The AmeriCorps Program Manager is responsible for the effective planning, implementation, supervision, and compliance of AmeriCorps Service Member activities. This role ensures adherence to all federal and state regulations and supports successful program outcomes.

The program places up to 20 AmeriCorps Members in local elementary schools to provide literacy tutoring for K–2 students identified by the schools as needing increased academic interventions and assistance. Under limited supervision, the Program Manager oversees all aspects of Member recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management. Members receive day‑to‑day supervision from Site Supervisors at each school.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

• Oversee daily program operations and address needs of Members, Site Supervisors, and state partners.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Develop service descriptions and postings; manage applicant communication, screening, and background checks.
• Provide orientation and required initial training on AmeriCorps processes and program expectations.

Service Project Coordination

• Coordinate Member placement with service sites and ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, timesheet procedures, and evaluation requirements.
• Conduct site visits, gather feedback, and maintain strong relationships with Members and site staff with the goals of improving program outcomes

Service Member Management

• Ensure compliance with AmeriCorps policies, Service Member Agreements and school system policies.
• Maintain Member files and program handbooks; document performance issues and provide coaching.
• Monitor Member progress toward required service hours and performance goals.

Training and Development

• Coordinate and deliver ongoing training to ensure Members have the skills and resources to succeed.
• Gather input from Site Supervisors to identify training needs.
• Work with Service Members to develop skills and resources for post-AmeriCorps service.

Compliance and Outcome Tracking

• Monitor program compliance across all activities in alignment with AmeriCorps and organizational requirements.

• Develop data collection processes and track program outputs and outcomes as required by the contract between UWHCM and AmeriCoprps.

  Qualifications

·  Strong organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills 

·  Experience supervising individuals or teams and fostering collaborative relationships 

·  Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain documentation, and meet deadlines 

·  Experience in nonprofit or service‑oriented programs; AmeriCorps experience preferred 

·  Bachelor’s degree preferred 

·  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and cloud‑based collaboration tools

ADA Position Description

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects, and some light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Work requires reaching, standing, use of fingers, grasping, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Position Details

• Full-time with competitive compensation and benefits; annual salary range: $48,000 – 55,000

• Reports to the Director of Financial Security Programs

• Primary work location: Martinsville office, with some remote and school‑based work requiring reliable transportation

• Requires completion of all background checks

• Additional tasks may be assigned

• United Way of Henry County and Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug‑free workplace

• This is a grant‑funded position; continuation is dependent on grant availability

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