UF/IFAS Florida 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director
UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Camps
Gainesville, Florida
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary Details | $36,000-$45,000 plus full benefits through UF |
Deadline | May 08, 2024 |
Are you interested in creating and developing a new AmeriCorps program, centered around K-12th grade outdoor, environmental education at camps? Would you enjoy recruiting, training, and managing AmeriCorps members looking to serve youth in Florida? If any of the above sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love for you to apply for our UF/IFAS Florida 4-H AmeriCorps Program Director position. This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits through the University of Florida. Florida 4-H has three 4-H camps that provide environmental education to youth, and we're looking to expand programming through our AmeriCorps program. We're looking for someone to help manage this new program, so please apply today!
Grant and Program Management: Develop and maintain sound fiscal and organizational management systems and practices. Define and revise a Theory of Change for how the program activities will lead to long term results and gather, analyze, and report on data to make improvements to the program. Partner with on-site camp directors to ensure proper training and supervision of sites. Work with the community to identify environmental education needs and help provide those services. Assist in environmental education program creation and delivery.
Member Management: Recruit, enroll, train, and retain AmeriCorps member positions using appropriate human resource and inclusion practices. Develop and conduct a comprehensive member training plan that provides the skills and necessary training for their service activities.
Fiscal Oversight: Actively participate in managing the budget for the AmeriCorps grant and work cooperatively with UF/IFAS financial and leadership staff to manage program funds and documentation of finances. Assist in developing a sustainability plan for the program, both financially and non-financially.
Leadership Development: Plan and participate in training opportunities that promote personal and professional growth. Help cultivate leaders within AmeriCorps and national service and support Volunteer Florida in promoting AmeriCorps.
Perform other duties as assigned by the State 4-H Headquarters.
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Category | Admin & Leadership , Environmental Education |