Project Director

Hours: 35 hours per week. Office hours are 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM weekdays. Benefits: AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP follows the personnel policies and procedures set forth by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, the sponsoring agency. Salary is commensurate with experience and education in the range of $28.00 - $30.00 per hour. Two weeks paid vacation time (3 after 3 years), 14 paid holidays, paid sick time, health insurance, pension. Job Description: The Project Director has full-time responsibility for the oversight, development, and day-to-day operation of AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP in cooperation with the Employer/Sponsor, Catholic Charities. These duties include: Reports to Executive Director of Catholic Charities, Father Scott Seymour. Prepares grant applications, including applications for Federal, State, County, United Way and local nonfederal match funding. Works with the Advisory Council (meets bi-monthly) to determine policies and goals for the RSVP program within AmeriCorps guidelines. Develops and implements public relations efforts to promote the RSVP program to increase public awareness of its services. Recruits, interviews, and places volunteers in service activities appropriate to their interests and AmeriCorps Seniors Performance Measure Community Need Workplans. Establishes partnerships with community organizations through Memoranda of Understanding. Develops a balanced budget, manages and reconciles the approved budget. Seeks new sources of funding as necessary to maintain the program. Makes expenditures authorized by the Catholic Charities Executive Director. Prepares and submits grant Progress Reports, Federal Financial Reports, and other required reports. With the Advisory Council, plans activities to recognize volunteers for their contribution to the community, including a mandatory annual recognition event. Trains and supervises AmeriCorps Seniors program staff (Volunteer Coordinator). Administers personnel policies consistent with Catholic Charities Maintains staff and project records. Implements office procedures to maintain efficient and effective operation. Attends AmeriCorps Seniors training convenings and other appropriate conferences and meetings on aging, volunteerism, and related fields. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with other community organizations and agencies. CATHOLIC CHARITIES MISSION: To respond to the needs of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Catholic Charities fulfills this mission by empowering people through direct aid, community programs, outreach, and advocacy. AMERICORPS SENIORS RSVP MISSION: To harness the energy of individuals aged 55 and older to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Please apply with resume and cover letter to Joelle Lamica, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg; [email protected]