Americorps Program Director

Full Time Employee (210 days) Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm Position Summary: Lead the implementation, administration and coordination of the Cleveland Academy of Leadership AmeriCorps program. Support AmeriCorps members and Cleveland staff in their efforts to achieve increased academic achievement among students through the implementation of a successful AmeriCorps program. Reports to: This position reports directly to the Principal. Key Organizational Relationship: This position works in close collaboration with: Director of Federal Grants, Spartanburg School District Seven First - Third grade classroom teachers Curriculum and Instruction Administrator South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service (SC Commission) Staff Community Engagement Coordinator Parent Involvement Coordinator Essential Job Functions: The AmeriCorps Program Director will learn all aspects of AmeriCorps rules and regulations and will take ownership of the administrative aspects of The Cleveland Academy of Leadership's grant. Engagement with AmeriCorps Members, as well as consistent communication with SC Commission Staff is essential. This position will: Directly supervise 12 AmeriCorps members and support them in their roles Work closely with the fiscal grant representative at District 7 to develop, manage and monitor the program's operating budget in accordance with the grant award, tracking all grant related expenditures and coordinating the submission of request for reimbursement Plan and implement AmeriCorps Member Training/Orientation week at the beginning of the program. Facilitate Member trainings that align with AmeriCorps regulations and that meet the professional development needs of AmeriCorps Members Conduct one-on-one supervision sessions for all AmeriCorps Members and facilitate monthly group meetings with Members and the Principal Maintain AmeriCorps Member records including documentation of service hours and enrollment eligibility Collect, review, analyze, and report data on program performance measures Prepare for AmeriCorps and general programmatic audits and ensure programmatic compliance with all administrative terms and conditions of the Cleveland Academy AmeriCorps grant Ensure positive working relationships between Cleveland staff and AmeriCorps members Represent and promote The Cleveland Academy of Leadership's AmeriCorps program in the local community Attend four quarterly meetings/training events, as well as a regional conference that will take place in June 2021 Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Two years of related professional experience, preferable in a youth serving organization Experience with volunteer management and development Experience with grant writing and grant management; strong writing, research, and analytical/problem solving skills Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; dynamic presenter and meeting facilitator Ability to prioritize and multi-task with strong attention to detail Excellent time management and the ability to meet aggressive deadlines Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all socio-economic backgrounds Willingness and ability to work some weekends as required and to travel to required conferences and trainings Spartanburg County School District No. 7 does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the employment provision (Title I) of the American With Disabilities Act of 1990. EOE Spartanburg School District 7 does not tolerate acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any sexual or gender based harassment is encouraged to be reported to Spartanburg District 7, specifically to the District Title IX Administrator: Dr. Kira L. Reaves .