Head Start Parent Engagement Lead (AmeriCorps)

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

UCAN in Oregon seeks an AmeriCorps Head Start Parent Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and support parent volunteers, helping families engage in their child’s early education.

You will lead onboarding and training, assist in classrooms, expand the volunteer program, and connect parents with professional development opportunities. A passion for early childhood education and community outreach is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in outreach and volunteer coordination preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard parent volunteers at Head Start events.
• Lead onboarding, training and ongoing support for volunteers.
• Explore professional development opportunities for volunteers.
• Assist in classrooms to understand how to support parent volunteers.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance early childhood education programs.
• Maintain accurate records of intake, eligibility and volunteer activity.
• Stay informed about Head Start rules, regulations and best practices.
• Engage in ongoing training to improve outreach and eligibility navigation.
• Collect parental feedback to improve the volunteer program.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, inclusive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Education

Team Work

Social Services

General Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

UCAN in Oregon seeks an AmeriCorps Head Start Parent Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and support parent volunteers, helping families engage in their child’s early education.

You will lead onboarding and training, assist in classrooms, expand the volunteer program, and connect parents with professional development opportunities. A passion for early childhood education and community outreach is essential.