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Iowa Department of Administrative Services AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist in Sioux City, Iowa

AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist

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AmeriCorps Seniors Program Specialist

Salary

$30.00 Hourly

Location

Sioux City - 51101 - Woodbury County, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Remote Employment

Remote Only

Job Number

25-01843

Agency

400 Health and Human Services - Community Access Eligibility

Division

Health and Human Services - Community Access Eligibility

Opening Date

01/07/2025

Closing Date

2/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Michelle Raymer: michelle.raymer@volunteeriowa.org

Job Description

Remote temporary/part-time position located in Woodbury County, preferably Sioux City. Hours will be approximately 15 per week for a year with occasional weekend and evening hours. Regular travel around Woodbury County required, with occasional travel to Monona County and Des Moines.

Summary

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 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.

Agency

State of Iowa

Website

hhs.iowa.gov

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