What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project coordinator position at Americorps?
Team UP - Vision Projects Coordinator
Riverhouse is searching for one to two AmeriCorps members to serve as Vision Project Coordinators to implement the center's vision projects in order to boost their culture and community.
The Vision Project Coordinators would be an integral part of a preschool that already strives to engage children in stimulating activities while supporting parents.
Vision projects include, but are not limited to : implementing a food nutrition / garden program, expanding volunteer coordination, implementing an afterhours Spanish-speaking childcare program, coordinating additional enrichment activities, and coordinating family engagement.
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Member Duties : Team UP AmeriCorps members serve directly at their Host Site organization to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities through direct and indirect service.
With support from Riverhouse's Program Directors, plan, coordinate, and implement a select number of Vision Projects, including but not limited to : -Food nutrition & garden program -Volunteer coordination -Afterhours Spanish-speaking childcare program.
Riverhouse already has 4 bilingual teachers on staff to support this. -Enrichment activity expansion : field trips, visiting arts / music teacher coordination -Family engagement : family support groups, Parent's Night Out program -Engage with children though direct time in the classroom as additional support -Plan and collaborate with center administrators -Engage with families and caregivers virtually and in person Track host site and AmeriCorps data Attend Team UP AmeriCorps regional trainings, cohort connection days, and Days of Service
Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , loan forbearance, mileage reimbursement .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Health , Education , Children / Youth , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Conflict Resolution , Teaching / Tutoring , Team Work , Youth Development , Community Organization , General Skills , Environment , Leadership , Writing / Editing , Non-Profit Management , Education .
Last updated : 2024-09-24
