Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) is a network of youth service programs engaging youth in team-based service experiences. The Affiliate Program Coordinator will oversee the operations of YVC affiliate programs, providing training and support while ensuring adherence to program standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the operations of current YVC affiliate programs throughout the YVC network
- Maintain consistent communication (via phone, email, and site visits) with up to 15 YVC affiliate programs
- Provide ongoing training and support through check-ins, evaluations, resource development, in-person site visits, webinars, etc
- Troubleshoot problems and assist with solutions for affiliate challenges
- Ensure affiliates’ adherence to YVC Program Standards
- Maintain knowledge of major policy, safety and program issues related to youth service programs
- Provide technical assistance for YVC resources
- Develop and implement strategies to expand YVC’s reach and impact through school partnerships and school-based programs
- Ensure accuracy of program data for affiliates
- Maintain appropriate documentation for affiliate communication
- Develop and maintain relationships with organizations important to YVC’s success
- Act as the team lead for facilitation of peer-to-peer training opportunities and connections across the YVC network, scaling collaborative initiatives as applicable
- Facilitate monthly peer-to-peer training opportunities for affiliates across the YVC network
- Develop monthly affiliate newsletter
- Develop and scale collaborative initiatives across the YVC network
- Act as a hub for affiliate connections
- Recruit and onboard new affiliates by managing tasks associated with YVC’s growth initiatives including the development and implementation of a multi-faceted growth outreach strategy
- Assist in leading the International Youth Advisory Board
- Act as a coordinator for internal affiliate updates
- Create youth development resources for programs in the YVC network and help manage our resource database
- With the Affiliate Services Team, lead the development of service-learning lessons and unit plans
- Develop new training content for affiliate resources library
- Manage the online affiliate resource library including maintaining organization of resources, ensuring resources are up to date, making necessary edits, etc
- Lead research efforts to keep YVC current on youth development trends and social needs
- Assist an external coordinator with an evaluation of the long-term impact of volunteerism for youth volunteers
- Assist with YVCHQ team effort to plan and implement YVC Summit, YVC’s annual conference
- Collaborate with other YVCHQ team members by participating in strategic discussions or providing assistance and expertise when needed to help accomplish organization-wide goals
Skills
- Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
- Well-developed administrative skills including proactive communication, follow-through, and deadline management
- Proficient (or resourceful) with computer knowledge and Microsoft office products, technology and data management skills
- Experience working with youth a plus
- Experience in volunteer/program management a plus
- Stellar organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and demonstrate resiliency
- High initiative and self-starting ability
- Flexibility to meet with youth and other partners across time zones when needed
- An outgoing, independent mindset with the ability to think creatively and strategically to solve problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on the ability to communicate and work with people from a variety of backgrounds
- An ability to encourage, motivate, support, and develop others
- A positive attitude
- A sense of urgency driving organization and reliability
- Ability to travel approximately 3-5 times per year (typically 2-3 days each trip), possible longer international travel required (approximately once per year)
- A commitment to YVC's values: Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Pursue Excellence, Take Ownership, Be Responsive, and Have Fun!
Benefits
- Highly subsidized employee medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Options for employee-paid dental
- Vision
- Additional life insurance
- Family coverage
- A retirement plan
- YVC matches 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of income
Company Overview
Youth Volunteer Corps it engages youth in service projects that are challenging, rewarding and educational. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://yvc.org.
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