Below is a position available with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) – a residential, team-based, community service-learning program for 18-24 year olds. AmeriCorps NCCC is a program of the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency who strives to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
More information on CNCS & NCCC can be found at www.nationalservice.org
- The Unit Leader is responsible for the supervision of seven subordinate teams composed of twelve Corps members each, who provide service through a team-based, residential program.
- Service learning projects are typically performed at geographically dispersed locations for extended periods of time and focused in the areas of natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation and urban and rural development.
- Responsible for the development of the team leaders as well as the day-to-day management and supervision of the team leaders in the performance of their duties in the execution of service learning projects and development of Corps Members.
- The Unit Leader works with the Program Office to ensure project implementation to include logistical planning.
- Must collaborate effectively with other Unit Leaders in maintaining consistency in the application of policies and procedures across the entire Corps.
- Provides leadership to 7-8 Team Leaders in the development, delivery, and execution of service learning projects for 70-85 Corps members.
- Coordinates planning and accomplishment of in-service training, safety, and project logistics.
- Provides instruction or conducts workshops with Corps members to address team building, interpersonal communications, assertiveness training, and conflict resolution and group dynamics.
- Works with the Program Department to develop and implement team-based service learning plans.
- Conducts outreach to community organizations and potential project sponsors.
- Evaluates, guides and counsels team leaders.
- Reviews all team leader reports, project portfolios and team publications.
- Works closely with project sponsors to oversee progress and quality of work and the achievement of service learning objectives.
- Oversees the conduct of the units’ physical training program.
- Verifies direct and indirect service hours performed by Corps members.
- Takes appropriate action in adverse situations involving injury, health or safety of personnel.
- Provides guidance on standards of conduct to be followed by Corps members.
- Oversees disciplinary procedures and actions to ensure compliance with campus as well as national standards and requirements.
Salary: 57,408.00 – 62,408.00 USD/year
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