior Companion- volunteers other home-bound older adults who need extra assistance in companionship, transportation or respite services. The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, onboard, and initiate site placements in the region where they are located. In collaboration with their supervisor, the volunteer coordinator will support volunteers in both the Senior companion and the Elder Mentor program This position will require regular travel to communities in the region. Position will be remote and applicants should be able to work from home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 AmeriCorps Seniors program, and ensure the placement is set up for volunteers.
• Provide onboarding training to new volunteers in the program with support of supervisor
• Interviewcurrent volunteers toprovide content fornewsletters, 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 AmeriCorps Seniors program could fill those needs.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

WORK ACTIVITIES:

• 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)

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / JOB CONDITIONS:

• 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.