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Catholic Volunteer Network, AmeriCorps Assistant Program Coordinator


Catholic Volunteer Network AmeriCorps Education Awards Program (AEAP), funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is a network of faith-based volunteer programs which serves communities in the areas of education, healthy futures and economic opportunity, with a special emphasis on working with youth and the poor. Approximately 90 volunteer programs participate in the AEAP program, with more than 1300 members enrolled in AmeriCorps.

General Functions: Assist Program Coordinator in administration and coordination of the AmeriCorps Education Awards Program (AEAP) for CVN member programs.

Specific Function:

• Coordinate and implement enrollment and exit procedures of CVN/AmeriCorps Education Awards Program members via the Internet.

• Responsible for program data entry, compilation and statistical analysis of semi-annual progress reports to the Corporation for National Service.

• Field and respond to all CVN AmeriCorps Education Awards Program inquiries (phone, mail, e-mail).

• Provide monthly article for CVN’ general newsletter (“How Can I Help?”) on AEAP activities.

• Assist in preparation and distribution of materials for CVN program directors and members.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of CVN national meeting.

• Participate in conference calls with Corporation and CVN program staff.

• Assist in planning and hosting program staff trainings and retreats as scheduled or necessary.

• Make site visits to AmeriCorps programs as necessary.

• Provide input in assessment of CVN AmeriCorps Education Awards Program's training and technical assistance needs.

• Assist in advertising CVN AmeriCorps Education Awards program (including providing Recruitment Coordinator with information, brochures, etc.)

• Provide support in developing continuous improvement plans for CVN AmeriCorps Education Awards Program.

• Screen members (service descriptions) and sites (site descriptions) for eligibility for AEAP participation.

• Coordinate and support time tracking data entry of members’ hours in online reporting systems.

• Coordinate mailing of orientation materials and required paperwork (including handbooks and manuals) for CVN program directors, site supervisors, and members.

• Coordinate in-house file review for active members.

• Create and maintain up to date training materials for programs, members and service sites.

• Conduct trainings as necessary.

• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree. 2-3 years experience preferred.

• Highly organized: Position requires thorough and accurate tracking of information with minimal supervision. Must be well organized and able to process large amounts of data in a time-sensitive environment. Careful attention to detail a must.

• Confidentiality: Adheres to professional standards of confidentiality at all times.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Must be able to provide clear, concise, and courteous information about AEAP and online data base to program directors, site supervisors and members via telephone and e-mail.

• Computer competencies: Word processing and data entry programs, especially MS Access and MS Excel. Internet proficiency. Database training and experience helpful.

• National Service/ AmeriCorps background preferred.

• Salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits and opportunities for professional development.

To apply, please send an email to Nikki Rohling, Associate Director, at nrohling@catholicvolunteernetwork.org. EOE. No phone calls please.