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Program Coordinator, Americorps | Florida VISTA Network

The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and assessing the administrative, programming, and operational activities for the AmeriCorps | Florida VISTA Network, part of the Center for Leadership & Service. A|FVN develops local VISTA projects and partnerships utilizing AmeriCorps VISTA’s core principles: an antipoverty focus, community empowerment, sustainable solutions, and capacity building. In alignment with this mission and Florida State University’s goal to bolster education across Florida, our VISTA program concentrates its capacity-building efforts in the following education-based focus areas: Economic Opportunity, Education, Healthy Futures, Environmental Stewardship, Veterans & Military Families.
Florida State University Center for Leadership & Service

Tallahassee, FL

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The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and assessing the administrative, programming, and operational activities for the AmeriCorps | Florida VISTA Network, part of the Center for Leadership & Service. A|FVN develops local VISTA projects and partnerships utilizing AmeriCorps VISTA’s core principles: an antipoverty focus, community empowerment, sustainable solutions, and capacity building. In alignment with this mission and Florida State University’s goal to bolster education across Florida, our VISTA program concentrates its capacity-building efforts in the following education-based focus areas: Economic Opportunity, Education, Healthy Futures, Environmental Stewardship, Veterans & Military Families.
Posted 2 weeks 5 days ago
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Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will include the following:

  • Coordinates member and site recruitment for the AmeriCorps VISTA program; also serves as the primary contact for 20+ VISTA sites around the state of FL; responsible for the development of VISTA programs for host sites (new and potential). Also serves as the primary liaison to the federal AmeriCorps program and to all site supervisors across Florida. In addition, provides continuous professional development trainings for supervisors and advises students who express an interest in and/or applies to AmeriCorps programs.
  • Responsible for developing, maintaining, editing, and managing the marketing and branding for A|FVN. This includes but is not limited to creating and/or updating the website, Instagram, LinkedIn profile, etc. Responsible for ordering and inventorying all marketing and program materials which can include promotional items, tabling materials, etc.
  • Responsible for reporting both qualitative and quantitative (performance measures, grant compliance, Project Progress Reports, VISTA Progress Supplemental Report, etc.) to FSU, AmeriCorps and other stakeholders around the state and region.
  • Coaches and supports AmeriCorps VISTA members at host sites around the state; this includes providing continuous professional development trainings, an In-Service Training, and supporting on site needs with attention to sites that need additional support to maintain continuous member service placement. Supervises full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Leader(s), FWS students and interns.
  • Coordinates the Request for Proposal process to recruit and select campuses and community non-profits as host sites for A|FVN. Responsible for project host site monitoring to ensure compliance with AmeriCorps and FSU policies and procedures, this includes in person site visits and technical assistance webinars.


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree in social science, public administration, education, or related/applicable field.
  • Two years of relevant work or volunteer experience.
  • Previous experience working with college/university staff, students, and community partners.
  • Previous work experience with an AmeriCorps VISTA or AmeriCorps program and/or a community non-profit agency or similar experience.


SALARY & BENEFITS 

The anticipated starting salary for this position is in the range of $40,000’s, commensurate with experience and education. FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs. Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits, and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.

OTHER INFORMATION

  • This is an A&P position.
  • This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
  • This position goes on 3-5 work-related trips per year.
  • This position is time-limited based on soft money funding, with renewal contingent upon available funds and the needs of the University.


HOW TO APPLY

FSU accepts only online applications. To access this job opening please go to https://jobs.fsu.edu and advanced search for job opening ID #59143. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications should be submitted by January 8, 2025.

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Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

For further information on Florida State University, please visit http://www.fsu.edu/.


CONTACT INFORMATION

Laryn Flikkema
Assistant Director for Grants & Administration
Center for Leadership & Service/Division of Student Affairs
[email protected]