Urban Ministry Intern (Volunteer Coordinator)

Description

This AmeriCorps position will assist with volunteer and work-study student recruitment and coordination for programs based in churches and faith-based organizations. Duties may include recruiting and placing volunteers and work-studies at sites, assisting with monitoring, data tracking and providing overall support in volunteer management. Members may assist in other program areas as needed. The volunteer coordinator acts as a liaison between the service site and volunteers. An important part of this position is to find volunteers and maintain positive relationships with them. Additionally, the volunteer coordinator ensures users of TechMission's volunteer-matching website are able to navigate and utilize it for their organizations. At the same time, our volunteer coordinator team works on marketing strategies and projects to help organizations post free volunteering opportunities on the website if they need volunteers. They also gather useful resources like books, videos, and online articles on topics like volunteer management, family volunteerism, long-term volunteering abroad, and much more. Requirements: * Applicants for this program must be at least 18 years old * must have a high school degree or equivalent (GED) * must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States * specific qualifications vary by position but generally applicants should have good people skills, ability to work with children and have a desire to learn * applicants with experience working with Black and Latino communities or non-profit community/faith-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply * familiarity with Microsoft Word and the Internet is desired * accepted applicants must follow all federal and AmeriCorps guidelines with respect to faith during official AmeriCorps hours.

Group Minimum and Maximum

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*A basic living stipend for the year of at least $11,400 (stipend depends on service description) * health insurance * at end of year, an educational award of $4,725 to pay off past student loans or future schooling * federal student loans deference or forbearance * childcare * AmeriCorps benefits do not affect eligibility to continue receiving government assistance