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Director, AmeriCorps Program

locationRichmond, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: Published 3 weeks ago
Community Services
Full time
$60,000 - $70,000 per year

United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg is seeking a mission-driven professional for the role of Director, AmeriCorps Program. Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer, the Director of AmeriCorps Program will play a pivotal role in developing an AmeriCorps program that will leverage national service as part of the greater Richmond region’s upward economic mobility efforts. Over the next year, the Director will build a framework and model for the AmeriCorps program based on stipulations outlined in the AmeriCorps grant awarded through the Virginia Department of Social Services. This will include developing a logic model, creating a timeline with program goals and metrics, and supporting local nonprofits. Please note that this is a grant-funded position, with a current time horizon of one year, which may be extended based on future funding.


For a century, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg has united people and resources to address the needs of our most vulnerable residents and drive solutions to root causes. We believe everyone should be able to live in opportunity-rich neighborhoods, access quality learning, engage in rewarding jobs, and live in healthy environments with good health care access. United Way adopts a holistic approach to community impact. We help children, families, and older adults meet their basic needs, access quality learning opportunities, and achieve financial security. We collaborate with various organizations to create a region where everyone has the opportunity to live their best lives. United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg serves the region’s cities and rural areas alike, including the cities of Richmond, Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell, as well as the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, Powhatan and Prince George.


Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have strong background in strategic planning and logic model development; understanding and experience with the nonprofit sector; expertise in analyzing and interpreting data; expertise in data-driven decision making; experience working with diverse stakeholders; experience creating and managing timelines; excellent project management skills; strong communication skills; strong relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders; expertise in program development, implementation, research, and analysis; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences. Familiarity with AmeriCorps and/or United Way is a plus. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field required.


Salary: Hiring range $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience


Position open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to:


United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
Human Resources
P.O. Box 11807
Richmond, VA 23230
Email: jobs@yourunitedway.org
EOE

Required degree level

  • Bachelor

Salary range

  • $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Skills and Competencies

  • strategic planning
  • analyzing and interpreting data
  • data-driven decision making
  • managing timelines
  • project management skills
  • strong communication skills
  • strong relationship-building skills
  • program development