About the job Team Leader - 1/4 Time Member
*This is an AmeriCorps service position*
1/4 Time: 450 hours
Biweekly living allowance: $400.00
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Team Leader Position Description
Organization
Muskogee Parks and Recreation
Program
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) in Muskogee, OK is part of an international network of programs that offer
11-18 year olds the opportunity to gain skills and improve their world through volunteering. YVC
mobilizes diverse groups of youth volunteers from across the community into teams to complete
meaningful service-learning projects that address a variety of important needs.
Position Objective
Team Leaders plan, recruit for, and supervise service-learning projects for youth and represent the YVC
program and Muskogee Parks and Recreation to schools, agencies and other YVC program partners.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with fellow team leaders, youth, schools and agencies to plan service-learning
projects in accordance with YVC Program Standards.
Recruit youth volunteers from a variety of sources to serve on those projects.
Exhibit professionalism when working with youth, parents, agencies, fellow team leaders,
supervisors and all other YVC program constituents.
Supervise YVC projects, working alongside youth volunteers, acting as liaison between agency
and youth and ensuring a safe, educational, fun and rewarding youth volunteer experience.
Design and incorporate structured project activities, including icebreakers, team builders,
service-learning and reflection, that promote teamwork and social interaction while increasing
understanding and appreciation for the cause being served.
Maintain regular communication with the youth, schools, and agencies in the YVC network to
advertise projects, plan new projects, and share program accomplishments.
Complete and submit accurate documentation of project activities and youth volunteer
performance as required by your Program Director in a timely manner.
Communicate questions, concerns and accomplishments with your Program Director.
Help plan and implement new youth volunteer recognition methods.
Create opportunities for youth volunteers to help plan projects, guide program management,
develop leadership and other life skills, and learn more about their community and the world.
Act as a role model for youth volunteers.
Be an advocate for youth and the service they are providing.
Attend all required YVC training and recognition events.
Communicate any unexpected absences or changes in your availability immediately to the
Program Director/Assistant Program Director to ensure effective team management and
coverage.
Respond promptly to calls, texts, and other forms of communication to facilitate smooth
coordination and resolution of any issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
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Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien
Be available all of June and July
Have experience volunteering and working with youth
Be outgoing, friendly and able to multitask
Communicate well with people from a variety of backgrounds, including at-risk youth
Have a passion for helping youth succeed
Have basic computer knowledge
Own a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license
Be willing to get hands dirty
Must have or create a Google Account
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication skills including public speaking
Experience working with 11-18 year-old youth
Knowledge of service-learning
Strong personal ethic of service
Familiarity with the nonprofit sector
Benefits
Gain experience working with and supervising youth, planning multi-dimensional servicelearning projects
Gain experience working with a variety of local nonprofits, making contacts for future
employment
Mileage reimbursement and college credit may be available
CPR/First Aid certification and other professional development options available
Time Commitment: 8 40 hours weekly during the months of June and July
Salary: $13.00 per hour with no other benefits
Application process: Application completed for YVC and background check release signed. If chosen for
the position, will need to complete employment paperwork with Action Group Staffing