This position will manage the administration of federal grant. Coordinate the AmeriCorps program for Catholic
Volunteer Network member programs. Specific functions include:
- Prepare continuation and re-competition grant requests for the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
- Produce and submit annual progress reports to CNCS.
- Develop, distribute and collect program evaluation tools, including development of performance
measures and targets. - Develop continuous improvements plans for CVN AmeriCorps Education Awards Program.
- Serve as the primary liaison between CVN and CNCS.
- Consult with State Service Commissions and network with AmeriCorps National programs.
Review applicants and select eligible CVN member programs for participation in the CVN AmeriCorps
Program - Organize, plan and manage annual training meeting in conjunction with CVN annual conference.
- Coordinate and implement enrollment and exit procedures of CVN AmeriCorps Program members in AmeriCorps enrollment system.
- Coordinate and support time tracking data entry of members’ hours in online reporting system.
- Prepare and distribute orientation materials and required paperwork (including handbooks and manuals) for CVN program directors, site supervisors, and members.
- Develop, implement, and monitor program policies and procedures.
- Conduct monitoring activities, including site visits, desk reviews, and file audits.
- Support program directors in orienting service site staff.
- Assess CVN AmeriCorps Program’s trainings and technical assistance needs.
- Field and respond to CVN AmeriCorps Program inquiries (phone, mail, e-mail).
- Manage and update AmeriCorps Program pages on the CVN Website.
- In coordination with AmeriCorps Assistant Program Coordinator, monitor members (service descriptions) and sites (site descriptions) for eligibility for AmeriCorps participation.
- In coordination with Membership and Recruitment Coordinator, promote AmeriCorps Program eligibility to CVN members.
General
- Supervise AmeriCorps Program staff (currently two full-time and part-time/temporary as needed).
- Provide monthly article for CVN’s general newsletter (“How Can I Help?”) on AmeriCorps activities.
- Plan and host staff trainings and retreats as scheduled or necessary.
- Perform other duties as necessary or as assigned.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.