POSITION OVERVIEW

The AmeriCorps Community Engagement Coach will work with young people, ages 16-24, who are enrolled in Project YouthBuild to plan, coordinate and implement community 3-hour AmeriCorps impact/volunteer service projects each morning and/or afternoon. This position requires an enthusiastic and patient person with outstanding motivational and interpersonal communication skills. The AmeriCorps Community Engagement Coach will coordinate with all Project YouthBuild staff in a holistic approach to help ensure each young person's success in the program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop four 30-minute lesson/activity plans each week for daily morning meeting Contact local governmental or non-profit entities to develop impact projects Develop 7 to 8 three-hour lesson/activity plans each week for morning and afternoon impact projects Maintain impact schedule and document on organization calendar Transport 6-12 young people to impact project site Manage Project YouthBuild students and work alongside students at volunteer host sites Plan and conduct reflection exercise for the end of each impact project Develop contingency plans for instances that scheduled project is cancelled due to inclement weather or circumstances out of our control Foster leadership and employability skills while on site at impact projects Ensure data is entered into required MIS programs in an accurate and timely manner Schedule, coordinate and lead a monthly FarmShare free food distribution event Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or AA degree; +1 years' experience working with youth or +4 years' experience working with youth Experience developing and implementing lesson/activity plans Must have deep respect for the ideas and intelligence of young adults; strong commitment to helping young people succeed in an innovative training program, to reorient their lives, nurture this leadership skills and empower them to make a difference in their community Ability to relate sensitively to a multiracial and multicultural group of young people Ability to team teach and work as part of a team Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills Skilled in computer usage and data entry Strong organizational and planning skills Valid driver's license; Ability to drive and operate 15 passenger van Ability to use basic hand tools and light power equipment, trades knowledge a plus Ability to work outdoors

Pay:

$42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person