AmeriCorps Program Manager
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AmeriCorps Program Manager 10/22/24Full Time--Bronx#### Job ID: 007362#### Description:Gospel Center (1554 Minford Place)$60,000**Position Summary: **The AmeriCorps Program Manager will support with the management of the Children's Aid VISTA program, including but not limited to recruiting, training and monitoring/managing VISTAs and their supervisor's/host sites; overseeing the recruitment, training, and management of VISTAs and providing general support to new and existing Bronx Impact initiatives, events and projects**Essential Duties: ****Administrative*** Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures* Liaise with the Northeast Regional Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS);* Support Senior Manager with the selection process of VISTA host sites and work with the selected sites to develop work plans and deliverables for their VISTA positions* Support with the renewal process of the VISTA sponsor renewal application* Plan and execute a program year-end celebration event for VISTAs;* Manage general VISTA sponsor administrative tasks including but not limited to weekly sponsor verifications;**Supervision*** Hold quarterly Host Site Meetings with assigned VISTAs and their supervisors to formally review VISTA progress on performance measures, collect and provide feedback, and address any issues that need attention;* Monitor VISTAs and supervisors/host sites for any inappropriate activities/policy infractions and support the Manager of Resources and Outreach in addressing those issues;* Coordinate and support the facilitation of trainings, webinars, and service/networking activities for VISTAs and their supervisors;* Supervise the AmeriCorps VISTA Leader* Hold monthly check-in meetings/calls with assigned VISTAs and supervisors/host sites to gain more information about their activities and experiences, and to provide support, guidance, reminders, updates, and interventions as necessary;**Recruitment*** Write AmeriCorps VISTA progress reports to CNCS***** Provide general support to existing and future Bronx Impact capacity-building programs/projects* Support Senior Manager in continuing to develop relationships with Members and connect them to appropriate engagement activities and resources in the Bronx**Minimum Qualifications*** Proven experience in managing AmeriCorps projects and/or leadership development cohort programs.* Skilled in developing and facilitating impactful trainings and workshops.* Demonstrated expertise in working with government grants and ensuring compliance.* Adept at collaborating with a large network of external organizations on various projects.* Previous experience serving as an AmeriCorps member* Must possess a HS Diploma/GED/IEP preferred**Key Competencies*** Exceptional attention to detail.* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.* Strong cultural competency and ability to work effectively with diverse community groupsIt is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.#### Requirements:Job Type Full TimeLocation --Bronx###