Affiliate Program Coordinator

Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) is a network of youth service programs engaging youth in team-based service experiences. The Affiliate Program Coordinator will oversee the operations of YVC affiliate programs, providing training and support while ensuring adherence to program standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of current YVC affiliate programs throughout the YVC network
• Maintain consistent communication (via phone, email, and site visits) with up to 15 YVC affiliate programs
• Provide ongoing training and support through check-ins, evaluations, resource development, in-person site visits, webinars, etc
• Troubleshoot problems and assist with solutions for affiliate challenges
• Ensure affiliates’ adherence to YVC Program Standards
• Maintain knowledge of major policy, safety and program issues related to youth service programs
• Provide technical assistance for YVC resources
• Develop and implement strategies to expand YVC’s reach and impact through school partnerships and school-based programs
• Ensure accuracy of program data for affiliates
• Maintain appropriate documentation for affiliate communication
• Develop and maintain relationships with organizations important to YVC’s success
• Act as the team lead for facilitation of peer-to-peer training opportunities and connections across the YVC network, scaling collaborative initiatives as applicable
• Facilitate monthly peer-to-peer training opportunities for affiliates across the YVC network
• Develop monthly affiliate newsletter
• Develop and scale collaborative initiatives across the YVC network
• Act as a hub for affiliate connections
• Recruit and onboard new affiliates by managing tasks associated with YVC’s growth initiatives including the development and implementation of a multi-faceted growth outreach strategy
• Assist in leading the International Youth Advisory Board
• Act as a coordinator for internal affiliate updates
• Create youth development resources for programs in the YVC network and help manage our resource database
• With the Affiliate Services Team, lead the development of service-learning lessons and unit plans
• Develop new training content for affiliate resources library
• Manage the online affiliate resource library including maintaining organization of resources, ensuring resources are up to date, making necessary edits, etc
• Lead research efforts to keep YVC current on youth development trends and social needs
• Assist an external coordinator with an evaluation of the long-term impact of volunteerism for youth volunteers
• Assist with YVCHQ team effort to plan and implement YVC Summit, YVC’s annual conference
• Collaborate with other YVCHQ team members by participating in strategic discussions or providing assistance and expertise when needed to help accomplish organization-wide goals

Skills

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Well-developed administrative skills including proactive communication, follow-through, and deadline management
• Proficient (or resourceful) with computer knowledge and Microsoft office products, technology and data management skills
• Experience working with youth a plus
• Experience in volunteer/program management a plus
• Stellar organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and demonstrate resiliency
• High initiative and self-starting ability
• Flexibility to meet with youth and other partners across time zones when needed
• An outgoing, independent mindset with the ability to think creatively and strategically to solve problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on the ability to communicate and work with people from a variety of backgrounds
• An ability to encourage, motivate, support, and develop others
• A positive attitude
• A sense of urgency driving organization and reliability
• Ability to travel approximately 3-5 times per year (typically 2-3 days each trip), possible longer international travel required (approximately once per year)
• A commitment to YVC's values: Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Pursue Excellence, Take Ownership, Be Responsive, and Have Fun!

Benefits

• Highly subsidized employee medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Options for employee-paid dental
• Vision
• Additional life insurance
• Family coverage
• A retirement plan
• YVC matches 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of income

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