Appendix C.4 - Sample AmeriCorps Seniors FGP-SCP Project Director Job Description

# Appendix C.4 – Sample AmeriCorps Seniors FGP-SCP Project Director Job Description

**ABC Non-Profit**

**AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program**

**FGP/SCP Project Director Job Description**

JOB TITLE: FGP/SCP Project Director 

REPORTS TO: Executive Director 

STATUS:  Full Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of ABC Non-Profit and AmeriCorps Seniors program policy guidelines, the AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP Project Director has full-time responsibility for the development and operation of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program; in coordination with the ABC Non-Profit and AmeriCorps Seniors Program Advisory Council. 

PROJECT DIRECTOR’S ROLE: 

The AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP Project Director is responsible for the daily management of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program. The Project Director functions as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, volunteers, and volunteer stations. The Project Director serves as the representative of the sponsor in signing and approving official project documentation, including project reports, memoranda of understanding, and/or letters of agreement for in-home assignments. The Project Director will abide by ABC Non-Profit’s established procedures for internal review and its standard policies and procedures. 

The Project Director serves full time or part-time, as negotiated with the AmeriCorps Seniors. The Project Director may participate in activities to coordinate program resources with those of related local agencies, boards, or organizations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Under direction of the ABC Non-Profit Executive Director, the Project Director’s duties include, but are not limited to: 

a) Plan and develop all phases of AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP operations; 

b) Ensure national service National Service Criminal History Check are completed for all covered staff and volunteers in accordance with AmeriCorps Seniors requirements and agency policy;

c) Assist with hiring, training, and supervising adequate staff to efficiently carry out, maintain and develop operations of the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program; 

d) Adhere to and administer personnel policies and procedures for staff consistent with those of ABC Non-Profit; 

e) Provide support, information and materials for coordinators and appraise staff performance according to ABC Non-Profit personnel policies and procedures; 

f) Recruit, select, orient and place volunteers with volunteer stations; 

g) Develop and maintain appropriate fiscal, personnel, program and volunteer records and reports; 

h) Enhance the total efforts of AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP through active involvement with community organizations, other national service programs, where appropriate;

i) Implement agreed upon performance measure and other AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP grant requirements; 

j) Keep AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council members informed and solicit their participation and advice on matters affecting program operations; 

k) Work in cooperation with ABC Non-Profit staff, Advisory Council members and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for programs; 

l) Plan, develop, and implement ongoing public relations opportunities, including social media, in cooperation with ABC Non-Profit; 

m) Arrange for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP; 

n) Assure volunteer orientation, in conjunction with volunteer work stations and staff; 

o) In conjunction with AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP staff, develop and maintain close coordination and relationships with volunteer stations, including development of volunteer assignment plans; 

p) Provide ongoing support to volunteers; 

q) In conjunction with AmeriCorps Seniors FGP/SCP staff, appraise volunteer performance; 

r) Assess appropriateness and/or performance of volunteer stations; 

s) Attend training conferences conducted or authorized by the AmeriCorps Seniors. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s Degree, training and/or experience in work with those over 55 years of age and volunteers is essential.  Flexibility, management skills, computer literacy, and personal transportation are requirements.  Experience managing federal grants is preferred. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills necessary for preparing grants, written reports and giving oral presentations and trainings.  Ability to attend after hours and weekend meetings/events is required.  Regional travel is a requirement of this position.

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