RSVP Project Director

Position Description:

Under the general direction of the School Success Director, the RSVP Director has full- time responsibility for the development and operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs; in coordination with the NEMCSA and Senior Corps Program Advisory Council. 

Project Director’s Role:

The RSVP Project Director is responsible for the daily management of the RSVP. The RSVP Project Director functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, RSVP volunteers, and volunteer stations. The RSVP Project Director serves as the representative of the sponsor in signing and approving official project documentation, including project reports, memoranda of understanding, letters of agreement for in-home assignments. The RSVP Project Director will abide by NEMCSA’s established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures. 

The RSVP Project Director serves full time, as negotiated with the CNCS. The RSVP Project Director will participate in activities to coordinate RSVP program resources with those of related local agencies, boards, or organizations. 

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:    Other duties may be assigned. 

• Plan and develop all phases of RSVP operations; 

• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising adequate RSVP staff to efficiently carry out, maintain and develop operations of the RSVP Program; 

• Adhere to and administer personnel policies and procedures for RSVP staff consistent with those of NEMCSA; 

• Provide support, information and materials for RSVP coordinators and appraise staff performance according to NEMCSA personnel policies and procedures; 

• Recruit, select, orient and place RSVP volunteers with volunteer stations; 

• Secure all necessary funding and appropriate contracts for program operation, including match and in-kind funding; 

• Develop proposals and funding partnership plans to generate new funding for program operation; 

• Develop and maintain appropriate fiscal, personnel, program and volunteer records and reports; 

• Enhance the total efforts of RSVP through active involvement with community organizations, other national service programs, where appropriate;  

• Implement agreed upon performance measure and other RSVP grant requirements; 

• Keep Senior Corps Advisory Council members informed and solicit their participation and advice on matters affecting program operations; 

• Work in cooperation with NEMCSA staff, Advisory Council members and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for programs; 

• Plan, develop, and implement ongoing public relations opportunities, including social media; 

• Arrange for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of RSVP; 

• Assure volunteer orientation, in conjunction with volunteer work stations and staff; 

• In conjunction with RSVP staff, develop and maintain close coordination and relationships with RSVP volunteer stations, including development of volunteer assignment plans; 

• Provide ongoing support to volunteers; 

• In conjunction with RSVP staff, appraise volunteer performance; 

• Assess appropriateness and/or performance of volunteer stations; 

• Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the CNCS. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position manages and supervises the activities, staff and volunteers in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP).  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.