Description
The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) is a full-time AmeriCorps position serving 1,700 hours over an 11.5-month term of service and is also known as the Strengthening Communities Corps Member. The CEC will help coordinate all Jumpstart volunteer recruitment and management efforts, and oversee Jumpstart’s participation in community events. The CEC works closely with the regional Program and Development teams across California and engages a diverse group of volunteers, such as Jumpstart Corps members and alumni, community members, and corporate volunteers.
The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) is a full-time AmeriCorps position serving 1,700 hours over an 11.5-month term of service and is also known as the Strengthening Communities Corps Member. The CEC will help coordinate all Jumpstart volunteer recruitment and management efforts, and oversee Jumpstart’s participation in community events. The CEC works closely with the regional Program and Development teams across California and engages a diverse group of volunteers, such as Jumpstart Corps members and alumni, community members, and corporate volunteers.
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Living Allowance
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$2088 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
Local travel reimbursement for mileage and parking related to volunteer activities
Education Requirements
College Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
Team-Building Experience
• Ability to lead a team of diverse volunteers to accomplish service projects that benefit Jumpstart’s program and the communities Jumpstart serves
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and trainings
• Experience in a leadership role, preferably with volunteers
Project Management
• Ability to organize multiple tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize time and responsibilities
Early Childhood Knowledge and Practice
• Experience working in an early childhood setting and/or knowledge of early childhood development strongly desired
• Ability to learn and model Jumpstart practices for the benefit of increasing volunteers’ understanding of the program
Commitment to Service
• Community service experience
• Ability to fulfill a yearlong, full-time AmeriCorps service commitment
• Dedication to Jumpstart and AmeriCorps’ missions and Jumpstart’s values of learning, determination, connection, joy, and kindness
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others
Professionalism
• Willingness to represent Jumpstart to outside groups
• Willingness to seek and use available resources to support problem solving efforts
• Ability to independently problem solve and think strategically
• Ability to work and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Maturity and good judgment in relating to Jumpstart peers, partners, and families
• Availability, dependability, and willingness to be flexible
Additional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Proficiency in Spanish strongly desired
• Demonstrated ability to use basic and some advanced functions of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher), internet and web-based forms
• Ability to serve periodic evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel locally when needed
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check