Program Director - National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Program Director is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day management of the National Health Corps Florida AmeriCorps program. Duties include member recruitment, program monitoring, budgeting, reporting and supervision.

Specific Activities:

Program Management

·         Responsible for the recruitment, hiring and day-to-day supervision of all program staff, volunteers and participants.

·         Oversee successful implementation of project work plan, including establishment of timetable to accomplish objectives.

·         Develop, implement and update policy/protocol for program.

·         Develop and manage contracts and memoranda of understanding.

·         Oversee quality assurance and data collection activities in collaboration with project evaluation team; support evaluation plan, including data collection, tracking system, analysis of data and dissemination of results as directed.

·         Assist with development of promotional and educational materials.

·         Manage and develop relationships with current host sites and members, as well as potential new host sites and member candidates.

·         Recruit new and returning host sites, review applications and select final sites.

·         Provide orientation, ongoing training and networking opportunities for program host sites.

·         Conduct annual recruitment, placement and training for diverse and qualified AmeriCorps members.

·         Support and lead member training, professional development and recognition opportunities.

·         Build relationships with collaborating organizations, other local AmeriCorps programs, the state commission and peers within the National Health Corps umbrella.

·         Maintain, develop and oversee a communications strategy that includes social media and the website.

·         Manage program systems to ensure compliance with AmeriCorps program requirements.

·         Conduct on-site visits to monitor program effectiveness and compliance.

·         Design member service activities.

Grant Management

·         Complete all grant management and other agency paperwork as directed.

• Complete required reports and participate in technical assistance activities and meetings of the funding agency.
• Review member time, program invoices and program performance measures.

Fiscal Management

·         Develop and monitor budget for compliance with state and federal spending regulations and spending limits, as well as alignment with Coalition fiscal policies.

Staff Development & Supervision

·         Supervisory responsibilities include providing employee feedback including conducting timely 90-day and annual performance evaluation, and all other duties related to professionally directing and managing a staff.

·         Review and evaluate staff performance and develop competencies that support and achieve the Coalition and department goals.

·         Accountable for consistently administering and implementing the Coalition policies and procedures.

Other:

·         Problem solve and foster strong group dynamics.

·         Support, mentor and coach members.

·         All other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in human services, health or early childhood. At least four years’ experience working with community services, program development, community development, youth development, volunteer management or national services.

·         Must have knowledge of public health, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or other national service experiences.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients and staff.

·         Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude.

·         Ability to work flexible traditional and non-traditional work hours.

·         Demonstrated ability to manage staff.

·         Experience in verbal and written presentations.

·         AmeriCorps service or other volunteering experience.

·         Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, writing ability and consistent attention to detail.

·         Website and social media content development experience.

·         Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

·         Must be able to communicate effectively and be a team player at the Coalition.

·         Must be able to commit to the Coalition vision and be passionate about its mission.

·         Requires reliable transportation as travel is required, valid driver’s license, good driving record and automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements:

·         Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, and other federal, state and local standards.

·         Must be able to travel to alternate locations.

·         Required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear while performing the duties of this job, regularly. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen

·         Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds.