Program Strategist

AmeriCorps; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon completion

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Program Strategist to support capacity-building projects and outreach across communities in Kansas. You will plan, track, and manage activities, prepare updates, and help design efficient program systems. Collaboration with partners and funders is essential.

You will contribute ideas, conduct research, and develop resources like manuals and training materials, while engaging with student organizations and community groups to advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Requires some college education and strong communication skills.
• Experience in planning and evaluating programs helpful.
• Proficiency in creating manuals, training materials, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support capacity-building projects and outreach efforts.
• Plan, track, and manage program tasks; identify challenges and implement solutions.
• Prepare updates, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Design and evaluate program systems, workflows, and operations.
• Attend community events and build partnerships with student orgs and funders.
• Source and secure program resources and manage inventories.

Skills

Planning

Research

Public Speaking

Leadership

Communication

Fund raising

Teaching/Tutoring

Team Work

Non-Profit Management

Writing/Editing

Youth Development

Community Organization

Event Planning

Education

Some college

Job description

Join CSC in supporting children, families, and communities. Members will support program initiatives and outreach efforts by planning and managing capacity-building projects, contributing ideas and research, securing resources, and building relationships with program partners.

Member Duties

• Plan and manage capacity-building project
• Track project progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions
• Prepare project updates, reports, and presentations
• Design, implement, and evaluate program systems, workflows, and operational processes
• Streamline program operations
• Contribute ideas and research
• Conduct literature reviews and track trends
• Create program manuals, policies, training materials, intervention templates, resources, and handouts
• Documentation tracking and data compilation
• Analyze program data
• Build relationships with program partners, stakeholders, and funders
• Cultivate relationships with student organizations, campus partners, and community groups
• Create materials and deliver presentations
• Source and secure program resources
• Assist with program inventory
• Attend community initiatives including program events, fundraisers, donation drives, and mentor appreciation events

Program Benefits

• Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

• Car recommended ,
• Permits attendance at school during off hours ,
• Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas

• Children/Youth .

Skills

• Counseling ,
• Communications ,
• Community Organization ,
• Conflict Resolution ,
• Education ,
• Fund raising/Grant Writing ,
• Leadership ,
• Public Speaking ,
• Recruitment ,
• Teaching/Tutoring ,
• Writing/Editing ,
• Youth Development ,
• Non-Profit Management ,
• Social Services ,
• Team Work .

Program Type

• AmeriCorps State / National

Program

• Program Strategist

Program Start/End Date

• 09/01/2026 - 05/31/2027

Work Schedule

• Part Time

Education level

• Some college

Age Requirement

• Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

• KANSAS

Accepting Applications

• From 09/01/2026 To 05/31/2027

Contact

• Kelsey Dachman
• 2518 Ridge Ct.
• Lawrence KS 66046
• [phone]