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Service Learning Specialist

​$40,000 • Annually - Full Time - Salaried
 
Job Description: 
Are you passionate about working with youth and seeing them grow into passionate philanthropic leaders? Do you love volunteering and want to encourage youth to become involved in their communities through leadership and volunteering? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
 
Purpose: 
We are looking for an energetic and passionate Service Learning Specialist to lead our Generation SERVE Service Learning Program, or SLP. In this role, you will engage youth in volunteering and program oversight, including planning, implementation, daily operations, and measurement of the programs across Austin and Houston. You will also support the Teen Advisory Board, Teen Service Days, Teen Summer Camps, and other youth leadership opportunities throughout the year.
 
The ideal candidate should enjoy working with youth (of all ages) and can engage youth and families in rewarding leadership and volunteering experiences. Generation SERVE: Generations of youth who develop into community-minded leaders. If you’re excited about expanding and enhancing our youth education program, we want to hear from you!
 
Job Summary:
 
Service Learning
  • Improve existing service-learning programs/implement new programs to ensure alignment.
  • Maintain a service-learning curriculum that is relevant, engaging, and implemented effectively.
  • Track metrics for program effectiveness and develop measurements for continuous improvement.
  • Support collaboration with other nonprofits for service-learning opportunities.
  • Works year-round with teens and preteens.
  • Flexible hours, evenings, and weekends will be required to manage the programs effectively.
  • Manage AmeriCorps Service Learning Coordinators and develop the best strategy to utilize their time.
  • Maintain the hiring, training, and evaluation cycle of the AmeriCorps members.
Operations
  • Oversee program budget and receipt reporting.
  • Manage all data related to service-learning programs and participants.
  • Provide oversight for supply and equipment needs.
  • Participate in meetings, training, and other organizational wide events.
  • Work to ensure efficiency and organization within the Service Learning Program.
  • Oversee year-end program evaluation, recommendations on program enhancement
  • Ensure that all SLP activities are in line with Generation SERVE’s organizational and safety policies.
  • Assist with special projects as assigned.
 
Work Site:
The Service Learning Specialist is a hybrid position. Work locations include home, office, and fieldwork, and will report to the Generation SERVE Houston Program Manager. The position will be located in the Greater Austin area. The position will require travel between Austin and Houston and to partner organizations (Austin/Houston travel approximately 20%, travel and mileage included).

Time Involvement Required: 
This is a full-time salaried position with 40 hours required per week. Hours will flex to accommodate required evening and weekend activities as youth are in school during weekdays.
 
Benefits: 
Our organization offers a Flexible schedule, eight paid holidays, plus paid week off between Christmas and the New Year's Day, and 10 days of Paid Time Off.
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
  • Educational program/youth program development and/or volunteer management experience.
  • Experience working with children and/or teens in school, after school, or mentoring programs.
  • Experience planning and hosting events where community service and learning are included.
  • Program management, evaluation, and enhancement experience.
  • Strong people and project management skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Ability to oversee, problem-solve, and make sound decisions.
  • Self-starter with the ability to take initiative, be creative, and work autonomously.
  • Elevated level professionalism and strong organizational skills.
  • Familiarity and comfort with various technology: CRMs, Google Drive, social media, etc.
  • Bend, reach, or stretch for supplies and/or other objects and lift, carry, and move up to 40 lbs.
  • Reliable transportation and valid Texas driver’s license.
 
Ideal Educational Qualifications:
Minimum of Associate's level and/or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
 
Reports to: Generation SERVE Houston Program Manager
 
Generation SERVE is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!
 
Please submit your cover letter and resume to james@generationserve.org by September 8, 2023
 
Generation SERVE provides meaningful volunteer experiences for families, engaging young children in community service and inspiring lifelong volunteerism. Families learn the value of helping others while serving the community through age-appropriate, hands-on volunteer activities. Since its inception in 2009, Generation SERVE has organized over 175,000 volunteer hours serving more than 180 Texas non-profit organizations and groups across Greater Austin and Houston. www.generationserve.org.
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