AmeriCorps Program Manager - Rural Dynamics, Inc.

Rural Dynamics, Inc. (RDI) is a statewide financial empowerment center that provides programs to help people achieve financial wellness. We are working towards a future where everyone can access equitable economic opportunities in our communities. Along with financial education, our nonprofit offers no-cost tax services, financial and housing counseling, special needs trusts, payee management, and assistive technology lending. Our programs and partnerships all provide pathways to building financial resilience. We also utilize indirect or upstream strategies such as forming coalitions, leading communications, capacity building for poverty reduction, and advocacy support to meet our mission. Our nonprofit provides all services and programs statewide in Montana.

The AmeriCorps Program Manager is responsible for supporting the AmeriCorps NCCC Tax Help Montana volunteers during tax season and overseeing the day-to-day program activities of the AmeriCorps intermediary at RDI. The position supervises ten to sixteen AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) members and assists in recruiting and supervising volunteers. The position is responsible for recruiting statewide nonprofit and government agency Sponsor Sites and Tax Sites that need volunteer members to help develop capacity. The person in this position will assist in reporting to two federal agencies, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The AmeriCorps Program Manager works closely with the Tax Help MT Manager and Executive Director to support volunteers to meet program goals and federal guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervises all AmeriCorps project reporting, provides program support, and evaluates volunteer effectiveness.
• Collaborates to recruit and coordinate VISTA, VITA, and TCE tax volunteers.
• Recruits grant required Sponsor Sites and volunteer members annually.
• Manages the Sponsor Site application and member recruitment process to select the appropriate sites and candidates for participation in the program. Executes all enrollment and exit processes.
• Provides guidance, mentoring, problem solving, conflict resolution, and training to volunteers stationed throughout Montana in support of helping them develop professional, analytical, and technical skills.
• Assesses volunteer performance and continues or terminates volunteer service accordingly.
• Provides training and technical assistance to Tax and Sponsor Site and volunteers as needed for a successful working relationship and project.
• Prepares presentations to the public about volunteering with RDI and sharing RDI’s programs and mission.
• Assists in grant writing and reporting to the CNCS Portfolio Manager.
• Stays current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies.
• Other ad hoc duties as requested by leadership.

Professional & Educational Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience, in the areas of: volunteer leadership, recruiting, AmeriCorps, volunteer management, human resources, process improvement, or project management
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including web-based applications and proficiency with database management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.
• National service or nonprofit volunteer development experience preferred.

Qualities & Characteristics

Commitment to Mission: Passion for serving low-income populations and strong and demonstrated commitment to social justice, various forms of equity, and anti-poverty initiatives. Understanding of the root causes of poverty and systems and structures that perpetuate inequality.

Personal qualities: RDI requires the highest ethical standards and integrity in service to our clients and partners. The ideal candidate will possess maturity, self-awareness, empathy, flexibility, cultural humility, and an exceptional capacity for team and community building. Demonstrates a high level of integrity and a positive attitude.

Strong interpersonal and one-on-one skills: Ability to form strong, trusting partnerships and comfortable networking and proactively introducing our organization to strangers. Represents RDI in a professional manner and cultivates relationships with partners and prospects.

Excellent organizational and communication skills: Detail-oriented with the ability to complete work accurately and efficiently. Exceptional presentation, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Capability to understand and develop processes to make workflows manageable and replicable. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Schedule: Monday through Friday office hours with evenings and weekends as required.

Travel Requirement: Must be a licensed driver with full time access to reliable, properly registered, and insured car and be able and willing to travel to locations within organization’s service area. Travel expected up to 20%.

Physical Demands: There are no special physical demands required by this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of position.

Additional Information

• Projected Salary $42,000-$45,000.
• All full-time employees receive 19 paid days off during their first year of employment, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays per year
• RDI employees can start contributing to a 403b right away! We also have a 401(a) Profit Sharing Plan. After one year of employment we make a monthly contribution to eligible employee’s Profit Sharing Account equivalent to 5% of their monthly gross compensation.
• Need to reduce your student loan debt? RDI is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of the PSLF program.
• Planning to grow your family? RDI offers paid Maternity and Paternity benefits.
• Continuous learners can get their classroom fix in a couple of different ways. RDI team members are eligible for up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement per year.

RDI reserves the right to change this description at any time. RDI practices the concept of equal employment opportunity with respect to hiring, promotions, transfers, pay, discipline, fringe benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. No individual will be discriminated against, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, protected disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, height, weight or citizenship.

Benefits and Perks

• What will you get out of working at GreenPath? In addition to having the opportunity to help people from all over the country, we also have a competitive compensation and benefits package. Here are some of the additional perks our employees enjoy:
• We all need some “me time” every once in a while. All full-time employees receive 19 paid days off during their first year of employment, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays per year. Use it for a fabulous vacation, to play nurse (or patient) at home, or sit on your couch watching DIY marathons on HGTV all day. We don’t care – it’s your time. Enjoy.
• Need some additional time to focus on preventative care? GreenPath provides all employees with additional Preventative Care Time Off to encourage all employees to be proactive about their physical wellness.
• Looking to catch up on Dental Cleanings and Annual Doctor Visits? Your health and wellness is a high priority. Medical, Dental, and Vision packages meeting a variety of needs are available to you.
• Saving for Retirement? GreenPath employees can start contributing to a 403b right away! After one year of employment, we make a monthly contribution to the eligible employee’s Retirement Account equivalent to 5% of their gross compensation.
• Need to reduce your student loan debt? GreenPath is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of the PSLF program.
• Planning on growing your family? GreenPath offers paid Parental Benefits; including Maternity and Paternity benefits.
• Continuous learners can get their classroom fix in a couple of different ways. GP team members are eligible for up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement per year. In addition, GP team members can attend courses through Invest in Yourself, an in-house educational program offering training classes on a variety of topics ranging from Cash Flow Planning to Microsoft Excel to Stress Management.
• Want to take additional college courses? We have an agreement with Cleary College where all GreenPath employees are eligible for a 50% discount on college tuition.