Recovery Project Coordinator - Nov End - Freeborn County Public Health

Ampact; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Education awards

Job summary

Ampact is seeking a Recovery Project Coordinator for its Recovery Corps program. You will work with non-profit or public agencies to engage communities, coordinate projects, mobilize volunteers, and support workforce development in recovery efforts.

You’ll receive training and support while contributing to campaigns and education initiatives. The role emphasizes growth, learning, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Dependable with good attendance.
• Able to follow instructions and work with teams.
• Able to manage schedules and meet commitments.
• Proficient with basic computer tasks (email, online navigation).
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Must be 18+ with a HS diploma or equivalent.
• US citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident.
• Able to complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Support projects focusing on community engagement, data collection, and coordination.
• Lead focus groups and assist with research and data collection.
• Mobilize volunteers and help run health campaigns.
• Create education campaigns and provide training on recovery pathways.
• Commit to professional development and share experiences with the community.

Skills

Reliable

Follow instructions

Time management

Basic computer skills

English fluency

Age ≥18

US citizen or eligible

Background check ready

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Help make recovery possible for more people. Our communities are facing an opioid epidemic, and local organizations need your help to address this crisis.

Join Recovery Corps as a Recovery Project Coordinator and you’ll spend your days at a non-profit organization or public agency committed to serving recovery communities. We’ll train you to help your service site reach more people in the community and support you every step of the way!

How does it work? You’ll take on projects that contribute to your service site’s goals, focusing on community engagement, data collection, project coordination, volunteer mobilization, or workforce development. With your time and support, organizations can maximize their impact and bring services to more people in need!

Want to learn more?Watch this 4-minute videoand see what it’s like to be a member. Orclick hereto view the position description.

Core Responsibilities

• Support projects such as:
  • Facilitating research and data collection
  • Leading focus groups
  • Advancing health campaigns
  • Mobilizing volunteers
  • Creating education campaigns
  • Conducting training on pathways to recovery
• Commit to your own growth through training and professional development
• Share your experience with the community

Essential Qualifications

By the time you begin your service with Recovery Corps, you should be:

• Dependable and have a history of good attendance
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Able to set a pace and maintain a service schedule, depending on the agreed upon hours commitment
• Proficient in basic computer skills (like email and navigating online)
• Fluent in English for speaking, reading, and writing
• 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• A citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to successfully complete abackground check

Compensation & Perks Package

Full-timeAmeriCorps members receive a paycheck (stipend) every two weeks. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our stipend amounts and education awards: https://join.readingandmath.org/ or click here toLearn more.

About our Organization

About Our Organization

Recovery Corps is powered by AmeriCorps members helping more people build a healthy life in recovery. The program launched in 2017 as a strategic partnership through ServeMinnesota and is administered by Ampact as part of its healthy futures program offerings.

Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

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