This position is located in the Department of the Chief Program Office,.....
This position is located in the Department of the Chief Program Office, AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps).
The Unit Leader is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of assigned Team Leaders (who in turn manage a group of Corps Members) to facilitate the successful completion of multiple service projects. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Provides leadership to 7 to 10 Team Leaders in the implementation of service projects that are accomplished by approximately 10 Corps Members per team. With a focus on Corps Member development and service learning, logistics, and safety, the Unit Leader will plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the accomplishment of personal and project goals.
- Executes development strategies that will increase retention and result in a continuous learning and developmental experience for Corps Members.
- Guides, advises and evaluates Team Leaders on project execution and Corps Member development and management.
- Works with project sponsors to oversee the quality of the team's work and the achievement of project objectives. Resolves project execution issues that impact project completion and/or team performance.
- Conducts site visits to on-going projects to assess project progress, as well as Corps Member development progress, and to provide assistance.
- Reviews Team Leader reports, project portfolios, and individual team biographical marketing brochures.
- Takes appropriate action in adverse situations involving injury, health or safety of Corps Members and Team Leaders.
- Manages all disciplinary issues that arise on assigned teams.
- Collaborates with other staff members to design training for Corps Members that address team building, interpersonal communication, project and personal safety, conflict management, van driver safety, and group dynamics.
- Oversees the development and implementation of individual team physical activities program. Physical activities are identified based on the needs and abilities of each team.
- Oversees and approves direct and independent service hours performed by members. Independent service hours are 80 hours of volunteer service that each Corps Members solicits and completes during their free time.
- Develops or revises policies and procedures, as necessary.
Starting at $62,110 Per Year (NY 3)