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Job opening: Program Associate

Salary: $49 030 - 50 659 per year
City: Vicksburg
Published at: Aug 12 2024
Company: AmeriCorps
Employment Type: Full-time
AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based national service program for men and women ages 18-26. The program is designed to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. Corps members are assigned to one of four campuses, located in Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA. All program participation costs are included, e.g., lodging, meals, transportation, plus a stipend.

Duties

This position is located in the Department of the Chief Program Officer, AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) in Vicksburg, MS. The Program Associate provides a variety of administrative, logistical and technical support to facilitate the work flow of the Region to which assigned. Responsibilities include supporting the programs and operations of the Region by accomplishing such activities as: scheduling and arranging meetings, assisting with travel arrangements, conducting research, preparing correspondence and communications, and accomplishing general administrative activities. Primary duties include: Coordinates a wide range of logistical requirements that support administration and operations in general. May execute recruitment and outreach activities and/or conduct briefings or training sessions. Conducts general research and completes an array of assignments in support of mission accomplishment. Works in online data management systems to compile reports. Provides general administrative support for the Region to include: ordering supplies, ensuring equipment is in working order, and establishing and maintaining subject matter files. Makes logistical arrangements for meetings and events like scheduling meeting room, preparing agendas, and producing meeting or conference materials, as necessary. Prepares letters, reports, briefing and presentation materials and other documents utilizing a range of software programs with a particular emphasis of Microsoft Office Suite. Contributes as a team member to the development, support and implementation of special initiatives. Schedules travel and prepares vouchers.

Requirements

  • You must be a United States Citizen
  • A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees
  • Merit Promotion applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade
  • Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required
  • Must be telework ready

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the upper range of the NY-01 pay band, which would be at, or equivalent to, the GS-6 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience must include: 1) updating and maintaining data system(s); 2) work experience making arrangement for conferences and training sessions; 3) proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software; and 4) work experience providing general administrative support for an organization. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Such experience must be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.

Education

If you are qualifying based on education alone, you must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement as defined by being in the upper third of your graduating class; or possessing a 3.0 GPA or higher over four years of education; or possessing a 3.5 GPA or higher during final 2 years of education. Such education must be from an accredited institution and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. You must submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. educational standards.

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