Volunteer Programs Lead - Senior Companion

University of Maine; Orono (ME); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The SCP Coordinator at University of Maine supports the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program by supervising volunteers in assigned counties who provide companionship to homebound and socially isolated older adults. Under the SCP Director, you will recruit, train, and place volunteers, coordinate with nonprofit partner agencies, and help ensure compliance with AmeriCorps Seniors grant requirements.

John Doe (or search committee chair) is the contact for questions; the University emphasizes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years' experience in community-based services and programming.
• Preferred: Experience in community outreach.
• Experience in managing grant reports and budgets.
• Interest in the issues and needs of older adults and their families.
• Demonstrated skill in personnel and program management.
• Skill in working collaboratively with other agencies and organizations.
• Strong program solving skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Word, developing and maintaining spreadsheets, and in creating flyers, and newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Supervises volunteers in assigned counties who provide companionship to homebound and socially isolated older adults.
• Recruits, trains, and places volunteers under the SCP Director.
• Coordinates with nonprofit partner agencies and assists with program compliance with AmeriCorps Seniors grant requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

The SCP Coordinator at University of Maine supports the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program by supervising volunteers in assigned counties who provide companionship to homebound and socially isolated older adults. Under the SCP Director, you will recruit, train, and place volunteers, coordinate with nonprofit partner agencies, and help ensure compliance with AmeriCorps Seniors grant requirements.

John Doe (or search committee chair) is the contact for questions; the University emphasizes