AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist

Remote, part-time position located in Montgomery County. Hours will be approximately 15 hours a week for a year with occasional weekend and evening hours. Regular travel around Montgomery County, as well as surrounding counties, required, with occasional travel to Des Moines.

Summary

Join Volunteer Iowa as an AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist to promote volunteerism, engage volunteers, and support nonprofits. Based in Montgomery, you'll help nonprofits recruit and recognize volunteers, and help individuals find opportunities to volunteer their time. Please upload a current resume and cover letter to your online application.

Responsibilities

• Contact nonprofit partners (stations) to confirm current volunteer opportunities and collect volunteer timesheets
• Contact unassigned and potential volunteers regarding volunteer opportunities available
• Assist in entering volunteer hours into database
• Attend volunteer recruitment events as needed
• Attend volunteer recognition events as needed 
• Assist in contacting references for potential Pen Pal volunteers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience working in databases and basic knowledge in Excel and Outlook. 

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Two or more years of experience working in nonprofits, with volunteers, and/or a population of 55 plus.

Experience recruiting and supervising volunteers or employees preferred. 

Must possess a valid driver's license.  

Travel is required.

Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

This is a non-merit position.  Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.