Retention Capacity AmeriCorps Member-CA Emergency Response Corps

In an effort to strengthen the recruitment and retention of CERC AmeriCorps members, the AmeriCorps State Fellow will be dedicated to expanding and building the program’s capacity and their partnering organizations to effectively recruit and retain members.

The AmeriCorps State Fellow will work with the CERC AmeriCorps team to expand community outreach, build social media presence through active posting and coordination with partner agencies, and promote the transformational impact of the program on populations with whom they work. Partner agencies will become more efficient and effective through increased community awareness, resulting in an increase in volunteer and national service participant interest, retention and new partnerships with institutions of higher learning and local business/foundations.

Identifying and implementing effective recruitment strategies to increase the capacity of CERC is a significant component of the AmeriCorps State Fellow role, as are the creation and execution of retention strategies, planning for and hosting recruitment events, and developing ways to build and appreciate partnerships.

****This is a ~11 month AmeriCorps position from September 2023 to July 2024****

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Areas of Responsibility and Essential Functions: The AmeriCorps State Fellow will provide capacity building support to CERC AmeriCorps, as defined by the achievement of the following outcomes:

• An increase in AmeriCorps member applications received
• An increase in number of AmeriCorps member slots filled
• An increase in number of AmeriCorps members retained
• An increase in overall capacity built

Member Activities: All member activities will aim to collectively raise the awareness of national service opportunities statewide as well as strengthen the ability of the host program to adequately serve their beneficiaries by leveraging all slots awarded. Overall, the AmeriCorps State Fellow will be charged with creating and refining systems to recruit and retain quality AmeriCorps members.

The AmeriCorps State Fellow activities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Be well-versed on the purpose of the program and its recruitment timelines.
• Gather and maintain updated information on the application process and timelines for the program.
• Conduct a Capacity Needs assessment and develop a program-specific action plan to diagnose and treat the capacity building needs of the program.
• Develop and foster partnerships to increase outreach to potential AmeriCorps Members.
• Expand community outreach through presentations at colleges and career fairs.
• Build social media presence through active posting and coordination with partner agencies
• Develop other marketing materials for recruitment purposes.
• Coordinate with other AmeriCorps State Fellows in the region to connect interested individuals to appropriate service opportunities
• Track and maintain data regarding progress towards achieving project outcomes
• Implement strategies to keep AmeriCorps Alumni engaged in promoting national service.
• Conduct weekly check-in meetings with program staff to set goals and touch base on progress toward target outcomes.meri

Requirements

● Age 18 years or older

● U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

● Live in the Bay Area

● Two years professional or volunteer experience (in related fields), or Bachelor’s Degree

● Ability to potentially serve evenings and weekends when needed

● Basic knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Zoom, G Suite, social media platforms and willingness to learn

● Due to recurring access or episodic access to vulnerable populations, service in this role is contingent on the following checks: DOJ, FBI and National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW), and COVID-19 testing or proof of COVID vaccination prior to service. Candidates must also possess a personal automobile, a current California driver’s license and maintain valid automobile insurance. Availability to meet ongoing requirements.

Benefits

Semi-Monthly member stipend

$2572 monthly(before taxes)

Member Benefits

● Healthcare

● AmeriCorps Segal Education Award managed through The AmeriCorps National Trust Fund

● Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

● Great life experience and personal growth

●Childcare coverage (for qualifying members)

● Student loan forbearance (for qual