Volunteer Program Coordinator

The Opportunity Alliance; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical benefits

Dental and Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF program eligibility

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a Volunteer Program Coordinator Senior Volunteer Programs for Foster Grandparent Program and Senior Companion Program. The role manages recruitment, screening, interviewing, placements, supervision and recognition of volunteers aged 55+ across Maine counties.

Position staff a Senior Volunteer Advisory Council committee and works under the Senior Volunteer Program Director.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related field.
• �Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of volunteerism, older adults 55+ and poverty.
• 2+ years in volunteer administration preferred.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with independence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, interview, and place volunteers age 55+.
• Supervise and recognize Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions.
• Staff the Senior Volunteer Advisory Council committee.
• Coordinate on-site volunteer activities across York and Cumberland counties.
• Travel locally to program sites as needed.

Skills

Volunteer management

Communication

Organizational skills

Driving

Community outreach

Education

Associate degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Volunteer Program Coordinator Senior Volunteer Programs - Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)/Senior Companion Program (SCP)

Pay rate: $20 – $23/hour

The Senior Volunteer Program’s Volunteer Program Coordinator provides professional volunteer management for the Senior Volunteer Programs including recruitment, screening, interviewing, placements, supervision and recognition of older volunteers age 55+ volunteering in organizations, schools and private homes in York, Cumberland and York Counties. This position contributes to the accomplishment of The Opportunity Alliance’s mission through the provision of direct service to Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions. This position will staff a committee of the Senior Volunteer Advisory Council. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the supervision of the Senior Volunteer Program Director.

Schedule and Location

Schedule: Full-Time, 32 hours/week. Location: South Portland, primarily on-site with some potential Position will be primarily on site, with some local travel to program sites.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience and appreciation of volunteerism, older adults 55+ and people living in poverty.
• Knowledge of resources for adults living in poverty.
• 2+ years experience in volunteer administration preferred; supervision of adults 55+ and people living in poverty preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.
• Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
• Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area.
• This may include transportation of clients or driving to agency location to complete work.
• A good driving record is required.
• Reliable vehicle to transport volunteers throughout service area.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off accrual 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
• Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision insurance options
• Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
• Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
• The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits

Who we are… The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”. Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities. The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service: Mental Health & Wellness Community Building Family & Early Childhood Education Economic Resources

To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability. The Opportunity Alliance envisions a community in which all people in Maine have access to high-quality childcare and early childhood education programs, safe and stable housing, effective and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment, and basic needs supports.

For general inquiries: [e-mail] Administrative Office: 50 Lydia Lane South Portland, ME 04106