Volunteer Program Lead – Senior Services & AmeriCorps

Kids for the Future; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CoAction in Northwest Indiana is seeking an AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator to lead the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. You will manage volunteers, oversee recruitment, trainings, and supervision, and ensure quality service across departments.

Reporting to the AmeriCorps Seniors Manager, you will coordinate placements, maintain records, design training components, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and contract guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in nonprofit/public administration or related field.
• One-year experience in a human service setting.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate with customers, staff and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain volunteers.
• Match volunteers to opportunities based on skills and goals.
• Coordinate scheduling and deployment of volunteers.
• Maintain volunteer records and program data.
• Design volunteer training components and guidelines.
• Prepare program reports and respond to inquiries.
• Represent the organization at trainings and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and contract guidelines.

Skills

Volunteer management

Staff supervision

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

CoAction in Northwest Indiana is seeking an AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator to lead the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. You will manage volunteers, oversee recruitment, trainings, and supervision, and ensure quality service across departments.

Reporting to the AmeriCorps Seniors Manager, you will coordinate placements, maintain records, design training components, and ensure compliance with federal regulations and contract guidelines.