Community Access and Volunteer Capacity Specialist - AMERICORPS

MEMBER POSITION TITLE: Community Access and Volunteer Capacity Specialist - AMERICORPS POSITION

PROGRAM: United Way Fox Cities. 1455 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952.

SITE LOCATION: Covey, Inc., 2200 Algoma Blvd Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901

OVERVIEW: The Community Access and Volunteer Capacity Coordinator will build sustainable systems and partnerships that expand inclusive community participation and improve access to Covey’s supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

This position is in partnership with the United Way Fox Cities AmeriCorps Program. To learn more about AmeriCorps, please visit https://americorps.gov/.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a community outreach and engagement plan.
• Create accessible outreach materials and referral resources for families and community partners.
• Build relationships with schools, service coordinators, employers, nonprofits, civic groups, and other community organizations.
• Identify and develop inclusive educational, recreational, wellness, civic, and volunteer opportunities.
• Develop repeatable volunteer recruitment, orientation, scheduling, communication, and recognition tools.
• Support the coordination of new volunteer-supported and community-based opportunities.
• Establish tools for tracking outreach, referrals, partnerships, volunteer participation, and community engagement.
• Document procedures, templates, contacts, and lessons learned to support long-term sustainability.
• Follow AmeriCorps requirements related to prohibited activities, non-duplication, non-displacement, confidentiality, safety, and branding.
• Attend and participate in AmeriCorps program training on a variety of topics, including program orientation all-member team training and networking opportunities, community service projects, etc. These trainings occur through a combination virtual and in-person.
• Complete AmeriCorps paperwork, such as monthly reports and feedback surveys.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, relationship-building, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with individuals with disabilities, families, volunteers, staff, and community partners.
• Interest or experience in human services, public health, communications, volunteer engagement, community development, or nonprofit service.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Comfortable using Microsoft 365 and learning outreach, presentation, and data-tracking tools.
• Be 18 years or older at the beginning of their service.
• At minimum, hold a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate will hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in health and human services or public health degree or related background and experience. Upper-level undergraduates with related experience are encouraged to apply.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.
• Provide information and complete, and pass a criminal history check

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Member Term of Service: The Member’s service term will start after 11/1/2026 and end on 08/31/2027. There’s flexibility with the position start date, however the time requirements and living allowance conditions will not change.
• Time Requirements: Part-time positions:
  • Members are expected to serve 1,200 hours, which averages 28-35 hours/week during the service period.
  • Member are expected to serve 900 hours, which averages 22-35 hours/week during the service period.
• This position will be in-person with the potential to be hybrid. Member will serve flexible hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Members will receive a gross living allowance while serving, which is paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Please note there will not be an additional hourly wage or salary beyond living allowance.
  • Part-time members:
    • 1,200 hours part-time members will receive $720.59 per pay period (the amount listed is before tax deductions).
    • 900 hours part-time members will receive $510.42 per pay period (the amount listed is before tax deductions).
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of hourly requirement described in Time Requirements: The Education Award amount for the available position options:
  • 1,200 hours part-time position is $5,176.50.
  • 900 hours part-time position is $3,697.50.
• Please note, this education award is an electronic transfer to either your educational institution or federal loan provider. Members will not receive the education award via direct payment (such as check or cash).
• Member positions that average 35-40 hours/week are eligible for health insurance and childcare reimbursement (income eligibility required for childcare reimbursement benefit).
• Forbearance on qualified student loans while serving and interest accrual payments.

APPLICATION DUE DATE:

• Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
• Please submit resume and cover letter to Zach Zabel, CEO at zzabel@covey.org