Below are job descriptions for the Project MARCH Coordinator and the Family Resource Center at Emma Coordinator.  Please send a resume and cover letter to allisonj@childrenfirstbc.org.  Positions are open until filled.

Program:         Communities in Schools
Position Title:  Coordinator, Project MARCH
Hours:             37.5, some nights and weekends required
Salary:            $29,000 - $32,000
 
Overall Responsibility:
Coordination and oversight of Project MARCH Homework Clubs including the assigned Project POWER/AmeriCorps members
 
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Coordination and oversight of Project POWER/AmeriCorps members and the Children First Communities in Schools Homework Club sites and activities including:
        Responsible for management of Project MARCH program
        Supervise and train Communities in Schools Project POWER/AmeriCorps                   members
        Assist Project POWER/AmeriCorps members with planning and facilitation of                   homework clubs
        Assist Project POWER/AmeriCorps members serving as Volunteer                    Coordinators with adult program planning and coordination
        Assist with management of community partnerships involving multiple                    agencies and two school systems
        Assist with the development of sustainability efforts and manage public                    relations for program with input from supervisor and Children First                    marketing staff
        Develop and facilitate intensive site orientation and training for members
        Develop and implement a family involvement component
        Participate in site-visits from funders and community leaders
        Attend Project POWER/AmeriCorps partner meetings, partner orientation and                    graduation
        Maintain accurate, accessible records of Project MARCH activities (time                    logs, activity logs, volunteer recruitment logs, Education Coalition                    tutoring/mentoring logs, etc.)
        Implement all required administrative tasks including required reimbursement                    requests, the Education Coalition requirements, in-kind donation                    documentation from trainers and community donors and  monthly                    progress reports for the Project POWER program
        Participate in Children First activities including monthly staff meetings
 
Skills and Attributes:
o       Ability to work effectively with people from diverse populations
o       Strong verbal and written communication skills
o       Committed to a mission of  “…improving the lives of children and their           families through advocacy, community collaboration and programs”. 
 
Experience Requirements:
o       Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
o       Three years work experience in working with school age children
o       Computer literate
o       Experience in
·        effective supervision of multiple staff
·        planning, implementing and evaluating of programs for children and families
·        working with people from diverse backgrounds
·        budget preparation/management
 

Program:                    Family Resource Center at Emma
Position Title:            Family Resource Center at Emma Coordinator
Reports To:                Director of Communities in Schools (CIS)
Hours:                         37. 5 per week, some nights and weekends required
Salary:                        low $30,000’s
 
Overall Responsibility:
Coordination and oversight of staff and program activities for Children First Family Resource Center at Emma
 
Key Areas of Responsibility:
        Coordinate the delivery of services to the families in the Emma community                  of West Asheville, N.C.  These may include:  Emergency Assistance,                  Emma Bucks, parent/child support, and information and referral                  services.
        Develop additional programs based on needs assessments and discussions                  with Family Resource Center at Emma Advisory Committee and                  approved by the CIS Director and Executive Director.
        Promote and develop community/Resource Center collaborations including                  Emma Elementary, Mission Hospitals and Department of Social                  Services.
        Maintain flexible hours of Center operation and program scheduling.
        Recruit, supervise and train volunteers.
        Hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff in consultation with CIS Director.
        Develop a yearly budget with the CIS Director for the Center, with approval                  by Children First Board of Directors.
        Provide budget oversight.
        Complete all required grant, and agency paperwork.
        Facilitate Family Resource Center at Emma Advisory Committee meetings                  with CIS Director.
        Participate in Children First Staff meetings and events.
        Other duties, as assigned.
 
Experience and Requirements:                    
·        Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree with a major in social work, counseling or                   other human service field.
·        Committed to a mission of “…improving the lives of children and their                   families through community collaboration, advocacy, and programs.”
·        Experience in planning and implementation of programs for children and                   families, including needs assessment and evaluation.
·        Ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
·        Strong written and oral communication skills.
·        Ability to use computers to manage data and compose reports.
·        Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers.