Director of AmeriCorps VISTA Program

Director of AmeriCorps VISTA Program Transform Mid-Atlantic, Inc. Frederick, MD 21701 Hybrid work $60,000 a year - Full-time $60,000 a year - Full-time Director of Transform Mid-Atlantic AmeriCorps VISTA Program (DAVP) Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) is seeking a Director for its well-established, dynamic AmeriCorps VISTA program that annually places 30 VISTA national service volunteers to serve with anti-poverty projects at college and university campuses, as well as community nonprofits, in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Director of TMA's AmeriCorps VISTA AmeriCorps VISTA program (DAVP) will develop a pipeline of subgrantee applications each year, guide the recruitment process to identify and onboard VISTA members, oversee the cohort of VISTA members in close consultation with individual project supervisors, assess the VISTA program's impact, and manage all aspects administering the federal grant on behalf of TMA and its subgrantee VISTA sites. The DAVP is responsible for the day-to-day management of the program throughout the grant year, and for envisioning and implementing an updated program plan and structure that centers TMA's mission and vision. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of higher education and civic and community engagement in a role that shapes and strengthens impactful anti-poverty projects, fosters meaningful collaborations and dialogue, and supports the professional development of a vibrant cohort of VISTA national service volunteers. The DAVP reports to the Executive Director and is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Required Qualifications The successful candidate will have a master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the non-profit and/or education sectors.

Excellence in the following skills:

organization and management of events, projects, and programs, with experience in (higher) education contexts independent and collaborative time and project management skills excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal human-centered relationship building with colleagues and team-members taking initiative, problem-solving, and flexibility demonstrating deep commitment for organizational values, civic engagement, community development, and equity approaching new tasks with flexibility, enthusiasm, curiosity, and growth mind-set of a life-long learner proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Canva, and CRM database The DAVP must be available for Mid-Atlantic region (or national) travel up to ~40 days a year. Personal transportation for campus/site visits, including current driver's license and insurance required. Must have physical ability to regularly lift twenty-five pounds About Transform Mid-Atlantic Transform Mid-Atlantic (TMA) is a member association of 32+ colleges and universities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, and southern Pennsylvania. TMA's brings together institutions of higher education with civic and community organizations to impact change in the areas of global responsibility and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By facilitating programs, initiatives, grant opportunities, national advocacy efforts, hands-on service-learning, thought leadership, and sharing of best practices, TMA supports grassroots change resonates at every level and inspires the next generation of leaders, scholars, global citizens, and advocates. Partner institutions include public, private, 2-year, 4-year, graduate-only, HBCU, MSI and faith-based colleges and universities throughout the Mid-Atlantic service region (serving parts of a 6-state region including

MD, DC, DE, PA, WV, VA

). Formed in 2008, TMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, and is nationally accredited through Maryland Nonprofits for "Standards for Excellence."

Pay:

$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Frederick, MD 21701