The AmeriCorps Portfolio Manager is a full time position, reporting to the Director of AmeriCorps. The Manager will have the following broad responsibilities:
Managing the relationships with the YouthBuild affiliates that have AmeriCorps members and/or operating funds: • Provide on-site, phone, and electronic technical assistance to a portfolio of local programs related to program design, achievement of goals and objectives, and required reporting. • Gain familiarity with and Become a content expert on Federal Regulations and Provisions to assist local programs with implementing their AmeriCorps program and maintaining compliance. • Utilize existing technical assistance tools and create reports and updates on portfolio of local YouthBuild programs. • Create and implement new technical assistance tools, including but not limited to, webinars, conference calls, sample documents, and desktop monitoring.
Collaborating with AmeriCorps team at YouthBuild USA: • Ensure that consistent technical assistance is provided to all YouthBuild programs that receive AmeriCorps members and/or operating funds. • Assist in the planning and implementation of YouthBuild USA AmeriCorps conferences. • Assist in grant proposal preparation and local program selection for upcoming three year grant application. • Serve as a representative of the team within YouthBuild USA by traveling to YouthBuild programs, multi-site gatherings, conferences, and assisting in the planning and implementation of YouthBuild USA wide activities as requested.
Community Improvement/Capacity Building/Economic Development, Education, Human Services, Youth Services
Travel Required:
10% of the time
Experience Required:
3 yrs
Preferred Degree:
Bachelors
Job Certifications:
Desired Skills, Characteristics, and Experience
We are looking for a highly intelligent, results-driven team player with superior judgment, clear communication style, programmatic experience, and demonstrated experience in multi-site program implementation.
The ideal Manager will have:
• At least three to five years of program and/or management experience, preferably in organizations that have a network of programs/affiliates or comparable experience;
• A record of accomplishment working in diverse, entrepreneurial work environments;
• A demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, tactically, and creatively in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability and comfort with multiple projects that have different deadlines;
• A customer service orientation; and
• Ability to be flexible and a sense of humor.
Compensation
YouthBuild USA offers competitive salary and benefits, including health coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, and disability benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applying
If you are interested in learning more about YouthBuild USA, visit our website at www.youthbuild.org. If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to: Search – AmeriCorps Portfolio Manager, YouthBuild USA, 58 Day Street, P.O. Box 440322, Somerville, MA 02144 or e-mail it to jobsearch@youthbuild.org (please include position title in subject line of e-mail). YouthBuild USA is an EE/AA employer. Please apply by July 15, 2009.
