Recruitment Lead Fellow- National Service

• AmeriCorps VIP (Volunteer Infrastructure Project), where members strive to strengthen & build volunteer programs by engaging the community in volunteering.
  
• AmeriCorps EXL (Expanded Learning) which provides hands on tutoring and mentoring to disadvantaged students in Napa and Santa Rosa schools.
  
• AmeriCorps Neighbor-to Neighbor connects individuals with opportunities to serve at nonprofits and government agencies in the Greater Bay Area, building community resilience and addressing critical issues like social isolation by engaging Neighborhood Leaders and fostering stronger connections.
  

In an effort to strengthen the recruitment and retention of AmeriCorps members, the AmeriCorps Recruitment Fellow will be dedicated to expanding and building the program’s capacity and their partnering organizations to effectively recruit and retain members.

The AmeriCorps Recruitment Lead Fellow will work with the NCOE National Service team to expand community outreach, build social media presence through active posting and coordination with partner agencies, and promote the transformational impact of the program on populations with whom they serve. Partner agencies will become more efficient and effective through increased community awareness, resulting in an increase in volunteer and national service participant interest, retention and new partnerships with institutions of higher learning and local business/foundations.

Identifying and implementing effective recruitment strategies to increase the capacity of AmeriCorps programs is a significant component of the AmeriCorps Recruitment Fellow role, as are the creation and execution of retention strategies, planning for and hosting recruitment and alumni events, and developing ways to build and appreciate partnerships.

• An increase in capacity built
  
• An increase in AmeriCorps member applications received
  
• An increase in number of AmeriCorps member slots filled
  

Member Activities: All member activities will aim to collectively raise the awareness of national service opportunities statewide as well as strengthen the ability of the host program to adequately serve their beneficiaries by leveraging all slots awarded. Overall, the AmeriCorps Recruitment Fellow will be charged with creating and refining systems to recruit and retain quality AmeriCorps members.

• Be well-versed on the purpose of the programs and recruitment timelines
  
• Gather and maintain updated information on the application process and timelines for the program
  
• In partnership with program staff, conduct a Capacity Needs Assessment and develop a program-specific action plan to diagnose and treat the recruitment capacity building needs of the program
  
• Support program staff in identifying, developing and fostering partnerships to increase outreach to potential AmeriCorps Members
  
• Participate in any California Volunteers recruitment initiatives on behalf of the program
  
• Expand community outreach through presentations at colleges and career fairs
  
• Build social media presence through active posting and coordination with partner agencies
  
• Ensure the program’s website is up to date for recruitment purposes
  
• Ensure the program’s service opportunities are posted on Volunteer Match/CV’s Californians For All platform
  
• Ensure the program’s information on CV’s website is up to date and of a high quality
  
• Develop other marketing materials for recruitment purposes
  
• Track and maintain data regarding progress towards achieving project outcomes
  
• Implement strategies to keep AmeriCorps Alumni engaged in promoting national service
  
• Conduct weekly check-in meetings with program staff to set goals and touch base on progress toward target outcomes
  
• Provide follow up information or support to potential candidates or applicants in the pipeline
  
• Assist program staff with event planning and event support
  

Requirements

• Full time, 11-month commitment serving a minimum of 1700 hours, may include occasional evenings and weekends 
  
• Service Term: January - November 2025
  
• Hours are generally Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 5:00PM, 40-45 hours per week on average
  
• Service hours are expected to occur in-person
  
• All service hours performed must be only approved program related service activities, and not prohibited or unallowable AmeriCorps activities as listed in member contract & handbook 
  
• Training hours will not exceed 15% of member’s total service hours
  

• Must be at least 18 years of age (17 with parental approval)  
  
• Clear criminal background check (DOJ and FBI; National Sex Offender Public Database).  
  
• Provide proof of TB Test/clearance
  
• Must have at least a high school diploma or a GED by start date  
  
• Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States  (Due to federal grant restrictions, we currently can not accept DACA recipients)
  
• Must not have more than 3 terms of service previously with AmeriCorps State and National programs  
  
• Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional  
  
• Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity  
  
• Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the program’s safety policies and rules
  

Benefits

• Monthly Living Stipend of $2,727.00
  
• $10,000 in education awards
• Segal Education Award of $7,395.00* 
  
• California For All Education Award $2,605.00* (pending annual California State budget approval) 
  
• Health Benefits 
  
• Childcare Assistance (if applicable) 
  
• Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program) 
  
• Moving Stipend for applicants traveling from over 250 miles from the service site!
  
• Federal Student Loan deferment and interest repayment  
  
• Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities