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Location

Logan, UT | United States

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Job description

The AmeriCorps Individual Placement Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator I) is a new position responsible for overseeing the placement AmeriCorps members with non-profit, federal, state and locally focused projects with the Utah Conservation Corps. This position works under the direction of the AmeriCorps Coordinator. This will be a teleservice eligible position with a strong preference for candidates in the state of Utah within proximity of project sites in northern Utah. Periodic travel to project partner sites is required. This is a permanent position that is contingent on continued grant and fee-for-service funding.

• Coordinates Utah Conservation Corps Individual Placement program.
• Develops new and maintains existing fee-for-service partnerships with higher education, non-profit, and federal, state and local government entities to execute food security and climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience goals of the Utah Conservation Corps.
• Awards Individual Placement AmeriCorps positions to partner organizations. Orients and oversees partner organizations' compliance to AmeriCorps rules and regulations.
• Receives, reviews, and processes Utah Conservation Corps Individual Placement program applications. Assists Director in issuing agreements and invoicing.
• Develops, designs, and maintains Individual Placement program processes and procedures, including member orientation, training, member development, and progress reporting.
• Provides guidance and training to partner site supervisors and AmeriCorps Individual Placement members.
• Conducts continuous evaluation of program goals, outputs, and outcomes.
• Builds program capacity through mentorship, member training, and networking as well as the sharing of best practices.
• Provides logistical support for Individual Placements including travel, reimbursements and per diem when needed for training and development purposes.
• Coordinates with public relations and marketing staff to properly promote and increase visibility efforts for Utah Conservation Corps Individual Placement program.
• Coordinates with recruitment staff to assist project sites in the recruitment of AmeriCorps members and updating of Utah Conservation Corps website materials.
• Coordinates with Utah Conservation Corps staff and administrators to ensure standardized practices across Individual Placement programs.
• Attends professional meetings and training sessions to improve current Utah Conservation Corps operations.
• Participates in quarterly program staff retreats to address the program areas of strategic planning, recruitment goals, AmeriCorps compliance.
• Travels to partner service locations throughout the state of Utah for site visits.
• Coordinates with the Utah State Commission on Service and Volunteerism to onboard and track AmeriCorps members, maintain member files, verify eligibility, create member service agreements, and process member enrollments and exits.
• Coordinates with USU Student Affairs Business Services to ensure proper onboarding and exiting of AmeriCorps members from AmeriCorps terms of service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AmeriCorps member and program management preferred.
• Experience addressing food security and climate issues preferred.
• Experience developing partnerships with federal, state, and non-profit organizations for internship placements preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, environmental education, conservation, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and partnership-building skills
• Advanced organizational skills and ability to use multiple data tracking/reporting systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Program leadership and development experience
• Knowledge of AmeriCorps/National Service, community volunteerism, food security, community gardens, non-profit organizations, and climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies desired.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded in Candidate Profile

2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application

3. Contact Information for Professional References 

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Minimum $36,320; Commensurate with Experience Plus Excellent Benefits

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. T he employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

 

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.  

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.  Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected] .  

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.  

 

*updated 7/2023

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity  Matthew Pinner,   [email protected] ,   Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael,  [email protected] , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit  , or contact:

U.S. Department of Education,  Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,  800-421-3481,  [email protected]

*updated 09/2023

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