Description Volunteer Coordinator/AmeriCorps VIP vacancy now available in Career Services at Fresno State!

What you get: A chance to contribute to your community through a paid service experience in AmeriCorps. Training and direct experience running a volunteer program, serving as the supervisor of college-level volunteers. A fast-paced, but fun and comfortable work environment on Fresno States campus Money in your pocket, a chance to earn an educational award and major medical coverage. Position Description: The Volunteer Coordinator/AmeriCorps VIP Member builds capacity necessary to maintain and improve our volunteer Career Ambassador Team (peer educator) program within Career Services and serves as the supervisor of those volunteers. Focus on improving involvement with underrepresented or first-generation students through targeted outreach efforts is an area of emphasis this year. In consultation with the Director of Career Services and other professional staff in Career Services, this position develops, updates, implements and coordinates any established Volunteer Recruitment plans as needed to fulfill the volunteer needs of the office. This position reports to the Director of Career Services. About AmeriCorps: AmeriCorps is not a job; it is a paid service experience. AmeriCorps members are not employees of the agency; they are AmeriCorps members serving at a host site. AmeriCorps is a one year service commitment Members receive a living allowance, paid twice monthly in equal installments throughout the term of service. Members are eligible for health insurance and subsidized child-care for the length of their service term. AmeriCorps offers an opportunity to gain new skills and experience the tremendous satisfaction that comes from helping others. All positions are full-time (1700 hours/year). The positions focus on building the capacity of agencies by building and strengthening volunteer programs in community agencies. Upon successful completion of AmeriCorps service, members become eligible for an education award that can be used to pay for college and some work training programs or repay outstanding student loans. The education award for full time members is $5,550 in 2012. AmeriCorps members who begin service in 2010 or later, who are age 55 or older at the time they commence service, may, upon successful completion of a term of service, transfer the education award to a child, grandchild, or foster child

Interested? Submit your resume and letter of interest to Rita Bocchinfuso-Cohen, Director of Career Services (ritab@csufresno.edu) . Specific questions about the AmeriCorps VIP application process and requirements can be directed to Jobelle Duka, AmeriCorps VIP Leader (jduka@handsoncentralcal.org, 559-237-3101) Position Type Full Time, On Campus Job (Non Federal Work Study), Project Qualifications/Requirements: Ability and willingness to serve in the AmeriCorps program [requires U.S. citizenship; commitment to 1 year of service; ability to serve at least 35 hours/week on a schedule that coincides with Fresno State Career Services office hours (hours link); and ability to start service before October 15, 2012]. A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in human/social services/behavioral sciences, marketing, communication, education or related field) Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage and train others, and marketing and public relation skills Highly motivated, high energy, team-oriented individual committed to cultural diversity. Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of social networking tools. Work Authorization US Citizen, Permanent Resident