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Job Description

Job Title : VISTA Coordinator

State Job Title : Program Specialist I

Status : Full-time, 40 hours per week

Pay range : $18.36-$31.56 / hour - Offers will start at $21 / hour

Schedule : TL (non-career service) - This is a temporary position expected to last at least until 9 / 30 / 25 and depending on funding, may be extended.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The VISTA Coordinator will be a member of the UServeUtah program staff working to build capacity through Community Engagement to combat rural poverty through volunteer engagement. In this position, candidates must perform a wide variety of program support duties ranging from clerical support to complex administrative coordination. This position will have the opportunity to telework a few days a week. This position may be filled at any of the advertised levels listed below. Salary depends on the job level offered within the series. The State of Utah also allows for flexible work schedules and locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Primary responsibility for the planning and day-to-day activities of UServeUtah’s intermediary AmeriCorps VISTA program. This program builds capacity primarily in rural Utah. Duties include : Relationship development, AmeriCorps site and member recruitment, onboarding and training, subsite support and training, data tracking, and reporting.

Provide support to community engagement initiatives through the VISTA program such as : Generation Volunteer Summit, College Community Engagement Council, and the Volunteer for Good program.

Support the AmeriCorps State team through creating expanded awareness of the available opportunities in the communities where VISTAs serve.

Compose and / or prepare correspondence, memoranda, content for promotional materials, forms, newsletters, manuals and reports

Facilitate trainings, conduct and present at in-person and virtual meetings, and facilitate small and large group discussions

Perform other duties as required to support the mission and function of the agency

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

This is a professional position requiring high school diploma or equivalent (Post-secondary education preferred) and two or more years’ experience in administrative or program support

Priority consideration will be afforded to applicants with AmeriCorps and / or volunteer management experience

Ability to think critically, prepare reports, and strategically plan

Experience developing relationships and working with community partners

Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Ability to exercise sound judgment, take responsibility for meeting deadlines, and be a skilled problem solver

Ability to initiate projects and work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience with MS Office and Google software programs

Job Series The selected candidate for this position may be brought in as an Program Specialist I with a salary range of $19.86- $$34.13 Program Specialist II with a salary range of $24.00 - $36.04.  It is anticipated that this position will be hired as a Program Specialist I at a starting wage of $21 per hour.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for a hybrid / flexible work schedule after an in-office training period training during the first few months of employment . Our office is located at 3760 S. Highland Dr., Millcreek, UT 84106. A position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Note : Under Administrative Rule R13-4 all work must be performed within the State of Utah. As such employees should either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.

Why You Should Join Our Team

As a benefited employee of the Department of Environmental Quality, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) : 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage)5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage)4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) :
• Paid Time Off : Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).Annual leave increases with years of service. There are also 12 paid holidays.

The Agency

For more information about UServeUtah and the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, click here.

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