PROGRAM MANAGER RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER | RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
REPORTS TO:                             DIRECTOR – AREA AGENCY ON AGING
DIMENSIONS:                                    EXEMPT (SUPERVISORY POSITION)

BASIC FUNCTION: Under general direction of the Assistant Executive Director of the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) program policy guidelines, the RSVP Program Manager has
full-time responsibility for the development and operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs in coordination with the DETCOG and Senior Corps Program Advisory Council.
Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily management of the RSVP, functioning as a working project manager, actively involved with community organizations, RSVP volunteers and volunteer stations.
• Assesses volunteer needs within the Deep East Texas Region and assists in the planning and developing of all phases of the project operation.
• Assists in selecting and hiring project staff.
• Responsible for training, supervising and evaluating project staff in accordance with DETCOG personnel policies and procedures
• In conjunction with RSVP staff, develops and maintains close coordination and relationships with RSVP volunteer stations, including development of volunteer assignment plans.
• Utilizes performance measure principles and practices in program development, volunteer placement and project assessment.
• Maintains appropriate fiscal, personnel, program and volunteer records and prepares reports.
• Recruits, selects, orients and places RSVP volunteers with volunteer stations; assures volunteer orientation in conjunction with volunteer workstations and staff.
• Arranges for formal and regular recognition of volunteers, organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support of RSVP.
• Enhances the total project effort through active involvement with community organizations, other national service programs and other senior and volunteer programs.
• Works in cooperation with DETCOG staff, advisory council members and volunteer station staff to obtain resources for the project.
• Provides information, materials and support to RSVP coordinators and volunteers.
• Assesses appropriateness and performance of volunteer stations.
• Attends training conferences conducted or authorized by CNCS.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of applications and requests for amendments to the electronic grant system.
• Assists in any other capacity as needed, and performs additional duties as assigned by Assistant Executive Director.