AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator
Reading Partners AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator
Interested in inspiring volunteers to support students with proven literacy tutoring? Join Reading Partners as an AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator!
The AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator is the face of Reading Partners within the community, recruiting and onboarding volunteer tutors in order to serve students.
What you’ll do:
Co-lead efforts to recruit, onboard, and train volunteer tutors to deliver Reading Partners’ tutoring programs.
- Train volunteers and orient them to Reading Partners’ curriculum.
- Manage volunteer data and track volunteers through the process of becoming active tutors.
- Support volunteer calls and emails to ensure a timely and positive onboarding experience.
- Forge and maintain positive relationships to create a welcoming environment for volunteer tutors.
Manage a portfolio of community partners to bolster tutor recruitment efforts.
- Research and cultivate new partners and maximize existing partnerships.
- Execute community engagement initiatives in the region.
- Provide marketing and brand awareness support.
About You!
You’ll be successful in this role if you:
- Root your service in our vision & values.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
- Have not completed more than three (3) prior AmeriCorps or VISTA service terms.
- Understand this position is an AmeriCorps service commitment and are dedicated to successfully completing a full term of service.
- Pay strong attention to detail and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Are open to learning technology systems like Salesforce, Google Apps, and Zoom Conferencing.
- Bonus Points if you are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna; and/or have experience volunteering with community-based or education programs.
What we offer:
- Reading Partners is committed to your growth and development. We offer an exciting and dynamic culture, on-going professional development opportunities, and coaching designed to catapult you into your next career move.
- Living allowance, plus an education award of $3,247.50 after successfully completing your service term.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage at no monthly cost.
- Opportunities for network building with thousands of service-minded individuals.
- Childcare assistance available through AmeriCorps for those who qualify.
- You may be eligible for student loan forbearance on federal student loans.