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Paid Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) a.k.a. Volunteer Coordinator
Service Term: September, 2022 – July 2023
Reports to: Executive Director and Director of Programs with Guitars & Ukes in the Classroom

Guitars & Ukes in the Classroom (GITC) is seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator, a.k.a. “Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) Member” to serve with our nonprofit, paid with a monthly stipend, through AmeriCorps.

This individual will be building our volunteer infrastructure to strengthen our capacity to bring musical learning to students in high-needs schools. The position will provide the right person with a valuable opportunity to develop their organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills to make a lasting difference through the power of music.

Who We Are Seeking
We are seeking someone who lives in San Diego County and who can join us in the city of San Diego. GITC’s work culture is truly collaborative, transparent, and inclusive. Each person on our team matters. Along with doing effective and meaningful work, your natural creativity, intelligence, and resourcefulness will be cultivated and valued. We are a good place to grow. Our future VIP has a strong sense of caring and purpose, awesome common sense, and initiative to get things done. Working Interdependently and independently are both essential. Fluency in Spanish, spoken and written, is a big plus. If you live in or understand the truly  diverse communities we serve in San Diego, you’ll fit right in. We welcome applications from LGBTQ applicants. Student loan forgiveness is part of the package.

Program Overview    
Volunteer Infrastructure Project (VIP) Members are AmeriCorps members who: 
  • Build and strengthen sustainable volunteer programs. 
  • Leave a legacy by building lasting systems of volunteer engagement and management. 
  • Work “behind the scenes” to enable volunteers to take part in meaningful service that meets community needs. ​

Essential AmeriCorps Duties  
  • Develop and implement a volunteer program that engages high-value volunteers, particularly                                 
                specialized/skilled volunteers and volunteers who take on leadership roles in the Partner Organization 
  • Develop business partnerships that provide support for the Partner Site’s volunteer program
  • Recruit and train community members as volunteers who support the infrastructure of community benefit programs
  • Track volunteer program and infrastructure development at the Partner Site, utilizing a defined AmeriCorps                         Member Service Plan
  • Serve side-by-side with volunteers to provide guidance to better understand the clients’ needs, and to improve the
                 volunteer experience 
  • Participate in all program-required trainings and development opportunities, including orientation, regular meetings with your local VIP team, a regional training (travel may be required), monthly webinars, and online trainings
  • Participate in all CA Days of Action, and a minimum of 2 National Service Days during the service term, typically in
                coordination with your local cohort

Service Commitment  
  • Full time, eleven month commitment serving a minimum of 1700 hours. May include some evenings and weekends for ​      special events.
  • Hours are generally Monday – Friday from 9:00 – 5:00 PM. Starting and ending earlier in the day may be possible.
  • Service hours can be completed with a combination of working from home and in-person at our home office. All
                service hours performed must only be approved program-related service activities, and not prohibited or unallowable
​                AmeriCorps activities as listed in member contract & handbook.
  • Training hours will not exceed 10% of member’s total service hours.

Areas of Responsibility  
  • Positively represent VIP in a variety of settings, including recruitment opportunities, staff meetings, trainings,
                 and service events. 
  • Assist with other community building activities at the Partner Site. 
  • Create and maintain positive relationships with program staff. 
  • Submit monthly Great Stories and volunteer data in the OnCorps tracking system. 
  • Conform to regular, timely attendance requirements at the assigned service site. 
  • Duties take place at multiple site locales throughout California with training seminars at designated locations.
                Position requires occasional travel. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, as well as some night and 
                weekend hours for events.
  • Must meet the program essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations available upon request. 
  • Must be able to adapt to change in work environment, accept feedback and growth opportunities, effectively handle   
                multiple tasks and competing demands, work cooperatively in group situations, and work actively to resolve conflicts.
  • Work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Possess leadership and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Have strong organizational skills.
  • An interest in and/or a background in community service and volunteerism. 

Benefits of Service  
  • Monthly living stipend of $2,000
  • Segal Education Award of $6,495*
  • California For All Education Award $3,505* (pending annual California State budget approval)
  • Health Benefits
  • Childcare (if applicable)
  • Potential Eligibility for CalFresh (CA’s food stamp program)
  • Student loan deferment and interest repayment 
  • Extensive Professional Development and experiential learning opportunities

*Please note: the living stipend and education awards are taxable

Qualifications and Characteristics  
  • Must be at least 22 years of age
  • High school diploma or GED required, A.A. or B.A preferred
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Fluency in Spanish, spoken and written, is a big plus 
  • Clear criminal background check (Truescreen, fingerprint based Fieldprint & CA DOJ/FBI)
  • Submit current, clear TB (tuberculosis) test
  • Provide proof of complete COVID vaccination
  • Must either be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States 
  • Must not have more than 3 terms of service previously with AmeriCorps State and National programs 
  • Organized, responsible, flexible, motivated and professional 
  • Strong personal standards of excellence, ethics and integrity 
  • Ability to be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws
                 and all of the program’s safety policies and rules