Davenport Parks and Recreation - Davenport Quad Cities Corporate Games Events Coordinator

*This is a temporary AmeriCorps position through the City of Davenport AmeriCorps Program*

Position Information:

Living Stipend: $3,700

Education Award: $1,565.08

Service Term Dates: May 12, 2025 - August 2, 2025

Position Specifics:

1) Increase engagement of City of Davenport (COD) participants at Quad Cities Corporate Games (QCCG)

· Attend QCCG informational training at beginning of service term (held during first two weeks) and reference informational materials throughout term, asking site supervisor clarifying questions when necessary

· Develop a recruitment proposal for increasing engagement of COD participants

o Research recruitment avenues based on similar events held state and nationwide

o Develop a recruitment proposal, including: goals of the recruitment process (i.e., number of participants), scope of recruitment (i.e., department where recruitment will occur, number of participants needed for a complete event team), recruitment strategies (i.e., social media, free community events), and timeline (i.e., registration deadlines)

o Submit recruitment proposal to site supervisor by May 23, 2025

o Implement recruitment strategies in following weeks of service term, as determined by site supervisor

· Develop content for QCCG COD participant recruitment

o Develop 1 flyer for each QCCG event to increase recruitment of City of Davenport participants at the QCCG

o Submit 1 flyer for each QCCG event to site supervisor by each deadline: two weeks before the event registration deadline

· Attend at least 80% of QCCG events that take place at City of Davenport locations to increase community outreach

o Attend events with site supervisor and/or other DPR staff to increase community outreach by answering questions about DPR free community programming and AmeriCorps

o Help with set up and tear down of event, tables, activities, etc.

2) Develop at least 4 youth sports programs for implementation with a focus on summer programming based on available sports field spaces

· Research communities similar in size and population for summer sports programming options on the internet

· Develop program proposals that include: age appropriateness, group size, space requirements, and supply requirements

· Submit 1 completed program proposal to site supervisor by each deadline: June 13, June 27, July 11, and July 25

· Implement approved programs during following weeks of service, as scheduled by site supervisor

3) Develop a volunteer recruitment strategy to increase community engagement in DPR sports and leagues programming

· Research volunteer recruitment avenues based on similar programs held state and nationwide

· Develop a volunteer recruitment proposal, including: goals of the recruitment process (i.e., number of volunteers), scope of recruitment (i.e., events where recruitment will occur, number of volunteers needed), recruitment strategies (i.e., social media**, free community events), and timeline (i.e., volunteer registration deadlines)

· Submit recruitment proposal to site supervisor by June 6, 2025

· Implement recruitment strategies in following weeks of service term, as determined by site supervisor

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

· Background in the field of sports, education, recreation, human services, or related field

· Experience working with children and families preferred

Eligibility Criteria:

· Certify that they have or will obtain a diploma/GED before the service contract start date

· Be 18 years old at the start of service

· Pass a national service criminal history check prior to first day of service

· Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US national, or Lawful Permanent Resident

Benefits:

· Education Award received upon successful completion of their term of service

· Living allowance

· Childcare coverage, for qualifying members

· Student loan forbearance and interest payments for eligible loans

Performance Evaluation & Reporting Requirements:

· Member Performance Evaluations requirements during the term

· Regular submission of member timesheets

· Submission of Reflection Project

City of Davenport Youth Corps Program – Related Service Activities:

· Davenport Parks and Recreation Summer Events (including Red, White and Boom, YouthFest, and Party in the Park events)

Job Type: Temporary

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Davenport, IA 52804 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Davenport, IA 52804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person