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AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist
State of Iowa
400 Health & Human Services - Community Access Eligibility
Job Description
Summary
This part-time role involves helping nonprofits in Woodbury County, Iowa, by connecting people with volunteer opportunities, tracking volunteer hours, and supporting events to promote community service.
You'll work about 15 hours a week, with some travel and flexible scheduling including evenings or weekends.
It's a great fit for someone passionate about volunteering, especially with older adults, who enjoys building relationships and has basic office skills.
Key Requirements
- Two or more years of experience in nonprofits, working with volunteers, and/or serving populations aged 55 and older
- Experience working with databases, plus basic knowledge of Excel and Outlook
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience recruiting and supervising volunteers or employees (preferred)
- Valid driver's license with regular travel required around Woodbury County and occasional trips to other areas
- Ability to pass a background check
- Approximately 15 hours per week for up to 1 year, not exceeding 780 hours total, with varying hours including evenings and weekends
Full Job Description
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.The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Community Access, Bureau of Volunteer Iowa is seeking a AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist to join our team!
Join Volunteer Iowa as an AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist to promote volunteerism, engage volunteers, and support nonprofits.
Based in Woodbury County, 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 and related data into database
- Attend volunteer recruitment events as needed
- Attend volunteer recognition events as needed
- Assist in contacting references for potential 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.
- Applicant will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
Regular travel around Woodbury County required, with occasional travel to Monona County and Des Moines.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
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